Coaches:

This email will be posted on the blog site at http://ayso183coaches.blogspot.com

Please print out! Read Carefully....

Remember its a game. The game is to be fun, fair, safe and in a family/kid zone environment.

1. Uniform Update + Instructions for Distribution!
2. Schedule Update
3. Team Number (QUIZ!)
4. Field Location, Code and Schedule
5. Coach Sideline
6. Goal Setup and Take Down
7. Lineup Cards
8. Player Forms
9. Print out "Parent Pledge".
10. Bathrooms
11. Loyola Soccer / AYSO 183 Free Game Night 6pm 9/11
12. Coach Clinic Noon 12pm-1pm on 9/12 (sign up required)
13. Printout Accident Form
14. Clean up Park
15. First Aid Kit and extra water/ice.

Coach/Team Parent Assignment for Thursday (your checklist)
Review Uniform Distribution Notes / Instructions
Review Schedule
Inform Parents / Players (in email or phone) Schedule and Field Location
Inform Parents Goal Setup / Take Down
Inform Backup Uniforms
Coach/Team Parent Assignment to be done Friday Night for Game Day Saturday (please be sure you have checked these off)
Uniform Packaging for later distribution
Lineup Cards and own roster rotation tally sheet
Prepare Player Forms
Print out Accident Form and put in coach folder/bag.
Print out Parent Pledge Forms to hand out
Game Day Checklist (see your Coach Primer for more check offs)
Player Uniforms
Player Forms (bring with you to game)
Bring Ball
Bring Line up Cards / Tracking sheet
Bring Parent Pledge
First Aid Kit / Water / Ice
Bring enthusiasm

Uniform Update
Uniform Pickup:
Sept 10th Friday 6pm-9pm.


Uniform Pickup by Whom:
Uniforms can only be picked up by a volunteer coach or volunteer team parent. Basically those volunteers
who have been in contact with the coaching admin and regional support staff.

Our volunteers will be busy handing out the uniforms boxes and team packets. Please be patient as there
will be a line of coaches.

Uniform Location:
5730 N. Virginia, Chicago IL

Google Map

This location was the same location where we held the preseason coach meeting but not at the park.
You are parking in a neighborhood area. One of our volunteers have graciously is hosting the
distribution of uniforms.

Virginia is a one way street. No parking in the alleys. We are only to park on Virginia.


Parking Instructions:
Please park on the street on Virginia Ave. Walk to 5730 N. Virginia and there will be an AYSO Sign.
Walk into the back yard and there will be a garage. We'll be at this location for pickup of the uniforms.

Uniform Assignment to Player
When you get home, please first review the uniform roster list.

As part of your coach packet there is a uniform roster list. Each player has an assigned uniform size by request.

The request was done either online or in-person. At the time of registration the uniform size was validated by the uniform volunteer and checked off when the player sized themselves at the table.

Please be sure that the player has the correct uniform size as this was a player/parent decision.

You will need to double check the player form with "circle" uniform size written in pen. The size was also signed
at registration.

Quick and Easy Distribution (some work involved)
You should be ready by night's end to have packaged up the player's uniform. Hint: Use a bag with player's name written on masking tape that is taped to the bag. This will make your distribution of the player uniform quick and easy.

Backup Uniforms
Just in case, all players should bring a white t-shirt and and a dark t-shirt (brown, black, dark blue, dark red, etc.).
If in the event both teams at the game do not have uniforms, a team can wear the white t-shirt while the other team wears the darker shirt. Soccer or athletic shorts that is dark should be worn. Soccer Socks as well.

Soccer Equipment
Remind your players to wear soccer cleats and have shinguards on. Soccer socks will need to cover the shinguards. This is a must! Our referees will check players at the start of the game.

Jewelry or watches should not be worn.

Game Day Distribution
Probably not ideal. 30 minutes before game time, if this is the only time you will need to distribute the uniforms then.


Schedule Update:
The schedule is posted at http://www.ayso183.org. The most important date on the schedule is 9/11.
The field codes are listed below.

1. At http://www.ayso183.org look for "Regular Season Schedules" on the left hand side.
2. You'll be at the Schedule Page.
3. Click on the "Age Division Schedule"
4. Review the schedule. NOTE! Sometimes times are not in order!
5. Look at the times carefully and field code.
6. To change divisions go back to "Peterson Park AYSO' at the top of the "green table header".
7. To Print use the "Printable Version" on the right hand side.


