AYSO TEAM MANAGER MEETING 1 AYSOs Mission Your

AYSO TEAM MANAGER MEETING 1

AYSO’s Mission Your child belongs to an organization whose mission is to deliver quality soccer programs that promote a fun, family environment Fun, Safe & Fair 2

Parents Play, too! AYSO parents play an important role. You make this sport experience exciting and fulfilling… for your child… and for yourself! We are an ALL Volunteer Organization 3

Did you know research says: The #1 reason kids play sports is to have FUN 4

Did you know research says: The #2 reason kids play sports is to make new friends 5

Did you know research says: The #3 reason kids play sports is to learn new skills 6

Why we lose the kids: 70% of children playing youth sports drop out before they turn 14 years old Why? Because it isn’t FUN anymore 7

Athletic Scholarships are Rare Less than 1% of youth players will earn a sport scholarship (. 46%) 8

MORE than a game… AYSO says that soccer is a game, and a great game, but in AYSO it’s about MORE than the game…. . Life’s important lessons are learned and lasting values formed through participation in sports – – – self-worth self-control personal achievement Teamwork respect for all participants 9

AYSO is a Kids First Organization (Kid’s Zone Pledge) n AYSO’s life lessons will far outlast the memories of win/loss records 10

AYSO is a Kids First Organization AYSO Region 68 Volunteers n All Coaches, Referees, Board Members and Team Managers are Volunteers – There are no paid positions/staff below National Office n All volunteers who interface with children must – Complete a volunteer form Back ground check – Complete ‘Safe Haven’ training n n We have an active Child Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA) position on our Board CDC concussion training 11

American Youth Soccer Organization Our Philosophies GO BE Positive, Please Good Sportsmanship mutual respect over win at all costs, attitude Open Registration anyone living in our area can play Balanced Teams every team will have an equal chance to succeed Everyone Plays each child is guaranteed to play 1/2 a game (U 5 -U 14 ¾ of every game) Positive Coaching encouragement and praise will be emphasized Player Development focuses on developing each player to their personal best 12

Camarillo AYSO Section 10 Area W Region 68 P. O. Box 3017, Camarillo, CA 93011 -3017 AYSO Region 68 Web site http: //www. camarillosoccer. org 2014 Board of Directors Regional Commissioner Tim Azbell Exec. Assistant Commissioner Regional TBD Assistant Regional Commissioner Guy Lockwood- Rich Frank Treasurer Mike Harrison CVPA Carol Bjordahl Safety Director Jim Moye Registrar Brian Lieberson Regional Referee Administrator Kevin Churchill Regional Coach Administrator Ken Carter Dir. of Players, Competitive Boys Aaron Trahan Dir. of Players, Competitive Girls Matt Epstein Dir. of Players, Non-competitive Boys/Girls Jennifer Kwast Secretary Kim Goodman Management and Community Liaison Tim Azbell Regional Team Manager Chris Middleton Tournament Teams Director Dan Johnston 13

AYSO Region 68 Overview n Chartered in 1975 n We are a 6 time Platinum Award winning Region for the excellent AYSO Programs n We have: – Over 2, 200 Players, 206 teams, over 113 games across 19 fields every Saturday – Larger than any other youth sports organization in the area, all by volunteers (and we’re always looking for more help !!!) – Player ages are 4 (Under 5) through 18 (Under 19) 14

AYSO Region 68 Programs Core Fall Program: This is where AYSO all started. This traditional Recreational program is to enable players to learn the game of soccer in a fun and stimulating environment. The focus is on developing their skills to help them be the best soccer players they can be, while maintaining a healthy approach to competitive soccer. 15

AYSO Region 68 Programs VIP Program: The primary objective of the Recreational program is to enable special needs players to learn the game of soccer in a fun and stimulating environment. The focus is on developing their skills to help them be the best soccer players they can be, while maintaining a healthy approach to competitive soccer. 16

AYSO Region 68 Programs U 5 Jamboree: The objective of this program is to provide young players and their parents with a “pressure free” introduction to the beautiful and simple game of soccer. At this age, players should be exposed to soccer by playing simple, fun activities and games that require little to no practice, and a minimal time commitment. 17

AYSO Region 68 Programs U 4 Playtime Adventure Is an activity program that will help improve physical motor skills, providing a foundation for an active lifestyle. 18

