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Loudoun Soccer

Rec Program

Spring 2017 Pre-Season Meeting:

Rec 2 Grades 3-6 &

Challenge 1 Grades 3-4

Today’s Plan

Welcome and Introduction

Today’s Schedule

About Loudoun Soccer

Website and Team Software

General Reminders and Important Updates

Spring Schedule and Events

Practices and Games

Referees

Q and A

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Welcome and Introduction

Karen Corpe: Rec Program Manager

Beth Meeker: Program Assistant

Dan Raben: Director of Player Development

Tory Stamps: Receptionist

Key Volunteers

Commissioners, AGCs

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Today’s Schedule

Saturday March 25:

9-10:15am: coach meeting and equipment distribution

(cafeteria) – CHALLENGE coaches: stick around after

10:30-11:30am: coach on-field clinic (main gym)

11:45am-12:15pm: special presentation (main gym)

12:30-1pm: team management (library)

3-4pm: Goalkeeper on-field clinic (main gym) - optional

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Our Mission:

To create soccer players, coaches, and

teams of strong character, committed to

achievement on the field and in our

community.

Our Philosophy:

“Developing Champions for Life”

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Our Core Values:

Fun! It’s why we play

Integrity – Character and Principled

Fairness – Sportsmanship and

Inclusiveness

Teamwork – Stronger Together

Stewardship – of the Game and the

Community

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Our actions as adult leaders in youth

soccer:

Live our Values

Rep the Red

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Full Service Soccer Club

Youth: ages 3-19

Rec, Travel, Adult, Special Needs –

nearly 9000 total players

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Professionally

Operated

16 Administrative

Staff

8 Technical Staff

Members

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60+ coaches and trainers leading Travel

Teams and Rec Training programs


Massive Volunteer Effort

700+ Rec coaches

57 Age Group Coordinators

Board of Directors (7 members)

Jr Board of Directors (8 members)

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Home of

Loudoun

Soccer

office

Two full-

sized lighted

synthetic

turf fields

Loudoun Sports Park in Leesburg

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Player Development Pathway

Programs for all

ages

Programs for all

abilities

Programs for all

interest levels

Age-appropriate

curriculum

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Travel program is

organized by Birth

Year, and Rec by

Grade except:

U7 Pre-Academy

U8 Academy

Rec All Stars

U16-U19 SFL

13 This “disconnect” is due to US Soccer rules


12 Month Calendar of Opportunities

For every level of skill and

commitment

Regular season (Fall and Spring)

Post season (Grades 3-8, U16-U19)

Summer, Winter and Holiday clinics

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Seasonal and Annual Events

Rec 1 Grades 1-2 Fall Festival and

Spring Jamboree

Fall Classic and Spring Cup (Gr 3-6)

Challenge and Classic Playoffs (Gr 5-8)

College Showcase

3rd Annual Soccer “Ball”/Casino Night

(Nov)

Fox Trot 5K and Fun Run (March) 15

Learning Our Website: Coach Ed

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Pre-Season

Checklist and

“Welcome”

template here

Our Website: Coaches Info Center

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Coaches Info Center – Online log-in

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Team Software

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Log-in and Password Sent Separately

Team Software

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Set Filters to find your team

Team Software

View Rosters – printer friendly team

roster and emergency contact info

Team Rosters

Only players on your roster are

permitted to practice and play with your

team

Players interested in joining team must

first

Register with Loudoun Soccer

Be placed according to our policies

Mass Email

Use to communicate all team-related

details (“Welcome” template from

Coaching Ed Resource Center):

Session details (date, time, location)

Items to bring

Picture Day

Snack schedule

Seasonal Reminders (arrival times,

etc.)

Mass Email

Feature in online software is flawed

Recommended you use your own email

(Outlook, Gmail, etc.)

Copy-and-paste from your team

roster (easy to paste into Excel file)

Be sure to Blind Carbon Copy

Protects privacy of families

Prevents inappropriate “reply-to-all”

responses

General Reminders

Team Officials

Medical Rosters

New Players to Team

Weather and Field Conditions

Gear and Equipment

Team Officials

All Team Officials (head coach,

assistant coach, etc.) MUST register

and pass background check

If another parent helps (assists, fills in

one week for a game, etc.)