Team Number (QUIZ!)
Remind your team of the TEAM NUMBER. (ie. U35B-01 ie Men's National Team)
Everyone must remember the Team Number as this is essential to finding your schedule.
I'm not kidding about having a quiz. Knowing the number will be important to know
for Picture Days, Soccer Fest, and of course "The Schedule".

Field Locations: Field #1 thru #8

Hollywood Park: (HP)
Location: Peterson Ave and Kedzie/Jersey next McDonalds
Parking around the park block.

Field #1 (HP1): U05 and U06 Field (South of HP Field House, West field)
Field #2 (HP2): U05 and U06 Field (South of HP Field House, East field)
Field #3 (HP3): U08 Field (North of HP Field House, closest to field house)
Field #4 (HP4): U08 Field (North of HP Field House, closest to McDonalds, next to Kedzie/Jersey St.)

Peterson Park North - U12 Field "Front" (PPN)
Peterson Ave Side, parking on Central Park preferred and less dangerous.
Field #5 (PPF 5): U12 Field (Only Field next to Peterson Ave)

Peterson Park South - U10 Fields and U14 Fields "Back" (PPB)
Field Location is where the Peterson Park Field House is.
Parking on Central Park or thru North Park Village / Peterson Park designated areas to park.

Field #6 : (PPBN 6): U10 Field (North Field on West Side of park, medium size goals)
Field #7 : (PPBS 7): U10 Field (South Field on West Side of park, medium size goals)
Field #8 : (PPBE 8): U14 Field (Biggest Field on East with biggest goals)


************** AYSO 183 Advertisement ****************

Loyola AYSO 183 "Free" Game Night Saturday 9/11 at 6pm.
See http://ayso183coaches.blogspot.com

AYSO 183 uniformed players have been invited to take part in pre-game activities at 6pm. The activity is to take part in the starting lineup "World Cup" like walk out with the Loyola Men's Soccer Team. Admission to the game is free and AYSO players wearing uniform to get free post game posters.

Parents of players wishing to take part will need to sign up with me. The first twenty AYSO 183 players are to email me at ayso183coaches@yahoo.com by Friday 10pm so that we can get the list to event committee.

Also six to eight U12 AYSO uniformed players are invited to be ball kids during the game. This is a big responsibility as the ball kids are to retrieve the ball on the sidelines and return back to the player for a throw-in. Sign up is with Marc Eckerle at mecker2@gmail.com

I also have flyer to send. By request I will send out to the coach that requests this.

Game time is a 7pm.

I am also looking for a volunteer/team parent(s) to help me out and to attend the game.
Please email me at ayso183coaches@yahoo.com

Loyola Univ. Soccer Program has worked with AYSO 183 in the past by offering AYSO Days such as "free player clinic day". Last year we had a great turnout of AYSO players enjoying their time with Loyola student-athelete soccer players and coaches learning new soccer training games and skills.

Please thank the Loyola Univ. Soccer staff for sharing their time with AYSO 183.


*********************** end Advertisement ***************



Coach Sideline:
Coaches of both teams are to be on one side of the field with players (bench) while parents / family and friends
on the other side. No one is to be a fan next to the goal. All fans are to be on the fan sideline of the field.

Players should bring water bottle with them to the coach/player side of the field.

Your cooperation will help the referee during the game.

Both coaches are to work together and encourage the players to play the game!



Goals and Equipment Setup and Take down.
All parents are expected to chip in and help with goal setup and goal take down.
If team has first game of the day, parents are to arrive 30-45 minutes before game and preform goal setup.

Last game schedule, remind parents at start of game and end of game to help take down, carry and store equipment (goals, nets, flags, etc).

Basic Instructions for Goal Setup
1. Note all goals are different sizes for U08, U10, and U12/U14 but basic principle applies!
2. Pickup Goal Bag (or) Goal equipment from storage location to field.
2a. Get Volunteers to help.
2b. Corner Flags too!

3. Goal Setup: Take out equipment, poles and net.
4. Layout frame on ground to match up (poles with color tape).
5. Find Crossbar(s) and connect together. Cross bars are for top across and bottom across.
6. Find Sidebars
7. Lay bars back down.
8. Take net and spread out net.
9. Look for top of net, usually taped ends.
10. Take Crossbar (top) and put crossbar thru top of net every other square.
11. Follow same for Side bars.
12. Connect Sidebars with Top Crossbar.
13. Connect Sidebars with Bottom Cross bar.
14. Secure Net in place around bars.
15. Place goal on ground.
16. Look in bag for ground stakes and secure goal.
17. Game is not started until goal is secure and staked! Referee also checks.
18. Rain out ?!

