DIFL 2011-12
M A N A G E R S ’ O R I E N TAT I O N
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
RAJNI MALHOTRA
DIFL COMMISSIONER
What We’ll Do Today
 Introductions
 DIFL
 Our Philosophy
 Some Basics
 DIFL Managers’ Roles and Responsibilities
 Understanding League Tables
 A Little Role Play
 Q&A
Introductions
 DIFL Committee: a group of volunteers who help
make DIFL better every season!
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Division Coordinators
Coaches & Refs Coordinators
Sponsors Coordinator
Team Kits Management
Events & Contest Management
Pitches and Fixtures Management
Website and Communications Management
Division
Coordinators
Division
Coordinator
Email
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Jasdeep Chadha
[email protected]
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Ritu Malik
[email protected]
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Amarjit (AJ) Singh
[email protected]
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Deepa Shah
[email protected]
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Mike Wood
[email protected]
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Taran Wirk
[email protected]
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Vasu Yajnik-Setia
[email protected]
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Monica Kumar
[email protected]
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Joanna Nowaczyk
[email protected]
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Bobby Fudenna
[email protected]
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Sanjay Gupta
[email protected]
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Arjun Kohli
[email protected]
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[email protected]
DIFL Philosophy
 Provide a safe and encouraging environment for children to learn
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and love soccer
Teach the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship
Help younger players learn their skill areas
Help older players hone their skills
Help all players learn respect—for referees, for coaches, for
managers, for teammates, for opposing teams
Give everyone an equal chance—no one can improve if they
don’t play
Balance the sense of competition with the need to learn and
have fun
Winning is great, but playing is everything! Even the team who
comes in last should have a great time!
Some DIFL Basics
 Teams once formed will not be changed
 Absentees without good reason will not be
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tolerated. Repeat absentees may lead to dismissal
from DIFL for the season.
All players should be given equal opportunity to
play in each game
Never play an unregistered player
Never borrow players from other teams
The referee’s call is golden—help parents
understand this in case of any question
Match Breakdown
DIVISION
Match Duration
Half Duration
Half-time
Break
Size of Match
Ball
1
30 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes
3
2
50 minutes
25 minutes
5 minutes
4
3
1 hour
30 minutes
5 minutes
4
4
1 hour
30 minutes
5 minutes
4
5
1 hour
30 minutes
5 minutes
5
6
1 hour
30 minutes
5 minutes
5
Manager’s Role
 Communications
 Sponsor, Parents, Coaches
 Prep for Matches & Events
 Camaraderie
 Code of Conduct
Build Team Spirit
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Help Everyone Have Fun!
Communications
Sponsors
 Introduce yourself and coaches
 Communicate practice/match schedules
 Add to e-mail/SMS communications
 Deliver team jersey
 Encourage attendance
 Matches
 Photo day!
 End of season ceremony (sponsors present the trophies to
players)
Communications
Team
Introduce yourself to coaches, parents, players
E-mail details of first practice/match asap
Distribute season schedule at first practice/match
Ensure contact info is accurate for all
Ensure parents/players understand absentee
policy
 Communicate important dates (photo day, cup
competition, ceremony)
 Communicate events (photo competition, kit
competition)
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Communications
Division Coordinators
 Send updated team roster with parents’ contact
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info and player jersey numbers
Send match scores immediately after each match
Communicate any uniform or kit bag
issues/requirements immediately
Send mid-season coaches’ assessments
Escalate issues if/when required
First Match
 Before the first match
 E-mail team and sponsor with details for first practice and match
 Remind parents to bring shin guards and water
 Ensure kit bag is in order, balls are pumped and prep ice pack for
first aid kit
 Ensure coaches are managing the kit bag and substitutions
 First match
 Bring snacks / drinks / first aid kit with ice pack
 Make snack roster
 Distribute match/practice schedule
 Update contact info for parents
 Distribute uniforms (note down jersey numbers) to players,
coaches, sponsor, yourself. Adult jerseys have no numbers.
 Introduce everyone to build team spirit!
Camaraderie
Get to know the parents / players / coaches
Wear your team jersey!
Encourage parents and sponsors to attend
Get players and parents excited about cheering on
the team!
 Manage snacks
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Bring snacks/drink for first match
Build a snack roster for the rest of the season
Code of Conduct
 Parents / Coaches / Players should be courteous and
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supportive at all times
Any issues should be discussed outside of the earshot of
players
Referee’s decisions are final
Parents should follow logistics rules (parking, etc) and be
respectful to volunteers
Parents should be aware of absentee policy and
mandatory practices
Try to work out any issues directly
Escalate to Div Coordinators if necessary
See “Rules” section on www.difl.org for details
League Tables
TEAMS
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Bahri Braves
2
Bajaj Capital
2
Chhoti Haveli
2
Thunderbolt
2
Dynamic Training Services
2
Imperia
2
Simba Lions
2
Schreder
2
3 I’s
2
Airbus
2
Crayons
2
Escorts
2
W
D
L
F
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LEGEND
P - Played
F - Goals For
W - Wins
(3 Pts)
A - Goals Against
D - Draws
(1 Pt)
L – Losses (0 Pts)
GD - Goal Difference
PTS - Points
GD
PTS
Ongoing
 Ensure safety of players
 First aid kit with ice pack
 Players are wearing shin guards
 Water available
 Encourage team spirit and fun!
 Communicate all upcoming events
 Work with coaches to see what they need
 Ensure proper code of conduct at all times
 Enlist support of coordinators when needed
THANK YOU!
Suggestions or Comments?
[email protected]