BASC Spring Coach Meeting

Thank you for stepping up to coach –

Volunteers like you make a huge difference to our club!

Games kick-off March 4th

Tonight's Schedule

6:30 to 7:00 PM – All Coaches: Highlights, Key information

7:10 to 8:00 PM - New Coaches: Detailed information to assist you with your team and upcoming season

TONIGHT’S ROSTERS

Tonight’s rosters are preliminary only – players are not final!

DO NOT contact the players or parents - this causes messes!

Please write down any changes & your team name on the preliminary roster.

Sign & return to table after meeting – Do not take this roster home.

Final rosters are expected to be ready by February 8th.

You will receive an email from the club telling you to contact parents & begin practicing.

Players signing up late – not likely to return to previous team.Play up forms were due Jan 14th. Players w/out form are placed in actual age bracket.

Mandatory Concussion Training!

All Coaches must be CDC certified by end of February or they will be removed as coach from their team account.

Coaches should log into your GotSoccer Coach account and click on Concussion Center to begin the FREE mandatory course and receive your certificate.

Concussion awareness and knowledge is valuable to your players! Please check the important resources regarding the coaches role in the awareness of player concussions.

A fact sheet is available on the back table as an additional resource.

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html

Anyone helping you / interacting with players must register with BASC & pass a background

check. It's free and mandatory!

Find an Assistant Coach and a Team Manager to help you – (ask the parents on your team!)

We highly recommend you sign up for a Coach License Classes

BASC Youth Coaching Module Feb 18, F license – online class, E license – Feb 24-26

New coaches this spring will need to pick up a Coach ID at this meeting. (If you don’t see

your ID, ask Jessica for assistance.) Keep this ID on your person for all soccer functions.

U6 coaches pick up their jerseys at tonight's meeting

U7 thru U19 teams need to order their uniforms ASAP.

Tracy @ The Tiger Den * Sign order form or call 918-317-1133.

Uniform fitting for teams on Feb 11 from 9am to 1pm.

Last day to place order with Tracy is February 20.

Order your coach shirt tonight thru The Tiger Den.

Head coach shirt is free.

Assistant Coach shirt can be bought @ BASC cost of $13.

Player Pass/ID for All U11 thru U19 Teams

Every U11 thru U19 player must have a Player Pass with a (Drivers

license style) picture. You must have their passes for every game –

do not expect to play without a player pass for every player!

Player passes can be picked up at the office February 22nd.

***PLAYER & COACH PASSES MUST BE LAMINATED***

Correct picture Incorrect Picture

Coach Pass / ID

Every coach must have a Coach ID with a

(Drivers License style) picture of themselves.

Keep it with you for every soccer function

Correct picture Incorrect pictures

Referee Information

1. BASC and OSA do not tolerate referee abuse. If coach has problem with a referee, please contact the BASC Area Referee,

Bill Harn: areareferee@bascok.com and the BASC Head Coach, Kyle Houston headcoach@bascok.com. If it is a

heightened situation, please go to the Ref Shack on the east side of the complex in the HQ building and seek assistance.

2. Field confrontation is no place for voicing problems about referee actions. Calls will not be changed, outcomes remain the

same. But if the BASC Area Referee & BASC Head Coach are made aware of problems they can be formally addressed to

improve professionalism and knowledge. Use the "Online Referee Evaluation Form" under Referee's on BASCOK.com (We'll

take positive feedback too!)

3. Have players ready to play, in proper uniform. Referees should not have to tell players to remove jewelry, wear shin guards, etc.

That is the coaches responsibility.

4. Coaches are responsible for actions of parents, even if they are on the opposite side of the field. Please talk with your parents

about sportsmanship and game etiquette. Parent misconduct can result in YOU getting ejected from a game!!!

5. Remember - just as your players are learning the game, so are the referees. Have patience and understanding - They will

make mistakes!

Referee Abuse

Coaches you are responsible for your sidelines and we need your help to avoid referee abuse

Parents will "follow your lead". If you're calm they will be calm.

Remember most Referees U12 and below are kids also. They are still learning too!

Do professional Referees make mistakes? Why would you expect your local referee to be perfect?

• Print a game card for every game (Don't print all at once.)

