1. Coaches Meeting U9/10 age group

2. Agenda  Welcome and Thanks  Equipment needs  Back ground checks  Player safety  Coaching Calendar  Team selection- Did it work?  The Team meeting  Practice expectations and discipline- difference between travel and recreational  Clubs Calendar  Winter space November December  Playing time  Topics  Goals and objectives  Teams Formation  Master coach program new direction  Technical coach

3. Classroom November 2 nd Coaches meetingU9-U10 Coaches6-45-7-45pm Dry Craft Room CCC U11/12 Coaches7-50-8-45pm U13 plus coaches8- 50 -10pm November 9 th Methods of coachingAll coaches6-45-9-30pm Community Room CCC On Field Mon November 15 th Session planningU12 plus coaches6:00pm 7:00pm Tonka Dome U9-U11 coaches8:00pm-9:00pm Mon November 22 nd Dribbling for a purposeU12 plus coaches6:30pm-7:30pm Tonka Dome DribblingU9-U11 coaches8:30pm-9:30pm Thurs December 2 nd Incorporating Goalkeeping U12 plus coaches6:00pm 7:00pm Tonka Dome U9-U11 coaches8:00pm-9:00pm Thurs December 9 th Functional Training U12 plus coaches6:00pm 7:00pm Tonka Dome U9-U11 coaches8:00pm-9:00pm Coaching Calendar Classroom Thurs March 10 th Game AnalysisAll coaches6:00pm 8:00pm CCC Thurs March 17 th Coaches ChoiceU9-U11 coaches6:30pm-7:30pm TBD U12 plus coaches7:30-8:30pm Friday March 25 th Understanding the Formation U9-U10 coaches6:00pm 7:15pm CCC U11/12 coaches7:15pm-8:30pm U13 plus coaches8:30pm-9:45pm March /April Coaches Evaluations All Coaches

4. So how do we get there? U9 and U10 teams mirror our U11 goal. Two top teams and two lower teams at U11 sets up for teams at all three levels (C1/C2/C3) at U12 U9 and U10 team formation will start us down this road.

5. What are the problems we encounter with the new direction? We were not as dominant at the U9-U11 age groups At U11 We lost 3 players who were not interested in creating a strong age group as they couldn’t see past their own child’s winning record At U11 Our classic 3 teams struggled as more stronger players were pulled up to the top level We were overly strong at the U12 age group at two levels We had more teams playing classic 3 than we needed at U12 At U12 we lost 2 players who were searching for that quick classic 1 placement

6. What worked ? We developed a solid group of 20 players at U9-U11 At U13 we have a stepping stone and it is attainable with more opportunities for all players We did all of this with 99.5% non recruited players Although rostered at a level that was too low for the team the coaches entered the team into tournaments at a higher level The top team at each age level was put under pressure not just to contain the best players but to be the better team and outplay rather than out run, out muscle or even outscore the opponents This next year we are restructuring the master coach program and adding a Technical Coach to spend more time with players on the basic things As we have improved the top, stabilized the middle our job over the next year is to push the lower half harder

7. GOAL: Opportunities at all levels at U13 C1C2C3 2009 2010 r 2011 C1C2C3 2009 2010 2011 U13 Boys were relegated after a difficult fall season

8. Players develop by 1. Practice Environment 2. Game Environment 3. Players Drive/interest attainable goals 4. Parent Support 5. Parent Education * To be improved this year Our new system has added more to #3

9. Team Meeting We need to make sure that all teams follow the same procedure to develop consistency within the club. The team meeting is not only the best chance to hand out all the information on schedules and team guidelines but it a good opportunity to begin team building. That is why it is of high importance that at least one parent is in attendance with the player 1)Introduction-players coaches and parents 2)Team needs- Do we still need players/ assistant coaches /team manager 3)The Clubs Schedule 4)Team goals and objectives 5)Referee Test defining the parents role 6)PACT Training April 11 th coach April 18 th Parents 7)Team formation 8)The role of the top team within the age group 9)Team rules and goals (coach and players) What do you want to achieve this season What should happen if a player doesn’t call and misses practice What should happen if a player doesn’t work hard in practice What do you want from your team mates this season What do you want from the coaches this season What do you want from the parents this season 10)Club needs- The club is a non profit volunteer organization and needs help 11)Tournament availability 12)Team Schedule Jan- August Practice nights plus one other day 13) Play up opportunities 14) Team/Goalkeeper training 15) Tryouts

