1. Northwest Soccer Club Coaches Meeting
Fall 2016
August 22
Westminster Presbyterian Church

2. Northwest Soccer Club Board
Mark Hollister President Drew Gentsch Vice-President Pam Kleese Secretary Sanja Nikic Treasurer Judy Neal Registrar John Schley Director of Referees Jeff Warren Director of Coaches Chris Silberhorn Director of Fields Jeanne Kutsch Director of Equipment Ben Smith Director of Education Alan Johnson Special Projects Coord. Sherri Baily Website Coordinator Brittany Wells Social Media Coordinator Phil Seiler At-Large

3. Mark Hollister, President
Younger Player/Coach Development
Volunteerism
Campaign Consultant Francis Boggus
Welcome to Attend Monthly Board Meetings
First Monday of the Westminster Presbyterian

4. Drew Gentsch, Vice-President
Club Development and Direction
Strategic Plan
Facility Development
Club retention
Greater Des Moines Junior Soccer League Rep
Calendar for Seasons
Phil Seiler (alternate)

5. www.nwsoccerclub.org Pam Kleese, Secretary kleese4@msn.com
Communications
Website – Sherri Baily
Social Media – Brittany Wells

6. Contact Players ASAP Judy Neal, Registrar registrar@nwsoccerclub.org
Packet Content (By August 26)
Coaches Timeline
Roster Management
Contact Players ASAP

7. Sanja Nikic, Treasurer treasurer@nwsoccerclub.org 271-0038
Coach Reimbursement
Equipment and Corner Flag Turn-In
Referee pay sheets (with unused pay only, teams with only 3 homes games will need to return unused pay)
Intent to Coach Form
Coach Training Reimbursement
Pay up to cost of “E” Certificate course in Iowa
Tournament Reimbursement
50% of Tournament Fee not to exceed $75
Maximum of Two Tournaments/Season
ISA Sanctioned Tournaments Only (No Iowa Games)
Reimbursement After Verification of Pay and Play

8. Jeanne Kutsch, Director of Equipment
Equipment Bag (don’t abuse, use TLC)
Contact if there are equipment replacement needs
Pick up equipment and corner flags if you turned in after Spring or are a new team this season
Remember corner flags after game or trade with next home coach on field if both agree
Wash pinnies and keeper jersey periodically

9. John Schley, Director of Referees
Must have:
Player Cards with attached photo (No card No Play)
Approved Roster
Photo Badges for all coaches and assistants
Referee Pay and Signature Sheet
Corner Flags for home games (must have to play)
Game Cancellation/Rescheduling (home games)
Weather related cancellations may only be determined by club or field referee
Must Contact John Schley ASAP to Cancel for other reasons & to coordinate Make-Up.
Must Contact Coaches Scheduled on Field before & after (master field schedule and coaches contact information in packet)
Notify Coach(es) of Scheduled Practice time if used for Make-Up

10. Code of Conduct/Discipline
ISA Code of Conduct
Treatment of Referees
Parent/Spectator Behavior
Expectations for Coaches & Players
Northwest Soccer Disciplinary Policy
Applies to Coaches, Players, and Spectators
Written Complaint
Committee Action
Violence and Bullying must be reported to Board

11. Chris Silberhorn, Director of Fields
Permit Availability
Staking and Securing Goals
Practice Field Sign-Up
Final assignments will be posted on the website
Nets, Goals, Lines, Portable Toilets
Parents must bench on designated side
Make-Ups Take Priority Over Practice
Must Give Coaches Scheduled to Practice as much Prior Notice as Possible

12. U-10 Co-Ed/Girls Birdland Park 500 Holcomb Avenue
(South of North High)

13. Birdland Park (Practice)
U-12
Co-Ed/Girls
Birdland Park (Practice)
500 Holcomb Avenue
(South of North High)
Soccer South (Games)
5171 Park Avenue

14. U-14 and up Full Sided Co-ed & Girls
Frisbee Park (Practice) SW 61st Street & Muskogee Avenue Hillis Elementary (Practice) 56th Street & Hickman Road Perkins Elementary (Practice) 44th Street & College Avenue Soccer South (Games) 5171 Park Avenue

15. Alan Johnson, Director of Special Projects
Players Must Purchase Uniforms at Soccer Connection, th Street Urbandale
White & Green Jerseys (1 each), green shorts & socks
Spirit Wear and Gear (SWAG)
Fundraiser Opportunities

16. Jeff Warren, Director of Coaches
Erik Lundy, Outgoing Director of Coaches
Meet with Parents First to Outline Expectations
Game/Practice Times Promptness
Identify Team Manager for treats, phone tree, etc.
Medical Release Forms (on hand for all practices and
games)
Practice Guidelines
Must Have Two Adults Present
First Aid Kit/ Cell Phone
Minimum Player Equipment
Shin Guards, Cleats, No Jewelry or hard hair accessories
Water Bottle (or two)

17. Playing Time Policy
Guest Player Policy
Get Registration information for Spring to parents before last game of the season
Advise the Registrar of plans for Spring coaching with intent to coach forms prior to the end of season for both coaches and assistant coaches

18. Other Resources “F” Certificate Online Course (Free)
US Youth Soccer
ISA Rec Coaches Manuals & Lesson Plans
Coaching Soccer 101
Soccer Help
Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer

19. THANK YOU!!!!