Ascension CYC League Coach Meeting
July 27, 2016
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We ask your guidance during this upcoming season.
May we always remember that our opponent is never our enemy.
The victory is in HOW we coach and play the game. Not in the final score.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN
Opening Comments
It is the goal of the soccer program at Ascension to promote a positive experience surrounding the game of
soccer for each child. We are dedicated to providing a safe, family-oriented environment for our children to learn
and to enjoy organized sporting activities. The goal of the various programs is not only to teach our children
how to play a given sport, but also how to be a good sport in both victory and defeat.
CVAC Fields
Equipment
Uniforms
Other Equipment (preferred vendor)
Coaching Requirements
Ascension Tournament
Team & Individual Photos
Practice Fields
Coach Development
CYC League – West County District
Kevin Schuh
Joe Gibala / John Byrne
Amber Rogan / John Byrne
Fischer’s Sports
Diane Ruzicka
Chris Johnson
Cory Kirwan
John Byrne
John Byrne
John Byrne / Clem Igel
CHECKLIST
Tonight
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Sign in sheet – list your assistant coaches (if known at this time)
Sign up for Field Marshall at the tournament
Practice slot selection
ASC Tournament signup – – turn in tonight
Equipment pickup
Volunteer to help the program – Do More than just Coach
Near Future
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Coaching Requirements – follow up and inform assistants
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Contact your players….introduce yourself and gather emergency contact numbers.
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Inform players to order CYC ID cards now.
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Submit blackout request to Clem Igel 7/31
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Add uniform numbers to roster
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Add assistant coach ID number to roster
2016 Trophies
·Division winners 3rd Grade and up will receive trophies from WC-CYC. It has taken
multiple weeks after the season to get these order since they are ordered in bulk thru CYC
central. We cannot guarantee these would be ready for an ‘end of year’ team party.
·2nd Grade teams that win their division will receive smaller trophies purchased by
Ascension since WC-CYC considers 2nd grade to be a training league only and do not hand
out trophies.
2016 Skills Training for Coaches
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2016 Uniform and Equipment Distribution
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Uniforms pickup dates will be scheduled after waiver resolution/roster completion.
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Ascension Athletic Association does not provide socks so each parent will need to purchase
socks for their child.
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Each coach needs to decide if they want the new socks, all white, or something else. Some of
the girls want tye-dyed or polka-dots. CYC requirement is that the WHOLE team must wear
the same color sock (i.e. not one white and one blue or not some players wearing white and
some wearing blue).
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After tonight’s meeting, all teams should pick up an equipment bags in the Ascension
Equipment Room (down the steps near the Gym).
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Coaches, when you pass out the uniforms to your players, you need to record their jersey
number and jersey & shorts sizes on your roster.
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Please remind parents that these uniforms do not BELONG to them. They are not to cut out
the tags, hem the shirts or shorts, cut off the jerseys or deface the uniform in any way AND
they will be held responsible for the uniform given to them. If the uniform is returned in poor
condition or not returned there will be consequences.
2016 Uniform and Equipment Returns
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All returns are to the Ascension Equipment Room (down the steps near the Gym).
Dates will be announced near end of the season. First collection will be the
Saturday before Thanksgiving
CYC teams (2nd grade and up) need to return the jerseys, shorts, and soccer balls
and bag. Coaches need to collect all uniforms and turn them in together.
Coaches should keep the pennies and the practice cones with the team to use next
year.
2016 Other Equipment (preferred vendor)
Fischer’s Sports:
17708 Edison Ave.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
636-449-1052
Key Dates
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Aug. 25 - 28 Opening Week of Season
Nov. 2-6 West County CYC Girls Playoffs
Nov. 9-13 Girls CYC Playoffs Hosted by South County
Nov. 9-13 West County CYC Boys Playoffs
Nov. 16-20 Boys CYC Playoffs Hosted by North County
Thanksgiving Weekend Spirit Games Hosted by St. Charles
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For the Girls CYC Playoffs, West County will be entitled to two representatives for 8th Open.
For the Boys CYC Playoffs, West County will be entitled to two representatives for 6th Open, 7th
Open and 8th Closed.
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Requirements for Coaching any Sport at Ascension
There are four requirements for all coaches (Head and assistants) that must be met in order to coach
at Ascension. We realize fulfilling these requirements is an upfront time commitment for perspective
coaches, but we need to ensure all our coaches have the proper training and background screening in
order to provide a safe and positive experience for the children in our program. Each task is a onetime only requirement for coaching any sport with the Ascension Athletic Association.
