ASYO Coaches Meeting Fall Season Kickoff August 15

ASYO Coaches Meeting Fall Season Kickoff August 15, 2018 This presentation can be found on our website later today! AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 1

Agenda • • • • Overview of AYSO Program & Philosophies Our Region: Board Referee Notes Training Opportunities Safety Player Registration Forms Website Game Schedules and Rescheduling Weather Policy US Soccer Mandates AYSO United AYSO Adult OC Soccer Club RC’s Top Tips UK International AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 2

Vision AYSO Vision To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 3

Mission AYSO Mission To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO’s Six Philosophies: AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 4

AYSO Philosophies • Everyone Plays® • Balanced Teams • Open Registration • Positive Coaching • Good Sportsmanship • Player Development AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 5

Everyone Plays® Our goal is for kids to play soccer – so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 3 quarters of every game. It’s no fun to spend the game on the bench…and that’s no way to learn soccer! Everyone Plays® 1) In our region: No player plays a full game until all players play three-fourths. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 6

Everyone Plays® • The "Everyone Plays" rule applies to all players, regardless of skill level, age, attitude, and regardless of the number of practices they attend. How Coaches Help • Keep track of who’s playing when AND where • Give all players a chance to play all positions at some point during the season – They MAY play the same position throughout the entire game. • The same players should not always sit out the first quarter of each game, so that they do not think of themselves as permanent substitutes. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 7

Everyone Plays® Substitution • 5 U-14 U: Approximately midway through each half. • At half-time. NO substitutions on the fly! • For injury. Substitution for injury: • If player is injured, the coach may provide a substitute. Injured player may not return until beginning of next “quarter”. Quarter is credited only to injured player. • Coach may choose not to substitute and to “play short” until injured player is ready to return to play the remainder of the “quarter”. (Wait for signal of referee. ) AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 8

Balanced Teams Each year we form new teams as evenly as possible – because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play. Balanced Teams AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 9

Balanced Teams How Coaches Help • If one team is short players for a game – The other team may loan them a substitute to make the numbers equal • If one team is dominating another – BOTH coaches should discuss the matter and take steps to alleviate the domination • At the end of the Fall season all coaches will be asked to rate their players. – This will help us do a better job of balancing next year • Absolutely NO switching of players! Teams are balanced. In exceptional cases: thru division coordinator, both coaches agree PLUS okay from Regional Commissioner! AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 10

Open Registration Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. Open Registration AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 11

Positive Coaching Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and bettermotivated players. Positive Coaching AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 12

Positive Coaching How Coaches Help • Only positive words of encouragement during practices and games – especially after losses! • Attend Positive Coaching Alliance seminar presented by Region 41. Date and time TBD. • Focus on Development of ALL players, not just the best players – balance your teams during practice. • Be the best role model you can be. Your team is always watching you. • Encourage your players parents to be positive coaches as well AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 13

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Good Sportsmanship We strive to create a safe, fair, fun and positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. Good Sportsmanship AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 15

Good Sportsmanship How Coaches Help • Honor the Game – Praise good play by both teams • Remember the “Everyone Plays” philosophy • Never criticize the referee. Love the referee to death! • Never call out players on the opposing team • Be friendly and courteous to the opposing coaches • Encourage your players parents to model good sportsmanship as well AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 16

Player Development We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game. Player Development AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 17

Player Development How Coaches Help • Attend coaching clinics (mandatory) – A better trained coach contributes to and encourages player development • Sign-up for referee course • Come prepared: make a practice plan for each practice • Recognize, acknowledge and praise Player Development: “Nice pass, ” “Great shot, ” “Awesome move, ” “Good defense, ” etc. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting 18

AYSO Organization • • Regions: Local community soccer programs Areas: Comprised of multiple Regions Sections: Comprised of multiple Areas National Board of Directors – 13 volunteers, leading the largest single nonprofit youth sports organization in US! • AYSO National Office – Torrance, CA AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

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WE ARE: AYSO Region 41 Laguna Niguel “First in the OC” Local Region www. ayso 41. org National Office www. ayso. org AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Local AYSO Board Regional Commissioner Chris Connelly commissioner@ayso-cr. org Asst. RC & Coach Administrator Rod Robinson rca@ayso 41. org Asst. RC & Registrar Megan Valles registrar@ayso 41. org Referee Administrator Open Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate Jason Roxby Treasurer Open Safety Director Secretary Derek Bartolome Open cvpa@ayso 41. org safety@ayso 41. org Scheduler Open Uniform Coordinator Juan Perez uniforms@ayso 41. org VIP Administrator Derek Bartolome vip@ayso 41. org Marketing Coordinator Lissette Bartolome marketing@ayso 41. org Playoff/All-Star Coordinator Open Webmaster Dinny To Referee Mentor Coordinator Open Extra Play Coordinator Dinny To extra@ayso 41. org AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting There’s Room for You Too!

