U8 NORTH TORONTO NITROS PARENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017 U8 NORTH TORONTO NITROS PARENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION 1. Welcome to North Toronto Soccer

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U8 NORTH TORONTO NITROSPARENT HANDBOOK

2016-2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1- INTRODUCTION1. Welcome to North Toronto Soccer Club2. Nitros Technical Staff

1. Player PathwaySECTION 2- COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

SECTION 3- SCHEDULE AND GUIDLINES1. Program & Indoor Schedule (periodised calendar, academy and blackout dates)2. Practice & Game Day Protocol3. Player Profiles and Feedback

SECTION 4- COMPETITIVE PROGRAM COMMITMENT1. Player Agreement

1. NTSC and Nitros Events

SECTION 5- EVENTS AND FUNDING

2. Subsidy Fund3. Sponsorship

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1. Provincial Player Identitification

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Section 1- Introduction

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Section 1- IntroductionLETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear NTSC family,

Welcome to the NTSC Competitive program. You are now on a soccer pathway which leads to the Canadian national soccer team!

The purpose of this handbook is to introduce you to the Club (the largest in Toronto), and its Compet-itive Pathway. It will also assist you with understanding Competitive issues such as: scheduling; the commitment we make to you and you to us; subsidies and sponsorship.

We believe that the Club’s Pathway will develop better players and better people. A few players may aim for National, Provincial or University/College programs and we will assist them as they work to-ward these ambitious goals.

Whether it is our Select, OPDL, League 1 or one of the club’s other Competitive paths, our Pathway provides a tactical map to achieve the goal of developing a complete player.

The Pathway will also allow all of our Competitive players to foster a lifelong love of the game, which may manifest itself in adult/senior soccer leagues, refereeing or coaching - all of which are destina-tions on our “Soccer for Life” path.

Please take advantage of the Club’s resources as you walk the Competitive Pathway.

I wish you the very best with your soccer goals.

Reg WatsonPresident, NTSC

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Section 1- IntroductionNITROS TECHNICAL STAFF

Jesse AssingU10 Age Group Assistant Head CoachU11 Age Group Assistant Head CoachCoaching Certifications Learn to Train

Connor Bourne2003 Girls White, Team Head Coach2005 Boys White, Team Head Coach

Coaching Certifications Provincial Pre - B Licence

Samantha Fujimagari2004 Girls White (TSA) Head CoachU8 Girls Assistant CoachU9 Girls Assistant Coach

Coaching Certifications Provincial C-Licence Trained

Octavian Ghidanac2003 Boys White Team Head Coach - TDYSL (TSA Youth League)2003 Boys OPDL Head Coach2004 Boys OPDL Head CoachCoaching Certifications UEFA B Licence Coach

Nordo Gooden2001 Girls White Team Head Coach - CGSL2004 Boys OPDL Assistant Coach2004 Boys White Team Head Coach

Coaching Certifications Provincial-B Licence

Dennis Goodridge2002 Boys White Team Head Coach

Coaching Certifications Provincial Pre-B License

Nicolas HurtadoU8 Boys Age Group Assistant CoachU9 Boys Age Group Assistant CoachSelect Program Coordinator

Coaching Certifications Provincial C-Licence Trained

Dena Iezady2005 Boys Head Coach2001 Boys OPDL Head Coach

Coaching Certifications Canadian National B Licence

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Hermann KingueMen - League1 Ontario - Team Head CoachAssistant Technical Director- Competitive & High Performance

Coaching Certifications CSA National A Coaching Licence

Marc Maunder2005 Girls Age Group Head Coach2003 Girls OPDL Team Head CoachAssistant Techincal Director- Talent Development Program

Coaching Certifications UEFA B Coaching Licence

Ashley McGhee2004 Girls OPDL Assistant Coach

Coaching Certifications Provincial B Licence

Henry McIntosh2004 Girls OPDL Team Head Coach2000 Girls OYSL Team Head Coach


Marko Milanovic2002 Girls OPDL Team Head Coach2003 Boys OPDL Team Head CoachDirector, North Toronto Nitros Soccer Academy

