UYSA Region II Coaches Meeting Player and Coaching Development Initiatives 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Agenda Small Sided Standards Field Types and Progression Rationale Development Rules for 7v7 Calendar Birth Years USSF “F” License Coaching Education Dates 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Small Sided Standards 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Small Sided Standards 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Objective Develop more confident, skillful and smarter players at an early age.

Field Types and Progression 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Full Field Size – 11v UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Small Sided Field – 9v UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval RATIONAL Small Sided Field – 9v9 U11 and U12 – 9v9 Goal Size: 6.5x18.5 Players at this age are sensible to develop coordination, balance and visual awareness Requires faster decision making so players can develop partnerships and game intelligence

Developmental Field – 7v UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval RATIONAL Developmental Field – 47x30 U9 and U10 – 7v7 Goal Size: 6.5x18.5 Develop speed and agility More space to move in control of the ball and 1v1 situations against an opponent

Mini Field – 4v UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval RATIONAL Mini Field – 30x20 U6, U7 and U8 – 4v4 Goal Size: 4x6 Develop basic motor skills such as walking, running and changing direction. Smaller space will provide more interaction with the ball, teammates and opponents

Standards Chart 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Developmental Rules - 7v UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Build out lines The build out line is used to promote playing out of the back in an unpressured setting When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick, the opposing team should move behind the build out line. Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass or throw/roll the ball to a teammate (NO PUNTING) After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal

Small Sided Implementation 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Calendar Birth Years 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Calendar Birth Years 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Teams will no longer be referred to or registered as U18, U17, U16, etc. but rather by Birth Year. (E.g. 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, etc.) Objective Align International standards and Youth National Team Program

Calendar Birth Years 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval 2016/ – U – U – U – U – U – U – U – U – U10 1 YEAR PLAY UP (U6-U10) 2 YEAR PLAY UP PLAY UP MAX

Implementation 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval This change is to be adopted as a best practice by August 2016 and will be mandatory in August 2017 of all youth member organizations affiliated with US Soccer. US Youth Soccer State Associations, including Utah, are proceeding with implementation in Immediately following the Spring 2016 season, and before UYSA’s official try-out start date, UYSA affiliated clubs and leagues will need to transition to the small-sided games format and to the Calendar Birth Year in preparation for the Fall 2016 soccer season.

2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

USSF F License pre-requisite and required for enrollment into any E License course. Approx. 2-hour course Conducted entirely online For all parents and coaches of youth players The focus of this grassroots course is to share U.S. Soccer’s best practices in creating a fun, activity-centered and age- appropriate environment for 5-8 year old players. $25

U.S Soccer’s Digital Coaches Center

Coaching Education 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Coaching Education 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval 18 hours + 4 pre-course 36 hours + 10 pre-course 96 hours 2 hours

Coaching Education 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval U.S. Soccer Federation Courses E License: Approx. 10 Weeks D License: Approx. 4-5 Weeks C License: 1 Week National Soccer Coaches Association of America Level 1-6: As needed Goalkeeping Level 1-2: 2 courses scheduled Goalkeeping Level 3: 1 course scheduled National Diploma: As needed Special Topics: Scheduled through M/O or as needed UYSA Continuing Education Scheduled through M/O

Questions 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

UYSA Region II Coaches Meeting League Report UYSA Commissioner - Daren Woolstenhulme 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

Agenda 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Coach Homework New Game Day Roster Look League Growth Reschedules Referee Fees Referee Updates

Coach Homework 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Important and constant information is sent out through Affinity Update all contact information in Affinity and keep it current To view other teams Coaching Staff and Team Administrator info you have to be logged in. License is current and up to date

Game Day Roster Changes 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Red Cards Player Concussion Redlined Coach Missing Concussion Certificate Redlined Coaching License Missing or out of Date Redlined No Team Manager on Roster

Roster 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval

League Growth 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval UYSA 2014/2015 Seasonal Year Recreation Players Competition Players Total Registered Players Region II Player Registrations Recreation Players: % of Total Competition Players % of Total

League Growth 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Competition Team Growth Fall 2014 = 1310 Teams Fall 2015 = 1465 Teams An increase of 11.8% Games Played Growth Fall 2013 = 5565 Games Played Fall 2014 = 6206 Games Played 11.5% Increase Fall 2015 = 6941 Games Played 11.8% Increase

Premier Team Stats 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Premier Teams Fall 2015 Premier Teams = 154 Region II Premier Teams = 46 Region II Fall 2014 Premier Teams = 28.19% Region II Fall 2015 Premier Teams = 29.87%

Premier Team Stats 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval R1R2R3R4R5154 Total Teams Premier Teams Per Region Percentage of Total2.60%29.87% 9.74%27.92%

Reschedules 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Reschedule Policy 2 Games Per Season If every team initiated two: 42% of all games rescheduled 3 Games = 63% Reschedules Completed by Aug 22 nd are Free Any Game After that there is a $50 Fee

Referee Updates 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval New Refpay Reporting Refunds U14 Through U18 Premier Teams Referees Assigning Alex Krelo's Contact Info Office Number x x112 Cell Phone:

2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval Fall 2015 Referee Fee Structure U9 Fee 8 Games$95 9 Games$ Games$ Games$125 U10 Fee 8 Games$185 9 Games$ Games$ Games$250 U11-U14 Fee 8 Games$265 9 Games$ Games$ Games$ Games$390 U15-U18 Fee 8 Games$335 9 Games$ Games$ Games$ Games$495

Questions 2015 UYSA CONFIDENTIAL – Not to be shared without UYSA approval