Team Meetings Made Easy

1. Team Meetings Made Easy Courtesy of the California Youth Soccer Association-North Recreation Committee August 2006

2. (Insert your team name)Team Meeting August 2006

3. Agenda (list your items) • Welcome and Introduction • About the Coach • Philosophy • Spectators • Players • Practice • Game Day • Volunteers • Dates • Items Needed • Questions? CYSA Team Meeting

4. Welcome & Intros • Welcome to the team • Purpose of tonight’s meeting • Everyone say “hi” and give your name • Parent Promise: Kids First! CYSA Team Meeting

5. About the Coach • My name is <<insert name>> • Experience • Coaching history • Player experience • Responsibilities • Teach players the game, improve skills, learn team work • Set positive sportsmanship example • Provide fun and supportive environment CYSA Team Meeting

6. Philosophy • Sportsmanship • Display true sportsmanship on and off the field • Mutual Respect • Of and from ourselves, teammates, opponents, officials, coaches, parents • Dedication and Commitment • Being on time to practice, working hard to improve and support the team, respecting everyone’s time and skill that they give to the team • Teamwork over Individualism • Each player/coach/parent is an important and unique person that should be ready to contribute to the achievements of the team. • Personal Development • People grow over time at different intervals. The team is a changing dynamic of abilities and skills. • Soccer offers recreation personal growth opportunities in teamwork • KEEP IT FUN! CYSA Team Meeting

7. Spectators • Respect the game and the players at all times • Provide a positive attitude and actions towards the game, players, coaches, and referees at all times • Respect opponents and celebrate both teams for their efforts • No alcohol, smoking, or foul language or gestures are permitted. • Remember that the game belongs to the players and the spectators are guests CYSA Team Meeting

8. Players • Uniform • Equipment • No jewelry • Water/Snacks • Our age group specifics • Positive Attitude • Willingness to try • 50% playing time for everyone CYSA Team Meeting

9. Practice • (day, time, location) • (start/end on time) • It is important that everyone come to practice prepared: water, equipment, positive attitude and ready to fully participate • Come to practice on time • Pick up players on time CYSA Team Meeting

10. Game Day • Point 1 (schedule) • Season Start/end • Tournaments • Other events • Point 2 (arrive 30 minutes early) • Point 3 (when it rains) • Point 4 Safety first! Goal MUST be staked down or no game. CYSA Team Meeting

11. Volunteers Needed • Assistant Coach • Help coach with team management • Support coach’s model • Deputized as coach (as needed) • Team Parent • Facilitate communication between parents and coach • Help parents understand their role and the expectations of them • Arrange season-end team party • Oversee photo day CYSA Team Meeting

12. Volunteers Needed (cont.) • Goal Setup/Tear Down • Orchestra the goal setup/storage • Snacks Coordinator • Schedule families to bring snack to games • Pickup Patrol • After game clean up • Banner • Create team banner • Bring to games CYSA Team Meeting

13. Dates • Season • Tournaments • Photo Day • Season End Party CYSA Team Meeting

14. What I need • Player passes (if used by league) • Player photo • Paperwork • USYS form 1601 completed and signed • Parent-League agreement signed • CYSA Parent Guide CYSA Team Meeting

15. Team work • Enter thoughts of how the parents and coaches work together towards the success of the team goals, just as the players work together on the field as a team. CYSA Team Meeting

16. Contacts • Coach • <<insert name>> • <<insert email/phone>> • Age Group Coordinator • <<insert name>> • <<insert email/phone>> • League • www.leaguename.com CYSA Team Meeting

17. Questions? Thanks for coming to the team meeting today. Everyone’s enthusiasm will make this a great season! CYSA Team Meeting