Coaches Meeting Agenda Spring Soccer 2016

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1 Coaches Meeting Agenda Spring Soccer 2016 Introduction Basic Info: o Roster Delivered to each coach o YMCA Parents Code of Ethics o Dates to Remember o QuickScores.com Information o Hot Weather/Cold Weather Guidelines (cancellation guidelines) o Weather Hotline and Twitter o Heads Up! Mandatory concussion training Coach App/CBC/Concussion training ALL MANDATORY(online courses) The important role of the coach o Communication with your parents and keeping them informed is vitally important to the success of the season First contact needs to be a call Please attempt calls if there is a cancellation o Being a great role model for your players and parents Important Information o Parking Lot Extra parking on the west side of Pennsylvania o Hydration All kids need to come to practice and game with water o Commitment Encourage your child to commit to the entire season Equipment for players o Shin Guards are required for all age groups o Cleats (must be rubber, NOT METAL. Cleats are Not required) o YMCA All-Sports Jersey for teams in the 8 & Under league and younger o YMCA Soccer Uniform for teams in the 10 & Under league and older Jerseys should be in by second week of practice (2/25) o The YMCA supplies soccer balls but feel free to get your own. Equipment for coaches o Coach s t-shirt o Roster Bring with you every practice and game and do roll call o Whistle This is important so the kids learn what to listen for during the game and understand they need to stop when they hear it. Practice o Pick up your equipment at the Equipment Room located on the south side of the Field House. 1

2 Playing/Practice Locations o Tiny Tots All games played at the North Side YMCA Practice & Game Fields Wrigley Field #1 & #2 Practices may be on a different Field than Game Field due to space & availability Practices will be ½ hr. to 1 hr. Games will be four 6 minute quarters Every Game will start on the hour with 1 hour time slots 4 v 4 No Goalies Ball Size 3 There shall be a halftime break of three (3) minutes o 4 yrs. old All games played at Bumpass Park(Across the street from NS Y) Practices will be at the North Side YMCA Practice Fields-Jacobs Field #2 & #3 Practices may be on a different Field than Game Field due to space & availability Practices will be ½ hr. to 1 hr. Games will be Four 6 minute quarters Every Game will start on the hour with 1 hour time slots 5 v 5 No Goalies Ball Size 3 There shall be a halftime break of three (3) minutes o 6U All games played at the North Side YMCA Practice & Game Fields- Fenway #1 & #2 Practices may be on a different Field than Game Field due to space & availability Practices will be 1 hour Games will be Four 6 minute quarters Every Game will start on the hour with 1 hour time slots 5 v 5 No Goalies Ball Size 3 There shall be a halftime break of three (3) minutes 2

3 o 8U All games played at the North Side YMCA Practice & Game Fields- Jacobs #1 Practices may be on a different Field than Game Field due to space & availability Practices will be 1 hour The game shall be divided into two (2) equal, twenty (20) minute halves. There shall be a halftime break of three (3) minutes. Every Game will start on the hour with 1 hour time slots 6 v 6 Includes Goalies Goalies will be identified with Target Jersey Ball Size 4 o 10U All games played at the North Side YMCA The game shall be divided into two (2) equal, twenty- five (25) minute halves. There shall be a halftime break of five (5) minutes. Every Game will start every 1 hour and 15 minute time slots 6 v 6 Includes Goalies Goalies will be identified with Target Jersey Ball Size 4 o 12U All games played at an OFF Site Location Time and Length of Game will vary based on Host Sites Rules (Check Bethany/Rockwell Plaza QuickScores for 12U Rules. 11 v 11 Includes Goalies Goalies will be identified with Target Jersey Ball Size 5 o 14U All games played at the Edmond Soccer Club Time and Length of Game will vary based on Host Sites Rules (Check Edmond QuickScores for 14U Rules. 11 v 11 Includes Goalies Goalies will be identified with Target Jersey Ball Size 5 3

4 YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Parents Code of Ethics I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of each child ahead of a personal desire to win. I will support the implementation of the YMCA s four character developmental values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all YMCA youth sports events. I will remember the game is for youths- not for adults. I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting the coaching or character development or providing transportation. I will treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability. To provide positive support, care, and encouragement for all participating or attending YMCA youth sports events YMCA YOUTH SOCCER Dates to Remember Week of Monday February 29 th Practices start Game Schedule posted online o You can find the schedule on Game Weeks: o March 19 th 26th o April 2 nd 9 th 16 th 23 rd 30 th o May 7 th 14 th. **** ALSO NOTE- There is only 1 guaranteed game to be made up because of inclimate weather. There may be more than 1 game to be made up but only 1 is guaranteed. Team Picture Day with Lifetouch TBA o Individual pictures will be taken at this time. Forms will be provided beforehand please make sure you fill it out and have your child s jersey during picture time 4

