Northwest
Soccer Club
Coaches
Meeting
Fall 2016
August 22
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Northwest Soccer Club Board
Mark Hollister President
Drew Gentsch Vice-President
Pam Kleese
Secretary
Sanja Nikic
Treasurer
Judy Neal
Registrar
John Schley
Director of Referees
Jeff Warren
Director of Coaches
Chris Silberhorn Director of Fields
Jeanne Kutsch Director of Equipment
Ben Smith
Director of Education
Alan Johnson Special Projects Coord.
Sherri Baily
Website Coordinator
Brittany Wells Social Media Coordinator
Phil Seiler
At-Large
Mark Hollister, President
[email protected]
321-5548
 Younger Player/Coach Development
 Volunteerism
 Campaign Consultant Francis Boggus
 Welcome to Attend Monthly Board
Meetings
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First Monday of the Month @ Westminster
Presbyterian
Drew Gentsch, Vice-President
[email protected]
229-1967
 Club Development and Direction
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Strategic Plan
Facility Development
Club retention
 Greater
Rep
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Des Moines Junior Soccer League
Calendar for Seasons
Phil Seiler (alternate)
Pam Kleese, Secretary
[email protected]
 Communications
 Website
– Sherri Baily
 Social Media – Brittany Wells
www.nwsoccerclub.org
Judy Neal, Registrar
[email protected]
278-5166
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Packet Content (By August 26)
Coaches Timeline
Roster Management
Contact Players ASAP
Sanja Nikic, Treasurer
[email protected]
271-0038
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Coach Reimbursement
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Equipment and Corner Flag Turn-In
Referee pay sheets (with unused pay only, teams with only 3
homes games will need to return unused pay)
Intent to Coach Form
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Pay up to cost of “E” Certificate course in Iowa
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Coach Training Reimbursement
Tournament Reimbursement
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50% of Tournament Fee not to exceed $75
Maximum of Two Tournaments/Season
ISA Sanctioned Tournaments Only (No Iowa Games)
http://www.thetournamentcenter.com/FindaTournament.aspx
Reimbursement After Verification of Pay and Play
Jeanne Kutsch,
Director of Equipment
[email protected]
782-0786
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Equipment Bag (don’t abuse, use TLC)
Contact if there are equipment replacement needs
Pick up equipment and corner flags if you turned in after
Spring or are a new team this season
Remember corner flags after game or trade with next
home coach on field if both agree
Wash pinnies and keeper jersey periodically
John Schley, Director of Referees
[email protected]
988-6951
 Must have:
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Player Cards with attached photo (No card No Play)
Approved Roster
Photo Badges for all coaches and assistants
Referee Pay and Signature Sheet
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Weather related cancellations may only be determined by club or
field referee
Must Contact John Schley ASAP to Cancel for other reasons & to
coordinate Make-Up.
Must Contact Coaches Scheduled on Field before & after (master
field schedule and coaches contact information in packet)
Notify Coach(es) of Scheduled Practice time if used for Make-Up
Corner Flags for home games (must have to play)
Game Cancellation/Rescheduling (home games)
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Code of Conduct/Discipline
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ISA Code of Conduct
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Northwest Soccer Disciplinary Policy
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Treatment of Referees
Parent/Spectator Behavior
Expectations for Coaches & Players
Applies to Coaches, Players, and Spectators
Written Complaint
Committee Action
Violence and Bullying must be reported to
Board
Chris Silberhorn, Director of
Fields
[email protected]
577-7312
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Permit Availability
Staking and Securing Goals
Practice Field Sign-Up
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Final assignments will be posted on the website
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Must Give Coaches Scheduled to Practice as
much Prior Notice as Possible
Nets, Goals, Lines, Portable Toilets
Parents must bench on designated side
Make-Ups Take Priority Over Practice
U-10
Co-Ed/Girls
Birdland Park
500 Holcomb Avenue
(South of North High)
U-12
Co-Ed/Girls
Birdland Park (Practice)
500 Holcomb Avenue
(South of North High)
Soccer South (Games)
5171 Park Avenue
U-14 and up Full Sided Co-ed & Girls
Frisbee Park (Practice)
SW 61st Street & Muskogee Avenue
Hillis Elementary (Practice)
56th Street & Hickman Road
Perkins Elementary (Practice)
44th Street & College Avenue
Soccer South (Games)
5171 Park Avenue
Alan Johnson, Director of
Special Projects
[email protected]
250-5065
 Players
Must Purchase Uniforms at Soccer
Connection, 3233 100th Street Urbandale
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White & Green Jerseys (1 each), green shorts &
socks
 Spirit
Wear and Gear (SWAG)
 Fundraiser Opportunities
Jeff Warren, Director of
Coaches
[email protected]
255-3390
Erik Lundy, Outgoing Director of Coaches
[email protected]
991-7259
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Meet with Parents First to Outline Expectations
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Game/Practice Times Promptness
Identify Team Manager for treats, phone tree, etc.
Medical Release Forms (on hand for all practices and
games)
Practice Guidelines
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Must Have Two Adults Present
First Aid Kit/ Cell Phone
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Shin Guards, Cleats, No Jewelry or hard hair accessories
Water Bottle (or two)
Minimum Player Equipment
 Playing
Time Policy
 Guest Player Policy
 Get Registration information for Spring to
parents before last game of the season
 Advise the Registrar of plans for Spring
coaching with intent to coach forms prior
to the end of season for both coaches
and assistant coaches
Other Resources
“F” Certificate Online Course (Free)
http://www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education/licenses/national-f
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US Youth Soccer
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ISA Rec Coaches Manuals & Lesson Plans
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/CoachResourceCenter/
http://www.iowasoccer.org/lesson_plans_and_manuals/
Coaching Soccer 101
http://www.coachingsoccer101.com/
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Soccer Help
http://soccerhelp.com/
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Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer
http://beta.active.com/soccer/soccer-articles/guide-to-coaching-youth-soccer
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THANK YOU!!!!