1. Attend "Protecting God's Children Training Class"
2. Sign the "Commitment to Ethical Conduct form"
3. Complete the Background Screening - "Worker Registration Form"
4. Attend the "Coaching to Make a Positive Difference Class"
5. Sign and Acknowledge the Disciplinary policy
Protecting God's Children Training Class
Please visit the link below to view upcoming dates and locations for workshops, on the Archdiocese of St.
Louis' Safe Environment Program website: Protecting God's Children Workshops
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0
This will list the upcoming sessions. Please note some require that you reserve a spot due to venue size.
2016 Coaching to Make a Positive Difference
http://www.cycstl.net/node/3007
1. Beginning July 1st 2013, CYC Coaches will be able to take Coaching to Make a Positive Difference
online. Bill will still lead his 2 1/2 hour sessions in person, but now coaches will have the option to attend
in person or take online. CLICK HERE to go to the online training.
2. Also as of July 1st, coaches will have to pay when they take the class. If attending the class in person,
the cost is $20 per coach, which can be paid in cash, or by check. The check should be made out to
Coaching Coaches LLC. Online the $19.95 payment can be made with a credit card or via PayPal.
3. ALL COACHES, both Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches, must have attended Coaching to
Make a Positive Difference in order to coach in the CYC program.
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2016 Ascension Parish Annual Soccer Tournament
August 13th-14th & 20th-21st
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CVAC Complex
No cost for Ascension teams! Turn in form tonight.
Kindergarten, 1st - 6vs.6 (no Pre-K division)
2nd , 3rd Grade – 8 vs.8
4th – 6th Grade – 11 vs.11
7th – 8th Grade – 11 vs. 11
Matches may be scheduled from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays and 12:00(noon) – 7:30 PM on
Sundays. *If necessary due to rainouts on the weekend, games will be scheduled for 5:30 PM to 6:40
PM on the weekdays.
Eligible Teams and Players: The tournament is open to parish girls and boys teams (CYC or
recreational) from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Only recreational teams that will be playing as a team
in the upcoming season are invited. No “select” or “All-star” teams will be allowed. All players must
be on your official recreational league roster (e.g., CYC League) in order to be eligible.
http://www.facebook.com/Ascension Annual Soccer Tournament
Tournament Director
Tournament Registration
Tournament Scheduling
Chris Johnson
Stuart Duncan
James A. Carroll
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Other Tournaments
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ASC will reimburse up to $200 max. for one additional tournament (not indoor league fee) by submitting
form and receipt of entry fee & roster submitted.
Must play entire Ascension / CYC roster / no other outside or guest players
ASC Uniforms should be worn for tournaments, however they are not to be used for other leagues (this
includes indoor leagues)
http://www.cycstl.net/sports/tournaments#soccer
CYC League Program Overview
General Information
o Coaches, Contact your players
·Obtain emergency contact numbers, medical issues, special circumstances
o Playing Time – equal playing time
o Prayer before game lead by home coach
o CYC ID cards required for all players in Grades 2 and up and All coaches and
players must obtain their cards prior to the start of their season.
o http://www.cycstl.net/id-cards
o A roster check include players, coaches and assistant coaches
A roster check will be performed prior to the start of a game under any of
the following conditions:
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By direction of the Sport Commissioner or the Official-in-Chief
(Referee)
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By direction of the West County District Executive Committee.
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Upon request of either the coach of either team.
Rule Highlights
o Coaches not allowed to enter the field of play until instructed by referee
(including injury/fighting).
o Only Head and Assistant Coaches that are on approved roster and with proper
ID Card in their possession are allowed on bench side of field.
o All parents must remain on the opposite side of the field from the benches, and
not behind the goals.
Sportsmanship
o Head Coach is responsible for:
 Playing Time – equal playing time
 Prayer before game lead by home team coach
o Head Coach is also responsible for:
 Coaches’ Conduct – Head Coach / Assistant Coaches
 Players’ Conduct
 Fans’ Conduct - Yellow/Red cards given to fans are actually given to the
Head Coach
 Any coach/assistant coach/player who is ejected (red card) must surrender
their ID card to the referee, or face a min. 3 game suspension.
 If you need help, contact your grade coordinator who will forward to Lead
coordinator/referee director/program director/CYC league co-rep.
o Treatment of Referees - Zero tolerance for profanity even if not directed at
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referee/opponent. Remember these are kids! They are not always
perfect. Your players are watching how you conduct yourselves.
