Coach_Packet_20152_SOCCER

City of Antigo Park and Recreation Department 700 Edison Street • Antigo, WI 54409 715.623.3633 extension-131 / 154 • srepp@antigo-city.org www.antigo-city.org Coaches, Thank you for volunteering your time and putting forth the extra effort to provide a fun and positive activity for the youth of our community. Without your support we would be unable to offe r many of our programs. Additionally, the continued success of our high school athletics relies heavily on promoting interest at the younger age levels. Thank you again for your continued support. Sincerely, Sarah Repp City of Antigo Park and Recreation Department Supervisor COACHING TIPS & EXPECTATIONS Call all parents on your roster 1. Notify them of their first practice time and location. 2. Remind parents that their child will need shin guards to participate. 3. Soccer cleats are not required. No baseball or football cleats. 4. Verify/Update emergency contact information. 5. Notify parents that in case of a cancellation, you as the coach, will contact them. 6. You may also wish to see if they would be interested in picking a date and signing-up for snack. COACH EXPE CTATIONS 1. Review your roster/e-mail for any last minute player additions or roster changes. 2. Arrive early to both games and practices. You may start practicing following the scheduled coach meeting (practices outside of the schedule are optional). 3. Make sure you have a roster with you at all practices and games, so you can contact parents in case of a cancellation or emergency. You are responsible for rescheduling due to any cancellations and notifying your team. You are also responsible for contacting the opposing coach and rescheduling. a. Do not play if there is lightning, thunder, or inclement weather or if field conditions are too wet and could pose a risk for injury. 4. If you did not order a coach shirt we recommend wearing a plain brightly colored shirt, so parents and players can easily find you. 5. Introduce yourself to your parents at the first meeting and ensure all parents receive a schedule. 6. Introduce yourself to the opposing coach and discuss and proposed changes prior to the game. Remember, any changes must be agreed upon by each coach prior to the start of the game. 7. Ensure soccer goals are secured with stakes and cannot tip over. If the nets are not secured play may not occur (the small PVC nets are not required to be staked). 8. Involve the parents (i.e. designate a snack and drink coordinator for games and practices, or have a side-line helper to assist with player rotations). 9. Request the referee allow additional water breaks during hot weather. 10. Promote good sportsmanship. 11. Incorporate fun activities into practice and end every game on a positive note. 12. Make every effort to evenly distribute playing time amongst the players. Playing time for older players may be determined by attendance at practices (grades 6-12). 13. Report any injuries to the referee and the Park and Recreation Office (715.623.3633 extension- 131/154 or srepp@antigo-city.org). 14. Following your last scheduled event please leave all equipment in the storage room, and parks staff will pick-up. City of Antigo Park and Recreation Department 700 Edison Street • Antigo, WI 54409 715.623.3633 extension-131 / 154 • srepp@antigo-city.org www.antigo-city.org City of Antigo Park & Recreation Department 700 Edison Street • Antigo, Wisconsin 54409 715.623.3633 extension-131 /154; www.antigo-city.org/rec1 Basic Soccer Rules Game Time and Weather :  All grades: Two – 25 minute halves o There will be a 5 minute half-time (based on weather conditions)  Playing Time: Grades 4 - 12 Playing time will be determined by attendance at practices  Weather: Games will not be played if there is lightning, thunder, a weather warning or watch. However, they may be played in rainy conditions. Coaches are responsible for cancelling and determining make-up game times. Number of Players:  K-1 League: 5 vs. 5 – goalie (minimum of 8 players and maximum of 12)  2-3 League: 6 vs. 6 – goalie (minimum of 9 players and maximum of 14)  4-5 League: 6 vs. 6 – goalie (minimum of 9 players and maximum of 14)  6-8 League: 7 vs. 7 – goalie (minimum of 12 players and maximum of 16)  9-12 League: 7 vs. 7 – goalie (minimum of 12 players and maximum of 16) Fewer players on the field allow for more ball touches and a more dynamic game Officials / Referees:  We will make every effort to provide officials for grades 4-12. If there is not an official the coaches are responsible for fair play.  There are no officials for the Grades K-3.  Coaches are not allowed on the field during the game for the Grades 4-12 leagues (unless there is not an official).  Be sure to discuss any clarifications or concerns prior to the start of the game with the other coach. Any changes to the rules must be agreed upon by the coaches prior to starting the game. If an agreement cannot be reached each team will play according to the league rules. Equipment:  All players are required to wear shin guards  A goalie may want to have a pair of gloves in the K-3 league  4-12 league are required to have goalie gloves (the Park & Rec. Dept. will provide one pair of gloves per team)  Jewelry is not allowed (with the exception of medical bracelets)  No Football or Baseball Cleats are allowed for safety reasons. Soccer cleats are encouraged, but not required. Start of Play / Kick Off:  A coin toss before the game – with the two captains – one calling it decides who gets to either take the kickoff.  The opposing team should be in its own half of the field at the start of play and outside the center circle.  The ball must go forward on full rotation and the kicker may not touch the ball a second time until it has been touched by another player. Stop of Play: Stop of play needs to occur for injured player, so the player can come out. Goals:  K-1 League: Goals will count if they enter the net.  Goalies are the only player allowed to use their hands  K-3 leagues will not be allowed to kick the ball once it is inside the goalie-area or goal- box (small box in front of goal). Goalkeeper Steps and Handling Rules:  Goalkeepers may handle the ball only inside the penalty area.  