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Sterling Youth Soccer Association
2014 Travel Team
Coaches’ Information
Agenda
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Travel Team Coaching
Practices
Accessing Game Schedules (SportsManager)
Rules of the Game (MAYSL)
CORI and Code of Conduct
Game Day Field Responsibilities
Cancellations
Ref No Shows
Player Injuries
Coaching Resources
SYSA Contacts
Q&A
Travel Team Coaching - 2014
1. What’s different?
• All Sterling travel teams will now play in the MAYS
League
• More towns, more teams, more fun!
• More travel – but only 4 away games…
• Slightly different rules
• Competitive and recreational divisions
2. What’s not different?
• Coach to develop – not to win
• Every kid should play approx. half the game
Three Basic Tenets for 2014
1. Have a plan
• Be prepared
• Resources are available online
2. Know the Rules and Procedures
• FIFA soccer rules
• MAYSL procedures
3. Promote teamwork and sportsmanship
• SYSA’s philosophy is to promote the sport
• Don’t run up the score!
Thank You!
You, our coaches, are the most important asset we have.
Your dedication and commitment to developing the necessary
skills and fundamentals is critical to our young players’ success
as they mature and strive to play at higher levels.
But your goal for the season should be more than just teaching
the basics, it should also be to encourage and challenge our
players to grow, improve, and to make their own good decisions
and choices in games.
Thank you for volunteering your time and knowledge. Here’s
to a great fall season!
Have a Plan!
Have a lesson plan for each and every practice – know what it is
that you are trying to teach or reinforce before you get to the
field, whether it be certain individual skills, positional play, or
simply soccer sense (better game awareness) and choose drills
that reinforce what you are trying to improve.
Soccer, at its essence, is a game of ball possession (keep-away).
Your practices should develop confident ball handling by
maximizing touches on the ball. Ideally consisting of equal parts
individual foot skills, passing/trapping, and small sided games.
Remember - No Lines, No Lectures, No Laps!!
SYSA Mission Statement
• The Sterling Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) is dedicated to
providing a quality recreational fall soccer program for the
youth of Sterling ages K-HS.
• SYSA seeks to help its players develop their soccer skills, their
love for the game, their teamwork and sportsmanship, and
their character.
• As a coach, it’s up to you to represent SYSA’s goals and
standards. Please hold yourself to the highest standard of
ethics and sportsmanship as YOU are setting an example for
our young players.
Travel Team Coaching
• What SYSA will provide:
• Game Ball
• Pair of Goalie Gloves
• Jerseys and Socks for your players
• What SYSA doesn’t provide but should have:
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First Aid Kit
Ice Packs
Pinnies (for scrimmaging and for your keeper)
Cones
Extra balls (for the kids who inevitably forget)
Whistle
Air pump
Stop watch
Travel Team Coaching
• What’s in the storage shed?
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Pinnies
Corner Flags
Extra ball or two
Extra Goalie Gloves
Pop up goals
Tie-wraps for securing nets to goal posts
Other miscellaneous “stuff”
• The combination for the lockbox is available through your
division coordinator
• Please RETURN ANYTHING YOU BORROW and lock the door!!
Practices
• Practices can begin only AFTER we have the following:
• Our insurance letter from Mass Youth Soccer
• The Go Ahead from the Sterling Rec Department
• All Coach CORIs complete
• Practice nights are assigned on a first come, first served basis
• Field Coordinator sends email to League Coordinators
• League Coordinators send email to coaches
• Coaches indicate their first, second and third choices
• League Coordinator collects all requests and submits to the Field
Coordinator who posts the final schedule
• Fields are typically shared by two teams per evening
Practices
• Plan out what you are going to do before you get to the field
• Arrange it so that if kids get there before you do, they are
working on something productive
• Emphasis should be on lots of touches, skills development,
and small sided drills. No Lines, Lectures, or Laps!
