1. MANAGERS’ ORIENTATION NOVEMBER 7, 2011 DIFL 2011-12 RAJNI MALHOTRA DIFL COMMISSIONER

2. What We’ll Do Today Introductions DIFL  Our Philosophy  Some Basics DIFL Managers’ Roles and Responsibilities Understanding League Tables A Little Role Play Q & A

3. Introductions DIFL Committee: a group of volunteers who help make DIFL better every season!  Division Coordinators  Coaches & Refs Coordinators  Sponsors Coordinator  Team Kits Management  Events & Contest Management  Pitches and Fixtures Management  Website and Communications Management

4. Division Coordinators DivisionCoordinatorEmail 1Jasdeep Chadhacoordinators.div1@gmail.com 1Ritu Malikcoordinators.div1@gmail.com 2Amarjit (AJ) Singhas@difl.in 2Deepa Shahdeepa2difl@gmail.com 3Mike Woodcoordinators.div3@gmail.com 3Taran Wirkinayattaran@yahoo.co.in 4Vasu Yajnik-Setiadifl.div4@hotmail.com 5Monica Kumardifl.div5@yahoo.com 5Joanna Nowaczykdifl.div5@yahoo.com 5Bobby Fudennadifl.div5@yahoo.com 6Sanjay Guptadifl.div6@hotmail.com 6Arjun Kohliarjunomita@hotmail.com 6difl.difl@hotmail.com

5. DIFL Philosophy Provide a safe and encouraging environment for children to learn and love soccer Teach the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship Help younger players learn their skill areas Help older players hone their skills Help all players learn respect—for referees, for coaches, for managers, for teammates, for opposing teams Give everyone an equal chance—no one can improve if they don’t play Balance the sense of competition with the need to learn and have fun Winning is great, but playing is everything! Even the team who comes in last should have a great time!

6. Some DIFL Basics Teams once formed will not be changed Absentees without good reason will not be tolerated. Repeat absentees may lead to dismissal from DIFL for the season. All players should be given equal opportunity to play in each game Never play an unregistered player Never borrow players from other teams The referee’s call is golden—help parents understand this in case of any question

7. DIVISIONMatch DurationHalf DurationHalf-time Break Size of Match Ball 130 minutes15 minutes5 minutes3 250 minutes25 minutes5 minutes4 31 hour30 minutes5 minutes4 41 hour30 minutes5 minutes4 51 hour30 minutes5 minutes5 61 hour30 minutes5 minutes5 Match Breakdown

8. Manager’s Role Communications  Sponsor, Parents, Coaches  Prep for Matches & Events Camaraderie Code of Conduct Build Team Spirit & Help Everyone Have Fun!

9. Communications Sponsors Introduce yourself and coaches Communicate practice/match schedules Add to e-mail/SMS communications Deliver team jersey Encourage attendance  Matches  Photo day!  End of season ceremony (sponsors present the trophies to players)

10. Communications Team Introduce yourself to coaches, parents, players E-mail details of first practice/match asap Distribute season schedule at first practice/match Ensure contact info is accurate for all Ensure parents/players understand absentee policy Communicate important dates (photo day, cup competition, ceremony) Communicate events (photo competition, kit competition)

11. Communications Division Coordinators Send updated team roster with parents’ contact info and player jersey numbers Send match scores immediately after each match Communicate any uniform or kit bag issues/requirements immediately Send mid-season coaches’ assessments Escalate issues if/when required

12. First Match Before the first match  E-mail team and sponsor with details for first practice and match  Remind parents to bring shin guards and water  Ensure kit bag is in order, balls are pumped and prep ice pack for first aid kit  Ensure coaches are managing the kit bag and substitutions First match  Bring snacks / drinks / first aid kit with ice pack  Make snack roster  Distribute match/practice schedule  Update contact info for parents  Distribute uniforms (note down jersey numbers) to players, coaches, sponsor, yourself. Adult jerseys have no numbers.  Introduce everyone to build team spirit!

13. Camaraderie Get to know the parents / players / coaches Wear your team jersey! Encourage parents and sponsors to attend Get players and parents excited about cheering on the team! Manage snacks  Bring snacks/drink for first match  Build a snack roster for the rest of the season

14. Code of Conduct Parents / Coaches / Players should be courteous and supportive at all times Any issues should be discussed outside of the earshot of players Referee’s decisions are final Parents should follow logistics rules (parking, etc) and be respectful to volunteers Parents should be aware of absentee policy and mandatory practices Try to work out any issues directly Escalate to Div Coordinators if necessary See “Rules” section on www.difl.org for detailswww.difl.org

15. League Tables

16. Ongoing Ensure safety of players  First aid kit with ice pack  Players are wearing shin guards  Water available Encourage team spirit and fun! Communicate all upcoming events Work with coaches to see what they need Ensure proper code of conduct at all times Enlist support of coordinators when needed

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