AYSO Region 68 Programs EXTRA Program: AYSO EXTRA started in 2010 in Region 68. EXTRA is a competitive soccer program designed to provide a more challenging level of play for those players who possess the appropriate interest, skills, and abilities to compete at a higher level. Player development is a primary focus of EXTRA. 19

AYSO Region 68 Programs Challenge Program (New for Fall 2015) AYSO Challenge is a soccer program for the most competitive soccer players in AYSO. It offers these players the opportunity to play at a high level that fits their ambition, skill and ability, against teams in the Coast Soccer League. Challenge supports the same values and philosophies of all AYSO programs. AYSO Challenge players will be dual registered in Cal South and AYSO. So, Challenge teams have all of the advantages of competing in a "club environment" while remaining members of the AYSO community! 20

Everyone contributes to the AYSO Experience n Volunteers run meetings and take registrations n Volunteers coach teams and referee games n Volunteers line the fields and are field monitors n Volunteers teach courses and put up goals n Volunteers make the program run and make a difference! 21

Sorry, NO PETS Allowed at Practices or Games 22

Registered service animals are definitely allowed! CA Service Animal Law 23

Team Manager Responsibilities n Help enable the Coach to coach n Take organizational responsibilities off their plate – It’ll make for a more pleasant season for all – It will allow the Coach to focus on coaching the kids 24

Purpose The AYSO volunteer position of team parent is intended to carry out duties as directed bythe Regional Team Manager. Specific Duties and Responsibilities The Team Manager is expected to: 1. Distribute information to the coaches, players, and families of AYSO players; and 2. Assist in distribution of timely material. 3. Recruit and delegate volunteer duties that are required of each player’s family. Qualifications and Desired Skills To be considered for the position of Team Manager, the applicant should: 1. Be a good communicator; 2. Be organized; and 3. Be dependable. 25

Team Manager Responsibilities n Utilize Shutterfly Website and Team Account – Discuss with your coach – Have your team enter a picture of the week to be featured on the Region web site n Get on your Division Coordinator’s email distributions – Have coach send an email 26

Team Manager Responsibilities n Set Up Email Distribution List with Roster Contacts, Snack Schedule (if necessary) n Coordinate and Communicate Schedules: – Picture Day – Volunteer Assignments and Referee coverage – Team Banner (No staked banners, use wide bar stands) – Parent Participation Points and Standings (Comp. ) 27

PARENT PARTICIPATION U 10 -U 19: n As always it is a priority to obtain team referees to obtain the necessary Parent Participation points to advance to Championship Day and beyond. n For those teams that absolutely have tried everything and cannot get enough referee support, we will again be offering the opportunity to earn 1 referee point by supplying a field painter. n THERE ARE RULES! This is a 10 week plus training day commitment. 28

PARENT PARTICIPATION U 10 -U 19: FIELD PAINTING (If selected) n The expectation is that the same volunteer shows up every week. (We will permit a team to split this between 2 volunteers as long as both go to training). n The Painter has the option of painting Friday evening or early Saturday morning. n 3 consecutive missed assignments will result in the team losing the assignment, therefore required to fulfill points with referees. n If you have a team interested, please send me the Team number. 29

PARENT PARTICIPATION n n U 10 -U 19: Pre-Season Field Work Day is: – Saturday August 15, 2015. . – All U 10 -U 19 teams will be expected to send 1 volunteer from each team to work that day. n U 10 & U 12 will have the early shift, U 14 & U 16/19 will have the late shift. – U 10 & U 12 - 8/15/15 8: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 a. m. – U 14 & U 16/19 - 8/15/15 9: 00 a. m. to 11: 00 a. m. – Remember, this is part of their required points and missing this assignment starts a team in the negative. 30

PARENT PARTICIPATION n n U 6 -U 19: The official R 68 policy is that volunteer assignments cannot be made up. n If a team notifies me BEFORE missing an assignment, I can usually work something out. n There are NO opportunities to make up any missed assignments for U 10 -19 after week #9. 31

PARENT PARTICIPATION n IF A NON-COMP TEAM DOES NOT COMPLETE THEIR 1 ASSIGNMENT THEY WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN TROPHIES. n IF A U 10 -U 19 TEAM DOES NOT MEET THEIR PARENT PARTICIPATION POINT REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL NOT PLAY AFTER WEEK 10. 32