• Coaching Lessons and Drill Plans are available on the SYSA
Website http://www.sterlingsoccer.org/coaching-resources/
Rosters and Game Schedules
• WAYSA game schedules are posted in SportsManager
• Coaches will receive login information for their team
See the SportsManager Travel Coach Access Doc on
www.sterlingsoccer.org under the Coaches tab
• You can access your APPROVED roster on this site
• MAYS recommends blacking out players birthdates for privacy
• All changes to your schedule will show up on this web site
• Check SportsManager approx 1.5 hours before every game for
delays, cancellations, etc.
• Email all your parents and notify them if the game is canceled
Equipment
• Equipment
• All players must wear shin guards
• Shin guards must be worn under their socks
• All players must wear soccer cleats or sneakers
• No other types of cleats are allowed
• All players must wear matching uniforms
• Goalkeeper must wear different color than either team or ref
• Other clothing can be worn under the uniform
• NO JEWELRY (earrings, watches, necklaces, body piercings)
• No earrings even if covered with tape
• NO CASTS! (including hard splints)
Know the Rules - Game Time
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Referees will ask for pass cards so don’t forget them!
Present two official rosters to the referee before the game
Referee gives roster to opposing team after the game
Coin toss decides side of field and ball possession
Referee will ask for two “Captains” to call coin toss
Have your starting lineup decided and ready to go
Each team gives the ref a game ball – ref chooses which to use
Home team wears the pinnies (if needed)
Parents need to be on opposite side of field from teams
Coaches are NOT allowed on the field during the game!
Coaches stay at least ten feet from center line
Players must be waiting at center line to sub
Know the Rules -Game Time
Coaching Area
Parents and spectators
MAYSL Rules (U10)
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U10 Teams play 6 v 6 (five players plus goalkeeper)
U10 players don’t need pass cards but coaches do
Ball is size 4
Must have at least 4 players on the field or forfeit
Game is two 25 minute halves (5 minute break)
Off-sides is called – know the rule!
No second chance throw-ins
Free kicks are direct or indirect – know the difference
Penalty kicks are awarded – Everyone but the kicker and the
goalkeeper will stand outside the penalty area.
• Goal Kicks can go past midline
• Keeper can throw, punt or dropkick
• Know the rule for hand balls
MAYSL Rules (U12)
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U12 Teams play 8 v 8 (seven players plus goalkeeper)
Coaches and U12 players in D1 or D2 need pass cards
Ball is size 4
Must have at least 5 players or forfeit
Game is two 30 minute halves (5 min break)
Off-sides is called – know the rule!
No second chance throw-ins
Free kicks can be direct or indirect – know the difference
Penalty kicks are awarded. Everyone but the kicker and the
goalkeeper will stand outside the penalty area.
• Goal Kicks can go past midline
• Keeper can throw, punt or dropkick
• Know the rule for hand balls
MAYSL Rules (U14)
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U14 Teams play 11 v 11 (ten players plus goalkeeper)
Coaches and players in D1 or D2 need pass cards
Ball is size 5
Must have at least 7 players or forfeit
Game is two 40 minute halves (5 min break)
Off-sides is called – know the rule!
No second chance throw-ins
Free kicks can be direct or indirect – know the difference
Penalty kicks are awarded. Everyone but the kicker and the
goalkeeper will stand outside the penalty area
• Goal Kicks can go past midline
• Keeper can throw, punt or dropkick
• Know the rule for hand balls
Know the Rules - Substitutions
• All substitutes shall enter and leave the field at mid-field. With
consent of the referee, substitutions may be made at the
following times:
• the team in possession of the ball for a throw in may substitute.
If they sub you may sub also. Players must be present at the
midfield prior to substitution.
• No subs on corner kicks!
