In-town Coaches Meeting Spring 2016

Wilmington Youth Soccer Association Non-profit Youth Soccer Organization In-town Soccer Travel Soccer In-town Referees Travel Referee Beyond TOPS 1,000 kids play annually/season Led by all volunteers

President: Eric Flynn Travel Soccer Chair: Dave Foresyth Travel: Joe Maiella Travel: Manny Mulas In-town Chair: Dave O’Mahony In-town: David Zaya In-town: Dave Oatis Merchandise: Rich Periera Fundraising, Fields, Buildings: Neil Buckley Travel Refs: Nick Howie Sean Broussard: Registrar VP of Admin: Bob Regan VP of Development: Bill Lanagan Treasurer: Tom Card Secretary: Melissa Doherty WYSA Organizational Structure

In-town Soccer Structure

Your Intown Committee Who is responsible for what: David O’Mahony - Chair Girls/Boys Grade 2, Grade 3-5, COED 6-9, Intown Referees Dave Oatis Girls/Boys Grade 3-5, Girls/Boys Kindergarten David Zaya Girls/Boys 1st Grade, Girls/Boys Pre-Kindergarten Bill Lanagan Player and Coach Development Questions? us:

communications We will communicate by as much as possible us: – – – – – –

Intown Philosophy FUN - Recreational, Developmental, and Instructional Allow kids to develop at their own rate Coaches set the tone and set the example athletic one For many of players, this is a social event, not an athletic one First time many of them will have played on a “team” It is NOT about winning the game, Its about: Participating Teaching Encouraging Creating a love for the sport Community Friendships

Coaches Are So Important Allow the kids to excel at their own rate – Each player is unique De-emphasize winning (It is about Development) Emphasize: – skills development – fitness improvement – Learning & fun Create opportunities for fun & socialization

Fields & Severe Weather WYSA and Your Priority is to keep the kids safe Carry In/ Carry Out Policy – please spread the word Check WYSA’s website and FB page for game cancellations or field closures (encourage parents to do the same) When you see lightning or hear thunder seek shelter – Waiting period before returning to the fields is 30 min after lightening On game days, a Board Member will make the call – On practice days the coaches will be responsible for the safety of the team on the field – Coaches are CORI checked – Parents should plan to pick up their children on the field

Field #8 11 v 11 Games Field #5 11 v 11 Games (with lacrosse inlay for HS) Field #4 8 v 8 Games Field House Pavilion Playground Tennis Courts Skate Park Optional Field #7 6 v 6 Games Field #1 6 v 6 Games Field #2 6 v 6 Games Field #3 6 v 6 Games Field #6 6 v 6 Games

Field #8 11 v 11 Games Field #5 11 v 11 Games (with lacrosse inlay for HS) Field House Pavilion Playground Tennis Courts Skate Park PreK & Kinder Fields

Field House Pavilion Playground Tennis Courts Skate Park Field #1 6 v 6 Games Field #2 6 v 6 Games Field #3 6 v 6 Games 1 st Grade fields

Field House Pavilion Playground Tennis Courts Skate Park Optional Field #7 6 v 6 Games Field #1 6 v 6 Games Field #2 6 v 6 Games Field #3 6 v 6 Games Field #6 6 v 6 Games 2 nd Grade fields

Field House Pavilion Playground Tennis Courts Skate Park Field #6 6 v 6 Games Field #3 6 v 6 Games 3A 3B3D 3C Field #2 6 v 6 Games 2A 2C2D 2B Field #1 6 v 6 Games 1A1B 1C 1D 2 nd Grade fields

Field #8 11 v 11 Games Field #5 11 v 11 Games (with lacrosse inlay for HS) Field #4 8 v 8 Games Field House Pavilion Playground Tennis Courts Skate Park Optional Field #7 6 v 6 Games Field #1 6 v 6 Games Field #2 6 v 6 Games Field #3 6 v 6 Games Field #6 6 v 6 Games

Intown Game Times TimeslotProgram 8:00 AM Boys PreKBoys Kinder 9:15 AM Girls PreKGirls KinderGirls First Grade 10:30 AM Beyond TOPS 11:45 AM Boys First Grade 12:00 PM Boys Grade 3-5 1:00 PM Girls Second Grade 1:30 PM Girls Grade 3-5 2:15 PM Boys Second Grade 3:00 PM Co-Ed Grade 6-9

Intown Game Dates WeekDate 19-Apr* (No PreK) 216-Apr*(PreK Start) 323-Apr 41-May (Sunday) 57-May 614-May 721-May Memorial Day 28-May (no games) 84-Jun 911-Jun

Player & Coach Development Chairperson: Bill Lanagan Objective: To develop age appropriate soccer skills through fun small sided games. How will we be doing that? – Employ a Full Time Director of Coaching -Eric Redder – Offer Player Development Programs year round – Offer Coach Development & Education Programs – Expanding Parent Education sessions – Guided Discovery for players