• Submit game cards after every game

• Scan or call in scores within 2 days

• How to scan or call in info is listed at top of game form

• Season runs March 4 to May 14 (Open/Closed league)

• Final Day for make up games May 28th

• Plan for games during Spring Break weekends

• 2 Black out dates for closed league (Sat/Sun is 2 dates)

• 4 Black out dates for open league

• Coaches are responsible for Sidelines behavior

• 50% Required playing time for each player

• New U6 thru U19 rules are on the COACHES CORNER on BASC website

• U7/U8 Sweeper Keeper rule

• Laminated Players passes with pictures are required for every game for U11 and up.

(No pass, no picture = no play!)

• No warming up in the goal box/penalty box-- $75 fine

• Home coach responsible for flags (Shed code = 325)

• BASC will open/close restrooms and turn on lights for games

If you need to reschedule a game, the first thing you should do is contact the other coach and reach an agreement on an alternate date and time - get agreement via email.

Reschedule request should (must) be emailed to the BASC Games Scheduler: games@bascok.com

Each game scheduled at ISSC may be rescheduled one time without consequence if request is made at least 5 days prior to game time. If the already rescheduled date does not work an administrative fee of $25.00 will be charged.

All reschedule requests must be made by the cancelling team (Open League requests need to be made by the home team) via email.A Reschedule Request must include the following information or BASC will not consider it an official request to reschedule. (The clock will still be ticking.)• Game Number and Field Number• Original Game Date & Time• Both Team Names• Requested reschedule date and time (preferable two options)• Copy of email correspondence between both coaches showing they agree to the rescheduled game.Only team officials should contact the Games Scheduler.

13th Annual BASC – SOCCER CITY Spring Rec Tournament

April 21 - 24

Sign up your BASC

team and receive

a $25 discount on

the entry fee!

Soccer Practice

Returning coaches should have filled out a form sent via email.

New coaches can see Christina after this meeting to confirm their field for the season.

Example practice plans are on the ‘Coaches Corner’.

For future reference, Christina’s email address is: PRACTICEFIELD@BASCOK.COM

U6: 1 day per week - 1 hour practices(Limit 2 activities per week.)

U7+: 2 days per week - 1.5 hrs / practice(Limit 3 activities per week.)

Activities= Games & Practices.

February 8: Final Rosters Ready

February 11: Uniform fitting with Tiger Den 9am – 1pm.

February 17: Blackout dates are due

February 18: BASC Youth Coaching Module

February 18: Field Day @ 8:00AM, meet at the ISSC shed.

February 24 – 26: E Coaching license class

February 26: Schedules should be available online

April 8: BASC Spring Tournament entry deadline April 8

There will be no closed league games for 3 weekends because of

tournaments at ISSC on April 7-9, April 21-23 and partially on May 6-7.

Spring ‘17 season kicks off March 4

Questions?

New Coach Information

Things you need to do:Get a Notebook - This will help you stay organized.

◦ Medical Releases, Contact Numbers, Player Passes, Complex Map, Age Group Rules

Get Medical Releases for all players - keep them with you

Pick practice day/time (Don't ask parents, you will not satisfy everyone.)

Find an Assistant Coach and Team Manager to help you. (Make sure they register.)

Contact players (once allowed by BASC) and have a team meeting

Pick and order Uniforms

Update GotSoccer Rosters with Jersey Numbers

Browse BASC's COACHES CORNER

Set Black Out Dates – instructions will be emailed to you.

Make sure you have good contact information for parents! It's important to communicate (Email, Text, Groupme)

Other requirementsYou need signed medical releases for every player! (Have them available at every practice and game.)

If you do not have a practice field or wish to change the dates/times for your practices please see 3rd VP.

Make sure all practice and game goals are staked and never allow anyone to hang on goals - It is a serious safety risk!

In your GotSoccer Team Account you can:

Email or text your players

Check your team roster

Add jersey numbers

Print your game cards

Print official rosters

Coaches CornerHow to Print your Game Forms

How to Print your Official Roster

How to Enter Game Scores

How to Print Medical Releases

How to Contact Another Coach

How to Request a Game Reschedule

How to find material for training

SCRIMMAGES & SPECIAL TRAINING SESSIONS

Scrimmages may be scheduled by BASC teams for play at ISSC so long as at least one

team is an official BASC team and a uniformed / licensed referee officiates the game.

(Teams are responsible for Referee fees.)

