1. 2014 Soccer Season Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

2. Head Coach Name Home ph: Cell: Email: Assistant Coach Name Home ph: Cell: Email: Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

3. Under 12Under 13 Format8 vs. 811 vs. 11 Team SizeMin: 10, Max: 14Min: 15, Max: 18 Field SizeMin: 45 x 80 yards Max: 50 x 90 yards Min: 50 x 100 yards Max: 100 x 130 yards Goal Size7 feet high x 21 feet wide 8 feet high x 24 feet wide Ball Size45 Game Length2 x 30 min halves2 x 35 min halves Levels*Classic 1 Classic 2 Classic 3 Classic 1 Classic 2 Classic 3 Referees33 OffsidesIS in effect This is an example that should be modified for the appropriate age level (info for this chart can be found on the MYSA website)

4. Coaching Philosophy / Focus Examples: Play & Creativity in the Attacking Third Striking the ball / Finishing Movement “off the ball” Swing the ball / switch the field Possession Goalkeepers (playing time, rotation, etc.) Playing time and positions Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

5. Goals for the 2014 Spring Season Examples: Improve individual foot skills Become better at possessing the ball as a team Win the East District League Win the Summer State Tourney Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

6. League and Tournaments Examples: Spring 2014 MYSA U12C1 CGU Tourney (May) Out of State Tourney (May) Tourney (June) USA Cup (July) Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

7. Winter Training Examples: 1x per week  In a gym Winter futsal leagues  Players not in a full-time winter sport are encouraged to play futsal in the winter Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

8. Other Training for Spring Season Examples: Soccer Camp Olympic Development Program (ODP) Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

9. Player Expectations Examples: Train hard. Coaches will make playing decisions based on how hard you work in training. Players need to be ready for training at the start time and for games 45 min prior Communicate with coaches Have Fun Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

10. Parent Expectations Examples: Coaching / Refereeing from the sidelines  Parents (never) and coaches (limited)  Parents cheer and coaches coach Support your athlete Be a positive supporter of the CGU Club Communicate with coaches Have Fun Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting

11. Volunteers Examples: One team manager that coordinates and delegates to the other parent volunteers Finances Examples: Four payments scheduled as follows: Feb 1, 2014 March 1, 2014 April 1, 2014 May 1, 2014 Cottage Grove United [ U_ _ C_ Girls/Boys ] Team Meeting