managers’ orientation november 7, 2011 difl 2011-12 rajni malhotra difl commissioner
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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 [email protected]
1 Ritu Malik [email protected]
2 Amarjit (AJ) Singh [email protected]
2 Deepa Shah [email protected]
3 Mike Wood [email protected]
3 Taran Wirk [email protected]
4 Vasu Yajnik-Setia [email protected]
5 Monica Kumar [email protected]
5 Joanna Nowaczyk [email protected]
5 Bobby Fudenna [email protected]
6 Sanjay Gupta [email protected]
6 Arjun Kohli [email protected]
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