Once they have the ball in their hands, they must distribute the ball within 6 seconds.  If a team plays the ball to its own goalkeeper, the goalkeeper may not pick up the ball unless it was received by a header or an unintentional back pass. If they break this rule the result is an indirect free kick. Offside (Not called for grades K – 3):  Offside results in an indirect free kick being given to the opposing team, and is a rule to prevent attackers from simply waiting at the goal for an opportunity to score a goal.  A player is offside when he is closer to the opponent’s goal than two opponents.  Player cannot be offside on their side/half of the field.  A player is not offside on a corner kick, a throw-in, a goal kick, or if they are not interfering with the play or an opponent.  Players are also not offside if they are in line with, but not in front of, the last defender. Ball out of Bounds: The entire ball must cross the goal-line or sideline for it to be out of play. If only part of the ball touches or crosses the line, it is still in play. A ball out of bounds will result in either a Throw-in, Goal Kick, or Corner Kick. Throw-in:  A throw-in is awarded when the possessing team plays the ball out of bounds over the touchline (the touchline runs the length of the field).  The throw-in is taken from the point that the ball traveled out of bounds along the touchline. The player may not touch the ball again until it is touched by another player. If the throw-in is done incorrectly, the ball is awarded to the other team.  The thrower needs to have both feet on the ground. No flip throws allowed.  The thrower shall use both hands with equal force and shall deliver the ball from behind and over the head in one continuous movement.  For grades: K-3: Two Throw-In attempts will be allowed before possession reverts to the other team. Goal Kicks (kicked out by team attacking the goal):  A goal kick is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds across the goal-line and was last touched by the team attacking the goal.  The kick is taken from the corner of the side of the goal that the ball crossed the goal-line.  Any player can take the goal kick, but the ball must go out of the penalty area before another player can touch it. Corner Kicks (Kicked out by team defending the goal)  A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds over the goal-line and was last touched by the team defending that goal.  The corner kick is taken within the quarter circle at the corner on the side closest to where the ball went out.  The defending team must stand at least 10 yards from the ball when it is kicked. The corner kick is considered a “direct kick” which means that the kicker can score a goal directly without another player touching it. That player cannot touch the ball again until it is touched by another player. Penalty Kick  Penalty kicks are awarded either when a defensive player fouls an attacking player or commits a handball in their team’s penalty area.  A penalty kick is awarded when a foul, which ordinarily results in the awarding of a direct free kick, occurs within the offending team’s penalty area (18 yard box).  The penalty kick is placed at the penalty spot, and all players on both teams must remain outside the penalty box during the shot.  Players may enter the box immediately after the shot is taken.  The goalkeeper may move horizontally along the goal line before the shot is taken, but he may not come off the line until the ball is struck. Free Kick: A free kick is broken into two categories, direct and indirect. With either kick the ball must be stationary. Referees will hold an arm straight in the air to signal to players that the free kick is an indirect free kick and will make no signal other than blowing the whistle and pointing to the spot where the kick is to be taken for a direct free kick.  An indirect free kick can only go into the goal if it has subsequently been touched by another player, and will be given when there is the following: o Offside o Obstruction o The goalkeeper picks-up the ball from a backpass o The goalkeeper takes more than 6 seconds to get rid of the ball  A direct kick can be shot directly into the opponent’s goal without touching another player, and will be given when there is the following: o A player commits a deliberate foul outside of the penalty box (if the offense was committed by the defending team within their own penalty area the kick becomes a penalty kick). o Opponents must remain 10 yards from the ball, and outside of the penalty area if the kick is taken from within the defending team’s penalty area. Fouls: A player shall receive a penalty for the following, and the non-penalized team will receive a free kick: 1. Holding or pushing 2. Charging into or jumping at another player 3. Deliberate handling or striking of the ball with a hand or arm 4. Tripping 5. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 6. Slide Tackle 7. Spits at an opponent or exhibits dangerous play Misconduct: • Any player using vulgar or profane language, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct, or dangerous play will be disqualified for the remainder of the game. • The disqualified player may be replaced wi th another player for the remainder of the game. BASIC SOCCER SKILLS – SOURCE: SOCCERHELP.COM I strongly recommend you teach "Passing to Space" -- Passing to Space is easier for beginning players and will result in much better ball movement, better ball possession, use of Open Space and "field vision". Teaching The Inside-of- Foot "Push" Pass:  Have the player face the target & "square up" so he, ball & the target are in a straight line.  Place the "plant" foot about 4" from the side of the ball, pointing toward the target. (The direct the plant foot points is important because that is the direction the hips will face; try it). The pla foot can be toward the middle or back of the ball, whichever the player prefers.  Head over ball, looking down; both knees slightly bent.  