• prior to all goal kicks, after a goal, at half time
• for an injured player if the referee has stopped play (the other
team may also substitute)
• No substitution is allowed for a player ejected from the game
• SYSA recommends all players play at least ½ the game
• Coach may restrict play time for disciplinary reasons
CORI and Code of Conduct
• All coaches and assistant coaches must submit CORI
applications
https://idevforms.americaneagle.com/youthsoccer/form657510
374/secure_index.html
• All coaches and assistant coaches must read the Mass Youth
Soccer Code of Conduct
• All coaches and assistant coaches must read, sign, and return
the Coach’s Code of Conduct acknowledgement form.
• Both forms can be found here:
• http://www.sterlingsoccer.org/coachs-code-of-conduct.html
Field Responsibilities
• Setting up - first game of the day
• As you arrive on the field, please walk the field and thoroughly
inspect the grounds to ensure there are no items left on the field
that would risk injury to a player, i.e. broken glass, cans, sharp
objects, other trash.
• Set appropriate corner flags in place. Corner flags for Griffin Road
field are stored in the locker at the end of the Snack Shack. If you
have any questions about how to unlock the snack shack
locker, please contact your division coordinator.
• Please ensure that the sandbags are positioned on top of the bars at
the rear, and if available, on the sides of the goal. From time to time
the town must remove the sandbags for mowing and line spraying.
• On Upper Griffin, please ensure that the goal is properly lined up
with the field goal uprights.
Field Responsibilities
• Closing down - last game of the day (IMPORTANT!!)
• Please police the field for garbage and deposit any trash in an
appropriate trash barrel, several are located near each field.
• Please remove flags and return to the locker at the end of the snack
shack.
• If you are unsure if yours is the last game of the day, please assume
it is!
• Special instructions
• Upper Griffin: Pull back the goals from the football field goals
• Muddy Pond: Pull goals back to field edge as these fields are shared
with Pop Warner football and used for other sports
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NOTE: If you notice any wear or damage to field equipment, or
vandalism, please contact the Field Coordinator immediately after
your game or practice.
XI. TIMING AND FORFEIT OF GAME
Referee and teams must be present at the field 15 minutes prior
to the scheduled kick-off time. If the referee does not arrive
within 15 minutes after the scheduled time, he/she may not
receive any fee. In this case, the coaches of the two teams will
appoint an acting referee and play the game. If a mutually
acceptable party cannot be found to act as referee, the game
must be re-scheduled. In the event of a team being late, the
other team must report it to the League for appropriate action.
If either team has not arrived within 15 minutes after the
scheduled time, the referee will leave the field, and will receive
payment. In this case, the missing team will forfeit the game.
XII. POSTPONEMENTS
The only legitimate reasons for postponing a game are:
1. Bad weather at the site of the game.
2. Vandalism to the field or field is unavailable. It is suggested that teams
swap fields to play the game.
3. Reschedule requests must be submitted to the MAYS President by the
Club/Town Rep. Reschedule requests for games during the first 2 weeks of the
season must be received by the MAYS President one week prior to the game
date. All other reschedule requests for games beyond week 3 must be
received no later than 7 days after the first date of games for the age group of
the teams impacted by the request. Only one request per team will be
allowed. The acceptable reasons for requesting a reschedule is for school
event, religious event which prevents a team from fielding the minimum
number of required players.
It is the responsibility of the home team to notify both the visiting team coach
and the referee assignor of the postponement at least two hours before the
scheduled game time.
Only Town reps can close a field or cancel a game. COACHES can’t cancel a
game. Once at the field, only a REFEREE can cancel a game.
XIII. MAKE UP GAMES
See the presentation on rescheduling games on the Coaches’ Forms and Documents
page on the SYSA website www.sterlingsoccer.org
XXIII. GAME DAY ROSTERS
Each coach will provide TWO copies of the team roster approved by M.A.Y.S. to the
referee before the start of each game. Failure to do so will result in a $25 fine to the
club for an un-verified roster and/or game forfeiture, and $50 fine to the club for no
roster and/or game forfeiture. Rosters signed by someone other than MAYS Registrar
as the MAYS Registrar will result in a fine of $200 per offense.