Division Coordinators • Division coordinators are there for you if you have questions or comments specific to a Division. 5 U Open 5 u@ayso 41. org 6 U Megan Valles registrar@ayso 41. org 7 U Open 7 u@ayso 41. org 8 U Chris Bunge 8 u@ayso 41. org 10 U Derek Bartolome Safety@ayso-cr. org 12 U Open 12 u@ayso 41. org AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Volunteers Needed! • Please let parents know that we need to fill the following positions: – Various Board Positions – Various Division Coordinator Positions – Assistant Coaches – Team Parents – Field Set-up Coordinator • And Most Importantly. . – Referees!! AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Referee Coverage Goal is to provide referee coverage for 100% of our games, but we are dependent on volunteers just like you • Not your responsibility to coach and referee at same time • Recruit one or two volunteers from your team to take the referee training – Point system for each team providing referees – Those teams which do not earn enough referee points will not qualify for the Region or Area championship tournaments AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Referee Requirements • Each team is responsible for obtaining 20 Referee points (8 U - 12 U) during the season. • Volunteer points can be accumulated by refereeing or assistant refereeing a game or attending monthly referee meetings. • Team goal per season: • 20 points minimum • Accrual of Points: • 2 -point per refereed game, either referee • 1 -point per refereed game as assistant referee or attended referee meeting • Teams not meeting point requirements • Teams not eligible for Region or Area Champions Cup (8 U - 12 U) AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Referee Training Referee Courses Coaches are strongly encouraged to take Referee Course Promote referee courses to your parents! (Because you want to coach from the sideline. ) Also. . AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Referee Training • Date • 8 U Referee Course 8 U Referee- August 25 Regional Referee – Sept. 1 – 8: 00 a – 1: 00 p • Regional Referee – 8: 00 a – 4: 30 p Location Chaparal Elementary 29001 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch • Other Referee Courses – Updates will be provided. Please Check AYSOU as well for other locations AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Safety • If a player or volunteer is injured during an AYSO sponsored activity, the parent/coach must notify the safety director, Derek Bartolome. – Fill out the Notification of Injury form • If an “incident” occurs that may expose you or the region to legal proceedings, please fill out a report – These forms are available via the web site. – Coaches may not participate in training activities with the kids. You may demonstrate skills and activities, but cannot take part in scrimmages. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

AYSO Safety Policies • Casts, Splints, … – Not allowed. – Players with casts or splints may NOT play in games even if the cast is padded and the player has been cleared by a Doctor. • Earrings, Piercings, … – Not allowed. – Earrings, piercings, jewelry, etc. , must be removed before the player can take the field. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Concussion Awareness • If anyone (coach, referee, parent) observes signs of, or suspects, concussion then player sits out. • Free training is available from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) – Take the course at www. aysou. org AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Heading NO HEADING 12 U and below • When players deliberately head the ball, then indirect free kick for opposing team. • 14 U can head ball in matches, but only practice heading max 30 minutes per week, no more than 15 -20 headers. US Soccer mandate due to lawsuit AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Slide Tackling • Slide tackling is not allowed at all R 41 levels – Players who execute a slide tackle will be called for a foul • Recommendation – Do not encourage players to use slide tackles during a game – Don’t teach slide tackling technique AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Weather Policy • Lightning or Thunder – Go Home • No Lightning – OK to Play, Unless City closes fields due to rain AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

2018 Laws of the Game • • Kickoff - ball may be kicked in any direction 7 U: Kick-ins utilized instead of throw-ins 8 U: Throw-ins utilized instead of kick-ins 10 U: • No goalie punting. However, the goalie may release the ball beyond the build-out line by throwing it or with a goal kick. • If the defending team enters the build-out line prior to the goal kick or release of the ball by the goalie, it is an instant indirect penalty. • Offside is only in effect within the build out line. • 12 U: Goalies may punt the ball. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

• Only head coach and one assistant coach can be at sideline with the players. x x AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting x Parents/Spectators – This is not enforced at 6 U Coaches & Players • Teams and spectators should be on opposite sides of the field for all divisions Coaches & Players Team / Spectator Separation

Touchline Behavior Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which he has been appointed. - FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 5 – page 25 The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play … are final. - FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 5 – page 26 [The Referee] takes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may, at his discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surrounds. - FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 5 – page 26 AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Coach Training • Age specific coach training is mandatory for all levels: 6 U, 7 U, 8 U, 10 U, 12 U, 14 U, 16 U and 18 U. • Are YOU trained and certified? ! AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Coaches Training • 10 U & 12 U Coaching Courses • August 18 in Mission Viejo • Field training mandatory • Check AYSOU for other dates and locations • 8 U, 7 U, & 6 U Coaching Courses – Available on-line at www. aysou. org • Safe Haven and CDC Concussion Awareness online training required for all coaches Coach training is mandatory. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Practice • Practice times and locations are at the discretion of the coaches. • It is the responsibility of the coach to confirm that weather conditions are suitable for practice. – If in doubt, cancel. • Recommended number of practices: – 6 U-8 U: 1 per week; 10 U-12 U: 2 per week AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Practice • Certificates of Insurance on are file with the following: – Laguna Niguel Parks & Recreation Department, for: – – Niguel Hills Middle School Laguna Niguel Elementary Moulton Elementary Rancho Niguel Little Fields on Crown Valley • If you practice elsewhere, and they need the certificate, contact the Safety Director. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Player Registration Forms • The player registration forms give you the legal authority to seek medical attention in the event one of your players is injured during a practice or game – Keep the forms with you at ALL AYSO activities • You are only legally covered for players that are on your team roster – Practicing with another team is fine, just make sure the other coach is present with their teams forms – Only players listed on your roster can play games AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Player Registration Forms Check Player Registration Forms for: • Notes (allergies, conflicts, etc. ) • Address mother vs. father • Parent volunteers AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Games Location • All games are located at the following fields: • 5 U – 10 U: • Niguel Hills Middle School • Laguna Niguel Elementary • 12 U • Moulton Elementary School • Chapparosa Park (evenings) • Bear Brand (evenings) • City, School District, and AYSO Policies – No pets allowed – No smoking – No alcohol AYSO Region - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting Region 41 1112 - Fall 2017 Coaches Meeting 56

