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Fontana – Region 136 Fall 2020 Coach’s Meeting

Coaching Certifications  Volunteer Form (every season)  AYSO Safe Haven on aysou.org  CDC Concussion Awareness Training on aysou.org  Division specific certification: • 6U: Offered in-person (2 hrs.) or on-line (30-45 min.) at aysou.org • 8U: Offered in-person (2 hrs.) or on-line (30-45 min.) at aysou.org • 10U: Offered in-person (3 hrs.) or On-line Portion (45-60 min.) at aysou.org AND Field Portion (60 min.) • 12U: Offered in-person ONLY (5 hrs.) • Intermediate (14U): Offered in-person ONLY • Advanced (16U/19U): Offered in-person ONLY You must register for any/all courses on aysou.org Carry your certifications in your Coach’s folder. 2

Region 136 Coach Courses • When: 2/29/20 • Where: Platt College & Ralph Lewis Soccer Park • What: – U12 Classroom 8:00am to 11:00am @ Platt College. – 12U & 10U Field Portion 12:00pm to 3:00pm @ Ralph Lewis Soccer Park. (Lunch Provided) – U6 & U8 Practice Drills 12:00pm to 2:00pm – Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for athletic activity, bring soccer ball and water. 3

Team Meeting • Sign player registration forms • Share practice/game day, time, and field information • Advise what is needed for practices/games  Be on time  No jewelry  Trimmed nails  Right size ball  Shin guards  Water  Complete uniform or practice attire • Assign volunteer roles • Hand out Uniforms • Share dates for Goalie & Fury Clinics • If a player doesn’t respond to text, call or e -mail please let Mike 4 or Armando know.

Typical Volunteer Roles  Assistant Coach  Referee  Team Manager  Volunteer Coordinator  Referee coordinator  Banner Coordinator  Snack Coordinator  Hydration Coordinator  Shade Coordinator  Team party coordinator  Headband coordinator  Fundraiser Coordinator  Game Card Coordinator 5

Uniforms Each uniform package will have a range of sizes, with the smallest size starting at jersey number 2. The largest size uniform will also be the highest jersey number. Option 1: All players present 1. Arrange all players in order from smallest to biggest 2. Assign uniforms in order starting with no. 2 for the smallest player, continuing up in order until all are issued. Option 2: Some players not present 1. Review player registration forms for missing players 2. Arrange all players in order, as above, reserving spots in between players where the missing children best fit based on the information from the player registration form 3. Assign uniforms as stated * Sometimes you will have a child average in height but will require the largest uniform. 6

Coach Folder Must be in possession whenever interacting with players  Signed player registration forms  A.Y.S.O. Incident Report form 7

Typical Coach Gear  First aid kit  Cold packs for aches, sprains, strains  Cones  Extra soccer balls (right size for division)  Ball pump  Whistle  Spare shin guards  Pennies (colored vest/jersey)  Portable goals  Clipboard  Practice plans/aids  Spare blank game cards 8

Practices Mon/Wed OR Tue/Thu Ralph M. Lewis Sports Complex  6U – 12U maximum 1-hour practices, twice weekly  14U-19U maximum 1.5 hour practices, twice weekly  No jewelry  Shin Guards are mandatory  Appropriate footwear  No non-registered players  No scrimmaging with other age divisions 9

Practices • Be on time • Plan ahead • Make it fun • On-line resources • Safety • Not a daycare • A parent must stay with their child • Practice Starts 3/2/20 • 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U = 1 hour 10 • 14U, 16U = 1 ½ hours

Games  Arrive at least 30 minutes before start time to check in team and warm up players a. Assemble team and report to check in tents b. Provide Admin staff with proof of signed player registration forms and completed game card c. Obtain approval stamp from Admin staff d. Report to game field, provide stamped game card to referee  Referee will check players to ensure:  No jewelry  Complete uniform as issued (shirt, shorts, socks)  Shin guards completely covered by socks  Appropriate footwear 11