Coaching Certifications UEFA A Licence

Shane O’Flaherty2002 Girls White Team Head Coach2002 Girls OPDL Assistant Coach

Coaching Certifications Provincial Pre-B Licence

Rachel MurrayU8 Boys & Girls Age Group Head CoachU9 Boys & Girls Age Group Head Coach

Coaching Certifications FA Level 2

Martinho Kibato2002 Boys OPDL Head Coach2002 Boys Red Team Head Coach

Coaching Certifications Canadian National B LicenceCoaching Certifications Canadian National B LicenceCoaching Certifications Canadian National B LicenceCoaching Certifications Canadian National B Licence

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Ilya OrlovOSL U21 Premier Division - Team Head CoachLeague1 Ontario Men - Assistant Coach

Coaching Certifications UEFA B License

Jeff SandersonNTSC Head Goalkeeping Coach

Coaching Certifications OSA Goalkeeping Diploma

Bill Sutherland2005 Girls Coach


Chris Vickers2001 Girls OPDL Team Head CoachOWSL Head Coach

Coaching Certifications UEFA B Licence

Tom WaudRecreational & Development Head CoachSpecial Olympics Program Head CoachCoaching Certifications FA Level 2

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Section 2- Competitive Development PathwaySection 2- Competitive Development Pathway

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Section 2- Competitive Development PathwayPLAYER PATHWAY

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Section 2- Competitive Development PathwayPROVINCIAL PLAYER IDENTIFICATION

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Section 3 - Schedule and Guidelines

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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPROGRAM & INDOOR SCHEDULE(PERIODISED CALENDAR, ACADEMY & BLACKOUT DATES)

Fee Includes (not exclusive to) • OSA Registration (Including OSA Player Insurance)

• Practice facilities

• Coaching Staff

• NTSC Training Kit

• NTSC Soccer Ball, size 4 light Fee Payment Schedule • Indoor – November to March

• Outdoor – April to September

• Failure to register and pay the fees (or be approved for a subsidy) by the deadline will result in forfeit of placement in the program.

• Once registration fees have been paid there will be no refunds for the Winter (Indoor) season as per the refund policy.

• Fee assistance or special payment arrangements may be available to your family. Please contact: [email protected] .

Program Administration • John Hyland – Technical Director

• Marc Maunder – Ass. TD, Talent Development

• Alex Boake – Competitive Administrator

• Age group Head Coach – Rachel Murray

• Volunteer Assistant Coaches

• Team Managers Number of Players • 36 Boys; 36 Girls (sought but not limited to)

• We will be looking to involve some U7 (2010) players into the programPlaying Format • 5v5 Playing Format (max. game duration 40 min.): Max. game day ros-

ter is 10 players per. team

• All players will follow the kick in rules and retreat line

• Long Term Player Development Matrix

• No scores, no standings

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Coaching • One Age Group Head Coach

• At least 1 Technical Staff

• Three/Four Volunteer Assistant CoachesIndoor Training Sessions • November - March

• Three sessions per week

• One hour sessions

• Monday 6 - 7 Wednesday 6 – 7 SoccerPlex (Boys)

• Tuesday 6 - 7 Thursday 6 – 7 SoccerPlex (Girls)

• Sunday Group 1 11 – 12 Forest Hill (Boys)

• Sunday Group 2 12 – 1 Forest Hill (Boys)

• Sunday Group 1 1 – 2 Deer Park (Girls)

• Sunday Group 2 2 – 3 Deer Park (Girls)

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Coaching Qualifications • Minimum requirement – Learn to Train Certification as per the Ontario Soccer Association

• Respect in Soccer certification

• Making Ethical Decisions

• Making Headway

• Valid Police Check

• First Aid certificationCoaching Evaluations • Two assessment periods: November – March (Indoor) & April – August

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• Technical Staff evaluated by Technical Director/ Assistant TD

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Player Evaluations • July/August Yearly Report (Player Profile Doc)

Development Curriculum

Technical, Tactical, Principles of Play, Physical

Technical:

• Vision and Awareness

• Receiving and turning

• Proactive passing

• Running and dribbling

Tactical:

• 1v1: change of pace, change of direction

• 2v1: recognition of overload (i.e. 2v1)

• Spatial awareness

• Support Play

Principles of Play:

• 1v1 up to 3v3 small sided games

• Width, Depth, Height Creativity

Physical:

• A,B,C’s (Agility, Balance, Coordination)

• Running technique

• Agility with the ball

Cognitive Skills • Promotion of basic self-confidence

• Positive attitude

• Discipline

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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPRACTICE & GAME DAY PROTOCOLPre-Game & Practice•Make sure your Team Snap is up to date for practices and games. •Make sure you have green and red uniforms in your bag on game day.•Make sure your player book is in your bag or with your manager on game day.•Make sure you are wearing your blue training jersey for practices. •Make sure you have a full water bottle for games and practices. •Make sure you have shin pads and that you are wearing your socks on top of your shin pads. •Do not leave for practice or games without your soccer ball. •Do not leave for practice or games without your soccer cleats/indoor shoes.

•We recommend that your child has a healthy snack prior to practice and games.•We recommend that your child does not eat sweets or drinks pop before practice and games.

•Players will arrive at the training or game venue at arrival time set on team snap, if you know you are going to be late can you please let the coach know. •Players must shake the coach/coaches hand on arrival.•Players should put their training bag neat where the coach tells them to and start to juggle or dribble their soccer ball.

During Game & Practice•Players should stay focused and engaged when they are on the bench or not involved in an activity. •Players should work as hard as they can when on the field. •Players should respect their teammates, coaches and opposition coaches and players at all times. •Players should play within the rules of the sport and be respectful of referees.

Post Game & Practice•Players must be involved in giving the opposition three cheers. •Players must shake the opposition players and coaches hands after the game. •Players must to stay focused through the coach de brief at the end of games and practices.•Players must shake the coach’s hand before leaving practices and games.

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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPLAYER PROFILE AND FEEDBACKRunning & Dribbling

Technical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11Manipulate the ball with 4 surfaces of the foot. 1 1 1 1To change speed with the ball under control. 1 1 1 1To change direction using change of direction moves with control. 1 1 1 1To change position of the ball quickly to set up to dribble. 2 1 1 1To move a defender 1v1 using fakes/feints. 2 1 1 1Able to change pace quickly to move away from a defender. 1 1 1 1Understand dribbling the ball on the safe side. 2 1 1 1Link dribbling at speed to a secondary movement passing or shoot-ing. 2 1 1 1Understand how many touches are needed to be affective. 3 2 1 1Understand how many touches are needed to give your team mates more time and space. 3 2 1 1Understand what fake/feint is needed in different areas of the field. 4 3 2 2

Receiving & Turning Technical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11

Be able to receive the ball using the inside of their foot. 1 1 1 1Be able to receive the ball off their back foot unopposed. 1 1 1 1Able to receive the ball off different parts of the foot. 2 1 1 1Able to receive the ball into space to set up to dribble. 1 1 1 1Able to receive the ball to evade a defender1v1 2 1 1 1Able to protect the ball upon receiving in 1v1 situations. 2 1 1 1Understand receiving on the safe side. 3 2 1 1To know how many touches are needed to be affective. 3 2 1 1To know how many touches are needed to give your team mates more time and space. 3 2 1 1Be able to turn with the ball using change of direction moves. 2 1 1 1Understand what turn is needed in certain game situations. 4 3 2 2

Priority Key 1 – High 2 - Mid 3 - Low 4 - NA

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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPLAYER PROFILE AND FEEDBACKProactive Passing

Technical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11Be able to pass the ball over short distances with the inside of the foot. 1 1 1 1Be able to pass the ball with correct weight and accuracy in unop-posed activities over short distances. 2 1 1 1Be able to pass off the front foot when dribbling or running with the ball. 2 1 1 1Understand when to pass the ball to feet or play leading passes to allow team mate more time. 3 2 1 1Understand passing the ball to safe side so team mate is able to keep possession. 4 3 2 2Be able to use 1 touch combination to be effective. 4 3 2 2To use different passing techniques to be effective in different situa-tions. 4 3 2 2Play variation of medium to long passes to be unpredictable. 4 4 3 3Play lofted passes with accuracy under pressure. 4 4 4 3Play balls into pre-determined areas with correct weight. 4 4 4 3

Vision & Awareness Technical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11

