1. WELLESLEY UNITED SOCCER CLUB Spring 2016 Season

2. Tonight’s Agenda BAYS Spring Season Player Health & Safety – Concussion Policy Update BAYS Rules Changes Practices / Fields Fall Season Tryout Information

3. BAYS Season & Procedures Season runs April 9 – June 11 – Games scheduled during April vacation and Memorial Day weekends Contact opposing team to confirm game time/location Bring to every game: – Coach (and player) cards – 2 copies of your roster – Medical release forms Equal playing time policy for all teams (see WUSC website) Report scores to BAYS Section Captains as soon as possible (worst case by Sunday evening)

4. BAYS Coaching/Player Cards Required for all BAYS coaches & assistant coaches, card from fall with 2015-2016 sticker is still good for spring. There must be at least one adult with Coach Card at each game, max of 3 coaches on sidelines. If you need a coach or player passcard, contact Sue. Player pass cards are required for all MTOC eligible teams in the spring only (U12 & U14 Division 1&2). Coaches keep and bring to each game, referee will check each week.

5. BAYS Rosters/Medical Forms Rosters – Must bring 2 copies to each game (for opposing coach and ref) – Official roster delivered via email (coach must sign it) – Updates to roster (including jersey #s) done through Sue who makes changes with BAYS. – New uniform jerseys in your bags for those players with duplicate #s due to team changes. Spare jerseys can be returned to Sue Emergency Medical Roster – Must print out the medical report that is emailed to you with your BAYS roster. – Confirm for accuracy, review allergies/medical problems – Please take to ALL practices and games (put copies in gear bag)

6. Postponement of Games Open conflicts must be agreed upon with other coach ahead of game – Try to schedule a pre-play but must play the game within 3 weeks of original date and before e/season on June 12 – Request field & referee availability options from Chris Howard and Lewis Wright prior to coordinating with opposing coach – Agree on date & time for makeup game Notify Chris Howard and Lewis Wright as soon as you know your game is rescheduled so they can book your field/time and the referee. – Chris Email: wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.orgwuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.org Chris cell phone: 617-458-6739 – Lewis Schedule-related Email: schedules@wellesleysoccer.orgschedules@wellesleysoccer.org Lewis cell phone: 857-265-9968

7. Game Day Cancellation Rules for home game-day cancellation (weather/other) – WUSC will make decision on morning games by 7:00 am, afternoon games by 10:30 am – Please check WUSC website (www.wellesleysoccer.org) or Wellesley United Twitter (@wellesleyunited).www.wellesleysoccer.org – If fields are open, the referee is the only one that can decide to postpone game (your team must go to game) – Call/email opposing coach as soon as you know game is cancelled – If your ref postpones a game, please notify Chris Howard and Lewis Wright Email: schedules@wellesleysoccer.orgschedules@wellesleysoccer.org Email: wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.orgwuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.org Call Chris at 617-458-6739 and Lewis 857-265-9968 Away games: – Check opposition’s town soccer website – Contact opposing coach directly

8. Spring Tournaments 2016 Wellesley Soccer 35th Annual U-9 & U-10 Memorial Day Tournament May 28 - 29, 2016 All WUSC U10 Teams eligible Contacts: Tino DeLollis or Chris Howard 2016 Framingham United Memorial Day Classic May 28-29, 2016 5 th grade and above http://www.fusc.org/Default.aspx?tabid=463958

9. Alcy R. Torres, MD Director of the Pediatric Concussion Program Boston Medical Center/Boston University 2016 WUSC Concussion Policy “A brief introduction”

10. Introduction Traumatic brain injury represents 30% of all injury deaths Every day, 138 people in the USA die from injuries that include TBI Most TBIs are mild “concussions” 3.8m/year Concussion account for 1 in 10 Sports injuries 5-8% of patients with concussions develop postconcussive syndrome Faul M., CDC 2010

11. Definition Is a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. A form of TBI Result of Rapid Rotation Functional, not structural (Zurich 2009)

12. Symptoms of Concussion SCAT3 – Headache – Dizziness – Feeling in a fog – Nausea – Poor Balance – Double or poor vision – Fatigue – Poor Memory Ding, Seeing Stars, Bell Rung = Concussion

13. WUSC Concussion Policy Take the course at the CDC website Sit the player if you suspect a concussion Notify the parents Notify the age group coordinator in writing Players are not allowed to return without medical clearance

14. Once symptom free, start return‐to‐play stages

15. BAYS/US Soccer Changes Heading In U12 and younger play, if in the opinion of the referee, a player deliberately heads or attempts to head the ball, an indirect free-kick is awarded to the opposing team. If that deliberate header or attempt to head the ball occurs in the goal area, the indirect free- kick will be taken on the goal area line (6 yard box) parallel to the goal line nearest to where the infringement occurred. If, in the opinion of the referee, a player does not deliberately head or attempt to head the ball, then play should continue. There will be no heading for U12 and below in practices Advantage Rules will apply, but be patient with referees as this is very new so mistakes will happen.