Parent Participation Points (Page 48 in Guidelines) n n n Teams in competitive divisions must earn a combined total to meet minimum Parent Participation and Referee points listed below, including at least five (5) referee points during weeks 8, 9 & 10 to be eligible to compete on Championship Day. Teams in non-competitive divisions must complete their one assignments in order to receive year end awards (Trophies) For Non Competitive games, it is the responsibility of the Home team to provide a referee, however the Away team may offer to referee. It is up to the Home team to make the final decision. Points earned will be a combination of volunteer duties/points to include Referee, Field Monitor, Equipment Distribution or Pick Up, Pre-Season Work Day and Field Painting (where eligible). 1 st Game and Last game of the day have field set-up and take down responsibilities - No Points Awarded 33

Parent Participants n n n Field Distribution – Volunteer helps distribute painters, goals, nets, corner flags and other miscellaneous equipment from storage containers to all fields. A golf cart and trailer is used to assist. Shift starts one hour before first game time of day and lasts about 45 minutes. Job requires the volunteer to be able to lift 40 lbs. Field Pick-up – Volunteer helps pick up goals, nets, and corner flags from all fields and put them back into storage containers. A golf cart and trailer is used to assist. Shift starts after the last game of day is played and lasts about 45 minutes. Job requires the volunteer to be able to lift 40 lbs. Field Painter – A 1 -hour shift on Saturday morning starting at 7: 00 AM. Job requires the volunteer to be able to walk 3 to 4 miles pushing a painter (similar to pushing a lawn mower). Field Work Day – A 3 - to 4 -hour shift on a Saturday before Labor Day. Volunteer helps measure and layout fields, paint lines, and sort through and set up goals. Field Monitor – A 2 -hour shift on Saturday. Job requires the volunteer to monitor 4 -5 fields from a central location and radio in requirements to the Information Booth. 34

35

Picture Day n Picture Day Dates: Saturday Sep. 26 th: U 5, VIP & U 16/19 Sunday Sep. 27 th: U 6, U 7, U 8, 10, 12, U 14, EXTRA & Challenge Saturday Oct. 3 rd: 8: 00 to 10: 00 a. m. Individual Make Up n Detailed Picture Day Schedule will be on the website n Please do not request a change to this schedule. – We have over 2, 200 player pictures to coordinate and cannot accommodate special requests. n 36

Picture Day n Please direct players who miss Picture Day to take a make-up individual picture on a date that will be posted on the Region 68 Website. n Individual Make Ups: October 3, 2015. n Picture Distribution Days: The date will be posted on the Website. n Picture Forms will be handed out on OPENING DAY at the main info booth and the Non-Comp booth or you can go on line to: http: //www. legends-socal. com 37

Picture Packets n n 8 x 10 Composite Memory Mate: Includes team picture, individual picture, four individual wallets and photo button. 1 Coach Plaque and 1 5 x 7 team pictures. Any additional pictures parents will need to purchase. 38

October is: Ventura County Food Share Drive TRICK OR TREAT SO OTHERS CAN EAT Please help our Region collect 2, 000 pounds of food to help out Food Share and our county. Collection Bins will be located at Main Snack Shack, East & West ends of fields and Referee booth Contest -The top teams to donate the most food will win Foot Golf tickets donated by River Ridge Golf Course. 39

Breast Cancer Awareness October 2015 Join our Region to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage teams to wear PINK socks, ribbons and headbands. Uniform jersey’s must still be worn on game day. 40

Camarillo AYSO LA Galaxy Night Game date/time: Sunday, 10/18 at 4: 00 p. m. vs. Portland Timbers Tickets: $27/each On Field Experiences: High five line, Benchwarmers (sit on Galaxy player bench during warmup, ) Center Circle (hold Center Circle flag during pre-game) Contact: Chris Middleton – r 68 galaxycoordinator@gmail. com 41

Camarillo AYSO LA Galaxy Night Region 68 Best Team Banner Contest Enter and Win! R 68 best Team banner/free tickets contest. • Contest Theme: AYSO Region 68 40 th Anniversary • Contest runs on September 20 th. • Winners will be awarded Galaxy tickets in both the Competitive and Non- Competitive Divisions • Sunday, 10/18 at 4: 00 p. m. LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers 42

Team Manager Meeting Checklist Have you signed the Class Roster? n Did you get a copy of our Guidelines? n Are you a registered volunteer? This season have you shown a Board Member your ID? n Any Further Questions? 43

Thank You !!!! For stepping up and helping the kids of our community to enjoy the beautiful game of Soccer!! n Any problems or questions throughout the season contact me at teammanager@aysor 68. org n n Have a fun and great season!! 44