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Team Kickoff Meeting
Spring 2018

2. Agenda www.addisonunitedvt.com Overview Objectives Team roster
Schedules
Tournaments
Expectations
Uniform
Fees
Policies
Questions

3. Overview and Introductions
Represent yourself, your family, and the Club every time you play. Consider yourself a Club ambassador every time you step on the field, whether it is for Addison United, your school, Vermont Soccer Association/League, etc.
The coach is responsible for managing players during games. The referee is responsible for ensuring that the rules of the game are enforced. Parents are spectators, and they are expected to watch the game and cheer not only for their own child but all of his/her teammates. Measure your son or daughter’s success not by wins and losses, but by performances and progress.
We are not in the business of telling the parents of our players how to be parents. We are here to mentor better soccer players and help develop their skills. As parents, you can have a positive effect on your child’s development, BUT you can have a negative one as well (whether intentional or not). Be aware and follow each game & tournament’s rules and guidelines. We expect our players and parents to follow the rules, or you will be asked not to participate.

4. Objectives Our Mission: Our Goals:
Addison United Soccer Club’s mission is to develop the youth of Addison County by attracting and retaining dedicated youth soccer players and their families, who are committed to advancing the player’s skills and achieving personal growth through participation in recreational and competitive soccer.
Our Goals:
The Club will provide athletic guidance with the hope of achieving a competitive spirit while building a sense of belonging and togetherness within our community and Club. Through affordable recreation and competitive soccer, knowledgeable coaches, and accessibility to further their personal skills, determination, and commitment, we can improve the self-esteem and self-motivation of mentors, coaches, and players to reach the common goal of an overall great soccer experience.

5. Our Philosophy: The Club:
Addison United promotes winning through development: a philosophy that emphasizes individual player skill development as a means to achieving successful game results. Skill development will be fostered by the presence of experienced coaches. Players will be placed on teams matching their commitment/ability to ensure a competitive environment.
The Club:
The Addison United Soccer Club (AUSC) is a nonprofit organization. Sponsorships, gifts, or donations to the club are tax deductible and promote the health, welfare, and recreation of the general public through the sport of soccer.

6. Coach/Assistant Coach/ Team Manager
Head Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Team Manager:
Contact:
*Your team manager will you weekly with a summary of activities, still need to check website and/or Facebook for updates, if you think a game might be cancelled, etc.

7. Our Team (Players)

8. *Schedules will be posted on the website
Practices
Start Date:
Days of the Week:
Times:
Location:
Variables:
*Schedules will be posted on the website

9. Regular Season Schedule
Game Dates (times are TBD)
Day, May date
, May
, June
*Schedules will be posted on the website.
Check frequently for time, date, and location changes.

10. Competition
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List Division teams:

11. *Tournament info listed on the website.
Tournaments
*Players must have parental supervision at tournaments to participate.
*Be aware and follow each tournament’s rules and guidelines. We expect our players and parents to follow the rules, or you will be asked not to participate.
*Addison United will save blocks of rooms at nearby hotels for TRAVELING teams. Your Team Manager will let you know when and where to make your reservation.
U<?> Team Tournaments (place, date & time, link):
*Tournament info listed on the website.

13. Keep soccer and life in perspective and have fun
Player Expectations
Arrive on time to training minutes early if possible
Arrive approximately minutes early to games, or per coaches request
Check the training schedule and communicate absences
Take care of your equipment
Be accepting of criticism from coaches
Try your hardest during training and games and challenge yourself when possible
Represent the Club on and off the field
Talk to your coach and ask questions
Respect your teammates and coaches
Respect your opponents and officials
Respect yourself
Playing time based on:
Overall effort
Practice performances
Keep soccer and life in perspective and have fun

14. Support the Clubs success by providing constructive feedback
Parent Expectations
This time is theirs and ours. Everything we do is aimed at helping your child develop into the best player and person that they can be. The Club values the opinions of our parents – we accept that a parent may disagree with a coach’s decision. Usually, these moments occur during games. We ask that you respect the coach and Club and schedule a time (a day after the game/decision in question) to meet to address the issue. You can further respect the coach by not coaching from the sidelines, as this confuses players. Please let the coach do the coaching during games.
Pay your player/s registration fees on time
Keep your player/s GotSoccer profile up to date, and complete all required documents
Stay up-to-date with Club info at
Try to bring your child on time
No parenting from the sidelines
Do not approach coaches about your child’s playing time.
Be positive on the sidelines
Value progress and development, not winning
Support the Clubs success by providing constructive feedback

