Signed
Annual Coach’s Meeting August 7, 2014 Seton High School
www.wcsasoccer.com
Board Members Jaimee Branson President Keith Schutte VP of Draw Tim Vale Treasurer Michelle McGinnis Secretary & Webmaster
Joe Bosse Scheduler Mike Merz New Ref Coordinator Jeff Essen Referee Scheduler Bernie Pfeiffer Past President
Districts
CPA Dater Montessori Delhi Lourdes Oak Hills Saylor Park Springmyer St Als St Antoninus St Catharine St Dominic
St Ignatius St James St Johns St Jude St Lawrence St Martin St Theresa St William Three Rivers Victory Visitation
Facts & Figures Districts 22
Players 3,398 Teams 266 Divisions 33
Coaches 798
SAY Soccer Kids having fun while learning to play soccer For the kids, please keep that in perspective. To provide an opportunity for all youth to play RECREATIONAL soccer
Safety above all else, Fairness above everything else except safety
National SAY Please welcome Dave Humphrey former WCBM president and member of National SAY
Code of Conduct Players
Coaches
Parents
Referees
Red Cards Will be suspended for next match (minimum)
Cannot be appealed Must leave the playing and surrounding field area immediately Affected team will play short WCSA Board can impose further penalties including probation, suspension or expulsion Any verbal or physical threats made by a coach or player will result in a ban from SAY soccer
Unsportsmanlike Coaching Deliberately running up the score
Coach will receive a warning and possible suspension If the goal differential exceeds 6 it will strongly be
considered running up the score – no questions asked Includes not actively limiting the score Communicate before it gets out of hand Written complaint to district rep within 48 hours WCSA Board has jurisdiction in review of the complaint and severity of sanctions if warranted No gains in points or standings
Lop Sided Games Start making changes at no later than 3 points
Play dominant players on defense starting out Have players pass X times before shooting
Limit the shooting foot Give weaker players more playing time The other team scoring does not give you license to go full
throttle Keep things in perspective
Referee Coordinators Please welcome Mike Merz referee coordinator
Communication
Parent Coach Rep Board President SAY
Most of your questions CAN be answered by your district
representative. Only the rep should contact the board Constructive suggestions or ideas for improvement see district rep
Two Times Policy No less than 2 adults (18 and older) per team MUST be present at all team functions INCLUDING pre season parties, practices, games and end of season celebrations Preferably the 2 adults should not be related
Concussion Policy Mandatory State of Ohio All coaches and referees
Training available online at NFHS or CDC MUST be completed before July
28
Email certificates
[email protected]
See District Rep for forms
Step 1 – Coaches, referees or SAY
league officials MUST REMOVE any athlete exhibiting signs and symptoms from practice and games
Step 2 – Athlete cannot return
until they are cleared by a doctor or health care provider trained in youth sports
PROPER forms and
documentation MUST be provided to the district rep who must forward copies to [email protected]
Concussion Checklist Appears dazed or stunned Confused about what to do or
where to be Forgets plays Unsure game, score or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Changes in behavior or personality Cant recall events prior to or after the hit or fall
Complains about: Headache or head pressure Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light or noise Feels sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confused Does not “feel right”
Concussion Emergency Response One pupil larger than the
other Drowsy and cannot be awakened Headache that gets worse Weakness, numbness or decreased coordination Repeated vomiting or nausea Slurred speech
Convulsions or seizures Cannot recognize people
or places Becomes increasingly confused, restless or agitated Has unusual behavior Loses consciousness (even briefly) Call 911 or go to the
emergency room
Concussion WCSA It is expected that all coaches, parents and referees
take all possible concussions seriously Any player taking a serious hit or fall MUST be removed from the game for evaluation by the coach, asst coach or league representative If in doubt sit them out and monitor the player for the next 24-48 hours Coaches who ignore the safety of a player due to the status or nature of the game will face disciplinary actions by their district and / or WCSA disciplinary board
Volunteer Forms Required for: Coaches and assistants Team helpers Parent Volunteers Due to your district rep BEFORE the season starts Season starts July 28, 2014 Reps turn in forms to Michelle McGinnis
Volunteer Form
VP of Draw Please welcome Keith Schutte, VP of the draw
Draw Process Random
Computerized Does not guarantee teams of equal ability, guarantees
teams of equal status – Upper to Lower, Integrity to Non Integrity Consult SAY rule book or see District Rep for more information
Scheduling Please welcome Joe Bosse WCSA scheduler
Scheduled Matches Regular season is 8 games
Expected to be played as scheduled Coaches cannot reschedule on their own Only be rescheduled when previously undisclosed event occurs and less than legal team of players will be present
Cannot pre arrange a forfeit in advance. Team that forfeits pays ALL ref fees
Field Closures Field organizer may close fields for weather or other appropriate reasons Referee, assigned to match can close an open field
If both coaches agree field unplayable for SAFETY reasons you must notify District Reps BEFORE leaving the field C – notify to check field status
Weather Issues: Delays / Cancellations/Conditions We WILL play in the rain We WILL play in the heat. Accommodations will be made for
temperatures over 100 degrees, HOWEVER the game WILL be played. Lightening or thunder MANDATORY 30 minute delay from last occurrence Must leave field immediately 1st half game cancelled and rescheduled except last game of the day 3rd quarter game will be restarted in the 4th quarter and played to duration 2nd occurrence game cancelled unless last game of the day. Games cancelled 1st half will be rescheduled as a full game. 2nd half of game will be considered played in full Notify District Rep of any cancellations
Legal Team Rostered player
Signed rosters must be available and can be checked Warning 1st offense, Suspension there after
All players must play ½ of the game in which they were
present No more than 9 upper (S/K), 7 (W), 6 (P) on playing field at a time
Cast / Splints / Metal Cleats NO !!
