Agenda 2016
Ascension Training League Coach Meeting
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
Introductions – Directors Coordinators
Coaching Requirements
Training League Program Overview
• General Information
• Rules (K, 1)/ Rules Pre-K
• Sportsmanship
• Uniform Rules
• Game Schedules
Trophies
Ascension Tournament
Team & Individual Photos
CVAC Fields
Practice Fields
Uniforms
Equipment
Skills Training \ Coach Development
West County CYC Rules and impact
John Byrne
Ken Rechtien
Diane Ruzicka
Ken Rechtien
Ken Rechtien
Chris Johnson
Cory Kirwan
Kevin Schuh
John Byrne
Fischer’s Sports
Joe Gibala
John Byrne
John Byrne / Clem Igel
CHECKLIST - Tonight
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Sign in sheet – list your assistant coaches (if known at this time)
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Uniform color selection
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Practice slot selection
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ASC Tournament signup – (K and 1st) – turn in tonight
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Equipment pickup
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Contact your players…. introduce yourself and gather emergency contact numbers.
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Coaching Requirements – follow up and inform assistants
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Volunteer to do more than coach
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Requirements for Coaching any Sport at Ascension - Diane Ruzicka
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 one- time
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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Training League Program Overview
Ken Rechtien
• General Information
o Prayer before game lead by home coach
o Contact your players
o Playing Time – equal playing time
o Referee Program and Referee Feedback
• Rules (K, 1)
o Coaches on field (please see attached diagram)
 1 coach on field – away from the play
 1 coach behind the goal – off the field
 No coach in PK area
 Every player does not need an individual coach
o Coach and Players on one side/ Parents on other side
o Throw-in – Foul throw-in – one redo, then play
• Pre-K rules – have fun (see attached document)
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Sportsmanship
o Coach is responsible for:
 Coaches’ Conduct – Head Coach / Assistant Coaches
 Fans’ Conduct
 Players’ Conduct
 If you need help – contact league
o Treatment of Referees
o What to do if conflicts arise? - Get help from referee pavilion
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Uniform Rules
o No –Jewelry - Earrings must come out – please notify parents now!
o Cold Weather Rules
 Uniform Shirt Outermost Garment
 Sweatshirts ok under uniform shirt, hats and gloves ok
 Discourage hood, but if worn must be tucked in.
 Coats only under uniform shirt
o No –Jewelry - Earrings must come out – please notify parents now
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Game Schedules
o Schedule published approximately week of August 17th
o League Start Aug 29th
o Schedules dependent on the number of teams in the league.
 Pre-K Sat morning hourly starting 9:00 a.m. going until all teams play
 K/1st Grade – Saturday 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 … until teams have played
 Sunday afternoon games are scheduled if necessary
 No games on Fall Festival, Oct. 16th
 If you have a day you cannot play for religious or school sponsored activity notify
John Byrne and Ken Rechtien by August 1st
o Rain-outs are not rescheduled
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It's Raining! How do I find out if my game is rained out?
o Call the CVAC Field Conditions line at 636-537-4770 option 1, 2.
Please listen
to announcement carefully as sometimes they may not close all the fields.
Know the field number you are playing on before you call.
o The website may also be checked, but the phone line is always updated first.
o http://www.chesterfield.mo.us/field-status.html
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Training League – K & 1st Grade Field Diagram B2 and B3
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Training League – Pre- K Field Diagram –B6
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Ascension Pre-K Soccer Overview
The primary objective of the Pre-K program is to provide an enjoyable, low-key introduction to
soccer for our players.
3v3- We strive to give each player the opportunity to get numerous touches on the ball during
each game. To this end, we play the 3v3 no goalie format - as you are aware for a 4 or 5-yearold 3v3 = 1v5, so the fewer players they have to compete against, the more opportunity for
touches.
No goalie - Some players naturally gravitate to the front of their own goal to play goalie.
Please encourage these players go get into the play. We do not want the pack to 5 other
players steamrolling over a player. Goalie play will start at the kindergarten level.
Team Structure - We build the teams with the view toward kindergarten and first grade. Rather
than having 8-10 teams with 5 players each, which would have to be consolidated after one
season, we choose to go with 4-5 teams with 10 players each.
We do not want to have 7 players on the sideline while 3 players play. This is the reason that
we split the teams for the games. This allows 6 players to play at a time, with only 1-2 taking a
break.
We switch the teams at halftime to provide the players the opportunity to play against
different opponents. It is not uncommon for a player to dominate the action. If one team
is dominating another, switching provides the opportunity to play against someone else.
Limited Rules – We want to keep the ball moving, and the kids playing. The touchlines are
primarily a means for us to organize the games. We do, however, want to play the game
safely; we do not want the players to be heading down the ditch on the south or east sides of
the fields. Where possible, we encourage parents or siblings of a reasonable age, to
surround the field and gently play the ball back into the field of play to keep the players
moving.
We do not do throw-ins or free kicks at this age, those will start next year. We do discourage
players from using their hands.
We play 4 quarters. The quarters are intended to be 9 minutes each; however, in extreme heat
or cold – if all coaches agree the time can be reduced. Please just coordinate with the
referees.
Officiating - The referee involvement is minimal for these games. This age provides the
organization the opportunity to provide an introduction to the referee program. We are looking
for referees to arrive on time, in uniform. They should manage the clock; starting and stopping
the games. We want the referees gain confidence talking with coaches, with such things as
coordinating the prayer to start the game. They should blow their whistle primarily if the play
goes too far astray or if a player is a risk - this provides the players an opportunity to learn to
stop upon hearing the whistle.
Looking Ahead - As the teams move to kindergarten level, we play with in a more structured
format. Out of bounds is enforced. Goalies play and penalties are called, with the exception of
off-sides, which does not come into play until second grade.
The feedback that we have received over the years regarding the pre-K program has been
overwhelmingly positive. I hope that you, your players and your players' parents have a similar
positive experience this season.
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THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS THE ENJOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF
PLAYERS AND REFEREES, AND NOT THE SCORE OR WIN-LOSS
RECORD.
2016 Trophies
All training league participants will receive a trophy. (Pre-K, K, and 1st grade)
Rosters will be sent to Crown Trophy approximately October 1st. Names on the trophies will be
pulled directly from the on-site registration. Any changes need to be entered by the player’s
parents.
You will be able to see your rosters from the Ascension website after Wednesday evening.
Trophies should be available first week of November.
Crown Trophy
• 15471 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 - Located approx. 3.5 miles west of Hwy.
141 at the intersection of Clayton and Kehrs Mill Roads.
Their hours are M-F 10AM-6:00PM
2015 Uniforms
Uniforms for Training League teams are handled by the coach through
Fischers Sports: 17708 Edison Ave.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
636-449-1052
Monday-Friday
10am- 8pm
Saturday 9am5pm Sunday
11am- 3pm
Order forms will be available.
2015 Equipment
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Joe Gibala
Balls – Pre-K and K use #3, 1st Grade use #4
Cones (Pre-K)
Pennies (Pre-K)
All returns at the end of the season are to the Ascension Equipment Room (down the steps
near the Gym).
Training League teams (Pre-K, K, and 1st grade) only have to return the soccer balls and
bag. Players should keep their tee shirts and socks. Coaches should keep the cones and
pennies with the team to use next year.
2015 Skills Training for Coaches (optional, but recommended)
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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 girl’s and boy’s 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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