Director of Coaching Director of Coaching - Eric Redder – Coach Education and Development – Training Lesson Plans – Training Guidelines & Recommendations – Program/Player Evaluations – Program Design, Marketing & Implementation – Lead in-season professional coaching sessions – Consistent/Clear communication with BOD, Players, Parents, & Coaches

Player Development Options Player Development Programs (PDPs) Seasonal ClinicsGK Clinics Training by Grade (TBG) DOC Sessions Mass Youth & Challenger Sessions

Participation Pathway vs Developmental Pathway WYSA has had PARTICIPATION pathway With the addition of WFC there is a clear developmental pathway for our players through WYSA

Participation Pathway vs Developmental Pathway

Participation Pathway vs Developmental Pathway

Players’ first experience = keep them smiling! Ask Questions & for Support – The program structure IS designed to help YOU! Communication, Communication, Communication – – – – LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE IN PLACE TO SUPPORT PLAYERS, PARENTS, COACHES, AND FAMILIES Your Role as Intown Coaches

Weekly Lesson Plans – Printed Session copies are available each night at the Snack Shack – DOC will , and debrief weekly lesson plans and topics ideas – Provide links to Mass Youth Soccer resources Coaching Education – Schedule courses in area for coach development – Reimburse for completed course work Coach Mentor Program – In-season, Wilmington coaches to serve as mentors

Training Sessions Monday - 5:15 - 6:15pm Intown 3-5 Tuesday - 5:15 - 6:15pm 1st Grade Wednesday - 5:15 - 6:15pm U10 Travel Thursday- 5:15 - 6:15pm U9 Travel Friday- 5:15 - 6:15pm 2nd Grade Pre-K: No Training by Grade, Training will be on the Saturday Sessions Kinder: No Training by Grade, Training will be on the Saturday Sessions Pre-K: No Training by Grade, Training will be on the Saturday Sessions Kinder: No Training by Grade, Training will be on the Saturday Sessions

Kinders/Pre-K Game Day Boys PreK Saturday Timeline 8am- 9am 8:00am - Coaches-only Session with Professional Coaches 8:15am - Coaches run Field Session with Players 8:40am -Break 8:45am -Game (15 minutes - no halftime) 9:00am - Complete Lime Green Uniforms Boys Kinder Saturday Timeline 7:45am – 9am 7:45am - Coaches-only Session with Instructor 8:00am - Coaches run Field Session with Players 8:30am - Break 8:35am - Game (25 minutes - no halftime) 9:00am - Complete

Kinders/Pre-K Game Day Girls PreKGirls Kinder Saturday Timeline 9:15AM- 10:15AM 9:15am - Coaches-only Session with Professional Coaches 9:30am - Coaches run Field Session with Players 9:55am - Break 10:00am -Game (15 minutes - no halftime) 10:15am - Complete Saturday Timeline 9:00AM- 10:15AM 9:00am - Coaches-only Session with Instructor 9:15am - Coaches run Field Session with Players 9:45am - Break 9:50am - Game (25 minutes - no halftime) 10:15am - Complete

Kinders/Pre-K Game Day Meet Coach Eric/Designated Instructor 15 min before your time slot Check your players - no jewelry, toe cleats, unsafe clothing On your ½ of the field spend 25 minutes teaching the Activities 5 min Break Finish with a 3v3 scrimmage against the other team One coach per team is allowed on the field to encourage players and keep things in control “referee” Players and coaches shake hands after every game!

Kinders & Pre-Kindergarten (U5&U6) First and foremost… HAVE FUN with them See the game from the child’s perspective, not the adult’s Keep the players moving. Limit standing around to about 1-2 minutes Priority for this age is ball familiarity and control through dribbling Review the Saturday activities during the week to get familiar with them Last but not least… HAVE FUN !!

Intown Rules Game Day PreK 3v3 1/4 Field Kinder 3v3 1/4 Field 1 st Grade 1/2 Field Grades 2-5 6v6 Grades 6-9 (coed) 8v8 BALL SIZES Size 3 – Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1 st Grade Size 4 – Grade 2, 3-5 Size 5 - COED 6-9 BALL SIZES Size 3 – Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1 st Grade Size 4 – Grade 2, 3-5 Size 5 - COED 6-9

Game Day Reports Predefined write ups on-line reporting system – Fill in the blanks – Go to Intown Page: – Then under the Intown section – Game Reports – 10 different pre-defined reports (5 home & 5 away) Must be completed & submitted by Sunday at 12:00pm noon for submission to the local newspaper Please make sure EVERY player’s name makes the paper from your team

Intown Post Season Awards The Board of Directors wants all children to have a great experience with our Intown soccer program. We respectfully request that no trophies, medals or prizes be given out at the end of the soccer season. The program is developmental and stresses participation as well as fun over competition and individual recognition. To help recognize participation for the players in PreK - 2nd grade we have established a patch program. For each season (Fall & Spring) that a player participates they will receive a season specific patch. We will continue to recognize all players (Intown and Travel) with the annual spring awards in addition to the patch program. Intown with patches and Travel with the annual spring awards based on Commissioners Cup or MTOC placement.