Game Cards  Fill out game cards in advance  Fill out card completely  List ALL players, regardless of who is present  List players by uniform number, from lowest to highest  Include each player’s FULL NAME  Don’t forget the bottom of the card (date, time, field number)  Ensure the game card is stamped by an Administrative representative at the check-in tents before reporting to game field with team 12

Games First Game: 3/7/20 Coach Comments: Let Coach Admin or Referee Admin staff know if there are game issues with parents, spectators, or referees. 13

Conduct Violations  Players and Coaches:  Yellow card – 1 st is caution, 2 nd is ejection and suspension from next game  Red card – ejection and suspension from next game  Spectators:  Warning  Ejection from Ralph M. Lewis Sports Complex  Repeated conduct violations may result in:  Dismissal from teams  Ejection from Region 136  Ineligibility for Select level teams  Ineligibility for Fall Season playoffs 14

General Info • No dogs on any of the fields, grass or turf • No chairs on turf fields, move onto grass or concrete • First game – setup goal(s) • Last game – break down goal(s) • Take online Referee course 15

AYSO Division Comparison Minimum No. Players Ball Score Division Field Play Period Offside No. of Refs Keeper Subs Playoffs Needed Size Kept Players (Games) 20 min. 6U 5 3 3 No No No No 1 Ctr. At Qtrs. (Halves) 20 min. 8U 6 4 3 No No No No 1 Ctr. At Qtrs. (Halves) 25 min. 1 Ctr. 10U 7 5 4 Yes Yes Yes Yes At Qtrs. (Halves) 2 AR 30 min. 1 Ctr. 12U 9 4 Yes Yes Yes 7 Yes At Qtrs. (Halves) 2 AR 35 min. 1 Ctr. 14U 11 5 Yes Yes Yes 7 Yes At Qtrs. (Halves) 2 AR 40 min. 1 Ctr. 11 5 Yes Yes Yes 7 Area 16U/19U At Qtrs. (Halves) 2AR 16 Each player must play 3 quarters of every game in our Region.

Weather  Unless notified by Region 136 Board, practices and games are not cancelled for inclement weather (e.g. wind, rain, heat)  Coaches retain responsibility to cancel practices if deemed necessary  Wind risks: injuries due to foreign objects carried by strong winds, objects blowing into or falling onto players  Heat risks: dehydration, heat-related illnesses  Rain risks: lightning 17

Referees  Treat ALL referees with respect  Do not argue with, yell at, or otherwise antagonize or disrespect any referee  Ensure players and their families do not engage in disrespectful behavior towards referees  Be aware and especially supportive of youth referees  Remember, no one is perfect  Do not take referee calls personal  If necessary, wait until after the game to discuss specific calls with referee  Refer any issues regarding a referee to the Coach Administration Staff immediately following the game 18

Calendar of events • 2/29/20 - 10U / 12U Coach Training & Managers Meeting • 3/2/20- Practice Starts • 3/7/20- Opening week of games • 3/21/20- Picture Day • 5/2/20- Last Week of Games • 5/9/20- Playoffs Start • 5/13/20- Jamboree for 6U & 8U Divisions • 5/16/20- Playoffs End 19

6U & 8U Jamboree • Jamboree is on 5/13/20 on Field #1 @ 6:00pm • The Region will provide food and drink • We will have face painters • There will be games for the kids to play • We will have prizes for all the games 20

Spring Playoffs 10U-14U Volunteer points required: • 12 Referee points required – Max 4 per week • 6 Volunteer points required – Max 2 per week • 18 points total required • Mandatory full fundraiser participation 21

Next Steps • Pick practice days/times • Get uniforms • Team Roster  Call team and inform of practices  Let players/parents know shin guards are mandatory  Advise parent of Referee training dates • Complete outstanding certifications • Plan your first practice session 22