Florida State University Schools Mens Soccer Program 2020

Florida State University Schools Men's’ Soccer Program 2020 -2021

Introduction • • • Manuel Rico- Head Coach • mrico@fsu. edu • 850 -274 -4592 Coaching Experience • 3 rd Year as Head Coach. 9 th years coaching with the program. • Former Club Coached 5 years for local clubs (ASG, Top of Florida Futbol Club) • Holds US Soccer E, F, and D License Playing Experience • Andrew College • Former FSUS Soccer Player

Coaching Staff: • Varsity Assistant: Mark Mc. Queen • Junior Varsity: Mark Sobczak • Middle School: Danny Perez • Goalie Coach: Brandon Kamback/ Hayden Farrell • Varsity Assistant: Marco Nuss • Assistant Coaches: Anthony Allbaugh, Brandon Kelley

Coaching Philosophy My coaches philosophy: I am a coach because of my passion for the sport and more importantly, my passion for teaching the game. I am a players coach, my goal is to learn about my athletes- I understand that every athletes responded differently. My goal is to find what motivates the athletes so that I can get the best out of them. Ultimately, I’m here to guide and push our student athletes to be the best version of themselves on and off the field and prepared them for life after high school, through discipline, hard work, consistence and teamwork.

Important Dates: • Pre-season Fall Conditioning will be from 9/14 -10/8. Fall Conditioning will be every Monday and Thursday from 3: 30 pm-5 pm for all students athlete in the 6 th grade through 12 th grade • Try out Dates: • Oct. 19, Oct 20 th and Oct 21 th for Middle School. (3: 30 pm-5: 30 pm) • October 19 th and October 20 th for High school. (6 pm-8 pm)

Fall Conditioning • We are moving forward with the season like normal. I understand that things may change between today and tomorrow so please be patient. • Any and all players are invited to the off-season training • Off-season training is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and STRONGLY ENCOURAGED • Players are required to bring running/tennis shoes and cleats to every conditioning session.

Requirements For any student athlete to be able to participate in fall conditioning and/or try out student athletic must have all the information below. • All student-athletes are required to have a physical examination within the school year. Players will not be allowed to participate until they have a new physical completed AND all forms are uploaded. • FSUS is requiring that all student-athletes complete their FHSAA physical examination (EL 2) and Sport participation consent (EL 3) forms prior to participation and upload the forms in focus. . • On top of completing and uploading your new forms, athletes must complete the FSUS athletic Tryout Form before participation in conditioning • 2. 0 GPA is the School requirement • Click here for the registration form: https: //docs. google. com/forms/d/e/1 FAIp. QLSf 8 o 7 m 1 R 0 hyn. HUi. Zo. Gw. Xj. Wv 1 Cu. B 7 Ni. TS 5 awiheu. F

Safety Protocols • All Players must wear masks while on campus, walking to/from facilities, and indoors • Temperatures will be taken before every training. • Players MUST bring their own water jugs to training. I recommend investing in one that holds 64 ounces or more • If your player is displaying any symptoms whatsoever please notify me ASAP

• • • Communication Remind App • Please take out your phones • Download Remind App Either Text Number 81010 with message @fsusboyss Or Search @fsusboyss This will be our PRIMARY use of communication. All information regarding ALL TEAMS will be sent out via Remind Large amounts of information will be sent via email. If you do not receive my emails currently please email me at fsusboyssoccer@gmail. com and in the subject line please put ”Email list Boys Soccer 20/21” I will post this power point and our calendar to the Athletics Website

Questions If you do not feel comfortable asking me questions now, feel free to send me an email at mrico@fsu. edu I look forward to the 2020/2021 season and I am eager to hit the pitch with the boys!.

Volunteers • • • We have our first fundraiser event on 9/25 Friday and 9/26 Saturday. We will be running the concession stand for the cross country event. 2 people on Friday from 3 pm-5 pm to help setup course 3 to 5 people on Saturday from 6 am-10: 30 am