10. Coaches Expectations I the coach expect the following from the team All players work hard in practice All players notify me of any absence All players are responsible for their own soccer equipment That each player arrives up at least 30 minutes prior to games That the players arrive at least 5 minutes early for practice That all players and parents never question a referee’s decision That if there is a problem on playing time, team issues or anything else that I am approached

11. Goals and Objectives 1.To improve the players individual ability in possession of the ball 2.To improve the players movement without the ball 3.To improve the players understanding and awareness of all of the positions and areas on the field 4.To improve the players understanding of the clubs formation and how team shape works 5.To Improve the ability to play through the team shape (U10) 6.To improve the teams comfort in playing around the back including back to the goalkeeper 6.To improve or maintain positive attributes in each player in terms of responsibility, respect, team work and commitment by the rules you set and maintain 7.To empower the players on your team through your training to make decisions and learn from their success and from their failures 8.To help the parents and players see development through performance over results

12. Team Management Player Cards Signed/Laminated Medical Forms Signed Player/Parent Conduct Forms Game Reporting Reported to MYSA (U11+ Only) Rescheduling Games Communications All games and practices on web page/ emails out to the team Tournament #1Tournament #2 Ice/BagsMedical Kit Districts/ State (U11+ Only) Game Balls/Flags Doesn’t apply to U9/10

13. Forms to be completed Back ground check Medical Form Coach Code of Conduct *updated Player code of conduct Parent code of conduct Our priorities are 1.To make sure the coaches are right for your kids 2.To make sure the kids will be safe 3.To make sure they have the best experience possible

14. Referee Test

15. Points Scale 0-4 correct – This group can never question any decision made by the referee 4-7 correct – This group has the ability to offer help on most basic of referee things 7-9 correct- This group has the ability to aid the referee’s development at the appropriate time 10 Correct – You are now the teams referee mentor and cover if we don’t get any officials Congratulations! 1.What is a direct Free kick 2.What is the signal for a direct free kick? 3.What is an indirect Free kick 4.What is the signal for an indirect Free kick 5.What is unique about U9/10 when it comes to Free kicks 6.What is advantage 7.What is the signal for advantage? 8.When does Handball occur? 9.What is the signal for Handball? 10.When are the two times that the ball is out of play? 11.What is the yardage distance for this level of play? 12.At what age and when can a player be offside? 13.What side must the ball be placed on for a goal kick? 14.On a goal kick what must happen for the ball to be in play- 15.Your child has been knocked to the ground by an opponent. The referee witnessed the incident but didn't give a foul. Why? 16.When can the goalkeeper not pick the ball up ? 17.At what point do you as the coach approach the referee? 18.As the coach who are you responsible for? 19.11) The ball is in play. An attacking player makes a short pass that hits you and rebounds to a defending player. You should: 20.allow play to continue. B) stop play. Restart the game with a dropped ball. 21.As a coach how can you help the referee program?

16. 2011 Individual Winter Training Futsal Saturdays January 8 th 15 th 22 nd 29 th February 5 th 12 th 19 th Space is limited Cost $90 Before Dec 16th

17. IT ’ s Back! Think you have what it takes? Well Grab some teammates and try your luck in 2011 CC United ’ s Futsal League. WHERE: Victoria Field House WHEN: Saturdays January 8 th 15 th 22 nd 29 th February 5 th 12 th 19 th Games played between 11AM – 8PM COST: “Early Bird” Discount: Register by December 16 and pay $100 per team. Fee after December 16: $150 Registration info to follow

18. 2011 Playing Nights Age/DivisionGirlsBoys U9T-ThM-W U10M-WT-Th U11 Classic 2M-WT-Th U11 Classic 3T-ThM-W U12 Classic 1M-WT-Th U12 Classic 2T-ThM-W U12 Classic 3M-WT-Th U13 Classic 1T-ThM-W U13 Classic 2M-WT-Th U13 Classic 3T-ThM-W U14 Classic 1M-WT-Th U14 Classic 2T-ThM-W U14 Classic 3M-WT-Th U15 Classic 2M-WT-Th U15 Classic 3T-ThM-W U16 Classic 1M-WT-Th U16 Classic 2T-ThM-W U16 Classic 3M-WT-Th U17 Classic 1T-ThM-W U17 Classic 2M-WT-Th Age/DivisionGirlsBoys Season starts May 2nd

