Coaches:
Welcome back to AYSO Region 183!
This important email will provide details with regards to required coach certification for all coaches in AYSO.
Please read.
Table of Contents:
1. AYSO 183 Coaches
2. Certification Check List
3. Your Coach AYSO ID Number
4. Planning for the Future
5. Access to In Person Training
6. Access to Online Training
7. Registration for In-Person Training
8. Coach Training - Feb 26 and Feb 27
9. Coach Training - Mar 12 and Mar 13
AYSO Region 183 Coaches
Thanks for volunteering with AYSO Region 183. As coaches for our youth, we are essential for integrating the important aspects of AYSO with our children's lives with positive coaching, good sportsmanship, player development and balanced teams.
As a requirement in AYSO 183, all coaches should be trained at the level for which they are coaching at.
Therefore if you are coaching at the U-08 level, the U08 Coach Certification is required. In addition, all volunteers in AYSO must compete Safe Haven certification.
Safe Haven certification is the base certification that is required for all courses in AYSO.
Certification Check List
All Coaches: Safe Haven Certification
U06: U06 Coach
U08: U08 Coach
U10: U10 Coach
U12: U12 Coach
U14: U12 Coach and Intermediate Coach
U16: Intermediate Coach / Advanced Coach and U12
U19: Advanced Coach with Intermediate Coach and U12
Note 1:
Completion of the previous level is recommended. Any coach can get certified at a lower level provided that they are complete with the current coach certification that they are coaching at this year.
Note 2:
Intermediate Coach Certification requires U12 Coach Certification
Note 3:
Advanced Coach Certification requires Intermediate Coach and U12 Coach Certification
Your Coach AYSO ID Number
All Coach Certification is done with your Volunteer AYSO ID Number.
If you have an account at EAYSO (http://www.eayso.org), you should be able to find your AYSO ID Number and your current certification.
Your Coach AYSO ID Number is required for all registration and coach certification courses. This is a MUST have and a requirement.
If you don't know what it is, please email me at ayso183coaches@yahoo.com.
If you have never logged into EAYSO, please do so and create an account. By having an account, you will be able to pre-register your child (coming soon) for the next season. Pre-Registering eliminates handwriting the application. All you need to do is print out your volunteer application and child(s) application for turn-in at pre-registration day. (March 2010)
Planning for the future and Coach Training
Your child's birthdate is very relevant as to where you will be coaching the following AYSO Season.
Reminder, all AYSO Region 183 seasons follows the school season. The age-cut off date nation wide with all AYSO Regions across the country is 7/31 and does not follow any school board/system cutoff date.
The 7/31 date is used nationally across many soccer organizations in the United States.
The age guide at AYSO is listed here: http://ayso.org/resources/registration/age_guide.aspx
Please note there is this year's 2010-2011 age-guide and 2011-2012 age guide listed.
So if your child's birthdate falls in U08 and next season your child falls into U10, you are then expected to have completed U10 Coach Certification.
We are now in the 2010-2011 Season (Fall 2010 thru Spring 2011). The next school year August 2011 is noted as 2011-2012 Season (Fall 2011 thru Spring 2012).
Access to In-Person Coach Training
Coach courses are available in the offseason which are usually in Winter and Summer. I or another Coach Admin will be contacting coaches with regards to upcoming courses. Please plan ahead.
Access to Online Coach Courses
Coach online courses for Safe Haven, U06, U08, U10 are also offered as a supplement.
Please contact me with regards to getting access to AYSO Training Web Site at http://www.aysotraining.org
Registration for In-Person Coach Training and Certification
All in-person coach training and certification is done thru EASYO. All coaches are required to register for a coach training/certification thru EAYSO. This will allow for the Coach Instructor teaching the course to know how many coaches are attending the course for the training session and materials.
Coach Training Feb 26th and Feb 27th
There is coach training in Morton Grove. The following is the list of coach courses available with dates and time length of course.
U06 Coach Feb 26 2-3 hours Time (TBD)
U08 Coach Feb 27 2-3 hours Time (TBD)
U10 Coach Feb 27 2-3 hours Time (TBD)
U12 Coach Feb 26 4-5 hours Time (TBD)
Please log into EAYSO to register for the course. Please look for "Enroll course" and search for State = IL, and Section = 6 and Area = D with the location/city of Morton Grove.
March 12th and 13th Coach Training - AYSO Section 6D/6A Road Show
There is coach training in Skokie.