5 Items you can find on: Online Registration Game Schedule & Location Coach s Information Game Rules Weather Hotline Number Contact Information Handouts from Meetings And Much, Much More!!! 5

6 Outdoor Sports Hot Weather Guidelines We want to take every precaution that we can to provide a safe environment for everyone involved in the YMCA Sports Programs. Here are some of the recommendations that we are asking to be implemented during extremely hot conditions: If the temperature is 105 F or higher, games and practices should be postponed or cancelled. Temperature means either ambient (still air) or heat index. - Make sure each player drinks 4 to 8 ounces of water15 minutes prior to practice or game. - Make sure that each player brings some type of beverage that can provide electrolytes that can be lost during this extreme heat. They should replenish these fluids every 15 minutes during practice or competition. - It is recommended that each team bring extra ice water and possibly cool towels to help cool off participants. - Coaches please keep an eye on each of your players to look for signs of heat-related illnesses such as: flush face, irritability, nausea and or vomiting, and lack of sweat. If any of these symptoms occur please address appropriately. - It is recommended that no shirts be worn under the player s jersey. - The YMCA will be providing ice water for each field to replenish participant water bottles. - We will be asking officials to communicate with each coach prior to the game to get consensus and establish awareness of the risk of heat-related injuries. - Time modifications will be allowed with consensus from the coach and participants of each team. The Sports Director or Sports Coordinator will determine the official temperature, and make a decision on games. Decisions on game times will be made at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled game time. Updates will be posted on QuickScores, as well as the Sports Information and Weather Hotline. The YMCA will guarantee one make-up game per season due to weather. Coaches are asked to use these guidelines in determining practice conditions / cancellations. We want to re-emphasize that we are here for the children and we want to try and ensure that they have the safest environment possible. Please contact your sports director with any other questions that you might have related to the above topic. 6

7 Outdoor Sports Cold Weather Guidelines - 46 degrees & higher no change/games on as scheduled - 45 degrees & lower additional clothing beneath uniform suggested: (long sleeves, long pants, additional socks, gloves, stockings/caps) - 40 degrees & lower shortened games - 35 degrees & lower games are cancelled *Temperature means ambient (still air) or wind chill index* The Sports Director or Sports Coordinator will determine the official temperature, and make a decision on games. Decisions on game times will be made at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled game time. Updates will be posted on QuickScores, as well as the Sports Information and Weather Hotline. The YMCA will guarantee one make-up game per season due to weather. Coaches are asked to use these guidelines in determining practice conditions / cancellations. Cold weather tips: - Safety and health of the players come first. - Jackets may be worn, but the jersey must be on the outside - Players on sidelines should remain dressed (if in warm-ups) until they enter the game. - Players coming off should towel off (if sweaty) and get dressed quickly. - No one should sit or lie directly on ground. The heat is lost faster to ground than to air. Blankets and chairs are recommended. - Keep hydrated-avoid caffeine and pop. - Keep an eye on field conditions (wet, icy, etc.). Cold wet conditions can quickly change field from safe footing to slippery. - Keep an eye on the goalie usually the player who gets coldest first, due to less running or moving. - Referees and coaches should discuss weather and fields pre-game. North Side YMCA Weather Hotline (weather cancellations) Also, check the North Side Twitter The YMCA guarantees one make-up game per season due to weather. In the event of a cancellation the make-up date will be announced within 10 days. *Tweets are also displayed on the front page of QuickScores* 7

8 COACHING AT THE NORTH SIDE YMCA Fill out Coach Application and Consent for Criminal Background Check (ONLINE) Complete 3 online coach s o OPTIONAL: Core Course: Coaching YMCA Youth Sports o OPTIONAL: Coaches Courses: Course designed for specific sport you re coaching o Mandatory Course: Heads Up: Concussions in Youth Sports Submit coach s training course completion certificates to the North Side YMCA Sports Department (can submit in paper form, by , screenshot, etc.) Attend Coaches Meeting Receive Roster Schedule team practices Go to for game schedule o Register as a coach on QuickScores Contact your team o Introduce yourself o Inform team of practice/game schedule and required uniform o Take volunteers for assistant coaches, snack list, etc. Attend team pictures as scheduled by Lifetouch Check Weather Hotline or Twitter in the event of inclement weather for status on games Attend weekly practice(s) and game(s) o Coaching requires minimal time commitment of 2 hours/week One, one hour practice and one game Pick up end of season participation medals from the Sports Department Office o Medals are ready to be picked up the last week of the season Distribute medals to players at last game or schedule end of season celebration Questions? Contact the North Side YMCA Sports Department 8

9 SPORTS DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION NORTH SIDE YMCA NORTH SIDE Y Weather Information Hotline (updated if there is a cancellation) Lifetouch QuickScores Twitter Sports Department Staff Parris Sanders Sports Director psanders@ymcaokc.org 9