1. Intown Coaches Meeting
Spring 2017 1

2. Wilmington Youth Soccer Association

3. 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?
us: 3

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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
LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE IN PLACE TO SUPPORT PLAYERS, PARENTS, COACHES, AND FAMILIES

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

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

15. 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: 15

16. CONCUSSION - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

17. 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

18. Concussion Certification Online
Please take the course:
Upon completion send to:

19. 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. 

20. 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.

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