Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Fall 2007 U6 – U8 In Town Coaches Meeting August 29, 2007

Agenda • SYS • U6 – U8 Details • Referees • Cancellation/Rescheduling • Q&A • Age Group Coordinators Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

SYS – Board of DirectorsAlways Looking for New Participants! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Contact Info PositionNameEmail • Registrar Bob Platz shrewsburysoccer@townisp.com • Referee Assignor Mindy McKenzie–Hebert mmckenzie_hebert@verizon.net • Equipment Manager Ken Ouellette kouellette@townisp.com • U6 Coordinator Jay McQuade mcquadefamily@verizon.net • U7 Coordinator Jim Egan jegan@townisp.com • U8 Coordinator Jim McKay mmckay@townisp.com • Mini Player/Coach Dev Ken Ward kenandjoan@townisp.com • Rescheduling Coord Rachel Baldino rbaldino@townisp.com Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Coach’s Responsibilities • Work through Age Group coordinator • Set example for SYS • Zero tolerance • Parent Meeting – Day 1 • Fair Competition / Work with Opposing Coach • Distribute the ball • Make certain every child is picked up before you go home! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Coach and Player Development Let's not forget the real lessons learned from sport: * Fitness * Decision making * Commitment * Team work * Leadership * Fair play * Dealing with the twin imposters of adversity and success * Pushing oneself beyond comfortable bounds/artificial limits Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Parents and Players • Parents • Codes of Conduct (see website) • Distribute Parent’s Code of Conduct at Practice • Keep Parents on Opposite Side lines from Players • Players • ½ Game per player • Be there 15 minutes early Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Teams – Fall 2007 U6 – 18 (3v3) U7 – 20 (4v4) U8 – 18 (4v4) Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Game Fields • U6 – Municipal - 10 • U7 – North Shore (Parker Rd) - 4 • U8 – Foundation Right – 4 Municipal: North on 140 towards center of town, on left behind Patton School. North Shore (Parker Rd): West on Rt 9, right on N Quinsig, right on Parker Rd Foundation Right: Pass town hall on right and ½ mile down on right. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

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

Coach and Player Development Introduction of new mini player/coach developer: Ken Ward Please review Coaches Corner for information There is now a downloadable coaches manual ~ online resources ~ review practice plans for ideas ~ e-mail me with any ideas or questions! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Coach and Player Development SYS U5-U8 Coaching Guideline – Contact Ken at kenandjoan@townisp.com for an electronic copy Mass Youth Soccer Curriculum - www.mayouthsoccer.org/download/273_statewide_curriculum_u6_u12_2_.pdf Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Coaches Clinic Tuesday September 4th6 to 8pmMunicipal FieldBring ball and water and come ready to play or feel free to just come and watch.Attendance is highly encouraged! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

All FIELDS OpenMove goals for practice!Field closing postedwww.shrewsburyyouthsoccer.comCoaches Corner - Field Status3pm weekdays7am Saturday Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

SYS Calendarwww.shrewsburyyouthsoccer.com Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Picture Day • September 24, 25 and 27 • 6:45 to 9 pm • Exact time and date will be assigned through AGC • PICK UP PICTURE PACKETS TONIGHT Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Spirit of Shrewsbury • Parade is Sunday September 30th • Contact Chris Dunphy – GU10 AGC • Help • Participate • Chris Dunphy: cbdunphy@townisp.com Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

TROPHIES • SYS will provide • Trophies • Medals • All other trophies are prohibited unless earned in a tournament and awarded by the tournament Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

CORI Forms • Link From SYS Website: www.shrewsburyyouthsoccer.com or can be found at www.mayouthsoccer.org • Absolutely mandatory - IMPORTANT Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Equipment – Ken Ouellette What should you have? • At least 3 size 3 balls. • 10 to 20 orange discs. • Practice vests. • Medical kits. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Equipment • Players • NO Jewelry, Casts, Hair Beads, or Splints !!! • Shin guards are a must!! Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

U6 and U7 • Contact opposing coach • Determine a practice night that works best for both teams • Reschedule game on your own • No referee for U6 or U7 games Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

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

Process for Rescheduling Games – U8 Only Rescheduling Coordinator Rachel Baldino rbaldino@townisp.com

Process for Rescheduling Games – U8 (Step 1) Coaches should contact the opposing coach to determine a 1st and 2nd choice date and time to reschedule a game. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Process for Rescheduling Games (Step 2) Download the Reschedule form - SYS Website under Coaches Corner - Process for Canceling/Rescheduling Home Games (U8+) Fill out the GOLD BLOCKS completely and e-mail the completed form to Rachel Baldino our Rescheduling Coordinator. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Reschedule Form: Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Process for Rescheduling Home Games (Step 3) The Rescheduling Coordinator will obtain a field and verify Referee Availability and reply by e-mail. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Process for Rescheduling Games – U8 (Step 4) After our Rescheduling Coordinator emails you back with when and where the game will be played, call the opposing coach with information. Please do not contact the opposing coach with the rescheduled game information until you have received this confirmation. Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Fix-Up Municipal Concession StandSaturday, 9/1, 8:30am Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

TeamWorks Center • Discounted hourly rate- 3 Separate Winter Session- SYS does not run a winter soccer season TeamWorks: www.teamworksnorthboro.com//youth-soccer-leagues.html Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Questions? Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

Coaches Responsibilities • Take Advantage of SYS Coaching Development Program • Have Fun! • Be an Ambassador for SYS Shrewsbury Youth Soccer

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

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