Parents Session Spring Kick Off 2015

Who Am I ? And Does Anybody Care ?

Number of wins? Number of Goals scored? Number of clean sheets? Championship game?

Fun & Building Confidence Exercise Learning New Skills and Improving Teamwork & Friendship Returning Players

1.Practice 2. Match Day 4. A Few Rules 5. Summary 3. Improving Our Agend a

Ensure Coaches are on one side of the pitch & others the opposite side

Establish a Technical Area

Angry Parents

“When you ask kids who play sports at different levels, “What do you want your parents to do?” The overwhelming majority say. “Nothing.” Parents need to be a silent source of encouragement.”

“Even yelling things like “You can do it.” adds pressure. Especially with the youngest kids. They don’t need that. They know you’re there and that’s enough.”

“Only 1% of kids will make it to the next level [college, pro sports]. Let’s focus on the 99%. With kids and sports building character is the goal.”

Angry Parents

At the English Premier League Academies parents on the touchline can only applaud - not criticize.

Hooligan Children

“But does screaming at a child while you’re assisting them with math homework help. Very doubtful and certainly children should be allowed to play soccer without getting yelled at. Then they’ll be able to pay attention to the best teacher of all - the game itself.”

Approach Winning is the aim, not the goal Rotation of players with a plan If leading by 3 goals or more, ease off! Communicate with ref, Assistant Ref and Coaches in respectful manner Have a sub plan so players know in advance and you can focus on the game Don’t over coach – let the game teach Observe players

How much of the ball must cross the line before the ball is out of play or a goal is given? Quarter, Half, Three quarters, All

How do you know if the ref has given an indirect or direct free kick?

How do you know if the ref has given a direct or indirect free kick?

And Why Does it Matter?

What is the refs decision if the goalie handles the ball outside their area?

Consider five characteristics (in order) to determine if it is an offense: 1.Making yourself bigger (taking away a passing or shooting lane) 2.Is the hand/arm in an unnatural position? 3.Did the player benefit? If still uncertain, consider two additional criteria: 4.Reaction time 5.Hand/arm to ball

Get close to the parents (know names & their kids) Have a briefing session before and after KO and games with parents. Plan each practice (check list) Set Goals for the season (Have one skill per player to focus on for improvement) Have parents and team watch soccer on TV or YouTube

1.Practice 2. Game Day 4. A Few Rules 5. Summary 3. Improvement Our Agend a

Today

T1 v T2 JC8 - 1 T4 v T3 JC8 - 3 JC8 - 4 JC8 - 5 JC8 - 2 T1 v T2 T5 v T3 T EVAA Kickoff Jamboree 3 rd -5 th Grade Boys Game 1 4:00-4:15pm Game 2 4:20-4:35pm Game 3 4:40-4:55pm Team 1 (T1) stays and all other teams rotate clockwise after Game 1 and Game 2, within your group of 4 or 5 teams. Shake hands, and end with any final meeting items. TeamFieldStarting Team Location PurpleJC8- 1T1 (Remain in this location for all Jamboree Games) LimeJC8- 1T2 TealJC8- 2T3 SilverJC8- 2T4 ForestJC8- 3T1 (Remain in this location for all Jamboree Games) RoyalJC8- 3T2 OrangeJC8- 4T3 RedJC8- 4T5 Kelly*JC8- 5T4 (*Scrimmage with own team while at this field) Field Helper

2015 EVAA Kickoff Jamboree 3 rd -5 th Grade Girls Game 1 4:00-4:15pm Game 2 4:20-4:35pm Game 3 4:40-4:55pm Team 1 (T1) stays and all other teams rotate clockwise after Game 1 and Game 2, within your group of 6 teams. Shake hands, and end with any final meeting items. TeamFieldStarting Team Location PurpleJC13-AT1 (Remain in this location for all Jamboree Games) LimeJC13-AT2 TealJC13-BT3 SilverJC13-BT4 ForestJC13-AT5 RoyalJC13-AT6 Field Helper T1 v T2 T6 v T5 T3 T4 JC13 - A JC13 - B

2015 EVAA Spring Kickoff 5 th -8th Grade Girls & Boys T1 T4T2 EVHS 5EVHS 6 T5 T6 EVHS 7 EVHS 4 Football Field Tennis Courts Parking Lot T3 Eastview High School TeamFieldLocation ColumbiaEVHS- 5T1 LimeEVHS- 5T2 RedEVHS- 6T3 PurpleEVHS- 6T4 SilverEVHS- 7T5 OrangeEVHS- 7T6 RoyalEVHS- GridT7 All teams warm up (3:45-4:00pm) and practice (4:00-5:00pm) with their teams led by coaches and EVHS players. Field Helper T7 EVHS Grid EVHS Stadium