16. BAYS/US Soccer Changes Zero Tolerance Green cards have been given to referees for use when Zero Tolerance infractions occur Infractions can be called on coaches and parents Recommendation by BAYS to give the following punishment to coaches who infringe on Zero Tolerance: 1 (minor) to 3 (severe) rating system 2 rated issue – Coach must issue an apology from the coach to the referee through the assignor or club rep 3 rated issue – Coach is suspended for one game All player pass cards will now be kept by the referee in case of issue

17. Practices Use Director of Coaching (DOC) curriculum with practice plans from WUSC website DOC and PDO staff available to help with practices Contact Lewis Wright with requests - lwright@globalpremiersoccer.comlwright@globalpremiersoccer.com Support DOC/PDO by helping develop practice plan for assisted session and providing post-practice feedback when requested Practices: recommend 1-2 practices per week – Choose day/time/location that works for coach and players – Scheduling practice and field availability – Please use system to schedule all practices, instructions in fields section of web site – Those with practices scheduled will be notified if field is not available – Do NOT “turn up” to a field if not reserved

18. Curriculum We recommend that all practice sessions follow the S.C.O.R.E. method: S IMPLE. Stick to one theme during your practice session. Choose 2 or 3 core coaching points and reinforce them throughout the session. C HALLENGING. Ensure that the players are posed problems that they need to find solutions to. Provide guidance and help when they need it. O RGANISED. Plan every detail of your session - how many players, space and equipment. Ensure that your sessions have the appropriate pace and progression to challenge all of your players. R ELEVANT. Ensure that the exercises in your session are relevant to the game. E NJOYABLE. The players should walk away from every practice having thoroughly enjoyed the session and learning at least one new aspect of the game. WUSC Curriculums, available online, are coach login and password protected

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21. Fields-General Points If you see major field or facilities damage like sprinkler heads notify DPW at Wellesley DPW 24 hour hotline - 781-235-7600 Any game scheduling, including rescheduling, issues please send email to : schedules@wellesleysoccer.org and wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.orgschedules@wellesleysoccer.org wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.org Fields will be closed due to weather: – Mid week by DPW typically before 3 PM – Saturday by 7 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday 10 AM – By referees anytime time at their discretion Field closure will be posted on website and via twitter Arrive at least 30 minutes before home game kick off to sort out goals, flags and bags – Especially early games at Elm Bank and Sprague! Friday is most popular practice nights!

22. Fields - General Points (2) Please have your team pick up all trash after practice and games (including orange peels) – Pay particular attention at Elm Bank, which is a carry in/carry out facility Please do not use goal mouths for practice on grass fields – Move goal off end lines, play in between fields if possible Return goals to original location if moved for practice Schofield will not be used for games this season but is available for practice. Sprague games on field 2 and 3 (turf) pick up and return corner flags and their bases after late games

23. Goal & Net Safety Always inspect goals before each match and/or practice. Always ensure goals are secured with sand bags on back bar or sidebars – 8v8 min 1 sand bag on back bar – 11v11 2 sand bags on back bar – 6v6 grass field goals do not need sand bags Never allow anyone to climb or play on the goal or net Never allow anyone to hang on the goal crossbar (e.g. chin-ups) Movable goals should only be used on level (flat) fields. Instruct players on safe handling and potential dangers associated with movable goals. – Coaches and/or parents should move goals; not youth players – When moving wheels should be rotated to allow easy moving. When in place replace wheels so frame contacts ground. – Push when ever possible, do not pull goals – Do not move with sand bags on back bar however replace sand bags when moved

24. WUSC Coaching Staff CHRISTOPHER HOWARD WUSC General Manager LEWIS WRIGHT WUSC Director of Coaching KIRBY ANDERSON WUSC Program Development Officer IAIN MARTIN WUSC Program Development Officer ROXANNE LEE-STEWART WUSC Asst Director of Coaching

