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MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS

MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS. Nuts and Bolts of Organizing and Managing More Soccer for More Kids. 1. NATIONAL TOURNAMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION. Our Mission – SIMPLE MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS. More Soccer for More Kids.

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MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS

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  1. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Nuts and Bolts of Organizing and Managing More Soccer for More Kids 1

  2. NATIONAL TOURNAMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Our Mission – SIMPLE MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS

  3. More Soccer for More Kids • Did you know that MSFMK programs are a great player and volunteer retention tool? • Did you know that more advanced and seasoned players and volunteers stay longer in AYSO with the addition of these kinds of programs? • Did you also know that hosting a tournament can also be a great way to earn extra funds for your local programs and communities?

  4. Primary Program That set of scheduled games in a region for which open registration is held, balanced teams are formed and all registrants play. Team member registrations have been paid, national fees remitted and insurance is in effect. Participation is required for National Games eligibility and most AYSO hosted tournaments.

  5. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Secondary Programs: “…any AYSO program other than the regular primary program and any associated playoffs”.

  6. What are the benefits to a Region/Area ? • MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS • Player Recruitment • Strengthen Core Program • Player Retention

  7. What are the OPTIONS? • MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS • Tournaments/ Playoffs Soccerfest

  8. What are the OPTIONS? • MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Indoor Soccer • Interregional Play • Funfest

  9. What are the OPTIONS? • MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Coaches Skillfest • Skillfest • Jamboree

  10. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS What are the OPTIONS? Ladder Challenge Camps

  11. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Extra Program: • The opportunity for S/A/Rs to offer a higher level of competitive play to those players with the interest and desire • A way to strengthen AYSO through internal programs that retain and recruit both players and volunteers through more competitive play • Must be Nationally approved Adult Leagues:

  12. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Coaches’ Skillfest: • Takes place early in the season • Master Coach-instructs main coaches while assistants supervise players • Main coaches then return to their teams to coach their players • The cycle is repeated in 20 minute intervals

  13. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS • Master coach sets-up 6 to 8 skill stations • Assigns coaches to each station • The players rotate through each station in groups of 6 to 10 every 20 minutes Skillfest – Primary and VIP:

  14. More Soccer for More Kids • Players are randomly assigned to teams with other kids from their region or area • Games are for fun! • Players will make new friends, learn new skills • Can be a season opening activity, end of season event, or included at a tournament SOCCERFEST

  15. More Soccer for More Kids • Similar to Soccerfest except intact teams participate • Season Kick-off to let kids get to know each other • Additional event at a tournament where siblings can participate • Scores are not tracked, Everyone ‘wins’ • All players receive a participation memento FUNFEST

  16. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Jamboree • 4 to 6 week curriculum • Each week a particular skill is emphasized • Each Jamboree sessions ends with a game • Teams are formed on a weekly bases • 3v3 4v4 or 5v5 depending on numbers • Younger age groups-Parents can assist

  17. MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Season-Long Ladder Challenge Teams are listed in random order and challenge to get to the top of the “Ladder” • Field time and referees are set aside each week of season for challenge matches • A team may challenge only the team above them in the ladder • If the team that challenges loses, it may not challenge that same team until challenged by the team below them in the ladder

  18. More Soccer for More Kids INTER REGIONAL PLAY • Can take place during Primary or Secondary Program season • Great to bolster a low number of teams in an age group • More teams to play against means a better experience • Players meet kids from other regions • Regions develop relationships with neighboring regions

  19. More Soccer for More Kids Indoor Play • When fields are not available • Continuation of skill building • Conditioning during off –season • Something new and different, something more What are the OPTIONS?