Move on angles to support the ball 2 1 1 1Be able to create space through quick and effective movement. 4 3 2 1Recognise triggers to move and create space to support the ball. 4 4 3 2Understand how to create space as a team mate. 1 1 1 1Scan the play with the ball at your feet. 1 1 1 1Scan the play when the ball is about to land at your feet. 3 2 1 1Scan the play when you are about to receive the ball. 3 2 1 1Scan the play when you think you are going to receive the ball. 4 3 2 2Scan the play off the ball. 4 4 3 2


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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPLAYER PROFILE AND FEEDBACK

Proactive Defending Technical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11

Close down an attacker with speed. 4 1 1 1Slow down as you meet the attacker and keep your feet moving. 4 1 1 1Stay patient and keep correct distance if attacker has control of the ball. 4 1 1 1Use body effectively to get ahead of or out muscle opponent to come away with the ball. 4 1 1 1Forcing play in one direction to gain advantage. 4 3 2 2Intercept in front and along-side. 4 3 2 2Pressing vs retreat knowing moments. 4 4 3 2

Finishing Technical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11

Be able to strike the ball with accuracy in unopposed activities over short distances. 3 1 1 1Power shooting with dominant foot. 4 2 1 1Selecting the correct finish in unopposed shooting/ game activities. 4 2 1 1Understand how many touches to be successful in pressured situa-tions/ game activities. 4 3 2 2Can shoot using both feet. 4 2 1 1In a scoring situation finishing with first time flicks volleys and headers. 4 4 3 2Head at different angles with varying distances. 4 4 3 2Selects the correct situation to use lobs and chips. 4 4 3 3


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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPLAYER PROFILE AND FEEDBACKAttacking Principles

Tactical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11Height, width & depth to make the field/ playing area big to create space. 1 1 1 1Understand how to be successful in 1v1 attacking situations. 2 1 1 1Understand how to be successful with attacking overloads 2v1 3v1 3v2 3 2 1 1Understand how and when to use simple combination play. 3 2 1 1Develop a sense of purposeful possession. 4 3 3 2Attempt to use more complex combination play when possible or needed. 4 4 3 2Understand to assist and or produce goal scoring opportunities. 4 4 3 2

Defending Principles Tactical Break down U8 U9 U10 U11

Understand how to defend successfully in 1v1 situations. 4 2 1 1Understand the concept of pressure and cover. 4 4 3 2Understand why we delay attackers in certain situations. 4 2 2 1Understand how to delay attackers in outnumbered situations. 4 3 2 1Understand how to make timely and efficient recovery runs. 4 4 3 2Recognise opportunities to balance the team. 4 4 3 2Understand how to make play predictable. 4 4 3 2Understand compactness and why it’s important when defending. 4 4 3 2Understand depth and why it’s needed to defend effectively. 4 4 3 2Understand where and how to cover dangerous space. 4 4 3 2


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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPLAYER PROFILE AND FEEDBACK

Psychological Break down U8 U9 U10 U11

Motivation 1 1 1 1Self Confidence 1 1 1 1Competitiveness 2 2 2 1Concentration 3 2 2 1Commitment 2 2 2 2Self-Control 2 2 2 1Determination 2 2 2 1

Social/ EmotionalBreak down U8 U9 U10 U11

Listening 1 2 2 1Cooperation 1 2 2 1Communication 1 1 1 1Sharing 1 2 1 1Problem-Solving 2 2 2 1Decision-Making 1 2 2 1Empathy 2 3 2 1Patience 2 3 2 1Respect/Discipline 1 2 2 1Fair play/ Honesty 1 2 1 1


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Section 3 - Schedule & GuidlinesPLAYER PROFILE AND FEEDBACKPhysical

Break down U8 U9 U10 U11Agility 1 1 1 1Balance 1 1 1 1Coordination 1 1 1 1Stamina 3 2 2 2Strength 3 2 2 2Speed 2 1 1 1Suppleness 3 2 2 2Acceleration 2 1 1 1Reaction 2 1 1 1Basic Motor Skills 1 1 1 1Perception 1 1 1 1Awareness 1 1 1 1


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Section 4- Competitive Program Commitment

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Section 4- Competitive Program CommitmentPLAYER COMMITMENTTechnical Physical

I will work on my soccer skills in my own time. If a coach sets a home skill challenge I will complete it to the best of my ability. I will practice with both feet.I will master the basic techniques of dribbling, receiving, passing and striking a ball.

