Coaches Meeting U6 - U8

July 20, 2016 Revision 1

Agenda

■  WELCOME ■  Club Management ■  What is Pleasanton RAGE? ■  Coaches Clearance ■  Equipment, Uniforms, Banners ■  Uniforms ■  Important Dates ■  Rec Program Education / Training ■  Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) ■  Game Day Reminders & Conduct ■  New Ball

Club Management

■  Recreational Division Committee •  Mike Stewart, VP Recreational Division •  Dan Allari, Associate VP Recreational Division •  Megan Walinski, Recreational Program Director

■  Staff & Technical Trainers

•  Philippe Blin, Technical Director •  Megan Walinski, Recreational Program Director •  Tamie Shadle, Club Administrator •  Tim Gray, U8 Rec Trainer, U8 Comp Coach

■ Age Group Coordinators U5/U6 – Susan Buck U7 – Mark Hjerpe U8 - Lorelai Cochiaosue

What is Pleasanton Rage?

■  Mission Statement The Pleasanton Rage is an all girls’ soccer club that makes team and player development its central focus. We offer challenging programs at all levels that demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of the whole player including the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological areas of our player’s development within the team environment.

■  Foundational Premise Everything we do is done in the dedicated pursuit of enabling a positive soccer experience for everyone involved: Players, Coaches, Referees, and Parents.

Coaches Clearance

■  Goal: Keep kids safe

■  Registration and fingerprinting – MANDATORY ➢  Registration: Online, required every year

➢ Fingerprinting: Only if you have not previously done so for the Rage organization

Equipment, Uniforms, Banners

Banner Stakes: Must be orange on one end so they can be easily seen

Uniforms

■  To be distributed by the AGC’s about 2 weeks before the start of the season

■  Kit includes two jerseys, one pair of shorts, and socks

■  Three team soccer balls also provided

■  Priority for uniform distribution: 1.) Player size requirements 2.) Jersey number preferences

Jerseys are issued in at least two sizes per team – lower numbers are printed on smaller sizes.

Important Dates - 2016

■  August 15 – Rec practices begin

■  September 10 – Opening Day / Parade

■  September 17 – Picture Day / Kick-A-Thon

■  November 12-13 – Flight Jamboree Tournament (subject to field availability)

Rec Program Education / Training

■  Coaching Manual – Age Group Specific

■  Game Rules and Guidelines – Age Group Specific Available on the PleasantonRAGE.org website

■  U6 - Training per schedule

■  U7/U8 - 4 Drop-in sessions: Dave Shaw - U18 ECNL Coach, U9 Age Group Director

■  U8 - Weekly Technical Training: Tim Gray - U8 Comp Coach

■  Additional Training – Available by request

Rec Program Education / Training

The Recreational Coach Guidebook Contains (almost) everything you need to know

•  Coach Responsibilities •  Registration / Background Checks •  Coaches Meeting •  PCA Meeting •  Practices and Games •  Team Volunteer Roles •  Financial Contributions •  Age Group Coordinators •  Uniforms •  Practice Equipment •  Parade •  Banner •  Pictures •  Tournaments •  Referees •  Trophies •  Goalie Training •  Game Fields •  Additional Resources…

PCA Update

Why is PCA Important?

■  Creates stronger, more resilient athletes & young people

■  Builds good character traits

■  Improves the youth sports experience for players & parents

■  Cultivates pride within our teams and club

■  Keeps it FUN and POSITIVE PCA improves the definition of “WINNING”

both on & off the field!

PCA – Keys for Coaches

■  Be a strong, positive role model on the sidelines – for players & parents

■  Have your parents read and sign the PCA Parent Pledge letter

■  Utilize the PCA coaching tools on our website: http://pleasantonrage.org/pca/

■  Have fun! It’s a game…

PCA Coaches Workshop

Date and Location TBD ➢  Encouraged for returning coaches ➢  Required for all new coaches

PCA Parents Workshop

■  1 PCA parent rep per team required to attend a PCA Workshop

–  Date and Location TBD

■  PCA resources for Parents on Rage website –  Messages for parents regarding sideline behavior

PCA Parent Notice: http://files.ctctcdn.com/32246874401/cb32a4ba-fbd2-41c4-94da-0082ba532319.pdf

Game Day

■  Manage Your Sideline Cleared coaches are the only adults allowed to remain on the team sideline. Player safety is our first priority. Failure to comply with this rule is a potentially serious offense that will be escalated to the club President for review.

■  Jewelry Is Prohibited

Yes, this also includes earrings. Even if they “don’t come out”. Even if ears are newly pierced. No, they cannot just be taped. This also includes hard hair clips. Please do not put players at risk by overlooking this FIFA rule. Medic Alert items are the only exception and should be taped down for safety.

Game Day

U6 - U8 NEW BALL

■  NO KICK OFFS! ■  NO KICK-INS! ■  NO GOAL KICKS! ■  NO CORNER KICKS! ■  Substitution are made on the fly, no stoppage of play.

NEW BALL - Tips for success

■  Both Coaches stand on same sideline with players (opposite parents). ONE coach holds one or two balls in their arms with other balls at feet and does the “New Ball” communication.

■  Coach rolls the ball to neutral space to start each half. ■  If the ball goes slightly out of play, but the player

dribbles the ball back in, that’s ok – let them play on! ■  The “NEW BALL” should be rolled to neutral space or

toward the disadvantaged team. ■  Coaches control the pace of the game.

NEW BALL CONT.

■  After a goal is scored, teams go back to their sides of the field and coach rolls new ball near the center of the field toward the team that was scored against.

■  Do not bounce the “NEWBALL” as it is difficult for these players to judge a bouncing ball at this age.

■  Favor the team on the wrong end of a one sided game. ■  Favor individual players who are not becoming involved

in the game.

THANK YOU !

Thank you for coaching

–  Have fun! –  If you are struggling with your team for any reason, please reach out to

Rage Staff or the Rec Committee Members, we want to help… –  U6 - PUGG sign out/coaching practice gear pick up. –  U7 - PUGG goals on their way! –  Coaches gear is on the way!