19. * Basic Goalkeeping November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18 10:00am-11:00am Eden Prairie Dome *Advanced Goalkeeping I November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18 11:00am-12:00am Eden Prairie Dome *Denotes Additional Charge Summer 2011 April 30 th May 7 th 14 th 21 st June 4 th 11 th 18 th 25 th Goalkeeper tournament July 9th 16 th Chaska Middle School Goalkeeper tournament April 30 th &July 16 th Basic: 5pm-6pm Advanced: 6pm-7:30pm All U9-U12 Goalkeepers start at basic and will move up based on recommendation of the coaching staff - Please bring long pants, long sleeve shirt, goalie gloves, water and inflated soccer ball. - Any cancellations will be made by the Director of Coaching. - All summer sessions are inclusive of registration cost for CC United players. *GK’s are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions as training will follow progressive phases. Please email Jonathan Tudor, Director of Coaching at jonathantudor@comcast.net to reserve a place

20. U8-U11 Summer 2011 Master Coach Schedule July 18 th -21 st (4 days ) Bandimere Fields July 18 th July 19 th July 20 th July 21 st 9:00 am – 10:25 am U8-U10 Boys & Girls U8-U10 Boys & Girls U8-U10 Boys & Girls U8-U10 Boys & Girls 10:30 am – 11:55 am U11 Boys & Girls U11 Boys & Girls U11 Boys & Girls U11 Boys & Girls

21. 2011 Season U9/10 Winter Training November/ December 2010 DateDayStartStopFacility 11/15/10Mon6:00:00 PM7:00:00 PMTonka Dome 11/22/10Mon6:30:00 PM7:30:00 PMTonka Dome 12/2/10Thu6:00:00 PM7:00:00 PMTonka Dome 12/9/10Thu6:00:00 PM7:00:00 PMTonka Dome 12/11/10Sat11:00:00 AM12:00:00 PMEP Dome 12/14/10Tues6:00:00 PM7:00:00 PMTonka Dome

22. Playing Time Playing time in the competitive program is earned not guaranteed. If a player attends practices and demonstrates a high work rate then that player is entitled to play. If a player cant make practice it is their responsibility to let the coach know. CC United coaches do not look to develop a strong line up to win games. They will strive to develop the team and the committed players within to be as competitive as possible We will strive to win not to win at all costs

23. Goals and Objectives CC United coaches are given goals and objectives for their own age group. These objectives have 7 months in which to be achieved and are shared with the parents and players, allowing them to see beyond results for a measure of success. The objectives are both team and player orientated and will set a precedent of what the coach will be covering in all practices. Using this format will ensure that each player receives specific age appropriate training at the correct time in the year and this will also will serve as a form of self evaluation for each of the coaches. The development topics increase in difficulty as the team gets older and increases in ability. It is recommended that the coaches go through the younger age groups topics before progressing giving the players a foundation to build on Two types of training – Technical and Functional with a ratio of 6-1 When the season begins each player will have received a session in all techniques so the remaining two and a half months will focus in on either a high usage techniques (passing/Dribbling/receiving) or one specific technique that the team is having trouble with that is affecting their performance in games. Defending At U9 and 10 a minimal amount time will be spent working on defending. Individually the coach will focus on the player winning possession through correct body shape, distance to the ball and patience. The coach will emphasize good team shape so the topic of 2nd defender on the field will not be a problem. At U9 and 10 most time will be spent coaching positive techniques stressing the importance of maintaining possession successfully creating scoring opportunities through as many different players as possible.