25. Contact information Chris Howard- Email address - wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.orgwuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.org Phone number- 617 458 6739 Lewis Wright- Email address – lwright@globalpremiersoccer.comlwright@globalpremiersoccer.com Phone number- 857 265 9968 Roxy Lee-Stewart- Email address- rlee-stewart@globalpremiersoccer.comrlee-stewart@globalpremiersoccer.com Phone number- 617-467-0169

26. Tryouts/Team Selection for 2016/2017 season Roster sizes will reflect new on field # players: – 7v7 for 4 th grade – 9v9 for 5 th and 6 th grade – 11v11 for 7 th and 8 th grade Tryout and Player Review/Balanced Team pick nights on-line now! GK playing time (50% in goal) for players trying out for GK. Player Evaluations – very important. The more comments the better Never discuss player rankings with parents Coach applications due by June 1 st (form on WUSC website) Date for announcing teams – last week of June. Any questions please contact your AGC.

27. Tryout Dates Date DayTimeFall GradeFieldTryout 3-May-16Tuesday4:30 to 5:45PM7BElm Bank1 3-May-16Tuesday6:00 to 7:15PM8BElm Bank1 5-May-16Thursday4:30 to 5:45PM7GElm Bank1 5-May-16Thursday6:00 to 7:15PM8GElm Bank1 7-May-16Saturday4:45 to 6:00PM4GElm Bank1 7-May-16Saturday6:15 to 7:30PM5GElm Bank1 10-May-16Tuesday4:30 to 5:45PM4BElm Bank1 10-May-16Tuesday6:00 to 7:15PM6BElm Bank1 12-May-16Thursday4:30 to 5:45PM5BElm Bank1 12-May-16Thursday6:00 to 7:15PM6GElm Bank1 17-May-16Tuesday6:00 to 7:15PM7GElm Bank2 17-May-16Tuesday6:00 to 7:15PM8GElm Bank2 19-May-16Thursday6:00 to 7:15PM7BElm Bank2 19-May-16Thursday6:00 to 7:15PM8BElm Bank2 20-May-16Friday 4:45 to 6:00PM4BElm Bank2 20-May-16Friday 6:15 to 7:30PM5BElm Bank2 24-May-16Tuesday4:30 to 5:45PM6GElm Bank2 24-May-16Tuesday6:15 to 7:30PM4GElm Bank2 26-May-16Thursday4:30 to 5:45PM6BElm Bank2 26-May-16Thursday6:15 to 7:30PM5GElm Bank2

28. Player Review Nights DateDayTimeFall GradeLocation 26th May 2016Thursday6-8PM7GWCC 26th May 2016Thursday8-10PM8GWCC 31st May 2016Tuesday6-8PM7BWCC 31st May 2016Tuesday8-10PM8BWCC 1st June 2016Wednesday6-9PM4BWCC 2nd June 2016Thursday6-8PM5BWCC 6th June 2016Monday6-9PM4GWCC 7th June 2016Tuesday6-8PM5GWCC 8th June 2016Wednesday8-10PM6BWCC 8th June 2016Wednesday6-8PM6GWCC Balanced Team Pick Nights DateDayTimeFall GradeLocation 2nd June 2016Thursday6-8PM7GWCC 2nd June 2016Thursday8-10PM8GWCC 7th June 2016Tuesday6-8PM7BWCC 7th June 2016Tuesday8-10PM8BWCC 9th June 2016Thursday6-8PM4BWCC 9th June 2016Thursday8-10PM5BWCC 13th June 2016Monday6-8PM4GWCC 13th June 2016Monday8-10PM5GWCC 15th June 2016Wednesday6-8PM6GWCC 15th June 2016Wednesday8-10PM6BWCC

29. WUSC Age Group Coordinators Spring 2016 Travel Directors: Tory Moore & Martin Zinny 4G Girls: Derek Burnham 5G Girls: Jennifer Taplin 6G Girls: Steve Keresztes 7G Girls: Ben Scirica 8G Girls: Mark Smith 4G Boys: Dave Shultz 5G Boys: Alcy Torres 6G Boys: Martin Zinny 7G Boys: Edip Gurol 8G Boys: Peter Monsen Contact AGCs via email (addresses available on WUSC website)