managers’ orientation november 7, 2011 difl 2011-12 rajni malhotra difl commissioner

MANAGERS’ ORIENTATIONNOVEMBER 7, 2011

DIFL 2011-12

RAJNI MALHOTRADIFL COMMISSIONER

What We’ll Do Today

IntroductionsDIFL

Our Philosophy Some Basics

DIFL Managers’ Roles and ResponsibilitiesUnderstanding League TablesA Little Role PlayQ & A

Introductions

DIFL Committee: a group of volunteers who help make DIFL better every season! Division Coordinators Coaches & Refs Coordinators Sponsors Coordinator Team Kits Management Events & Contest Management Pitches and Fixtures Management Website and Communications Management

Division Coordinators

Division

Coordinator Email

1 Jasdeep Chadha coordinators.div1@gmail.com

1 Ritu Malik coordinators.div1@gmail.com

2 Amarjit (AJ) Singh as@difl.in

2 Deepa Shah deepa2difl@gmail.com

3 Mike Wood coordinators.div3@gmail.com

3 Taran Wirk inayattaran@yahoo.co.in

4 Vasu Yajnik-Setia difl.div4@hotmail.com

5 Monica Kumar difl.div5@yahoo.com

5 Joanna Nowaczyk difl.div5@yahoo.com

5 Bobby Fudenna difl.div5@yahoo.com

6 Sanjay Gupta difl.div6@hotmail.com

6 Arjun Kohli arjunomita@hotmail.com

6 difl.difl@hotmail.com

DIFL Philosophy

Provide a safe and encouraging environment for children to learn and love soccer

Teach the value of teamwork and good sportsmanshipHelp younger players learn their skill areasHelp older players hone their skillsHelp all players learn respect—for referees, for coaches,

for managers, for teammates, for opposing teamsGive everyone an equal chance—no one can improve if

they don’t playBalance the sense of competition with the need to learn

and have funWinning is great, but playing is everything! Even the

team who comes in last should have a great time!

Some DIFL Basics

Teams once formed will not be changedAbsentees without good reason will not be

tolerated. Repeat absentees may lead to dismissal from DIFL for the season.

All players should be given equal opportunity to play in each game

Never play an unregistered playerNever borrow players from other teamsThe referee’s call is golden—help parents

understand this in case of any question

DIVISION Match Duration

Half Duration

Half-time Break

Size of Match

Ball

1 30 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes 3

2 50 minutes 25 minutes 5 minutes 4

3 1 hour 30 minutes 5 minutes 4

4 1 hour 30 minutes 5 minutes 4

5 1 hour 30 minutes 5 minutes 5

6 1 hour 30 minutes 5 minutes 5

Match Breakdown

Manager’s Role

Communications Sponsor, Parents, Coaches Prep for Matches & Events

CamaraderieCode of Conduct

Build Team Spirit&

Help Everyone Have Fun!

Communications

SponsorsIntroduce yourself and coachesCommunicate practice/match schedulesAdd to e-mail/SMS communicationsDeliver team jerseyEncourage attendance

Matches Photo day! End of season ceremony (sponsors present the

trophies to players)

Communications

TeamIntroduce yourself to coaches, parents, playersE-mail details of first practice/match asapDistribute season schedule at first

practice/matchEnsure contact info is accurate for allEnsure parents/players understand absentee

policyCommunicate important dates (photo day, cup

competition, ceremony)Communicate events (photo competition, kit

competition)

Communications

Division CoordinatorsSend updated team roster with parents’

contact info and player jersey numbersSend match scores immediately after each

matchCommunicate any uniform or kit bag

issues/requirements immediatelySend mid-season coaches’ assessmentsEscalate issues if/when required

First Match

Before the first match E-mail team and sponsor with details for first practice and

match Remind parents to bring shin guards and water Ensure kit bag is in order, balls are pumped and prep ice

pack for first aid kit Ensure coaches are managing the kit bag and substitutions

First match Bring snacks / drinks / first aid kit with ice pack Make snack roster Distribute match/practice schedule Update contact info for parents Distribute uniforms (note down jersey numbers) to players,

coaches, sponsor, yourself. Adult jerseys have no numbers. Introduce everyone to build team spirit!

Camaraderie

Get to know the parents / players / coachesWear your team jersey!Encourage parents and sponsors to attendGet players and parents excited about

cheering on the team!Manage snacks

Bring snacks/drink for first match Build a snack roster for the rest of the season

Code of Conduct

Parents / Coaches / Players should be courteous and supportive at all times

Any issues should be discussed outside of the earshot of players

Referee’s decisions are finalParents should follow logistics rules (parking, etc)

and be respectful to volunteersParents should be aware of absentee policy and

mandatory practicesTry to work out any issues directlyEscalate to Div Coordinators if necessarySee “Rules” section on www.difl.org for details

League Tables

LEGEND P - Played W - Wins (3 Pts) D - Draws (1 Pt) L – Losses (0 Pts)

F - Goals For A - Goals Against GD - Goal Difference PTS - Points

TEAMS P W D L F A GD PTS

Bahri Braves 2

Bajaj Capital 2

Chhoti Haveli 2

Thunderbolt 2

Dynamic Training Services 2

Imperia 2

Simba Lions 2

Schreder 2

3 I ’s 2

Airbus 2

Crayons 2

Escorts 2

Ongoing

Ensure safety of players First aid kit with ice pack Players are wearing shin guards Water available

Encourage team spirit and fun!Communicate all upcoming eventsWork with coaches to see what they needEnsure proper code of conduct at all timesEnlist support of coordinators when needed

Suggestions or Comments?

DIFL@DIFL.ORG

THANK YOU!