Game Calendar • • • September 8 (Saturday) September 15 (Saturday) September 22 (Saturday) September 29 – Silent Saturday!!!! October 6 (Saturday) October 13 (Saturday) October 20 (Saturday) October 27 (Saturday) November 3 (Saturday) November 10 (Saturday) November 17 & 18 (8 U – 12 U Region Tournament) Early December – Area 11 L TOC for 10 U & 12 U AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Game Schedules • The web site is considered the master schedule. – Please check the web site periodically to make sure nothing has changed. • Schedules will be published early September AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Rescheduling Games (1) • Reminder: Games should be played as scheduled. • Rescheduling a game is the last resort. • When requesting a game to be rescheduled, you are declaring that you’ve explored all options to still play the game as scheduled. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Rescheduling Games (2) • If you have a personal conflict with one of your games – First, ask your certified and trained assistant coach if he/she can run the game in your absence. If not, then. . . – Second, ask the opposing coach if they can reschedule to a mutually agreeable time. If so, then – Third, notify your division coordinator of the date/time that you will not need a field, and of the date/time that you would like to reschedule to • The division coordinator will reserve/confirm the field for you. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Game Cancellations • If some, or all, of the games are cancelled due to weather a notice will be posted on the web site and the AYSO e-mail. – Coaches will not be called • We will try to make up games on a week night following the cancellation – See the web site for details AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Birth Year Age Determination Birth Year Division MY 2017 2014/15 5 U (Schoolyard) 2013 6 U 2012 7 U 2011 B 8 U 2011/12 G 8 U 2009/10 10 U 2007/08 12 U 2005/06 14 U 2003/04 16 U 2001/02 18 U AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Kids Zone • Put on agenda for parent meeting AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Kids Zone • Kids Zone starts with yourself by giving right example • No commenting on officiating • Put on agenda for parent meeting • Contact division coordinator or any Board Member for help with uncontrollable parents AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

AYSO Programs • • Playground 5 U Core Program (6 U-18 U) VIP AYSO United AYSO Adult AYSO Soccer Camps AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

VIP Program AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

AYSO United AYSO’s official club program • Tryout based • Travel for games • Games on Sat/Sun • Volunteer based • Coaches • Contact Todd Bell at tacocr@mchsi. com AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

AYSO Adult Soccer • • • AYSO AREA 11 L Adult League Certified AYSO Volunteers only Thurs. or Fri. evening games 11 v. 11 (8 men, 3 women) Register as a team or individual Registration open now • ayso. bluesombrero. com/area 11 ladultcoed AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

OC Soccer Club • Professional Soccer: OC Soccer Club • • • USL – Currently 2 nd Partnered with LAFC of MLS Great Park Stadium, Irvine Season: March – October R 41 Season Tickets available on first come first serve basis for R 41 volunteers AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Regional Website www. ayso 41. org • • • Game Schedules Game Cancellations Calendar Soccer Camps Email Addresses for all Board Members This presentation (on coaches page) -- TELL YOUR PARENTS -AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Your RC’s Top Tips • Always praise your players. Do not criticize or humiliate anyone. • Focus on the positive and don’t say too much after a tough game. • Point out what they did well, tell them to have a great weekend, and then say see you at practice on. . . That’s it. • Make the focus on fun, learning, and improvement, not winning. • Always put the safety and health of the kids first. • Do not allow your players or supporters to badmouth anyone. • Play everyone equally and avoid playing favorites. • Be kind to all players, parents, other teams/coaches, and referees. • Let the kids learn from their mistakes – Do not be a “JOYSTICK” coach. • In other words, coach during practice, not during the game. • Give everyone a chance to score, especially at 8 U and under. • At the end of the season, ask yourself – Did all my players have fun, did they learn, and do they want to come back next season. • If the answer to these questions is “Yes, ” you have been an outstanding coach! AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Within the Next 48 Hours • Decide on a time and place for your first practice • Call of your players to let them know they are on a team and you are their coach • Remind them about Meet the Coach day this Saturday. • Tell them where and when practices will take place. AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Never Forget • • • Everyone Plays® Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting

Question & Answer AYSO Region 41 - Fall 2018 Coaches Meeting