24. Development Topics February- May Individual Technical Training Ball familiarization Dribbling for possession Dribbling for speed Dribbling to beat a player Receiving Receiving in the Air Passing- Long and short Shooting Finishing Defending April – May Functional Team Training Playing in and around the back Positioning of forwards Working with wide players Making the first Diamond Total Team shape Changing the point of attack- Switching fields Corners Throw ins May- August Technical Training maintenance Speed of play Ball familiarization Dribbling for possession Dribbling for speed Dribbling to beat a player Receiving Receiving in the Air Passing Shooting and Finishing Defending Combination

25. Coach information  The Changing style of CC United coaches  What is your roles in games and practice?

26. S WW CD GK Formation 1-1-1-1 +2 Wide CM Why this formation?

27. 2012 Tryouts August 1 st -5 th, 2011 Time Monday August 1 st Tuesday August 2 nd Wednesday August 3 rd Thursday August 4 th Friday August 5 th Saturday August 6 th 8:00 am – 9:30 am U8-U10 (Session I) Skills Testing U10 Girls Session II U11 Boys Session I U11 Boys Session II U15 Boys Session II Rainout 9:30 am – 11:00 am U15 Girls Session I U8-U9 Girls Session II U14 Girls Session I U11 Girls Sessions II U16 GirlsRainout 11:00 am – 12:30 pm U14 Boys Session I U8-U9 Boys Session II U13 Boys Session I U12 Boys Sessions II U17-U19 Girls Rainout 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm U13 Girls Session I U10 Boys Session II U12 Girls Session II U14 Girls Session II U16-U18 Boys Rainout 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm U12 Girls Session I U15 Boys Session I U13 Girls Session II U13 Boys Session II Rainout 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm U12 Boys Session I U11 Girls Session I U14 Boys Session II U15 Girls Session II Rainout Time Monday August1st Time Tuesday August 2 nd 8:00 am – 9:30 amU11-U12 Boys8:00 am – 9:30 amU11-U12 Girls 9:30 am – 11:00 amU13-U14 Boys9:30 am – 11:00 amU13-U14 Girls 11:00 am – 12:30 pmU15+ Boys11:00 am – 12:30 pmU15+ Girls Goalkeeper Evaluations Field Evaluations

28. Evaluation Procedure Attendance Sheet - Begins 1 st Team Practice Mid Season Evaluation - May 22 nd End of Season Evaluation - August 1 st Game Evaluation 1 - August Tryouts Game Evaluation 2 - August Tryouts The purpose of the evaluation procedure is to calculate the level of play that is appropriate for each player’s needs. Their needs are based on their physical and technical abilities and their effectiveness at their current teams level Goalkeepers will only be rostered on the lowest team when we have limited players for this specialist position Available levels U9/10 Maroon / Gold U11 Classic 2/3 U12/13 Classic 1/2/3 U14+ Premier Classic 1/2/3

29. Is My Child Improving? Coaches now have Goals and objectives to achieve with their teams Juggling Club Skills testing Mid season Evaluation Talk to the coach

30. 2010 problems Play ups Still over coaching from the sidelines Not enough practices Level of play in Gold teams Parents are uneducated

31. Commitment MonthNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJuneJuly August Event Team or additional Training Futsal Training Age group Training Summer Season U9/10 Jamboree U11+ Districts State Pre Season Training #Per Week 22 11-2 Times2-3 Times 3-4 Times

32. To the parents of the U10 Girls team This past week in our two practices we worked on passing back to the goalkeeper and long distance passing. For our long distance passing we worked on the position of the non kicking foot and the striking area of the ball. Most of the girls were able to pass the ball across the width of the field. This is something they can strive to complete by the end of the season. Please try to recognize the difference between a long distance pass and a boot up the field. A pass is purposeful and to someone’s feet or to a specific space that they can run onto The reason we pass back to the goalkeeper is to eliminate pressure from an opponent that plays constant long passes or boot ball. Most teams we play against just kick the ball out in panic or try to turn. Turning in this situation is risky as the player on the ball cannot see the field and booting it out gives the ball to the other team closer to our goal. We want our kids to be comfortable in this high pressure environment. The problem on receiving the pass is that the goalkeeper cannot use her hands so we then need our supporting players to get wide and get ready to receive the ball. If we are successful we will eliminate teams that only play direct and we also draw the opponents closer to our goal creating more space closer to theirs. This style may create mistakes that are costly so please be ready to support the player who attempts this as the rewards far outweigh the risks. Between now and the next game try to watch a game of soccer with your daughter and see how the professional teams use their goalkeeper In our next game if our players make a long pass or show body language to pass back to the goalkeeper then they have been successful Jonathan Tudor Director of Coaching CC United Soccer Club Jonathantudor@comcast.net 612 889 0668 www.ccunitedsoccer.com To the parents of the U10 Girls team This season we will all be taking a turn in the dreaded goalkeeper position. We will provide gloves and some basic technical training. What we want from our goalkeepers is to first use their feet and then their hands as their 1 st job is to cover the back line of players and be ready to run out and kick away any through balls. Our goalkeepers are not restricted to their penalty box. The penalty box is the only area they can use their hands if the ball wasn’t passed back from one of our team mates. On picking up the ball she can move anywhere inside the box with the goal of finding an open player to distribute to. Our goalkeepers will also be encouraged to move out of their penalty box to use their feet and kick away long passes that go behind our defenders Jonathan Tudor Director of Coaching CC United Soccer Club Jonathantudor@comcast.net 612 889 0668 www.ccunitedsoccer.com Parent Education