MAYS recommends blacking out player birthdates to protect the privacy of minors.
MAYS does not allow older kids to “play down” so if the roster is stamped APPROVED
then you can be assured that the players are all of the correct age range.
A registered (carded) coach must sign the roster. A maximum of three coaches (with
valid passcards) are allowed at the bench area.
XXIV. PASS CARDS
Pass cards are not required for players during the Fall season – but all coaches must
have pass cards or they will not be allowed on the team side of the field during the
game!!
Goal Scoring – Don’t run up the score!!
Any team that has a score differential of 8 or more
goals will receive a warning for the first offense.
Second offense will result in the coach being
suspended for one game and the town will be fined
$150.
Next occurrence will result in the coach being
suspended for eight(8) games and the town will be
fined $150.
Where do I get equipment
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SYSA provides uniforms to all players
Uniforms must be “matching” (i.e. same color)
Duplicate numbers are not allowed
SYSA provides a game ball to every coach
Ask all your players to bring a ball to practice. Most kids at
U10 and above now have an appropriate ball
• Check with your Division Coordinator if additional
equipment is needed. Some of the town recreational soccer
programs may help with an equipment bag
Game Administration
• Show up at least 30 minutes prior to every game.
• Ask parents to show up at least 45 minutes before every game.
Parents will get lost, officials & opposing coaches may have
questions, etc
• You MUST bring 2 copies of your “official” roster to every game.
Your team will not be allowed to play without the rosters. MSC will
receive a fine for the forfeiture
• You MUST bring your player pass cards to every game. Your team
will not be allowed to play without the pass cards. (U10 does not
need pass cards, nor do older kids playing in D3)
• Do NOT add players to your rosters. Players can only be added by
the registrar.
• Warm up your team and set up your roster based upon players
who arrive for play.
SCHEDULES and SCORES
LOG in to SPORTSMANAGER
www.sportsmanager.us/sterlingsoccer.htm
Select “Coach/Director Log-in”
SCHEDULES and SCORES
Enter the email address and
password you used to register.
SCHEDULES and SCORES
Select the “Team” button
SCHEDULES and SCORES
Select the button for your Team
SCHEDULES and SCORES
Select the “Schedules/Scores”
button in the Menu box on the
Left
SCHEDULES and SCORES
1. Select your Age group from the “ALL LEAGUES” drop down menu. This will add an extra
menu for “DIVISION”.
2. Select your Division (1, 2 or 3) and designation (A, B, or C) from the “DIVISION drop
down menu. See your roster for the correct one. (If you cannot find it, ask Christine).
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Select your team name from the “All Teams” drop down menu.
SCHEDULES and SCORES
Select “Future Scheduled Games
SCHEDULES and SCORES
Select the “?” to get specific information about the game
SCHEDULES and SCORES
SCORES
Coaches will be entering Game Scores into the System
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1. Within 24 hours of a match an email will be sent to the coach.
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2. Clicking on the ‘Score This Game’ will take the coach into Sports Manager where they can enter the score
SCORES
Coaches will be entering Game Scores into the System
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3. On this screen the game can be marked as Complete or Not-Completed. If for any reason the game was not completed, most
likely rain, make sure to mark the game as Not Completed and enter the reason in the game summary.
SCORES
Coaches will be entering Game Scores into the System
• 4. Click the Save Score/Summary to finalize score
Code of Conduct
• Head coaches are responsible for the conduct of the
assistant coaches, players, parents, and supporters of their
team.
• In the event of continuing misconduct by a team’s coaches,
players, parents, or supporters, after issuing a caution, the
referee may terminate the game.
• If the abuse comes from parents/spectators then the referee
will inform the coaches and it is their responsibility to speak
immediately to the offenders.
• If this action does not adequately curb this behavior then the
referee may terminate the game
Code of Conduct (cont)
To clarify expectations of coach conduct, we jointly expect all
coaches to conform to this code of conduct.