They should register as an Ast coach

Background check is performed

Notify your AGC

AGC adds to roster

Medical Roster

Print a hard copy of your Medical

Roster

Have parent/guardian review, update

and sign next to their child’s name

Keep this document with you at all

practices and games in case of

emergency

If player is added to roster late: attach

signed old version with new copy

New Players to Team

Rosters may change during the season

Only players on your roster may practice or

play with your team

Playing unregistered players is a

SERIOUS offense and liability

New players must first register

They will be placed according to our

policies

Do not promise them a spot on your team

Weather and Field Conditions

Sign up for Rainedout.com for weather

and field alerts

Decision made by LCPR or by club

Heavy rain may close fields

Thunder/Lightning – 30 minute delay

In building or car – not outside

Account for ALL players if occurs

We play in light rain

Coaches do not cancel Sat games

Gear/Equipment

Distributed today – make sure you

receive it!

Items:

Picture envelopes & game cards

Coach Shirt

Equipment bag

8 disc cones, 1 vest (for GK)

Game ball

First Aid kit & ice packs

Gear/Equipment

Additional suggested items

Ball pump

More cones (if desired)

Scrimmage Vests

Uniforms

Ordered, purchased, and picked up

by families

Player Awards

Certificate templates online

Gear/Equipment

Players/families should provide their

own:

Uniform

Properly inflated ball (size 4)

Shin guards (mandatory)

Weather-appropriate clothing

Shoes (soccer cleats or gym shoes)

Water

Gear/Equipment

No jewelry permitted on field

Earrings MUST be removed (tape or

bandages not a solution)

Cleats: cannot have front toe stud

(football or baseball)

Casts: hard materials properly covered

and padded, allowed at discretion of

referee

Updates and Changes

Several recent changes by US Soccer and

VYSA, which we must enforce:

Heading Rule Modification

Concussion Policy

FIFA Law Changes

No Heading

Per VYSA Rules:

Heading is prohibited U11 and below

Both practices and games

Loudoun Soccer: Grade 5 and below

Limited heading in practices U12-U13

Loudoun Soccer: Grades 6-7

No restriction U14-U19

Loudoun Soccer: Grade 8, U16-U19

Concussion Policy

Per VYSA Rules:

Any player suspected of sustaining

should be removed from play

That play is barred from returning that

day (“when in doubt, sit them out”)

Inform family – explain symptoms

Notify club office via designated form

Family must provide “return to play”

document from healthcare provider

Concussion Policy – Under “Coaches” Tab

FIFA Laws of the Game

FIFA published revised Laws of the Game,

effective June 1

Most significant to you: kickoffs may go

backward

Full Laws available online, as well as

within Rec Rules and Policies Book on

club website

Abridged rules provided

Rec Season Schedule

March 27: outdoor practices begin

April 8: first game

April 10-15: OFF – Spring Break

April 29, May 6, May 13: Picture Day

May 5: In-Season Coach Clinic at LSP

May 27: rainout date

June 9-11: Spring Cup

May 15: Fall 2017 registration opens

Supplemental Programs/Events

Post-Season Events

Spring Cup: June 9-11

Grades 3-6 Rec and 3-4 Challenge

In-house, optional event

Minimum 3 games

Registration online (May deadline)

Grade 3-4: $275 per team

Grade 5-6: $295 per team


Rec Technical Training Academy

Grades 2-12, Fridays, Leesburg and

South Riding

Extra Fee to participate, limited space

Rec Goalkeeper Academy

Grades 3-12, Fridays, in Leesburg

Registration online

FREE – send your GKs for that

weekend’s game


Rec All Stars U9-U13 (2008-2004)

Tryouts April 23 and April 30

Practices:

Sun 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11

One Midweek 6/12-6/15

Event: FPYC Father’s Day All Star

Tournament June 17-18

1-2 teams per age group/gender


Rec All Stars U9-U13

Professionally coached

Possible ways you can help:

Submit Recommendation Form

Promote to team

Help evaluate at tryouts

Assist team (if child is selected)

Practices

Teams assigned half-field for 2 practice

days/times by AGC

Practice Length:

Grades 1-6 Rec: 60 minutes

Issue with space (e.g. double-booked):

resolve short-term issue (share space)

and notify AGC

Practices

Black Out Dates

Schools may close fields or parking

lots when hosting events

List is posted online; however we are

often informed late

We appreciate your flexibility!

Field Closures due to Weather

DO NOT train on closed fields – NO

EXCEPTIONS

Games

To Be Posted on or around March 29

April 8 details posted first

Remaining game schedule to follow

Double-check game details each week

Last Minute Changes may Occur

Cancellations via Rainedout.com

Location changes via email

On-site by referee (weather and/or

field)

Games - Reschedules

Reschedules

Coaches of multiple teams have

schedules deconflicted

Ability to reschedule games very

difficult due to variables (calendar,

field availability, refs, etc.)