The following is the list of coach courses available with dates and time length of course.
Mar 12th
Safe Haven: Mar 12 - 12:30pm-03:30pm
U06 Coach: Mar 12 - 09:30am-11:30am
U08 Coach: Mar 12 - 03:30pm-05:30pm
U10 Coach: Mar 12 - 09:00am-12:00pm
Mar 13th
Safe Haven: Mar 13 - 12:30pm-03:30pm
U06 Coach: Mar 13 - 03:30pm-05:30pm
U08 Coach: Mar 13 - 09:30am-11:30am
U10 Coach: Mar 13 - 09:00am-12:00pm
U12 Coach: Mar 13 - 12:00pm-05:00pm
Mar 12th and Mar 13th (2 Days)
U14 / Intermediate Coach: Session 1 - 9:00am-5:00pm
U14 / Intermediate Coach: Session 2 - 9:00am-5:00pm
Intermediate Coach Training require completed by both Session 1 and Session 2.
U12 Coach Certification is required. Please complete on Feb 26 at Morton Grove.
Please log into EAYSO to register for the course. Please look for "Enroll course" and search for State = IL, and Section = 6 and Area = D with the location/city of Skokie.
Coach Certification
I will be following up with each of you with regards to upcoming coach certification. Please look for that email followup.
Thanks,
Tad Lin
AYSO 183
Regional Coach Administrator
email: ayso183coaches@yahoo.com
blog: http://ayso183coaches.blogspot.com
web: http://www.ayso183.org
web: http://www.soccer.org
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ayso183coaches
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Game Day Coaching is Positive with ....
Balanced Teams, Good Sportsmanship and Everyone Plays
Coaches,
The above in bold is very much stressed by the us as coaches in AYSO. The importance of these 3 philosophies in AYSO is that as coaches we represent the ideals of AYSO when it comes encouraging enjoyment and fair play at the game session.
These ideals go for all players, coaches, referees, fans and volunteers at AYSO.
These ideals go for all players, coaches, referees, fans and volunteers at AYSO.
Balanced Teams
At the younger levels from U05, U06 and U08, at time coaches are participating on the field as in-game referees and/or helping to coach the players on the field. This is especially noted at the U05 and U06 level. At the U08 Level, there are times when the coach must become the referee on the field.
At all times, coaches must work together to ensure that teams are balanced on the field.
Before the game has started, please discuss the balanced team approach with the referee and the other coach at the field.
This discussion will set the framework as to how the balanced team approach is achieved by both teams.
The following would be examples to set as the framework for your game.
- Equal number players on the field per team
- Rotating recently "high scoring" players back to play different positions on the field.
- If team cannot field a team or is short players, we encourage teams to be remixed or player(s) loaned.
Everyone Plays
At U05, U06, and U08 Levels, players on both teams should be encouraged to work together during the training sessions or practices. As our youth players later graduate to upper divisions, eventually these players will be teammates since we move from 4 v 4 all the way thru 11 v 11.
At our games, if a team is short players and the other has more than enough. The teams can be remixed or players can be loaned to the team. This can be done provided that "soccer" pinnies are available.
Good Sportsmanship
At all levels, coaches on both teams usually are paired up together in the "coaching" box area. Should coaches be on the field (as in U05 and U06), both coaches are required to encourage "fair play" for all players. The most important ideal is to ensure that players "play" the game. Let them play!
Too much coaching with all players can sway the ideals of good sportsmanship to that of being perceived as poor sportsmanship. Coaches should work together on continue to "say positive remarks" and not encourage decision making that can sway a player not to achieve the objective of the specific play, game or scoring chances.
At the U05, U06 and U08 levels ~ the ideals of the short-sided game is to encourage as guidance "dribbling" and "passing" for the attacking principles while "deny" and "delay" are the defending principles. Although scoring is important, coaches will need to consider that team improvements from training to the short-sided game sessions that follow the attacking/defending principles are "long term gains". Short terms gains such as "immediate goal scoring" are nice but are short lived in player development and experience. You will see the benefits "long term" with player development as oppose to "winning the game" for that day.
Remember "Let them play!"
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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
blog: http://ayso183coaches.blogspot.com
web: http://www.ayso183.org
web: http://www.soccer.org
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ayso183coaches
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.
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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
blog: http://ayso183coaches.blogspot.com
web: http://www.ayso183.org
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