1. Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club Travel Coaches Meeting Spring 2014

2. Agenda  Travel Key Contacts  Trainers and contact info  Key Dates  Friday Night ‘Developmental Clinics’  New introductions this spring- friendlies  Technical and Tactical Development  Physical Conditioning and SAQ’s  Club Policies to be aware of  Injuries, First Aid and Concussion.  Q & A  Thank you

3. Travel Key Contacts  Andy Pinkowski: Travel Director email: HartwellTravel@yahoo.com  Dan Sidebottom: Director of Coaching email: hartwelldoc@yahoo.com  Joan Norman/Scott Schneider: Fields Scheduler/Registraiton/Website email: Hartwelltravelfields@yahoo.com  John Maher: Referee Coordinator email: hscref@cox.net  Erik Barbieri-Player Development Consultant email:erbarbs10@gmail.com  Carlos Silva- Fitness Consultant email: topofthegame@cox.net  Dave Clarke- Coach Consultant  Laura Hecker: Travel Uniforms email: Hartwelluniforms@yahoo.com

4. Trainers and contact information  Dan Sidebottom hartwelldoc@yahoo.com  Erik Barbieri erbarbs10@gmail.com  Chris O’Brien Chris.Obrien@uconn.edu  Gui Estes gestes03@gmail.com  Kofi Remey kreney9@yahoo.com  Nick Balistierri nibalistierri@gmail.com  Tom Turvil tomturvil@me.com  Andrew Besley a.besley@live.co.uk  Seb Nelson sebnelson32@yahoo.com  Stacey McConvile staceymcc2292@hotmail.co.uk

5. Key Dates  Outdoor practices start tomorrow.  UCONN vs Boston College Men's Soccer- Addison 1pm  Clinic U9-U14 Boys only 11am.  League Schedules released April 5 th, league play starts April 12 th and ends June 15 th  Cup Draw posted at www.cjsa.org on April 18.  All teams registered for Hartwell Tournament weekend of April 25 th – 27 th  “Silent Sideline” is May 17-18 th. Handing out Lollipops, Pretzels or Twizzlers is a good way to remind spectators to remain quiet. Applies to all towns in CJSA (home and away).  Player evaluation to be submitted by 19 th May.  Try out dates follow.

6. Spring CT Cup Info  All Teams U11-U16 entered in CT Cup competition  CT Cup Draw published April 18 th on CJSA website.  Weekend games must be scheduled for start between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM for the Spring Competition.  If teams mutually agree, games may be scheduled outside of stated hours but must be played by date specified by cup committee.  Games played on the designated day and between the stated hours DO NOT require agreement of away team.  All teams are scheduled to play in Hartwell Tournament April 26 th – 27 th.  If you are hosting a CT Cup game that weekend, let scheduling folks know ASAP so that we can find field(s) and schedule games.  More information regarding CT Cup policies and rules can be found on Hartwell website and/or CJSA website.

7. Try Out Dates Goal Keeper Grade in Fall 2014DatesTimes 12-14 6-8thTues 27 th May5:00-6:30 PM Field Player Age GroupGrade in Fall 2014DatesTimes U93 rd Tuesday, May 27 th & Thursday May 29 th 5:00-6:30 PM U104 th Tuesday, May 27 th & Thursday May 29 th 6:30-8:00 PM U115 th Tuesday, June 3 rd & Friday, June 6 th 5:00-6:30 PM U126 th Tuesday, June 3 rd & Friday, June 6 th 6:30-8:00 PM U137 th Monday, June 2 nd & Wednesday, June 4 th 5:00-6:30 PM U148 th Monday, June 2 nd & Wednesday, June 4 th 6:30-8:00 PM Rain Dates3 rd – 8 th Wednesday, May 28 th Thursday, June 5 th Monday, June 9 th 5:00-8:00 PM

8. Friday Night- Development Clinics DateAge GroupTimeLocationClinic/content April 18 th U95:30-6:30 Addison Park Field #4 Developing ‘Strikers’ Ball striking/finishing and movement off the ball. U10 & U116:30-7:30 May 2 nd U12-145:30-6:30 U96:30-7:30 Developing ‘Midfielders’ Passing, receiving, using width, depth and retaining possession. May 9 th U10 & U115:30-6:30 U12-146:30-7:30 May 16 th U95:30-6:30 Developing ‘Defenders’ Defensive shape and positioning. Individual to defending in numbers. U10 & U116:30-7:30 May 30 th U12-145:30-6:30

9. Friendlies The amount of soccer games played by our teams is an issue. We play too many games! We should be decreasing the number of friendlies on a Saturday. Alternatively we are promoting:  Extra technical practice or tactical session  Unstructured play or small sided games (4v4’s)  A rest day  U9-11 is the key time to develop our children into better soccer players, therefore more environments which allow learning the better our children will be.  U12-14’s is an age where tactics become more prominent therefore use this time to work on tactical aspects of the game.