Games – Reschedule Procedure

Reschedule procedure

Requesting coach contacts

opposing coach to determine

preferred date/time

Requesting coach submits form to

office

Office attempts to reschedule

Office notifies both coaches of

result

Games – Pre-Game

Pre Game:

Uniforms: “Home” wears Red

Greet Referees and Opposing Coach

Encourage families to arrive at least

20 minutes before kickoff

Warm-ups: avoid using goal area

and penalty area when possible

(preserve field)

Games - Touchlines

Teams occupy one touchline; parents

across from team on opposite

touchline

Coaches Remain in Technical Area

Spectators 3 yds back from

touchline

No one allowed even with Penalty

Area or behind goals

Games – Playing Time

Playing Time

Min half-game for players attending 1

practice that week

No one plays all 4 quarters unless all

others play 3 (Grades 3-4)

Use common sense to avoid punishing

players for events out of their control

E.G. Absent for 1st practice, and 2nd

practice is canceled due to weather

Reach out to family first

Games - Positions

Positions

Rotate players into different positions

Throughout game

Throughout season

Goalkeeper Rotation:

Grades 3-4: no more than one quarter

per game in goal; must also play 2

quarters on field

Grades 5-6: no more than one half per

game; should also play on field

Games – Modified Rules

Game Format:

Grades 3-4: 7v7, four 10-minute

quarters

Grade 5: 8v8, two 25-minute halves

Grade 6: 8v8, two 30-minute halves

Throw-ins:

Grade 3: two chances

Grades 4-6: one chance

Slide tackling

Grades 1-6: no slide tackling permitted


No heading: U11 (Grade 5) and

younger

Intentional: indirect free kick

Unintentional: drop ball

Offside Law

Only blatant offenses at Grade 3

Full enforcement Grade 4-6


“Competitive Balance” Rule & Managing

Lopsided Scores

Grades 1-4: down by 4 +1 player

Grades 5-8: none but do not run up

score

If winning by large amount:

rearrange positions

play less developed players more

add conditions (e.g. must connect

5 passes before scoring).

Games – Play Balance

Play Balance

When one team is short a full

starting line-up, the team with more

players should:

Loan players for that game (may

rotate loaned players per quarter)

This is the preferred option –

more kids play!

Play down for even numbers (e.g.

6v6 instead of 7v7)

Games – Post Game

“Good Game” handshake line

Thank the referee(s) – players and

coaches

Clean bench areas, clear area for next

game

No score reporting (standings not

published)

Games – Sideline Behavior

Sideline Behavior

Positive role models for all (players

and parents)

Coach is responsible for team & fan

conduct

No confrontations with others (parents,

coaches, refs, etc.)

Keep cool and walk away

Remember: It’s for the Kids! It should

be fun!

Games – 2-Page Rule Doc

These rules and reminders are

available in a 2-page Doc

Found at Coaches Info Center

Print and bring to your game each

week

Also review Rec Policies page online

Referees

Assigned by outside organization

Severe shortage of referees (both

quantity and quality) – local and

nationwide

Many will be young (14-17 years old)

with 1 or fewer seasons of experience

Some will be good, others not-so-

much

They are learning just like the players

Referees

They interpret the Laws of the Game

Interpretations vary from ref to ref

and from game to game

They are human – mistakes are made

Referee = The Boss

The Boss is in Charge!

Focusing on Refs Loss of focus

on players

ZERO TOLERANCE toward referee

abuse (verbal) and assault (physical)

Referees

Referees are assigned to matches

1 ref per Grades 1-4

Sometimes referees don’t show

Last minute conflict (many also play)

Life happens (car trouble, illness, etc.)

If a referee does not show:

Get the game played (e.g. coaches

alternate quarters reffing, find a parent

or sibling, etc.)

Notify us of the referee absence

End of Season – Grades 3 and Older

Use certificate templates to create

individual, specific awards for your

players

Found under Team Management tab

To be posted in April

More meaningful than generic medals

Resources

Your Age Group Coordinator

Program Director: Karen Corpe

Director of Coaching Education: Dave

Scruggs

Director of Player Development: Dan

Raben

Your fellow coaches

www.loudounsoccer.com

REMEMBER!!!

Live our Values

Fun! It’s why we play

Integrity – Character and Principled

Fairness – Sportsmanship and Inclusiveness

Teamwork – Stronger Together

Stewardship – of the Game and the Community

Rep the Red

Q and A

Questions

Concerns

Issues

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