I will work as hard as I can, I will run as fast as I can and play as hard as I can.I will bring a drink of water to all practices and games.I will play physical and understand that soccer is a contact sport.

Tactical PsychologicalI will learn about a high level player in each of those positions and watch them play on video or in person.I will work as hard as I can at school as I understand that I need to be a good student to be a good soccer player.

I will prepare my own soccer bag before every game and practice. I am responsible for all of my own equipment. I understand that I will have to bring both red and green uniforms to all games. Wear my practice uniform to practice and avoid using my game uniform at practices. I will accept that I will make mistakes.I will never give up.

Social Giving back to NTSCI will shake hands with all NTSC Coaches & team mates on arrival and departure at training or games.I will remind my parent or guardian to fill in the Team Snap avail-ability. I will encourage my teammatesI will participate in social or fundraising events.

I will donate any unused soccer items to the NTSC Uniform Bud-dies.I will participate in fundraising events organised by my team to raise funds for those who cannot afford to playSupport the League1 / OWSL & High Performance teams.

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Section 5 - Events and Funding

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Section 5 - Events & FundingEVENTS

Within the NTSC community we have great opportunities for our players to cheer on Team Canada and Toronto FC games. On top of this we have partnered with TFC to give our players the opportunity for fan activities to enhance their NTSC community event, with opportunities such as flag bearers, autograph signings, ball retrievers and player mascots.

NTSC families and members receive tickets at a discounted price includ-ing HST and handling charges. These are great team bonding and com-munity events for NTSC members to enjoy.

We are going into our second season with the North Toronto Nitros League1Ontario Men’s Team. We have opportunities as ball retrievers and player mascots. Gathering your team together to cheer on our high performance men’s teams is a great team outing and showcase of the Nitros competitive player development pathway.

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Section 5 - Events & FundingSUBSIDY FUND

As a not-for-profit community-based organization, at North Toronto Soccer Club it is important to create spaces for children and youth to find their potential both on and off the soccer field.

North Toronto Soccer Club currently supports over 140 financially disadvantaged children in the community by covering a portion or all of their registration fees and other expenses (ex. equipment). The children in our program are recommended by social service agencies and the Toronto District School Board to participate.

Our mission to provide a place to play for everyone has built our League Sponsored Player Pro-gram from the core. We believe that through learning on the field this builds leadership and problem solving skills that can be used on and off the field to push themselves to be the best they can. The League Sponsored Player Program creates opportunities for children to stay active and explore their potential on the pitch to gain skills that will last a lifetime.

A portion of all North Toronto SC program fess support the fee subsidies provided. As well, many NTSC families make additional contributions and members of the community continue to sponsor players after their own children have completed our youth program.

The club’s cost per player to operate our 2016 outdoor season programs this year were:• Recreational programs: average cost $245 for each of our spring and summer seasons • Competitive program: average cost $1,259 for the outdoor season. (Ontario League player) Note: that high performance players in the Ontario Player Development League have fees that are roughly triple this amount.

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Section 5 - Events & FundingSPONSORSHIP

85% of sponsor fees are used to directly support the team or age group sponsored, by reducing player fees (especially for players in need of financial assistance) and helping to pay for items not covered by the player fee (i.e. some festivals and tournaments).

15% of sponsor fees are retained by the club to cover costs of printing sponsor logos on team jer-seys, on promotional material including team banners (see attached), and on the www.ntsoccer.com website.

Attaining a team sponsor or sponsors is evidently a key to any team’s fundraising efforts, due to the player fees funding can alleviate a significant financial burden for players on the team. Team spon-sorship can be tailored to individual team needs. Teams can determine where and how sponsor logos appear on the jerseys, training suits, training jerseys, and equipment.

NTSC is also flexible with the sponsor logos on the website . In some cases, sponsors may be hap-py to donate smaller amounts for a letter of recognition and a framed team picture.

Receipts can be issued for businesses as an advertising/promotion expense. The club is a not-for-profit sports club and is not a charitable institution, therefore NTSC is unable to issue charitbale tax receipts.

Breakdown of Team Sponsorship Fee Use

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