• Before, during and after the game, be an example of dignity,
patience and positive spirit.
• Before a game, introduce yourself to the opposing coach and
to the referee.
• During the game, you are responsible for the sportsmanship
of your players. If one of your players is disrespectful,
irresponsible or overly aggressive, take the player out of the
game at least long enough for him/her to calm down.
Code of Conduct (cont)
During the game, you are also responsible for the conduct of the
parents of your players.
It is imperative to explain acceptable player and parent behavior
in a preseason meeting.
During the game, you are also responsible for the conduct of
spectators rooting for your team.
Encourage them to applaud and cheer for good plays by either
team. Discourage them, and you may need to be forceful and
direct, from yelling at players and the referee.
Code of Conduct (cont)
During the game, do not address the referee at all. If you have
a small issue, discuss it with the referee calmly and patiently
after the game.
If you have a major complaint, or if you think the referee was
unfair, biased, unfit, or incompetent report your opinion to your
Coordinator. Your feedback will be taken seriously if it are
presented objectively and formally.
After the game, thank the referee and ask your players
to do the same. Always shake hands with the opposing team.
Code of Conduct (cont)
SYSA Policy on Coaches’ behavior towards Referees
SYSA has a zero tolerance for coaches who verbally abuse our
referees. We follow the three-strike rule.
First offense is a written warning,
Second offense is one game suspension and an appearance
before the SYSA Board,
Third offense and you will be relieved as a coach and not
allowed to coach again.
Referee No Shows
• If no ref shows up for your game you’ll need to work it out
with the coach from the opposing team.
• Usually having an assistant coach from each team ref the
game (each working half the field) is a good compromise. Or
an asst from each team ref’ing half the game.
• Please let your league coordinator know so he/she can feed it
upstream.
Player Injuries
• Coaches accept responsibility for the care and safety of the players
on their team at practices and games. Your job as a coach is to
recognize an injury when it happens, to stabilize the injury as best
you can, and to summon medical assistance if necessary.
• Be prepared and have a plan beforehand.
• For guidelines to dealing the most common soccer injuries.
http://www.footy4kids.co.uk/Soccer_injuries_and_how_to_treat_th
em.htm#
• Concussions
Coaches must understand the signs and protocols for concussions.
• http://www.wrsd.net/wrhs/documents/Athletics/WRHS%20Concuss
ion%20Protocol.pdf
Getting Started
• Send in your CORI Information to the SYSA CORI Administrator (ALL
COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES must have approved CORIs!!)
• Complete all additional CORI requirements
• Check your team roster detail report for any medical conditions,
allergies, special requirements, etc.
• Make sure all players have a green SYSA jersey with the shield logo
• Make sure there are no duplicate numbers on the team – if so
contact the Uniform Coordinator
• Send an email to the parents introducing yourself
• Select a practice night(s) through your Coordinator
• Familiarize yourself with SportsManager
• Upload a photo of yourself for your passcard
Getting Started
Have a parents meeting at the first practice.
• Review Parents Code of Conduct.
• Explain your expectations for practices/games
• Remind them that soccer is played in the rain, sleet and snow
• Explain how you will notify them of any cancellations
• Also remind parents that NO JEWELRY is allowed.
• Earrings can NOT be taped. They must be removed.
Coaching Resources
• www.sterlingsoccer.org/coaching-resources.html
• www.mayouthsoccer.org
• http://pt.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42
/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12_en.pdf
Key Contacts
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Ros Aldous – U10 League Coordinator
Gregg Frantz – U12 League Coordinator
Mike Demilia – U14/HS Coordinator
John Sanders – SYSA Field Coordinator
Karen Jolie – Uniform Coordinator
Jeanette Lundgren – Registrar
Sherry Gelardi – CORI Administrator
David Jolie – SYSA President
• Escalation for issues = Coordinator  President
• See the SYSA website for contact info
• www.sterlingsoccer.org/board.html/