15. Health and Safety http://addisonunitedvt.com/concussions
Physical contact sport
Dynamic warm-ups prior to practice and matches
Static stretching post practice and matches
Concussion Awareness
Limited headers during practices
Report injuries or illnesses to coach
No alcohol, drugs or tobacco
Healthy Hydration & Nutrition
You are athletes

16. Certified Athletic Trainer
Addison United Soccer Club Certified Athletic Trainer – Addison United Soccer Club is committed to injury prevention and treatment for all our soccer players. We introduced athletic training coverage Spring 2016 at the Vergennes Union High School (VUHS). We have contracted with PT360 to provide certified AT (Certified Athletic Training) coverage for our soccer athletes twice a week. Service will be available twice a week during spring practice season. A schedule will be posted on the AUSC website.
Services will primarily be consulting services for injury evaluation and assessments, concussion management, rehabilitation recommendations, and return to play decisions. Addison United athletes will only be permitted to see the certified AT during the allotted time. Please plan accordingly when coming from another Addison United practice venue. The certified AT will communicate any visit/activity to the player’s coach. The coach will talk to the parent.
If parents wish to follow up with PT360, they can contact them directly. PT360 will provide general liability and professional liability for services rendered under the agreement, specifically all services of their PT360 certified AT.
If you do not wish for your child to be seen by our certified AT, please contact your coach.

17. Insurance
Vermont Soccer Association/League Insurance – The Addison United Soccer Club is insured through the Vermont Soccer Association/League who is covered through US Youth Soccer.
To File a Claim: Parents have up to 15 months from the date of the injury to submit claim form. For claims to be eligible for coverage, you must seek medical attention within 90 days of injury.
1. Parents need to complete a claim form.
2. After you complete the form, please it to Meg Munson, Executive Director at
3. VSA will validate the claim and forward it to K & K Insurance/ Specialty Benefits. K & K Insurance will send you a coverage letter and your claim number. Advise your Doctors/ Hospital so they can file claims directly to your primary insurance first, and K & K Insurance/ Specialty Benefits second.
4. Itemized bills are required: You or your providers must submit itemized bills with your primary insurance explanation of benefits (if applicable); balance due or notices do not provide the information needed to process your claim. Payments will be made to you if itemized bills indicate that they have been paid. Otherwise, payments will be made directly to the doctor, hospital or other service provider.
5. Parents will hear directly from the insurance company, and not VSA,
if there are any questions or problems with your claim.

18. Base Fees SPRING Season: Covers:
Vermont Soccer Association/League Registration
Vermont Soccer League Registration
Insurance
Tournaments
Addison United Soccer Club Fee:
Equipment, Field Rental, Field Maintenance, Administration Fees, Referees, Coaching – # practice sessions & games, Background Check for coaches
Uniforms and Practice Jerseys (U12-18)
Additional Fees:
Replace lost uniform
Winter Training & Clinics
Hotel and meals during tournaments

20. Uniform Policy Uniform colors:
Home: White jersey, Black shorts, White socks
Away: Green jersey, Black shorts, Black socks
* Bring both jerseys and socks to all games
Games and Tournaments:
Every player shall wear the official Club uniform (appropriate colors) at each game; shorts, socks, and proper jersey. The player will have socks pulled up, and shirts tucked in at all times from warm-up to the end of the game. Soccer cleats correctly/tightly laced and shin guards on.
Injured/non-playing players shall have AUSC jersey on in order to stand/sit with the team on sidelines.
Trainings:
AU Practice Jersey. Soccer cleats or sneakers/indoor soccer shoes correctly/tightly laced and shin guards on.

21. Please use both as a resource Email Contact: info@addisonunitedvt.com
Questions
Most question can be answered at the AUSC website:
Information can be also found on our Facebook page:
Please use both as a resource
Contact:

22. Volunteer Get involved with Addison United
Addison United Soccer Club is a volunteer-based not-for-profit organization that relies on the involvement of our members in order to succeed.
Each season we need assistance in the following areas:
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please us at: It would be wonderful to have you on board!
Registrations
Public Relations
Marketing & graphics
Website & social media
Newsletter, blog, posts/updates, and calendar
Photography
Coaches gear & uniforms
Equipment
Field prep & maintenance
Coaching & assistant coaching
Team management
Coaches education & skill assessment
Special training & clinics
Tournaments & nominations
Fundraising & grant writing
Event planning
Volunteer coordinator
Sponsorships & donations