U12+ Coaches Meeting Agenda

AYSO Philosophies:

Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship

1. All coaches must fill out volunteer form (http://eayso.org).
   
2. All coaches must complete Safe Haven Training (http://aysotraining.org). You will need your AYSO ID in order to complete this.
   
3. Game Specifics:
   
   1. U12 - 9 players on the field at a time – 15 minute quarters.
      
   2. U14 – 11 players on the field at a time – 17 minute quarters.
      
   3. U19 – 11 players on the field at a time – 45 minute halves (free substitutions).
      
4. Ball size:
   
   1. U12 – Size 4.
      
   2. U14+ - Size 5.
      
5. All kids need to wear shin guards at each practice and in each game.
   
6. Coaches need to bring the player registration forms to each practice and game.
   
7. Game time is game time.
   
8. If kids haven't registered for AYSO, they don't play.
   
9. All players need to play ½ of the game every game. No player should play the full game until all players have played at least ¾ of the game. Coaches should come to the games prepared (lineups, etc) so that all players get equal playing time.
   
10. Goals for this age group:
    
    1. Positioning: the kids may feel more comfortable at one position at these ages. Try to allow the kids to play where they are most comfortable in order to develop them more fully at that position. Players should have the opportunity to try other positions if they wish.
       
    2. Understand team play.
       
       1. Passing
          
       2. Moving without the ball
          
       3. Field awareness (defensive and offensive)
          
    3. Heading – U12 is the first age-group that should be learning this skill.
       
    4. Fun!
       
11. Try not to coach too much during the games. The kids will learn soccer best by making their own decisions, and not being told everything to do during the game. Practice is the place for instruction; games should be the player's chance to show what has been learned.
    
12. Have a parent's meeting (can be at the beginning or end of the first practice) where you explain any rules that you may have.
    
    1. Kids should be on-time and ready to play soccer at practice (dressed appropriately).
       
    2. Have the kids bring an appropriately sized ball to practice.
       
13. Training: Offered U6, U8, U10, U12. Will be offering Intermediate training this year.
    
14. Use the website: http://aysor351.org.
    
15. Coaches Blog: http://ayso351.blogspot.com. I will be posting tips, drills and games on the site weekly.
    
16. Indoor soccer in our area in November (U8-U16). Check the website for details.
    

U8, U10 Coaches Meeting Agenda

AYSO Philosophies:

Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship

1. All coaches must fill out volunteer form (http://eayso.org).
   
2. All coaches must complete Safe Haven Training (http://aysotraining.org). You will need your AYSO ID in order to complete this.
   
3. Game Specifics:
   
   1. U8 - 6 players on the field at a time – 8 minute quarters.
      
   2. U10 – 7 players on the field at a time – 12 minute quarters.
      
4. Ball size.
1. U8 - Size 3.
2. U10 - Size 4.
   
5. We use goal keepers in these age groups. Offside rule enforced for U10 only.
   
6. All kids need to wear shin guards at each practice and in each game.
   
7. Coaches need to bring the player registration forms to each practice and game.
   
8. Practices should only last about 1 hour, once a week.
   
9. Game time is game time.
   
10. If kids haven't registered for AYSO, they don't play.
    
11. All players need to play ½ of the game every game. No player should play the full game until all players have played at least ¾ of the game. Coaches should come to the games prepared (lineups, etc) so that all players get equal playing time.
    
12. Goals for this age group:
    
    1. Positioning: allow all players to try each position. Players should not be locked into a particular position at this age.
       
    2. Start understanding team play.
       
       1. Passing
          
       2. Less bunching
          
    3. Passing – Instep kick.
       
    4. Passing – Inside of foot push pass.
       
    5. Trapping – Inside of foot, thigh and chest.
       
    6. Fun!
       
13. Try not to coach too much during the games. The kids will learn soccer best by making their own decisions, and not being told everything to do during the game. Practice is the place for instruction; games should be the player's chance to show what has been learned.
    
14. Have a parent's meeting (can be at the beginning or end of the first practice) where you explain any rules that you may have.
    