Special Training sessions may be requested to be scheduled at ISSC by BASC teams who

wish participate in a BASC Special Training Clinic. The training session shall be

coordinated and directed by a third party coach or trainer.

Note:

• Payments and requests must be made online before the request is acknowledged

• Only 2 scrimmages or training sessions per 30 calendar days

Field Seating Arrangements

F.A.Q.Can I discipline a player by reducing playing time? YES - But only provided you have presented a written guideline at the beginning of the season laying out expectations and possible outcomes.

I have an issue with a referee, what can I do? The first step is to fill out a referee evaluation form and contact the area referee. For serious conflicts, you may request that the Referee Assignor not assign them to your game.

The other team is not following a rule (i.e. not playing everyone 50%, ignoring the no-sweeper/keeper rule, etc.) what can I do? Typically the referee cannot enforce it unless it is a direct law of the game. If BASC staff is aware ahead of time, we can discuss it with the opposing coach and may be able to observe and address it the game.

Do I have to reschedule? Yes & No. You do have to reschedule if the opposing team is playing in an sanctioned tournament. You do not have to reschedule just because they have players missing.

Inclement WeatherSoccer is a year round sport. Expect to play in rain, cold, heat, etc.

BASC has established processes for evaluating playing conditions - Only the BASCField Committee may close the complex.

In the event of lightning, the sirens at ISSC will go off. You must leave the field (outside of the fences) until an all clear is given. (Tell parents / players to go to their cars, but not to leave.)

Check “Field Status” Online at BASCOK.COM

Sign up online for text alerts at BASCOK.COM

Please ask parents not to contact the office, they have no control over field closures.

PracticesDo not be left alone with a child for your safety and the child's safety (Tell parents up front, if they are the next to last one picking up a kid, they automatically volunteer to be your backup.)

Make sure all players have appropriate Shin Guards and Shoes or they cannot practice. Players should always bring water and soccer ball to practices. (Long hair should be pulled back, no metal hair pins, earings, etc.)

Pick a single topic (dribbling, shooting, defending, etc.) per practice - you cannot cover everything at one practice. Graduate from simple to more complex/small sided building on that topic. End with a scrimmage if you can.

Make it fun, create a game or competition out of drills

There are tons of resources to help you◦ Online: BASC Website, http://www.soccerxpert.com/

◦ Find a coach 2 years older and 'make friends' - volunteer to help, watch and learn

◦ Take a coaching class - even if you know the game, you'll be surprised how much you learn!

◦ Contact BASC Head Coach - he can help you or help put you in touch with someone who can help you.

FIFA 11+ is a great warm up tool that helps prevent injuries. http://f-marc.com/11plus/home/

Game Time PrepNotify team when to arrive

Setup Flags if not present (Home Team is responsible)

Set Home / Away Colors (Always have both)◦ For U6: Home=White & Away=Orange

Print Game Form (Do not print too early)

Have Player Passes Ready (U11 and Up)

Run Warm ups

Have a game ball picked out, aired up, and ready to go.

A BASC Registered Coach, Asst Coach, or Manager must be present at the game or that team cannot play.

Other Tips for New CoachesDon't become a "remote control" coach. Let them play at games, as they develop they need to learn to think for themselves.

For U6, if they get turned around and don't know which way to go...you can put a flag or something behind the goal.

FIND HELP!!!! A team manager and assistant coach are an enormous help! This will also allow you to focus on the players, while someone else handles signatures, tournament money collection, etc.

Use the internet. There are tons of practice topics with instructions online.

Find a mentor. Ideally a coach 2 age brackets ahead of you. That way you won't directly play them. But can learn from them.

Parent EducationMost parents do not know the rules of the game. Help educate them!

Soccer is a contact sport◦ We see many instances of little Johnny/Susie getting knocked down and parents getting upset.

◦ Please educate your parents, there is a difference between contact and a foul.

◦ A referee may also see a foul and let play continue if the "ADVANTAGE" is in favor of the team the foul was committed against.

Parents and Coaches may not enter the field until a referee gives them permission.

Play may not stop immediately for an injured player, except head injuries.

If a Coach enters the field for an injured player they must leave the game (exception Goal Keepers). Often an experienced Referee will check on the player first.

Questions?

THANK YOU FOR COACHING!!!