1. Welcome New Coaches

2. We are… OMM Soccer- incorporated in 1962. A volunteer run recreational sports program (one of the largest in the tri-state area) who also runs World Class F.C.- our premier travel soccer program, and Buddyball Sports- a recreational sports program for children with special needs. Working with the town we have made the commitment to help provide additional playing areas. The building you are in, the turf field outside, and the lights at the soccer complex was paid for by us. The majority of the costs to maintain the complex are paid for by the league.

3. Our Mission To provide the best possible soccer program, one that provides both a safe & enjoyable experience for the all of the participants - especially the children - in our program.

4. Our Goals Provide a child centered environment that is: –Safe –Instructive –Consistent Provide Guidance & Support for Coaches, Referees, and Players Always Seek to Improve (Excuse the pun!)

5. A Child Centered Environment Good Sportsmanship is always modeled. –Interactions with players –Interactions with opponents –Interactions with referees –Parents Winning is secondary to encouraging players to do their best. –Team Formation –Field Positions –Playing Time “Scores are forgotten, but nothing else is”.

6. Guidance & Support For Coaches On the Field Referee Field Coordinators OMM Volunteers And off… Division Coordinators Website In-house Clinics & NY State Certification Courses OMM Soccer – 100s of volunteers strong

7. Unique (or not so unique!) Rules & Regulations Dress Code (Players and Coaches) Goal Differential (n.a. Spring) Referees Red Cards All Game Results are Final (n.a. Spring) Rain Outs Publicity Practices

8. …for joining us. What we do would not be possible without you.