An Introduction to SAN RAMON FC’s Select program

The Parent’s Guide

This document is designed to assist parents gain a better understanding of the San Ramon FC Select Program at the U9-U14

level. It includes the training philosophy, an overview of the season, and also serves as a guide for parents to be supportive

adults in the lives of their children this season.

Agenda

1. Introduce Volunteers & Club Personnel

2. Club Mission, Philosophy & Curriculum

3. Copper Select Program & Season Overview

Club Contacts

• Darrel Wilkins, Select Director

dwilkins@sanramonfc.com

• Bob Loney, Board of Directors – Rec Liaison

bloney@sanramonfc.com

• Omar Cervantes, Director of Coaching & Player Dev.

ocervantes@sanramonfc.com

Agenda

1. Introduce Volunteers & Club Personnel

2. Club Mission, Philosophy & Curriculum

3. Select Program & Season Overview

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

SAN RAMON FC’s Mission

DEVELOPING PLAYERS, CHARACTER & COMMUNITY

THROUGH SOCCER.

Select Training Philosophy

Individual Talent Development!

– To foster an environment where players have fun, learn and improve.

– To promote healthy competition and a desire to win, though this is not the primary focus.

– To instill confidence in players with the ball at their feet, so they learn to make their own decisions and express their creativity on the field without the fear of failing.

“If we are together nothing is impossible.

If we are divided all will fail.”

- Winston Churchill

Our Partnership

Club

Coach

Player

Family

Player Development and Winning Our aim is to focus on the development of our Select program children as players and people as the priority over the on-field results of the team. Encouraging a competitive and winning mentality are key, though the results themselves are not the barometer of our overall success.

Only when we, as adults, decide to adopt the correct approach to our kids’ soccer experience will they be given the best opportunity to truly succeed. True player development requires a plan, consistency, repetition, and patience over the long term.

“How you run the race - your planning, preparation, practice,

and performance - counts for everything. Winning or

losing is a by-product, and aftereffect, of that effort.”

- John Wooden

Player Development Model

The 4 Pillars of Soccer

Technique

Tactics

Physical

Psychology

The will to win is important,

but the will to prepare is vital.

Curriculum Outline

• Technical Development: Committed to providing each individual player with the age appropriate technical tools to become confident, capable and creative with the ball! Key focus will be on Ball Mastery, Dribbling, Passing, Receiving and Finishing!

• Tactical Development: Committed to providing all players with an understanding of age appropriate soccer tactics! Key Focus will be on improving decision making in 1v1 and 2v1 situations, developing a style of play, and an introduction to Positional Play

• Physical Development: Committed to equipping players with the physical attributes for maximum performance. Key focus will be on developing Balance, Coordination and Agility

• Psychological Development: Committed to providing players with the necessary tools to become confident, motivated, and emotionally strong athletes while working with others

“

Agenda

1. Introduce Volunteers & Club Personnel

2. Club Mission, Philosophy & Curriculum

3. Select Program & Season Overview

Select Program Overview

• Fall season July 11th to mid-November• 2 team practices per week (most with volunteer coach)• 12 total practices lead by SRFC Select program trainer• 8-10 league games in NorCal Copper League• 6-8 games in 2 different SRFC tournaments • Optional 3rd tournament entry *

* Additional cost to be paid by team if entering

“Individual commitment to a group effort,

that is what makes a team work.”

- Vince Lombardi

Select ProgramU9-U14

Training LeagueTournaments

& CupsCamps &

ClinicsOther

January - - - - Tryouts

February - - - - Try Outs

March - - - -Parent Info

Meeting

April - - -SRFC Skills Clinics

(optional)Team Formation

May - - -SRFC Skills Clinics

(optional) -

June - - -SRFC Skills Clinics

(optional) -

July 2 x per week - - - -

August 2 x per week -SRFC tournament

Aug 27th& 28th - -

September 2 x per weekNorCal Copper

(Fall)Optional

Tournament - -

October 2 x per weekNorCal Copper

(Fall)SRFC TournamentOct 29th & 30th

- -

November2x /week as light &

fields allowNorCal Copper

(Fall)- -

December - - -SRFC Skills Clinics

(Optional)Post-season Parent

Evaluations

Select Program - Family Expectations

• Play min of 50% of each game (coaches may decrease time for poor training attendance or behavior)

• Games on either Saturdays OR Sundays

• Travel time is <30 miles per game, and mostly local

• Recreational club uniform with unique player numbers

• Families all must purchase new SRFC uniforms in 2016

“Individual commitment to a group effort,

that is what makes a team work.”

- Vince Lombardi

Golden Ticket Program

• Scouting Program – players recognized and recommended by coach and/or trainer for next level opportunities

• Players may be given the chance to train on a limited basis with SRFC competitive teams, if interested, at the appropriate age and level

NorCal Game Rules

• U9 play - 2x25 minutes | # 4 ball | teams play 7 vs 7

• U10 play - 2x25 minutes | # 4 ball | teams play 7vs 7

• U11 play - 2x30 minutes | # 4 ball | teams play 9 vs 9

• U12 play - 2x30 minutes | # 4 ball | teams play 9 vs 9

• U13-U14 play 2x35 minutes | # 5 ball | teams play 11 vs 11

Select Program Volunteer Positions

• Head & Assistant Coach

Finger printed and background checked

• Team Manager/administrator: • Manage team website site & player availability

• Monitor referee and field scheduling

• Secure US Club Soccer passes from club, register team for tournaments

Why Do Kids Play Soccer?• To Have Fun!• To Learn and Improve Skills• To Be With friends• For the Excitement of Competition

Find out why your child plays soccer and ask real questions:

• Why do YOU want to play soccer?• What is fun about soccer to YOU?• What do YOU like to hear from ME before, during and after YOU play?

Supportive Soccer Parents. . .

• Give consistent encouragement and support to their children, regardless of their degree of success, their level of skill or their time on the field

• Stress the importance of respect for coaches, teammates, opponents and referees with their children and highlight the critical nature of contributing to the team and its success

• Serve as positive role models for their kids by seeing the big picture and supporting the developmental process

• Avoid putting pressure on children about playing time and performance• Always Cheer and Encourage their Child!• Act like parents, not coaches, and resist the urge to instruct and critique.

Sometimes just being there shows your children what being a good soccer parent is all about.

Sideline Behavior

• Children want parents and fans to applaud their efforts and success, not adults yelling instructions.

• What’s appropriate at a sport stadium with adult athletes is NOT appropriate for young children at play…keep that in mind before commenting

• Focus on the process of playing and not the outcome

• Never criticize a player for making a mistake – mistakes are part of learning

Respect the Game – Let Referees Make the Calls

• The main goal of the referee is to make the game safe while making the right calls based on what he or she sees

• Being a referee is not as easy as it appears. Everyone sees the play differently and you may not agree with some calls, but recognize the referee is doing his or her best, and the goal is to let the game be played so the children can have FUN

• Yelling at the referee to make or change a call confuses kids• Disagreeing hurts your child's respect for the referee, and may hurt the

view of the referee towards your child's team• Criticism and abuse from parents and coaches causes many young

referees to quit rather than improve and stay involved in the game

Respect is the collective responsibility

of everyone involved to create a fair,

safe and enjoyable environment in

which the game can take place.

“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything

that can be counted counts.”