NEWMAC Men’s Soccer
Preseason Call
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Participants: Jon Anderson (Babson); Mike Singleton (MIT); Peter Haley
(Springfield); Chris Parsons (USCGA); Matt Cushing (Wheaton); Malcolm
McPherson (WPI); David Kulik (Clark), Tim Opstrup (USCGA); Greg McKeever,
Patrick Summers (NEWMAC Office).
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: (to include discussion items)
a.
Directory:
 Forwarded by Greg McKeever. Only update is to add Mike Singleton’s
cell phone (857) 523-0246.
 Access to the minutes/handbook information can be found on the
NEWMAC web site under the Administrative section. The password is
ADMIN and the log-in is NEWMAC10.
b.
Sports Chair and Liaison Roles
 See attached Document entitled 201112_sports_chair.docx to see the
roles and responsibilities defined.
 Matt Cushing has been selected to serve as the Sports Chair
Review Handbook Updates:
 From last year’s post season meeting, the motion that the highest seed
would host each game through the tournament was ruled out of order due
to a championship moratorium. It will be considered for review by the
committee once the moratorium has passed.
 Part 1 of the second motion to vote for awards (i.e. player of the year,
coach of the year, etc.) after the tournament rather than before was not
adopted the AD’s. We will continue to vote for such awards between
regular season and conference championship play in the online format.
The AD’s are considering other conference tournament awards
specifically related to tournament play.
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e.
 Part 2 of the second motion for awards to separate the goalkeeper out and
ensure the position is recognized was referred to the championship
committee.
Score Reporting:
 Weekly reporting starts the week of September 5.
 The SID’s will report scores to the D3scoreboard.com.
 The conference office will be selecting the Player-of-the-Week and
compiling the statistical report.
Regular Season Rescheduling Procedures
Reschedule Policy – All sports with the exception of baseball and
softball
1. All NEWMAC regular season contests need to be completed prior to
the NEWMAC tournament.
2. Any postponed regular season contests should be made up at the first
agreeable date per both institutions Directors of Athletics, or
designee. Every effort should be made to play at the original home
institution.
3. If a date cannot be agreed upon, the postponed contest will be played
the day after the originally scheduled contest at the home site or a preapproved site.
4. If the rescheduled date is postponed, institutions will revert back to
principle #2 above. If a future date cannot be agreed upon, the
postponed contest will be played the day after the rescheduled game at
the home site or a pre-approved site.
5. During the last week of the regular season*, weather/site conditions
should be considered when determining the site of a rescheduled
contest. Expenses (game management/travel) are to be considered in
a decision to change sites.
*The last week of the regular season is defined as the seven days prior
to the last scheduled NEWMAC contest.
f.
Championship Format:
 CHAMPIONSHIP DATES:
First Round - Wednesday 11/2/2011 at 2:30/7:00 p.m. (w/lights)
higher seed’s site; # 5 vs. # 4 (# 1, #2, #3 – Bye)
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 Semifinals – Saturday 11/5/2011 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (if no
lights); Noon and 3:00pm (if lights) at highest seed’s site. Highest
seed plays first in semifinals.
 Finals – Sunday 11/6/2011 at 1:00 p.m. at semifinals site.
g.
Tournament Officials: Tim will be in touch with Roger Taylor regarding
officials for the Tournament.
h.
Gag Rule: Information can be shared with conference members, but not
non-conference schools.
i.
Sportsmanship:
 Everyone was reminded about the importance of good sportsmanship
and to be respectful of each other. If here is an incident at a game, the
coaches should talk afterward and let their respective AD’s know. The
conference requires schools have an administrator on duty at home
contests to handle situations that might come up.
 Most of the issues around sportsmanship take place off the field.
Coaches were reminded to let the administrator on duty know if
inappropriate things are being said by fans so that it can be addressed.
Coaches were reminded to review the NEWMAC sportsmanship code
and what is considered unacceptable.
 Coaches were reminded that the sport of soccer does not allow
noisemakers. If it occurs, it needs to be addressed by the Administratoron-Duty.
j.
Pre-Championship Conference Call: Monday October 31st, 1:00 p.m.
Post Season Meeting: Monday, November 7 @ WPI 10:00am.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Opstrup
Men’s Soccer Liaison
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