  20. More Soccer for More Kids Camps • Usually in the off season • Weekend or Week-long • AYSO Camps www.aysocamps.org

  21. More Soccer for More Kids Tournaments • First one? Start small: • 4 teams per age, only 1 or 2 ages • Experienced? What can you add? • VIP/Funfest/Soccerfest/AYSO Camp Area or Section Playoffs • Regions send one team per age group to the Area level, • Teams then advance to the Section level • NOT necessarily the ‘best’ team – could be most sportsmanship points, most team spirit

  22. More Soccer for More Kids Tournaments • World Cup style (pool play+ medal rounds) • Power pooling • 4 v 4 • Round Robin

  23. More Soccer for More Kids Traditional Scope of Tournaments • Regional • Area • Section • Open Invitational

  24. For More Details on Tournaments - Attend Workshop/Webinar “NUTS and BOLTS of TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT”

  25. More Soccer for More Kids No matter which option you consider, there are 5 Easy Steps…

  26. Planning Phases & Timeline 1-2 Months 1-2 Months 2-6 Months 1-2 Months • 4. EXECUTE • 2. COMMUNICATE 1. DECIDE 3. PLAN 5. WRAP-UP Good planning means a good experience!

  27. 1. Decide Which Option and When? • What’s the current interest level of players and coaches? • Where will players/teams come from? Your region, area, section, more than one section? • What format will the program be? • When should you hold it? • Weather contingencies • Field availability • Non-interference with core programs

  28. 1. Decide (cont.) • Will there be start-up costs ? • Fees charged? Other income? • Check volunteer resources • Where and how will you advertise? • Ask interested volunteers to help with final decision.

  29. 2. Communicate • Share plans with RC, AD, STA and SD • Enlist Area and Section staff to help spread the word, share ideas and resources • If you plan to host a tournament, complete the application packet • Any Forms needed are available on www.ayso.org

  30. 3. Plan • Advertise – (Tournaments) Section Meetings, Websites, Tournament Talk • Reach out to your community for their involvement & support, regional website • Recruit & Train volunteers • Register teams • Schedule games • Assign referees

  31. 4. Execute Run the Program • Set up fields and/or stations • Food and vendors • Check-in teams, referees • Run skill stations/games • Record Results • Calculate advancements • Award prizes • Cleanup and takedown

  32. 5. Wrap-up Conclude the Program • Pay all your final bills • Thank Volunteers – schedule a party! • Evaluate – “Lessons Learned” • What worked? • What didn’t work? • What would you do differently next time? • For tournaments: • Calculate the Ref Deposit Refunds – 14 days • Complete a Final Income & Expense Report – 90 days

  33. 2014 National Games Come to the 2014 National Games at the birthplace of AYSO.

  34. 2014 National Games • Core Teams • Extra Teams • VIP Teams • The AYSO Team

  35. 2014 National Games For more detailed information, go to www.ayso.org and look up: • Webinar – “Your Dream Trip to the National Games” • Section Meeting Workshop – “Your Dream Trip to the National Games” • Contact a member of the National Tournament Advisory Commission (NTAC)

  36. Where to go for help • NBOD and National Office • www.ayso.org • Tournament Handbook, Application Templates & Documents • Templates, flyers, rules, procedures • Webinars/Section Meetings Workshops • Nuts and Bolts of Tournament Management • Your Dream Trip to the National Games

  37. Where To Go for Help Section Tournament Administrator Section 1- Laura Love Section 8 - Beth Baker Section 2 – Drew Van Horne Section 9 – Stephen Service Section 3 – Steve Barth Section 10 – Graham Rice Section 4 – Terry Kelley Section 11 – Carlos Alcaino Section 5 – Jessica Sullivan Section 12 – Annette Klein David Erhart Section 6 – Terri Frice Section 13 – Donald Mock Section 7 – Maynard Pang Section 14 – Paul Scala

  38. NATIONAL TOURNAMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION • Irwin Kavy National Director of Tournaments • Steve Alpert Section 3 & 13 • Bruce Bricks Section 10 & 11 • David Ehrhart Section 2,9, & 12 • Bill Hoffmann Section 4, 6, & 8 • Laura Love Section 1 & 7 • Randy Smith Section 5, 13, 14 & 99 • Dianne Stratton NTAC Special Consultant

  39. Open Discussion • What is on your mind? • How can we help? • What can we do to assist you?

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