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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
2
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
3
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
4
About Loudoun Soccer
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”
5
About Loudoun Soccer
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
6
About Loudoun Soccer
Full Service Soccer Club
Youth: ages 3-19
Rec, Travel, Adult, Special Needs –
nearly 9000 total players
8
About Loudoun Soccer
Professionally
Operated
16 Administrative
Staff
8 Technical Staff
Members
9
60+ coaches and trainers leading Travel
Teams and Rec Training programs
About Loudoun Soccer
Massive Volunteer Effort
700+ Rec coaches
57 Age Group Coordinators
Board of Directors (7 members)
Jr Board of Directors (8 members)
10
About Loudoun Soccer
Home of
Loudoun
Soccer
office
Two full-
sized lighted
synthetic
turf fields
Loudoun Sports Park in Leesburg
11
About Loudoun Soccer
Player Development Pathway
Programs for all
ages
Programs for all
abilities
Programs for all
interest levels
Age-appropriate
curriculum
12
About Loudoun Soccer
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
About Loudoun Soccer
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
14
About Loudoun Soccer
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
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
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
Supplemental Programs/Events
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
Supplemental Programs/Events
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
Supplemental Programs/Events
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
Games – Modified Rules
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
Games – Modified Rules
“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