Teach the proper motion by first having the player place his striking foot flat against the back of the ball (about 5" above the ground) and pushing the ball toward the target and following through toward the target. (A push & follow-through; not a jab. Think of a tennis serve. However, jabbing a 1-touch pass is okay).  Be sure he contacts the ball with his toes pulled up (i.e., with the foot parallel to the ground) & the ankle locked. Make contact with the arch, below the anklebone & follow through toward the target so the ball has top spin.  Then, have him do the same, except start one step back from the ball, so the player, the ball & the target are in a straight line. This step provides power to the pass. If the pass goes into the air it means it was struck too low. Receiving A Pass Using Inside-of-Foot:·  Receive the ball even with the toes of the plant foot (or a little in front).  Stiffen or relax the receiving foot so the ball stops about one step away (so you can quickly take one step & strike it; it is this step that gives power to the pass).  Be sure the receiving foot is 4" - 5" off the ground (if too low the ball will pop up) & contact the ball on the back part of foot (under the anklebone), not near the toes. Pull the toes up so the foot is parallel with the ground (not pointing downward). (If a player can't remember to raise his foot, have him practice by raising his foot higher than the ball & then bringing the foot down in front of the ball to stop it. This will help him to remember).  If you want the ball to go to the left or right (instead of straight in front) you must angle your foot & contact the ball more in front or behind, depending on whether you want it to go left or right. TEACHING HOW TO DRIBBLE: Source: livestrong.com Step 1 Allow children to kick the ball with the inside of their feet around a designated area, advise D.W. Crisfield and Beth Balbierz in "Coaching Youth Soccer." Discourage them from kicking with their toes. Step 2 Show the children they can also use the shoelace area, called the instep, to push the ball. Teach them to use both feet. Demonstrate kicking with the outside of the foot and the underside. Stress they should use every part of the foot, notes "Coaching Youth Soccer." Step 3 Set up a slalom course of cones. Conduct a drill where the kids dribble through the course using only the outside of their feet. Have them roll the ball down the field using the bottom of the foot, then use the other foot on the way back. Step 4 Ask the players to place their hands under their eyes to block their vision of the ball, then dribble through the slalom course, thus teaching them to look up and see what the field situation is like, recommends Deborah Crisfield in "The Everything Kids' Soccer Book." Step 5 Work on combinations such as dribbling forward once with the outside of the foot, followed by dragging the ball back with the sole of the cleats. Step 6 Teach the kids how to shield the ball with their bodies, keeping their bodies between the defender and the ball. Pair players so one player dribbles across the field, shielding the entire time, while the second player shadows her aggressively but without stealing. Modify the drill so the second player is allowed to try to steal the ball, and the first can use shielding or fancy dribbling moves to maintain possession. Step 7 Model dribbling moves that will allow your players to escape a defender. Start with the drag-back, where the player dribbles, steps on the ball with the top of his foot and drags the ball in the opposite direction, turning his body to follow. Or show the L turn, planting one foot next to the ball and the other in front of the ball, making an L. The foot in front of the ball pushes the ball backward, and the player's body follows. Tips and Warnings If you are coaching children ages 4 to 6, keep them moving and talk as little as possible, Crisfield and Balbierz suggest. Make dribbling a game, having them never touch the ball with their hands, even using their feet to remove the balls from the coach's carrying bag. If you are teaching ages 7 to 10, gauge the attention span of the children. Some will be like preschoolers and need fun and distracting games; others will be playing pickup games at recess, gaining dribbling skills rapidly and ready to move on to signature dribbling moves developed by pro players. Receiving Or Trapping Players with "lead feet" may have trouble receiving or "trapping" the ball. If you present a stiff foot or ankle as the ball arrives at your feet, it will bounce unpredictably away, likely to a nearby defender. Turn your receiving foot open, as described above for passing, and yield slightly as the ball arrives to provide a soft cushion so the ball becomes cradled, slows and stops just where you want it. Alternatively you can trap the ball with a firmer motion so that it rebounds slightly in the direction you want to take off. Directed traps allow you to move quickly and confuse your opponent, key to successful soccer. You can trap a slow-moving ball and hold it with your foot on top of the ball. Shooting If you've moved close to the goal and gotten open on the weak side of the field, away from the side with the ball, you may be able to trap the ball and "pass" it into goal in a calm manner. Shots more typically come from a distance and require a powerful strike coming from underneath the ball with the instep or top of the shoe, after planting your non-shooting foot 6 inches to the side of the ball. Defending Coaches often note that defense win games in all sports, and soccer is no exception. Basic defending begins with positioning your body between the offensive player and the goal. Be prepared to run backwards or sideways to maintain a goal-side position to player with the ball and watch for opportunities to flick the ball with a toe or foot away from the opponent and to yourself or a teammate. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/345989-basic-soccer-skills/#ixzz1zoS59YqE If you are looking for an easy-to-use drills & practices book this is a great one! 251 Essential Drills for Winning Soccer by Michael G. Carpenter Willard Ave McMillan Ave Hwy 45/ Smith Ave Deleglise St Small Orange Small Yellow Med Red Med Green Large Blue Field Smith Ave Nantasket Street Parking Parking Parking Parking Parking