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AYSO REGION 198 |
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Clearfield, Clinton, Sunset, Hill AFB, West Point |
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Everyone Plays - Balanced Teams - Open Registration - Positive Coaching - Good Sportsmanship |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I attend a Coaches clinic? You will learn fun techniques to teach the kids during your practices. It will increase your knowledge and appreciation of the game. It allows the coaches an opportunity to share their experiences with everyone. You will also be able to meet and talk with the coaches you will be playing against during the upcoming season.
Why should I have a pre-season team meeting? Most importantly it is a good time for you to get to know the parents and your kids on your team. Please make sure that during this meeting, that you give all of your parents a contact number to reach you at should they have questions. You will also want to emphasis your expectations of the parents as noted in the parent player handbook handed out at registration. You will also be able to discuss the upcoming season (i.e. practices, games, weather concerns, etc). Remember that it is up to the coaches to decide if a game should be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather. Another important part of the team meeting is to get both the kids and parents excited and involved. Most coaches make a weekly treat list to hand out to the parents. Another thing you will want to consider is the lack of referee’s we have each year. Persuade your parents to help be a sideline assistant during your games. No formal training is required and they will be able to experience how much fun it can be.
Why do we have practices? Practices in the U8 division and above are recommended so the children can learn about good sportsmanship and the fundamentals of the game as well as make new friends and have fun. Kids really enjoy the practices because it gives them time to build their individual and team skills.
When should we hold practices? You are normally allowed to start your practices two weeks prior to the first game. Your Division Coordinator will give you the specific dates when they call you. Below is a suggested guideline for you to use in determining your practice schedule:
U5 & U6 – ½ hour prior to their game ONLY each Saturday – AYSO National guidelines do not recommend practice outside of the ½ prior to each Saturday’s game. U8 – once a week (45 – 60 minutes) U10 & U12 – once or twice a week (1 hour) U14 and up – two or three times a week (1hour) Remember it is really up to you and your parents to set the practice schedule for U8 divisions and above.
Who do I contact if I have issues or questions? In your parent/player handbook it lists your regional board members. Your initial point of contact will be your division coordinator. Most normal season questions can be answered by them. If you have issues or concerns during the season with Coaches or Referee’s, be sure you contact the Coach/Referee Administrators.
What is the most important thing I need to know as a coach? Remember that we are all here for one reason, our children. We want it to be a fun learning experience for all. For most U5 and U6 kids, this is their first time in any organized sport and the first role model they will have is YOU!! Set the example for all to follow. Your positive coaching will go a long ways in developing your kid’s enjoyment in athletics. Don’t be intimidated because you don’t know all the rules of the game. Most of us all started exactly as you, which is with little or no knowledge of the game. That is why your region spends the time and effort in setting up these coaches clinics. |
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Hi Coaches – everybody ready for round 2?!
One of the AYSO philosophies is Positive Coaching. There are numerous styles of coaching – hard nosed, intellectual, fun-loving etc… But all share common character traits in order to accomplish the goal of Positive Coaching: · Patience · Responsibility · Conscientiousness Positive Role model
Is it possible to train players without these traits? Of course. But if we do, inevitably we will lose sight of the primary reasons for this endeavor, namely to foster a love of the game that can last a lifetime for each player, and to teach them how to play the game.
We've all heard of coaches who tear down players, use coarse language, don't show up to practices and games, or are just "checked out". It is always helpful to keep in mind that we are there for the players on our teams. Taking this approach allows us as coaches to grow as well, by working on the four traits listed above.
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to make a difference in these young people's lives. For most of us, we can look back during our youth and remember those coaches that made an impact on us. Hopefully they were all positive experiences.
Let us each commit to being one of those coaches that our players will remember with fondness because we were a Positive Role model, we were Conscientious, we took our Responsibilities serious, and we had never ending Patience.
Joel Barraza Region Coach Administrator |
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Hi Coaches – everybody ready for round 2?!
One of the AYSO philosophies is Positive Coaching. There are numerous styles of coaching – hard nosed, intellectual, fun-loving etc… But all share common character traits in order to accomplish the goal of Positive Coaching: · Patience · Responsibility · Conscientiousness · Positive Role Model
Is it possible to train players without these traits? Of course. But if we do, inevitably we will lose sight of the primary reasons for this endeavor, namely to foster a love of the game that can last a lifetime for each player, and to teach them how to play the game.
We've all heard of coaches who tear down players, use coarse language, don't show up to practices and games, or are just "checked out". It is always helpful to keep in mind that we are there for the players on our teams. Taking this approach allows us as coaches to grow as well, by working on the four traits listed above.
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to make a difference in these young people's lives. For most of us, we can look back during our youth and remember those coaches that made an impact on us. Hopefully they were all positive experiences.
Let us each commit to being one of those coaches that our players will remember with fondness because we were a Positive Role model, we were Conscientious, we took our Responsibilities serious, and we had never ending Patience.
Joel Barraza Region Coach Administrator |
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