What to do if conflicts arise during a game? - Get help from referee pavilion if a
home game at CVAC. Games at other parishes/fields should have a
field monitor on duty.
Uniform Rules
o No –Jewelry, bracelets - Earrings must come out, even if they are recent/starter
earrings – please notify parents now to wait until after the season
o Uniform consists of jersey (with number), shorts, color matching socks on both
legs (and entire team must match as well), shin guards
o Cold Weather Rules
 Uniform Shirt Outermost Garment
 Hooded Sweatshirts are not to be worn under. Hats and gloves are allowed
 Coats may be worn, but only under jersey.
Game Schedules
o Division placement scheduled for July 27 with release to follow the next
week.
o Schedules published on WC-CYC webpage mid-August
http://www.westcountycyc.org/SchedulesResultsStandingsWCCYCSocc
er10/tabid/2944/Default.aspx
o CYC League games Start Thursday, Aug 25th. Games can be scheduled on
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
o Ascension teams will not be scheduled to play on Fall Festival, Sun. Oct. 18th
o Individual Teams may blackout one day, not an entire weekend).
Submit your
team’s blackout day to Clem Igel via email July 31st
Game Results / Rain-outs
o Inform Ascension’s CYC League Co-Director: Clem Igel via email before 6:00pm
the day following the rainout if you have a single future blackout time
period (2 hour) that you cannot play starting with the Thursday following
the rainout. You do not have to resubmit your ‘Team’ blackout date from
the beginning of the year. Reschedules are posted on the WC-CYC
webpage, typically on Tuesdays.
 A schedule change will be identified with a + symbol after the date. The
game numbers will remain the same.
 Results from weekend games will typically be posted by end of day on
Wednesday. Please be patient as it sometimes takes the volunteers
from each organization a few weeks to get all the game results to the
scorer. If the scorer does not have game results from an organization
representative by the established weekly deadline, the results will be
published the following week.
 Correcting Reported Game Results: If you see that an incorrect score
has been posted on the web site, please bring the error to the attention
of your organization's CYC League representative. (Ascension’s CYC
League Co-Director: Clem Igel via email)
 You should be asked to sign a score card after each game. That is what
is turned into the league scorekeeper who then updates the website.
Check it prior to signing!
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o Non-rainout Reschedule Requests: Only the following events are recognized
as valid for requesting a game to be re-scheduled with ten days’ prior notice:
($50 charge if accepted)
 High School Sunday (games after twelve noon and prior to 6:00
P.M.) for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade teams.
 Parish religious events of First Communion and Confirmation and
any other religious event with Pastor approval.
 A scouting event that is for an entire Pack, not just a troop. (note: 30
days’ notice is required for this type of request).
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Field Status & Conditions
o http://www.westcountycyc.org/FieldConditions/tabid/2757/Default.aspx
Field Directions
o http://www.westcountycyc.org/FieldDirectionsRainoutNumbers/tabid/1462/Default.aspx
Soccer Rulebook for 2016 is available on the CYC central website:
CYC Rule Book 2016
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Individual Game Recordkeeping for 2016
o It will be each coach’s responsibility to bring a copy of the roster or generate a
paper list of players who are participating in the game and give to the referee
before the game. If there are changes to the list during the game, the coach
should update his participation list at the completion of the game. The
organization hosting the game is responsible to retain these paper lists with
the game cards for proof of participation as required.
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Rule Changes for 2016
o Heading
 Intentional Heading of the ball in grades 4 and below is not allowed. It is
allowed in grades 5 and above. It should be limited in practices for grades
5, 6 and 7th.
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Goalkeepers
 Each goalkeeper wears colors which distinguish him from the other players, the
referee and the assistant referees. ** (If the referee(s) or the goalkeeper do not have a
different colored shirt, then allowing them to have the same color shirt is
permissible.)
Start of Play
 The ball may roll in any direction to start play
Playoff Structure 5th grade and up.
 WC-CYC – Separate Open and Closed Brackets:
 WC-CYC Open playoffs team are typically the top 3 Open teams in A
Division, plus top Open teams in B (tentative).
 WC-CYC Closed playoffs are the top 2 Closed teams regardless of Division
(tentative). Winner will represent WC in the City-County playoffs.
 For the Girls CYC Playoffs, West County will be entitled to two representatives for
6th Closed, 7th Open and 8th Open.
 For the Boys CYC Playoffs, West County will be entitled to two representatives
for 6thOpen and 7th Close
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Notes
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