Burlingame Region 63 Coach Meeting

August 2016

Objectives

Coaches understand:- Expectations of season- Responsibilities of Positive Coach- Where to get more info and

supportwww.burlingameayso.org

AYSO Overview

• National organization in 52nd year. Founded in 1964.• 80k volunteers, 550k players, 30k+ games each weekend• 100% volunteer organization• Burlingame AYSO’s 41st year. Chartered July 15, 1975.

– About 1,500 players, 150 teams, 90 games each weekend– 250+ volunteers

About AYSO• AYSO Vision: to provide world-class youth soccer programs

that enrich children’s lives.• AYSO Mission: to develop and deliver quality youth soccer

programs that promote a fun, family environment based on: • AYSO’s Six Philosophies:

– Everyone Plays– Balanced Teams– Open Registration– Positive Coaching– Good Sportsmanship– Player Development

AYSO Philosophy: Balanced Teams• Teams are computer generated• Balance is based on last year’s ratings• New kids (wild cards) arrive, players change • Not feasible to run tryout for 1,500 kids• Prepare your team for blowout wins and loses

• Good sportsmanship matters

Focus on the learning and enjoyment, not the standings

Player Ratings

• Players are rated to create next year’s teams

• Note strong/weak players throughout season

• Plan on attending October meeting to discuss

AYSO Philosophy: Player Development

• Read your coach manuals, watch the videos• Prioritize your training - keep it simple• Don’t lecture, keep them moving• Set individual and team goals• Learn from any situation• Train during the week, play on the weekend

Focus on helping kids reach their potential, and wanting to come back for more

AYSO Philosophy: Positive Coaching

• Redefine winning. • Sportsmanship, skill mastery and building character are

far more important goals.• Fill emotional tanks with P.I.E. - positive, instructional,

encouraging coaching• Honor the game• Coach with each other while the players compete

You can help create better athletes, and better people

Division Guidelines – U7• Players on field: 6 (4 minimum)• Goalkeepers: No, and no goal tending• Referees: Coaches or registered team volunteer• 20-minute halves, 5-minute halftime• Offside law: Not enforced, but no cherry picking• Slide tackling and headers: Not allowed, not taught• Misconduct: Verbal only, no yellow/red cards• Running up the score: Discouraged, adjust strategy before

goal differential reaches more than 4

Division Guidelines – U8• Players on field: 7 (5 minimum)• Goalkeeper: Yes, may play one quarter• Referees when available, otherwise coaches serve as ref • 20-minute halves, 5-minute halftime• Throw-ins: Several retakes until 5th game• Offside law: Not enforced, but no goal tending• Slide tackling and headers: Not allowed, not taught• Misconduct: Verbal only, no yellow/red cards• Running up the score: Discouraged, adjust strategy before

goal differential reaches more than 4

Division Guidelines – U10• Players on field: 7 (5 minimum)• Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters• Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents• Referees: 3-person teams• 25-minute halves, 5-minute halftime• Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced • Slide tackling: Allowed, but not taught• Headers: Not allowed, not taught• Misconduct: Verbal only, no yellow/red cards• Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 3* Teams may have 11-player rosters

Division Guidelines – U12

• Players on field: 9 (6 minimum)• Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters• Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents• Referees: 3-person teams• 30-minute halves, 5-minute halftime• Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced • Slide tackling: Allowed• Headers: Not allowed, not taught• Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow cards, no red cards• Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 3

Division Guidelines – U14

• Players on field: 11 (7 minimum)• Goalkeeper: May play whole game• Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents• Referees: 3-person teams• 35-minute halves, 5-minute halftime• Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced • Slide tackling & Headers: Allowed• Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow and red cards• Scoring: Lopsided rule when goal differential is more than 3

Coach/Parent/Referee Team

Players

ParentsReferees

Coaches

Kids Zone Code of Conduct

• Kids are #1• Fun – not winning – is everything• Fans cheer, coaches coach• Respect referee decisions• Model good sportsmanship• No alcohol, drugs, weapons or

tobacco• Address misbehavior immediately

Coach, Spectator and Player Conduct

• Coaches are responsible for spectator and player conduct• Referee evaluates coach conduct

– “Excellent”, “Normal” or “Poor” ratings– One-point deduction from standings for “Poor” rating– Ex.: Disrespectful talk, persistent spectator coaching