10. U9-12’s Player Development  At this stage, the main component of the training session will be technical.  It is sensible at this age to develop technique and basic tactical understanding.  Children’s capacity to solve problems increases significantly. Therefore players will begin working on basic and dynamic tactical scenarios.  At this stage, players are pre- pubescent and have important physical limitations in terms of strength and endurance.

11. U13-14’s Player Development  Players at this age develop a good understanding of the game.  However, these players are limited by their physical size and the significant changes, which arise with puberty. Safety should be considered each practice.  The coach must be cautious to avoid overtraining - should focus more on tactical and technical elements of the game and less on the physical aspects.  Tactical training plays an important role at this age. Use a Saturday and go over tactical work- go watch a game.

12. Specific positions played 50% playing time and position rotation (U9-12’s) 50 % playing time and Specific position (U13-14’s) Age Group and Stage of Development U9 FUNdamentals U10-12 Learning to train U13-14 Learning to train Development FocusTechnical SocialPhysicalPsychological PhysicalPsychologicalPhysical PsychologicalSocial Specialist TrainingAll positions Position Specific

13. Ending the practice  Finish each practice session with 20-15 minutes of play.  SSG’s or large sided games.  No coaching- let them play  Observe and evaluate if the session topic translates into the game.

14. Fitness Consultant- Carlos Silva  For the older ages U12-14’s if you require supplementary conditioning please reach out to Carlos.  The session can be set up on a- as requested basis  This could be done in small groups or full teams  U9-11’s this could be a good opportunity to expose the children to some SAQ (speed, agility and quickness) sessions.  PLEASE- use this as an addition session not your 3 hours a week technical/tactical practice.  Carlos Silva- topofthegame@cox.net

15. Seasonal plans USYS/US Soccer have recommendations which we used and produced our own in alignment to them. See website and please use. T

16. Style of play/Formations  GHSC Recommend:  We want to play out from the back, and possess the ball whilst attacking when possible. This is idealistic, not every team will be able to play this.  8v8 to play 3-3-1  11v11 to play 4-4-2,4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1.  Please refrain from changing your formation every week. Keep it simple!

17.  Policy on playtime:  Hartwell policy is that everyone will play at least 50% of the game.  Player’s time is directly connected to practice and participation. If a player regularly misses practice, it will affect playtime.  Field Trash Pickup  All teams responsible for trash/recycle pickup after practices and games.  Parks and Rec may fine GHSC for failure to police grounds and place collected items in appropriate bins Club Policies  Player Sharing  Especially in the spring when children play multiple sports we are encouraging movement between Blue, White and Red if needed.  Also if the age group above needs players feel free to ask for talented individual’s to play up.  Respect the Referees  Many refs are kids from within GHSC  Please contact John Maher with any issues regarding referee conduct

18. GHSC Field Closing Policy  Updated field closing policy found on GHSC website  Field open unless notified otherwise  Player safety paramount  Notification via email/text (if registered) and posted on website.  Field closing decisions goal (except sudden/unexpected)  Weekdays – by 3:30 PM  Weekends – 2 hours prior to event (game, clinic, practice)

19. First aid/Injury and Concussions.  Please take a common sense approach to any injury.  If a player is hurt- deal with it to the best of your ability.  Inform the parent of the injured child.  Concussion Facts: A concussion is a brain injury and all concussions are serious.  Concussion symptoms: Sustains a blow to the head or has rapid head movement (can even be a mild blow), confusion, headache, nausea, sluggish, memory issues, answers questions slowly, dizzy, vision issues or just doesn’t “feel right”.  Next season all coaches will require to take a CDC (Concussion training course).  Enforce “When in Doubt – Sit It Out” policy for your team.  More information forthcoming from GHSC CDC Concussion in Youth Sports document:  CDC’s website: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/c oaches_Engl.pdf

20. Communication with DOC I want to know how is:  Practice  Trainer  Games  Player progression  Team progression  If the seasonal plan is appropriate  Etc…. the list is endless.  Please also talk to your trainers- communication is key.

21. Any questions? Thank you for listening!