Patches for Participation The intent is to provide all Intown players with a patch at the end of the season as recognition for their participation in the program. Each season they participate in they will receive a new, season specific, patch to add to their collection.

Concessions and Merchandise Concessions Coordinator – Paul Malvone Merchandise Coordinator – Rich Pereria Open game days 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Additional hours as needed for camps, practice nights, events Volunteers always welcome to assist (with CORI check) Helps WYSA to defray registration costs w/sales Both Field Day and Online Merchandise Available!!!

Other Topics for Discussion Revolution/Breakers Tickets – Discounted seats to all Revolution Home games – Outing Nights at the Revs and Breakers, VIP Access – – WYSA Revolution May 21, 2016 October 23, 2016 Fundraising and Volunteers – September Field Day – September 11 th – 80’s Night – June 3 rd – Other fundraising ideas to keep costs low and fund scholarships Setting Priorities with Teams – If you are coaching more than one team, please make your head coaching duty your first responsibility Shawsheen – Parking and Safety

Other WYSA Programs and Benefits

Travel Soccer Structure Travel Soccer

Travel Program 700+ players and 50+ teams ages U9-U18 Playing formats are age-specific and all games are officiated by U.S. Soccer Federation certified referees:  U10 – 6 v 6 for (2) 25min halves  U12 – 8 v 8 for (2) 30min halves  U v 11 for (2) 35min halves  U16 – 11 v 11 for (2) 40min halves  U18 – 11 v 11 for (2) 45min halves

Travel Program WYSA is part of Middlesex Youth Soccer League Single-age groups playing within double age-banded divisions Players may begin playing travel as early as 3rd grade Two evaluation session take place over one week in Spring season for subsequent year (i.e. Spring of 2nd grade, players may tryout to start in Fall of 3rd grade)

Travel Program Extensive player evaluation and placement process to create teams WYSA does its best to make sure all kids are placed on a travel team Each season consists of 9 games (generally half played at home, half played away) U10 Post Season play: depending on results of Spring season, may qualify for Commissioner’s Cup (weekend after regular season ends) and MTOC

Travel Program U12-U14 Post Season Play: depending on results of Spring season, may also participate in Commissioner’s Cup as a playoff process with the possibility of additionally qualifying for Mass Tournament of Champions (MTOC) held the subsequent weekend WYSA awards Commissioner Cup and MTOC eligible- teams gifts, as well as winners WYSA hosts MYSA courses (info is posted on website)

Equipment & Merchandise Merchandise & Equipment Coordinator – Rich Pereria Players to provide: – Shin pads (stop 1-2 inches below knee cap, do not “sit” on shoes) – Shorts/warm-up pants – Soccer cleats, only or sneakers (no baseball cleats) – Water for games Merchandise Tent open every Saturday w/ logo items Online Merchandise NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Beyond TOPS The Outreach Program of Soccer Special needs children ages 4-18 from Wilmington and surrounding towns Autism, Asperger’s, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Down’s Syndrome, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Multiple Sclerosis, Verbal, Non-Verbal, etc.. Free program for Beyond TOPS players (uniform, ball & free concession ticket every week) Fostering physical, mental, emotional (social) growth through play & sport Fun, energy, acceptance & soccer Structure without rigidity

Field Day

Field Day 5 th Annaul Field Day & 3v3 Invitational Sunday Sept 11, 2016 This fun filled community event includes activities for all ages! Admission is $5/person and $20/family and includes a Bouncy House, Bouncy Obstacle Course, Dunk Tank, Human Foosball, Face Painting/Tattoos, and more!

Field Day As part of Field Day, WYSA will be holding its Annual 3v3 Soccer Tournament. All athletes under 12 yrs. old are welcome; you do not have to be enrolled in Wilmington Youth Soccer to participate. Teams can include up to 6 players with a registration fee of $90/team –which includes Field Day entry for all players and coaches. WYSA is currently seeking corporate sponsors, basket donors and event day volunteers. If interested, please contact WYSA at

Last Minute Reminders Open Board Positions Always looking for volunteers to help guide and make WYSA a success Roster Changes up until XXXX – Allow every child to play who wants to What else is in your packet? – Rosters, Schedules, Ref Cards Revs Ticket Drawing Field Day / Dunk Tank Volunteers Silent Auction Items Concussion Certification

CONCUSSION - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Concussion: 1.Remove athlete from play 2.Inform parents 3.Encourage evaluation by health care professional 4.Athlete should be cleared by health care professional before returning to sport

Concussion Certification Online Please take the course: Upon completion send to:

You are never on your own We are all here to help… Ask any BOD Member