• Board administers sanctions for unacceptable behavior• Regional conduct policy on coaches page at

www.burligameayso.org

Safety and Game Prep• Be on time, which means early• Help set up, take down, inspect fields• Uniform and shin guards, yes. Jewelry, no.• No splints, braces, etc.• Prepare for severe/hot weather & hydration• Pack sunscreen, hair bands, baggies• Concussion awareness

Coach Game Day Requirements

• Badges: Must be worn in technical area• Game cards: Must be filled out

• Place in box at field at game end

Game CardsNot this … This …

Coach Game Day Requirements

• Badges: Must be worn in technical area• Game cards: Must be filled out• Substitutions: Ready players at halfway line, help

refs record change – not a coaching opportunity• Technical area

The Technical Area

Volunteer Referees

• No experience necessary• Free AYSO training and

mentoring• Learn and increase your

enjoyment of the game• Contribute to player

development• Community involvement

Keeping the game safe, fair and fun

U8 Referee Program

• U8 Official training (3 hours)• Simplified laws, small-sided games

– easy entry point for new volunteers

• Each team provides at least one referee for each game

• Youth referees welcome (10 yr old+)

• Referee mentors on field• Volunteer Cup

U10 Cup Volunteer Point (CVP) System

• Each U10 team provides at least one new trained volunteer referee

• 8 points earned to qualify for Cup

• On-field mentoring• Eligibility info on website

U12 Referee Volunteer Point (RVP) System

• Each team provides two trained volunteer refs

• New referees affiliated with teams

• Points awarded towards standings

• On-field mentoring• Eligibility info on website

Coach <-> Referee Feedback

• Referees will report problems on the game cards for follow-up by Division Coordinator or Referee Administrator

• Coaches report problems, or praise, to Division Coordinator for follow-up

MySoccerLeague.com• Official schedule and standings• Coaches input scores• Instructions at burlingameayso.org

Volunteer App & Training1. Register as volunteer - eayso.org2. Safe Haven – aysotraining.org3. Online coach training – aysotraining.org4. Field training – U10 and older- Times available from eayso.org

5. Concussion awareness – aysotraining.org6. Basic referee online training - eayso.org

Silent Sunday• Sunday, Sept. 25 – U10-U14 divisions• No cheering, only clapping. • Why?

– To foster teamwork, communication, leadership, responsibility

– To reduce pressure on players and referees– To remind coaches practice is for instruction, games are

showcases – To remind everyone this is about play, learning and fun

Winter League• Winter “all-star” teams for U9-U14• Best Positive Coaches• Runs mid-December to March

How Else You Can Help• Winter League Coordinator• Volunteer Coordinator• Coach Instructor• Referee• Fields• Opening day• Marketing

Next Steps ...• Practice times• Field permits will be delivered later

– Keep field permit w/ your bag– Only use your assigned field/date/time– Notify if canceling

• Coach bags w/ uniforms• Rosters

… Next Steps• Email your team parents (DCs will send you

optional email templates)• Have a team meeting before practices start• Recruit parent volunteers (must register)– Team meeting is a good place to do this– Some roles require volunteer training

• Clinic information to come

Calendar• Practices begin week of Aug. 15• Opening day parade/games on Sat., Sept. 10• Picture day: Sat., Sept. 18 (Makeup: Sat., Oct. 15)• Silent Sunday: Sept. 25• Volunteer Celebration: Oct. 15, Sat. evening• Burlingame Cup: Oct. 30 (Sunday) through Nov. 6

– U10, U12, U14 only• Winter League: Mid-December

More InfoDivision Coordinator contact info

• U7 DC: Sandra Acajabon - acajabon.sandra@gmail.com• U7 DC: Priscilla Fong - fongpriscilla@yahoo.com• U8 DC: Marian Meade-Salzer & Stella Daire -

ayso63u8@gmail.com• U10 DC: Mina Cima - minacima@rocketmail.com • U10 DC: Duff Beach - dcbeach@uwalumni.com • U12 DC: Chester Rice - cwrice1@yahoo.com • U12 DC: Krista McCutcheon - krista.mccutcheon@gmail.com • U14 DC: Emily Ma-Dotson - maemily1014@gmail.com