Intown Coaches Meeting Spring 2017 1

Wilmington Youth Soccer Association

E-mail us: intown@wilmingtonyouthsoccer.org Your Intown Committee Who is responsible for what: David Zaya - Chair Girls/Boys – PreK, Intown Refs Mike King Girls/Boys Kindergarten, Girls/Boys Grade 3-5 Fernando Marinho Girls/Boys Grade 1, Girls/Boys Grade 2 David O’Mahony Player and Coach Development Questions? E-mail us: intown@wilmingtonyouthsoccer.org 3

Intown Philosophy FUN - Recreational, Developmental, and Instructional Allow kids to develop at their own rate Coaches set the tone and set the example For many 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 4

Coaches Are 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

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

Weekly Lesson Plans Coaching Education Printed Session copies are available each night at the Snack Shack Training will email, 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

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 #6 6 v 6 Games Field #3 6 v 6 Games Field #5 11 v 11 Games Field #2 6 v 6 Games Skate Park Field #4 8 v 8 Games Field #1 6 v 6 Games Tennis Courts Field House Pavilion Playground

Intown Game Times SPRING 2017 Game Times 8:00 AM Boys PreK Boys Kinders 9:15 AM Girls PreK Girls Kinders 10:30 AM TOPS Girls 1st  11:45 AM Boys 1st   1:00 PM Girls 2nd 2:15 PM Boys 2nd 3:30 PM COED 3-5

Intown PreK-Grade 5 Game Dates Week Date 1 April 8, 2017 (NO PRE-K) 2 April 15, 2017 3 April 22, 2017 4 April 30, 2017 (Sunday) 5 May 6, 2017 6 May 13, 2017 7 May 20, 2017 8 June 3, 2017 9 June 10, 2017 (NO PRE-K) NOTE: No Games Memorial Day Weekend

Training Sessions Tuesday - 5:15 - 6:15pm 1st Grade Pre-K:   Friday- 5:15 - 6:15pm 2nd Grade Grade 3-5 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

Size 3 – Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade BALL SIZES Size 3 – Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade Size 4 – Grade 2, 3-5

Game Day Reports 14 Predefined write ups on-line reporting system Fill in the blanks Go to Intown Page:  http://www.wilmingtonyouthsoccer.org/ 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 14

Adult Credentials This Spring will be the first season in which all registered, affiliated and CORI approved adults will be required to have a Mass Youth Soccer Adult Credential. The primary purpose of the Adult Credential is for parents to feel comfortable that all adults involved with their children training, safety, well-being, coaching, etc. have been properly CORI checked and are in good standing (registered and affiliated, thus insured) by Mass Youth Soccer When arriving at the field the adult should have their credential worn around their neck For more information: http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/programs/adultcredentials/ 15

CONCUSSION - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

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

Concussion Certification Online Please take the course: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/ Upon completion send email to: vpadministration@wilmingtonyouthsoccer.org

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.

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