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Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer. Spring ‘07 U5 – U8 Coaches Kickoff Meeting April 4, 2007. Agenda. SYS U6 – U8 Details Referees Cancellation/Rescheduling U5 – U8 Coaching Ideas and Assistance Q&A Age Group Coordinators. Board Roster.

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Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

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  1. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Spring ‘07 U5 – U8 Coaches Kickoff Meeting April 4, 2007

  2. Agenda • SYS • U6 – U8 Details • Referees • Cancellation/Rescheduling • U5 – U8 Coaching Ideas and Assistance • Q&A • Age Group Coordinators Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  3. Board Roster • President (vacating 7/1/07) Dick Bertrand • President (starting 7/1/07) Ron Weeden • Vice President Bob Birney • Secretary Bob Garvey • Treasurer Mike Rezuke • Registrar Bob Platz • Referee Assignor Mindy McKenzie-Hebert • Equipment Manager Ken Ouellette • Player/Coach Development (U10+) Roy Pedersen • Player/Coach Development (Mini) Ron Weeden • Field Manager Open Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  4. Board Roster • U-5 Coordinator John Curtis • U-6 Coordinator Ron Weeden • U-7 Coordinator Jim Egan • U-8 Coordinator Jim McKay • Boys U10 Coordinator Lisa Morgera • Girls U10 Coordinator Christine Dunphy • Boys U-12 Coordinator Jimmy Riley • Girls U-12 Coord. Ray Orciuch • Senior Boys Coordinator Andrea Burns • Senior Girls Coordinator Allen Jarrell • Fund Raising Coordinator Brenda Rollins • MAYS Representative Bob Reichheld • Assabet Representative Greg Balukonis • Website Manager Open Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  5. Season • 8 Games • Season starts April 14th • Play both Saturdays during vacation • No games on Memorial day weekend • Season ends June 9th Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  6. Teams – Spring 2007 U5 – 14 (3v3) U6 – 14 (3v3) U7 – 10 (4v4) U8 – 8 (6v6) U10 – 15(6v6) U12 –11 (8v8) U14 – 8(11v11) U18 - 2(11v11) 82 Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  7. FIELDS are Not OpenMaybe…April 9thMove goals for practice!Field closing posted 3pm weekdays7am Saturday10am Sunday Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  8. Field Set Up Saturday April 7th - Noon Municipal Field (across from Paton School) Need 8 volunteers with 2 trucks Check Field website for field opening status!!! Will be posted next to Municipal Field block Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  9. Game Fields • U5 and U6 – Municipal – 10 fields • U7 - Foundation Right – 4 fields • U8 - Glavin 6 -Practice: Floral St. School Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  10. Map of Glavin G4 6v6 G5 11v11 8v8 Practice G3 6v6 Lake Street G1 11v11 8v8 G2 6v6 P G-6 6v6 P Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  11. Municipal Field Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  12. Coach’s Responsibilities • Work through Age Group coordinator • Set example for SYS • Zero tolerance • Keep score differential under 6 • Make certain every player is picked up before you go home Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  13. TROPHIES • SYS will provide • Trophies • Medals • All other trophies are prohibited Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  14. CORI Forms • WWW.SHREWSBURYYOUTHSOCCER.COM • Coaches Corner • CORI Checks tab on left • Online form • Verify that you are current Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  15. SELECTED RULES FOR U-6, U-7 & U-8 Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  16. Equipment Ken Ouellette Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  17. Equipment What should you have? • At least 3 appropriate size soccer balls. • 15 to 20 orange discs. • Practice vests. • Medical kits. • Game Ball Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  18. Equipment • Players • NO Jewelry, Casts, Hair Beads, or Splints !!! • Knee/Elbow Pads must have protective padding • Shin guards are a must!! • Cleats are highly recommended Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  19. Equipment Who do I contact? • Age group coordinator • Equipment Manager - Ken Ouellette kouellette@townisp.com EquipmentManager@ShrewsburyYouthSoccer.com Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  20. Shrewsbury Youth SoccerReferee Program Mindy McKenzie-Hebert Mmckenzie_hebert@verizon.net 508-736-7723 CELL

  21. Referees • U8 – Yes • U7 – Some games • All other games to be refereed by coaches or parents • No coaches on the field for U7 or U8 “helping” players Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  22. Process for Rescheduling Home Games Tom Zavasky Rescheduling Coordinator

  23. Process for Rescheduling Home Games Any games that are POSTPONED or require rescheduling for any reason Rainouts will be posted at least 2 hours before first game time on the SYS web site If YOU cancel a game – U7 or U8, let AGC know so they can inform Referee Coordinator

  24. Process for Rescheduling Home Games U5 & U6 – Work out reschedule with other coach U7/U8 – Work out reschedule with other coach if you do not want a referee U8 or U7 if you want a referee – Use Coaches Clinic link for rescheduling games Games must be rescheduled during one of the teams practices if you do not use rescheduling link…remember to ask other coach if you share a practice field (U7)

  25. Coach and Player Development Ron Weeden Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  26. Coach and Player Development Please review the SYS website for information Check out new links and downloadable coach’s manual ~ review practice plans for ideas ~ e-mail me with any ideas or questions! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  27. USA vs. Europe • European youth soccer players are more comfortable with the ball than their American counterparts • Why???? • Because they get more touches!!!! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  28. USA In 90 minutes,practice consists of approximately: 15 minutes: Running/stretching without the ball - 0 touches  15 minutes: Running around the field with a partner and passing the ball - 150 touches 20 minutes: Shooting drill / 2 lines toward a big goal - 125 touches  20 minutes: Shooting / Crossing drill...1 player  crossing, 2 players attacking goal - 100 touches   20 minutes: 7 vs 7 scrimmage - 50 touches  Total number of touches in 90 minutes = 425 touches Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  29. Europe In 90 minutes,practice consists of approximately: 15 minutes: Individual fast foot work warm up - 900 touches  15 minutes: Fast foot work with passive defender - 500 touches  20 minutes: 1 vs 1 competition - 400 touches 20 minutes: 2 vs 2 competition - 200 touches 20 minutes: 3 vs 3 competition - 100 touches Total number of touches in 90 minutes = 2,100 Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  30. USA vs. Europe • Assuming 2 practices X 18 weeks • USA – 15,300 per year • Europe – 75,600 per year • Youth Soccer Career – 500,000 more by Europe • Take a step back and not worry about drills and just play games of 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3 and 5 vs 5 at practice with little instruction • Small sided competitions unintentionally/naturally teach the game to the players with little input from coaches. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  31. Questions? Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  32. Avoid • Lines at practice • One player dominating game or practice • Running up the score • Yelling at other coach or referee • Coaching like the players are in high school • Talking/Teaching or doing one thing for too long • Not having practice scripted Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  33. Do • Come to practice prepared and on time • Promote “touches” with the ball • Promote small sided practice • Create fair opportunities for all of your and the other team’s players • Let the kids play with minimal coaching • Have fun and create a fun environment! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

  34. In Summary THANK YOU!!!! U5,U6, U7, & U8 Breakout Sessions Cori Forms Letters Home – Complete tonight! Equipment Uniforms Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

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