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Why AYSO?

AYSO's Mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies:

Sharing the love of Jesus Christ by providing life-changing spiritual, educational, and wellness opportunities.

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AYSO Philosophies 1. Everyone Plays – every child, two left feet or highly talented, deserves playing

time to develop their skills and a love of the game

2. Balanced Teams – a close game is a lot more fun than 8-0, we attempt to balance all of teams within a given age division

3. Open Registration – any child may join, we even have scholarships available for those families who are financially challenged.

4. Positive Coaching – positive and educational; training coaches to balance their competitive edge with positive child development

5. Good Sportsmanship – handshakes at the end of the game, and much more … educating kids and parents on best practices

6. Player Development – developing every player to the best they can be, that 2 left footed kid and those who will play high school and college! (Only 22, max, make the varsity team!)

Safety

• Coaches and volunteers are screened and background checked every year

• All coaches are required to take Safe Haven and CDC concussion training

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The Board• Our Region 1634 board

– Bram Roberts, Regional Commissioner

– Brent Wilcoxson, Finance

– Tabi Baller, Registrar

– Jon Shaner, Referee Administrator

– Kayla Welch, Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate

– Bill Brutto, Safety Director

– Katie Deatherage, Coach Administrator

– YOU?

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Volunteering

• Coach

• Board involvement

• Help with uniforms, team parties

• Each Team: – Assistant Coach

– Parent Volunteer for each team

• We will train you!

• Sign Up at www.ayso1634.org

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Coaching Requirements

• Basic Requirements

– Love kids

– Up to two hours a week

– Background check

– Safe Haven

• We will provide….

– Online coaches training

– Weekly coaching plans

– Weekly support & encouragement

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Benefits of Coaching

• More Time with Your Child

• Develop new skills

• You’ll learn (or re-learn) life lessons

• You’ll get a good work out

• A sense of accomplishment

• You will have fun

• Impact a child’s life forever.

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Uniforms

• Kit includes: shirt and socks.

• Black Shorts (extra shorts available).

• Wear them every week• Returned at the end of

Fall season, kept after Spring Season

• Sizing. Email us if it doesn’t fit.

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U6

• 4 or 5 before December 31, 2019 First Practice on September 5 at 5:30

– 6:00PM Starting Next Week – September 12

25 minute practice followed by a four 5 minute quarters game (5 minute half time)

Practice Starts @ 5:15PM 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 All players play at least two quarters Shin guards required Cleats recommended Four Teams

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U8 6 or 7 by December 31, 2019 1 hour practice on Thursday Game: Four 10 minute quarters, 5 -

10 minute half 4 x 4 1st Practice this Thursday, September

5 @ 6:15 – 7:00PM Starting September 12 – Practice @

6:15 – 7:15PM 1st Game Saturday, September 14 Saturday Game Times are 9:30 –

10:30AM All players play at two quarters Shin guards required Cleats recommended 4 teams

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U10 + U12 = U11 Blend of 8, 9, 10 or 11 before December 31,

2019 1 hour practice on Thursday Game: Four 12.5 minute quarters, 5 - 10

minute half 7 x 7 w/goalie 1st Practice Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 –

6:45PM Starting September 12 – Practice @ 5:45 –

6:45PM 1st Game Saturday, September 14 Game Times: 9:00AM or 10:15AM Referee added Teach more rules of the game All players play at least two quarters Shin guards required Cleats recommended Four Teams

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Game Day

• On field 15 minutes before game time (U8 & U10).

– U8 and U10 start at the time on the schedule

• Fields Assignments – Color of the goal posts

• Parents on the sidelines

• Only coaches on the players side.

• Kid Zone Pledge

• Celebration Tunnel

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Tools for Parents

• Conversations before the games

• During the game

• After the game

• During the car ride home

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Other

• Soccer Accident Insurance

• Weekly Email

• Weather cancellations

– Notify via email, Facebook Page, website, Kroc website

• Share contact information

– Coach contact

• Photos

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Shoe and Shin Guard Depot

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Our Website

• www.ayso1634.org

• Weekly Schedule

• Connection to the coaches

• Communication to parents

• Practice and Game Reminders

• Emails from Region 1634

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Fall 2019 Special Notes

• Week of October 5 – 12– Thursday Night Games,

October 10

• Merging of the U10/U12 Divisions

• Volunteer Appreciation Days– October 17 & 19

• Only $5 to add the Spring season if played the Fall season.

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• 3/4/5 Year Olds

• Fundamental Motor Skills

• Parent/Child Program

• Activity Leader

The Celebration Tunnel !!!!

Before you leave tonight…

• We need to verify your child’s birth certificate if they are a new player.

• Collect the Parent’s Pledge from each family.

• Remember First Practice this Thursday

– U6 – 5:30 – 6:00PM

– U8 – 6:15 – 7:00PM

– U11 – 6:00 – 6:45PM

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