Lineup Cards and Team Rotation List (2 copies)
Coaches are required to have a lineup card at the start of the game. Make 2 copies or a handy spreadsheet for yourself. Referee will ask for Lineup Card at the start of the game. Please hand lineup card to referee. Use your own notes for rotation of players. Remember, game is divided in 4 quarters (parts) and every player is guaranteed to play 2 quarters ( one-half of the game ) to 3 quarters of a game before anyone can play a full game (4 quarters).

Coaches, I encourage you to keep a history of players playing time from week to week. Ensure over the course of the season, that everyone gets to play. Yes, someone may be sick during the week or missed the previous game. Ensure that they play upfront in the game and not resting.

Player Forms at Games
The team parent or coach must have the team player forms present at all games! Our staff will be performing random spot checks from time to time. Why? From a safety perspective there is contact information listed so that if in an event of an emergency the form is readily available to use. If you don't have the forms, you run the risk of the team not playing on game day.

If you as a coach will not be present, the forms must be present with a team parent or an assistant coach. Player forms are a must. Veteran coaches now that I sound like a broken record.... This is the coach/team parent responsibility that player forms are present.

Parent Pledge
See here: http://www.soccer.org/why_join_ayso/kids_zone/kz_downloads.aspx

It important to have parents and fans read the AYSO Parent Pledge. I would print out 10-15 copies
and hand this out at games. The first game is good to do. Practice early in the season are good as well.

Sometimes we have visitors who don't know what AYSO is about and they become very involved with the game.
I encourage everyone to take part in Good Sportsmanship and Positive Coaching.

Link in Spanish: http://www.soccer.org/Libraries/Special_Programs/kids_zone_pledge_sp.sflb.ashx
Link in English: http://www.soccer.org/Libraries/Special_Programs/kids_zone_pledge_en.sflb.ashx

No Restrooms!
Due to budget constraints, the City of Chicago Park Field house restroom facilities are closed on Saturdays.
Please be prepared! This is a hint.

Loyola AYSO 183 "Free" Game Night Saturday 9/11 at 6pm.
AYSO 183 players has been invited to take part in pre-game activities at 6pm. The activity is to take part in the starting lineup "World Cup" like walk out with the Loyola Men's Soccer Team. Admission to the game is free.

Parents of players wishing to take part will need to sign up with me. The first twenty AYSO 183 players are to email me at ayso183coaches@yahoo.com by Friday 10pm so that we can get the list to event committee.

Also six to eight U12 players are invited to be ball kids during the game. This is a big responsibility as the ball kids are to retrieve the ball on the sidelines and return back to the player for a throw-in. Sign up is with Marc Eckerle at mecker2@gmail.com

I also have flyer to send. By request I will send out to the coach that requests this.

Game time is a 7pm.

Coach Clinic Sunday Sept 12th Noon ( 1 hour )
I will be holding a Coach Clinic for 1 hour at noon this Sunday at the Peterson Park South Fields (next the field house). The goal of the coach clinic will be to go over the organizational skills for a coach with regards to team practices, managing the game, and interacting with the players with regards to player development. Please bring your AYSO coach manual, notepad and pen. We also invite your son or daughter to participate in a basic practice session for demonstration.

I'll need to have a head count so that I know who will be attending. Please email me by 10am Sunday 9/12.

This clinic is not an AYSO certification class but more of a quick "jump start" or "refresher" for our coaches.

Printout Accident Form
Printout Accident Form here and put in your coaches folder or bag.
http://soccer.org.clubspaces.com/Libraries/Resources/incident_report_form_with_instructions.sflb.ashx?download=true

Parks must be clean.
Let's be green and pickup any trash at our fields.


First Aid Kit and Extra water/ice
If you have a first aid kit, please make this as part of your coaching kit. Also extra water bottles and/or ice will help hydrate yourself and players.

Rain Out
Keep an eye on weather. We do play in the rain, however the first crack of thunder or lightning, games are then shutdown. The referee administration decides to call off or to resume games. Historically, most decisions are that games are called off for the entire day with regards to field safety and bad weather.

If it rains during the work week (heavy) and fields are not playable by checking Friday or Saturday morning, games are cancelled.

An email is sent out to all coaches and a post is made to the ayso183.org web site and/or blog site.


Thanks,

Tad Lin
AYSO 183
Regional Coach Administrator
email: ayso183coaches@yahoo.com

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