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Continental FC Structure
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Getting Started
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Responsibilities of Team Manager
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Tasks & Procedures
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Q&A
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U.S. Soccer Development Academy – U12 (new!), U13 (new!), U14,
U16 & U18 (Boys)
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Pre-Academy – U15 (Boys)
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ECNL – U13 to U19 (Girls)
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NPL – U13 to U19 (Girls)
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USYS/EPYS – U8 (new!) to U19 (new!) (Boys and Girls)
 ‘East’ Teams – U8 to U19 Boys, U12 Girls
 ‘West’ Teams – U8 to U19 Boys, U9 to U17 Girls
*** CFC will be fielding 71 travel teams this season! ***
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Technical Director – Sean Mc Cafferty
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Asst. Technical Director & Academy Director – Jonathan Rhodes
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Director Of Operations (New!) – Peye Garcia
▪ Responsible for facility management, field scheduling, sponsorships, etc.
▪ IDA, Summer Camp Series, Holiday Camps
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ECNL and NPL Director – Keith Cappo
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Zone 1 Director (East) – Shane Coyne
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‘Zone 1’ refers to U8 to U12 Teams
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Zone 1 Director (West) – Craig Birtwistle
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Zone 2 Director – Ged Quinn
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‘Zone 2’ refers to U13 to U19 Teams
Junior Academy Director – Craig Birtwistle
▪ U3 to U7 Programs and Recreational League
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Team Official Registration/Risk Management
 Must be completed by all Team Managers
▪ Manager registration occurs through your own GotSoccer account (not
your child’s).
▪ Risk Management completion may be required by EPYS.
 Child abuse and background check clearances required of all
Managers, Treasurers and Coaches.
▪ US Club (ECNL/NPL) – New clearance procedures.
▪ Returning USYS Officials – Last year’s clearances are still valid
▪ New USYS Team Officials - Forward clearances to Susan
 Links and directions will be provided.
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Organization and communication!
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Provide administrative support to coach so that
he/she can focus on teaching.
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Establish communication channels among team
members and between team and club.
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Create a positive and supportive team atmosphere.
** You are critical to a positive experience for the team! **
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GotSoccer Roster Confirmation
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Team Notebook
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Team Communication (TeamSnap)
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Announcements (Website, Facebook and Twitter)
Training
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Confirm posted schedule
Request schedule changes
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Tournament & League Registration
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Game Responsibilities
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Incident Reports
*** Lead by example! ***
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Annual registration of player with club through GotSoccer
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New! Completed when accepting position on team
New! Registration fee split into two installments
Separate from team fees and goes towards club overhead
Fees held the same for 2016-2017 season
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Manager registration through GotSoccer
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Coach registration through GotSoccer
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Club creates team GotSoccer account
 Use team account access info to verify roster
** Player registration link available on CFC website **
Player and coach passes
 Medical release forms
 Copy of insurance card (both sides)
 Copy of birth certificate
 Official state issued team roster and photocopies
 Team contact list (recommended)
 Referee fee structure (recommended)
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*** Notebook must be taken to all games and
tournaments. ***
(Zip-up weatherproof binder and plastic sleeves work best.)
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TeamSnap – Provided to teams by the club. Should be
your primary source of communication with your team.
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Facebook & Twitter – Follow the club’s successes and
activities. Submit items to [email protected]
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Continental FC Website - Maintained by John Hingley
([email protected])
*** A well-informed team is a happy team,
and happy teams have FUN!! ***
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Standardized Practice Schedule – Set by Technical Staff
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West Teams
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Boys – M/W
Girls – T/TH
Academy, Pre-Academy, ECNL & NPL – 3 or 4 sessions/week
Schedule is posted on CFC website
Fall & spring - grass fields used
New! Lights installed at Caln Park West (prolonged use at lower cost)
Winter – older teams scheduled on outdoor USTC turf through CFC bulk contract
Winter – younger teams train indoors at Main Line Sports Center
Additional sessions scheduled directly by Team Manager or Coach
East Teams
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Proving Grounds turf facility used year-round
Winter – younger teams train indoors at Main Line Sports Center
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Schedule changes should be requested by manager
or coach
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Change Request Form and submission instructions
available on website under Field Schedule
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Allow sufficient time to process request
** Teams are responsible for field fees if cancellation
request not received in time. **
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Confirm tournament and league plans with coach
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Tournaments
 Register for August and fall tournaments ASAP.
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Leagues
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U8 – Festivals and Play Days
U9 – APL, Delco and PAGS Leagues
U10 to U19 Girls – ECNL, NPL, PAGS, Region 1
U10 to U19 Boys – Premier, Pre-Academy, Delco, APL, MAPS, Region 1
Indoor League
U8-U14 league registration should have been completed.
Club pays primary carding and certain Cup qualifying league registration fees.
** Registration frequently occurs months in advance so be aware! **
Week Before:
 Contact opposing team
- Confirm game time and field location/directions
- Review uniform color team will be wearing
Primary Kit (wear whenever possible) – Black
Secondary Kit – White
 Communicate directions, uniform and arrival time to
team
- Always bring both uniforms (recommended)
- Arrive 15 minutes before warm-up time (recommended)
- Arrange for team bench and tent if necessary
Prior to Kick-Off:
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Introduce yourself to opposing Team Manager and Referee.
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Exchange rosters with Team Manager and check player passes (per
league rules).
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Record referee’s name and pay officials (must be cash & exact
amount). You split fees with opposing team (varies with league).
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Ensure parents are on opposite side of field from team.
*** Be pleasant – you represent Continental FC! ***
Following Game:
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Confirm final score and any reported injuries or cards with referee.
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Thank referee for time. (Nice idea for players to thank as well.)
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NEVER discuss officiating.
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Complete online game report within 24 hours (fines imposed).
 Home team’s responsibility. PAGS is phone-in, and Delco is on-line.
*** Be pleasant – you represent Continental FC! ***
Player injuries must be reported via
Continental FC Incident Report
Incident Guidelines & Procedures
CFC Incident Report Form
*** Injured player cannot resume any team activities
without clearance note from physician. ***
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Uniforms
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Mandatory Team Camp
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Ordering complete for 71 teams. Delivery late July/early August.
Late add players will order online through special site.
‘Supplemental Store’ – Players can order additional gear.
Holiday/Spiritwear Store –Available in fall.
Boys: July 25-28
Girls: July 18-21
Optional CFC Summer/Holiday Camps, Specialized Training Programs
U3 to U7 Programs and Recreational League
Patches
Car Magnets
Scholarship Program (Deadline – July 15 most teams. October 31 for U15-U19 USYS.)
Fundraising
Club Administrator – Susan Hennelly
[email protected]
Director of Operations– Peye Garcia
[email protected]
Technical Director – Sean Mc Cafferty
[email protected]
Asst. Technical Director – Jonathan Rhodes
[email protected]
ECNL and NPL Director – Keith Cappo
[email protected]
Zone 1 Director (East) – Shane Coyne
[email protected]
Zone 1 Director (West) – Craig Birtwistle
[email protected]
Zone 2 Director – Ged Quinn
[email protected]