    1. Kids should be on-time and ready to play soccer at practice (dressed appropriately).
       
    2. Have the kids bring an appropriately sized ball to practice.
       
15. Training: Offered U6, U8, U10, U12. Will be offering Intermediate training this year.
    
16. Use the website: http://aysor351.org.
    
17. Coaches Blog: http://ayso351.blogspot.com. I will be posting tips, drills and games on the site weekly.
    
18. Indoor soccer in our area in November (U8-U16). Check the website for details.
    

U5, U6 Coaches Meeting Agenda

AYSO Philosophies:

Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship

1. All coaches must fill out volunteer form (http://eayso.org).
   
2. All coaches must complete Safe Haven Training (http://aysotraining.org). You will need your AYSO ID in order to complete this.
   
3. 3 players on the field at a time – 5 minute quarters.
   
4. Ball size 3.
   
5. No Goalies.
   
6. All kids need to wear shin guards at each practice and in each game.
   
7. Coaches need to bring the player registration forms to each practice and game.
   
8. Practices should only last about ½ hour, once a week.
   
9. Game time is game time.
   
10. If kids haven't registered for AYSO, they don't play.
    
11. All players need to play ½ of the game every game. No player should play the full game until all players have played at least ¾ of the game. Coaches should come to the games prepared (lineups, etc) so that all players get equal playing time.
    
12. Goals for this age group:
    
    1. Understand offense and defense: score on one side of field; don't let other team score on the other side of field.
       
    2. Kick the ball using the instep kick (laces on shoe).
       
    3. Dribble the ball (try to keep as close to the body as possible).
       
    4. Out-of-bounds and throw-ins.
       
    5. Fun!
       
13. Try not to coach too much during the games. The kids will learn soccer best by making their own decisions, and not being told everything to do during the game. Practice is the place for instruction; games should be the player's chance to show what has been learned.
    
14. Have a parent's meeting (can be at the beginning or end of the first practice) where you explain any rules that you may have.
    
    1. Kids should be on-time and ready to play soccer at practice (dressed appropriately).
       
    2. Have the kids bring an appropriately sized ball to practice.
       
15. Training: Offered U6, U8, U10, U12. Will be offering Intermediate training this year.
    
16. Use the website: http://aysor351.org.
    
17. Coaches Blog: http://ayso351.blogspot.com. I will be posting tips, drills and games on the site weekly.
    

Coaches Meetings

The coaches' meetings have been rescheduled for Saturday September 1st in order to accommodate the U12 coach training that is being offered on August 25th. The meetings will be held at the Mt. Ogden Park Bowery. Please plan on attending! You will receive your team registration papers at this meeting, and we will discuss age-specific issues. I will also need everyone to bring 2 copies of their volunteer registration forms (signed) to this meeting.
The schedule is as follows:
U5,U6 - 8am
U8,U10 - 9am
U12+ - 10am

August Coaching Clinics

Three coaching clinics have been planned for the month of August. We encourage all coaches to attend one or more of these clinics. The clinics are taught by AYSO certified instructors. All coaches should be certified for the age-group that they are coaching. All of the clinics are going to be held at Uintah Elementary. Please come ready to participate (wear comfortable clothes), and bring water.

The schedule is as follows:
U6,U8,U10 - August 18 (Saturday) 9am-12pm
U6,U8,U10 - August 23 (Thursday) 6pm-9pm
U12 - August 25 (Saturday) 9am-2pm

Please note that those coaches wanting to take the intermediate coaches' training, need to have completed the U12 coaching course.

Age-Group Coordinator Meeting Minutes

Today was the age-group coordinator meeting. We have a very motivated group of coordinators this year who seem to be willing to do their best to make evenly balanced teams. We are leaving registration open for a couple of weeks, so we have decided to make an even number of teams in each age group while trying to leave room on each team for late registrations. The numbers that we are shooting for are as follows:

Age Group	# Teams
U5 Boys	10
U5&U6 Girls (Combined)	10
U6 Boys	8
U8 Boys	10
U8 Girls	8
U10 Boys	6
U10 Girls	6
U12 Boys	2
U12 Girls	3
U14 Boys	1
U14 Girls	1
U19 Coed	1

The teams will need to be made and the coaches identified by August 18^th. All coaches need to fill out a volunteer form on http://eayso.org, and bring it to the coaches meeting on August 25^th. Age-Group Coordinators should attend this meeting. All coaches are required to have completed their Safe Haven training this year. The coaches will receive their rosters, registration forms, and schedules at the coaches meeting.