33. U9/10 Game Objectives

34. Game Objectives Introduction When teams play, the players, coaches and parents all walk away with one thing in common knowledge. The result and how it happened. Who scored the goals, what the referee did and what other outside factors were in play to affect the score of the game. They focus on how their child played and praise their performance without understanding the requirements are in any one position on the field. Starting 2008 the coaches and players at CC United will look to achieve certain objectives in each game. The Objectives will not only aid their team performance but will also look to give players a better understanding on how the team works and how to play their position. This will also put more pressure on the coach, who must devise a practice during the week to work on the game objective. For many years the coach has always taken the team away from the parents leaving them unaware on what has been worked on or the development process the players go through. Understanding the game is a massive concept and is one that is too big to try and tackle in one piece. Procedure Each week the coach will work on a theme and lead it into a game objective. The game objectives are listed in order that the players need to accomplish. It may be possible to achieve more than one objective in a game. The coach will move on when the team demonstrates a recognition of when/ how to execute In the following slides are a list of game objectives. The coach will replace the formation with players names and print a copy for the players before each game. The players then share this information with the parents.

35. Game Objective 1 Establishing Depth The forward should be the highest player never coming back to defend. The forward’s positioning is either level with the last defender on the opposing team or on the half way line pending on which one is closest to the opponents goal The Goalkeeper should move up with the team (coming out of the penalty box) maintaining a distance behind the last defender appropriate for cover F GK

36. Game Objective 2 Establishing Width Our wide players are key as through their positioning they give us either a passing option or create room to attack centrally. When the team is in possession of the ball the wide players must be the closest players to the sideline W W

37. Game Objective 3 To maintain our TOTAL team attacking shape Our shape should expand in possession Our Shape (including GK) should move forward and backwards in relation to the ball The Wide players should move up and back making diamonds with the central players

38. Game Objective 4 Whilst the game is in motion to get players comfortable in changing or breaking out of positions and continuing to maintain our team shape

39. Game Objective 5 To improve our defensive team shape When we lose possession of the ball our shape must get smaller and compact. Giving the opponent no room to pass

40. Game Objective 6 To pass the ball from one side to the other (switch) using any of our central players To do this we need players to stay wide so that when the final pass is made the receiving player is either 1v1 or has space to dribble into

41. Game Objective 7 To get the back players comfortable in playing back to the goalkeeper Note: As the ball is going back to the keeper the fullbacks are getting wide to make a diamond. The keepers next decision will be based on how the opponents react

42. Game Objective 8 To get the team comfortable in playing from a goal kick To do this the goalkeeper places the ball in the middle of the Goal area (small box) The wide players must go wide and the two central players split between central right and central left Note: if the opponents mark up all of our player the GK is encouraged to kick to space or the field players look to change places

43. Game Objective 7 To create an open player from a throw in 1. The receiving player is marked so he checks (moves quickly) to the ball Ball Player

44. Game Objective 8 To create an open player from a throw in 1.The receiving player is marked so he spins and runs into the space behind Ball Player

45. Game Objective 9 To create an open player from a throw in 1.The receiving player is marked so he spins and runs into the space behind The Defender follows. The midfielder checks into the space Ball Player

46. Game Objective 10 Corners To create a goal scoring opportunity from Corners 1. Short pass 2. The cross to the middle 3. The corner of the box All are ready to cover their zone. The players must choose an option based on pressure 1 2 3