shrewsbury youth soccer spring ‘07 u5 – u8 coaches kickoff meeting april 4, 2007

Shrewsbury Youth SoccerShrewsbury Youth Soccer

Spring ‘07

U5 – U8 Coaches

Kickoff Meeting

April 4, 2007


AgendaAgenda

SYS U6 – U8 DetailsReferees Cancellation/ReschedulingU5 – U8 Coaching Ideas and Assistance Q&AAge Group Coordinators


Board RosterBoard Roster

President (vacating 7/1/07) Dick Bertrand President (starting 7/1/07) Ron Weeden Vice President Bob Birney Secretary Bob Garvey Treasurer Mike Rezuke Registrar Bob Platz Referee Assignor Mindy McKenzie-Hebert Equipment Manager Ken Ouellette Player/Coach Development (U10+) Roy Pedersen Player/Coach Development (Mini) Ron Weeden Field Manager Open


Board RosterBoard Roster U-5 Coordinator John Curtis U-6 Coordinator Ron Weeden U-7 Coordinator Jim Egan U-8 Coordinator Jim McKay Boys U10 Coordinator Lisa Morgera Girls U10 Coordinator Christine Dunphy Boys U-12 Coordinator Jimmy Riley Girls U-12 Coord. Ray Orciuch Senior Boys Coordinator Andrea Burns Senior Girls Coordinator Allen Jarrell Fund Raising Coordinator Brenda Rollins MAYS Representative Bob Reichheld Assabet Representative Greg Balukonis Website Manager Open


SeasonSeason

8 GamesSeason starts April 14th Play both Saturdays during vacationNo games on Memorial day weekendSeason ends June 9th


Teams – Spring 2007Teams – Spring 2007

U5 – 14 (3v3) U6 – 14 (3v3) U7 – 10 (4v4) U8 – 8 (6v6)

U10 – 15(6v6) U12 –11 (8v8)

U14 – 8(11v11) U18 - 2(11v11)

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FIELDS are Not OpenFIELDS are Not Open Maybe…April 9Maybe…April 9thth

Move goals for practice!Move goals for practice!

Field closing posted Field closing posted 3pm weekdays3pm weekdays7am Saturday7am Saturday10am Sunday10am Sunday


Field Set UpField Set Up

Saturday April 7th - NoonMunicipal Field (across from Paton School)

Need 8 volunteers with 2 trucks

Check Field website for field opening status!!!

Will be posted next to Municipal Field block


Game FieldsGame Fields

U5 and U6 – Municipal – 10 fieldsU7 - Foundation Right – 4 fieldsU8 - Glavin 6 - Practice: Floral St. School


Map of GlavinMap of Glavin

G511v11

8v8

G46v6

G36v6

G-66v6

Lake Street

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G111v11

8v8

G26v6

Practice

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Municipal FieldMunicipal Field

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MunicipalDr

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Coach’s ResponsibilitiesCoach’s Responsibilities

Work through Age Group coordinator Set example for SYS

– Zero toleranceKeep score differential under 6

Make certain every player is picked up before you go home


TROPHIESTROPHIES

SYS will provide – Trophies– Medals

All other trophies are prohibited


CORI FormsCORI Forms

WWW.SHREWSBURYYOUTHSOCCER.COM

Coaches CornerCORI Checks tab on leftOnline form

– Verify that you are current


SELECTED RULES FOR U-6, U-7 & U-8

U5 - U6 U7 U8Field Size 60X90' 75X105' 120X160'Ball Size 3 3 4Games 2 2 1Players 3 4 6

Goal Keeper No No YesLength of Game Four -13 min Four -13 min Four -13 min

Substitutes Anytime Anytime AnytimeOut of Bounds Kick Throw In Throw In

Goal Kicks No Yes Yes


EquipmentEquipment

Ken Ouellette


EquipmentEquipment

What should you have?At least 3 appropriate size soccer balls.15 to 20 orange discs.Practice vests.Medical kits.Game Ball


EquipmentEquipment

Players– NO Jewelry, Casts, Hair Beads, or Splints !!!– Knee/Elbow Pads must have protective padding– Shin guards are a must!!– Cleats are highly recommended


EquipmentEquipment

Who do I contact?Age group coordinatorEquipment Manager - Ken Ouellette [email protected]

[email protected]

Shrewsbury Youth SoccerShrewsbury Youth SoccerReferee ProgramReferee Program

Mindy McKenzie-Hebert

[email protected]

508-736-7723 CELL


RefereesReferees

U8 – YesU7 – Some gamesAll other games to be refereed by coaches

or parents

No coaches on the field for U7 or U8 “helping” players

Process for Rescheduling Process for Rescheduling Home GamesHome Games

Tom ZavaskyRescheduling Coordinator


Any games that are POSTPONEDor require rescheduling for any reason

Rainouts will be posted at least 2 hours before first game time on the SYS web site

If YOU cancel a game – U7 or U8, let AGC know so they can inform Referee Coordinator


U5 & U6 – Work out reschedule with other coach

U7/U8 – Work out reschedule with other coach if you do not want a referee

U8 or U7 if you want a referee – Use Coaches Clinic link for rescheduling games

Games must be rescheduled during one of the teams practices if you do not use rescheduling link…remember to ask other coach if you share a practice field (U7)


Coach and Player Coach and Player DevelopmentDevelopment

Ron Weeden


Coach and Player Coach and Player DevelopmentDevelopment

Please review the SYS website for information

Check out new links and downloadable coach’s manual

~ review practice plans for ideas

~ e-mail me with any ideas or questions!


USA vs. EuropeUSA vs. Europe

European youth soccer players are more comfortable with the ball than their American counterparts

Why????Because they get more touches!!!!


USAUSA

In 90 minutes, practice consists of approximately:15 minutes: Running/stretching without the ball - 0 touches 15 minutes: Running around the field with a partner and passing

the ball - 150 touches 20 minutes: Shooting drill / 2 lines toward a big goal - 125 touches 20 minutes: Shooting / Crossing drill...1 player crossing, 2 players

attacking goal - 100 touches 20 minutes: 7 vs 7 scrimmage - 50 touches Total number of touches in 90 minutes = 425 touches


EuropeEurope

In 90 minutes, practice consists of approximately:15 minutes: Individual fast foot work warm up - 900 touches 15 minutes: Fast foot work with passive defender - 500 touches

20 minutes: 1 vs 1 competition - 400 touches



Total number of touches in 90 minutes = 2,100


USA vs. EuropeUSA vs. Europe

Assuming 2 practices X 18 weeks USA – 15,300 per year Europe – 75,600 per year Youth Soccer Career – 500,000 more by Europe

Take a step back and not worry about drills and just play games of 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3 and 5 vs 5 at practice with little instruction

Small sided competitions unintentionally/naturally teach the game to the players with little input from coaches.


Questions?Questions?


AvoidAvoid

Lines at practice One player dominating game or practice Running up the score Yelling at other coach or referee Coaching like the players are in high school Talking/Teaching or doing one thing for too long Not having practice scripted


DoDo

Come to practice prepared and on timePromote “touches” with the ballPromote small sided practiceCreate fair opportunities for all of your and

the other team’s playersLet the kids play with minimal coachingHave fun and create a fun environment!


In SummaryIn Summary

THANK YOU!!!!

U5,U6, U7, & U8 Breakout SessionsCori Forms

Letters Home – Complete tonight!EquipmentUniforms

shrewsbury youth soccer spring ‘07 u5 – u8 coaches kickoff meeting april 4, 2007

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