Safety 1st Toe cleat is OK
Special Passer Rules Free kicks are indirect
No slide tackling. Penalty is indirect free kick for opposing team Re-do’s are ONLY given in these situations: Goal kicks that do not cross the goal box line Players are given THREE throw in attempts then ball will be turned over to other team to throw in
Referees Authority commences when they enter field of play and
ends when they leave playing area Before, during and after the match Fees $9 (P), $18 (W), $32 (S/K) PER TEAM. Please try and have exact change NO DISENT Coaches will be held accountable for actions of players, parents and fans See Supplemental Rule 13 for more details
Match Protest ONLY in misapplication of the law
48 hours in writing to district rep properly filed $100 fee – returned if protest upheld See Rule 16
Score Reporting Go to www.wcsasoccer.com and click on Score Reporting to
report score MUST be done within 48 hours Points CAN be deducted Winning coach reports score or home team if a tie Pay close attention to your position on the schedule and enter score accordingly Score cards, signed by both coaches and ref. Winning team keeps-the card can be downloaded at www.wcsasoccer.com
Score Cards
League Standings Win 3, Tie 1, Loss 0 Ranked highest to lowest ALL games count
Tie Breakers 1) Head to head 2) Best record common opponents 3) Overall record 4) Coin flip (more than 2 teams tied) 5) Play off game to determine entry into tournament
WCSA Tournament Tournament Dates: October 25-26 and November 1-2 Girls Passer Top 4 teams from 7 leagues
Boys Passers Top 4 teams from 6 leagues
Girls Wings Top 4 teams from 5 leagues
Boys Wings Top 4 teams from 4 leagues
Girls Strikers Top 4 teams from 3 leagues
Boys Strikers Top 3 teams from 3 leagues
Girls Kickers Top 4 teams from 3 leagues
Boys Kickers Top 4 teams from 2 leagues
November 8 – 9 November 15-16
WCSA Website www.wcsasoccer.com All forms and information you will need as a coach are on the Coach’s page. Score Reporting Schedules
Standings Drills
And more!! Submit pictures of your teams/players to your district rep.(be sure you have a photo release)
Social Media Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
www.facebook.com/Wes ternCincinnatiSoccer Association
@WCSASoccer2014
Thank You Seton High School
River’s Edge Sports Complex LaRosa’s Pizza Scallywag Tag
Western Rollerama Cleves Community Park SAY Soccer
www.wcsasoccer.com
Board Members Jaimee Branson President Keith Schutte VP of Draw Tim Vale Treasurer Michelle McGinnis Secretary & Webmaster
Joe Bosse Scheduler Mike Merz New Ref Coordinator Jeff Essen Referee Scheduler Bernie Pfeiffer Past President
Districts
CPA Dater Montessori Delhi Lourdes Oak Hills Saylor Park Springmyer St Als St Antoninus St Catharine St Dominic
St Ignatius St James St Johns St Jude St Lawrence St Martin St Theresa St William Three Rivers Victory Visitation
Facts & Figures Districts 22
Players 3,398 Teams 266 Divisions 33
Coaches 798
SAY Soccer Kids having fun while learning to play soccer For the kids, please keep that in perspective. To provide an opportunity for all youth to play RECREATIONAL soccer
Safety above all else, Fairness above everything else except safety
National SAY Please welcome Dave Humphrey former WCBM president and member of National SAY
Code of Conduct Players
Coaches
Parents
Referees
Red Cards Will be suspended for next match (minimum)
Cannot be appealed Must leave the playing and surrounding field area immediately Affected team will play short WCSA Board can impose further penalties including probation, suspension or expulsion Any verbal or physical threats made by a coach or player will result in a ban from SAY soccer
Unsportsmanlike Coaching Deliberately running up the score
Coach will receive a warning and possible suspension If the goal differential exceeds 6 it will strongly be
considered running up the score – no questions asked Includes not actively limiting the score Communicate before it gets out of hand Written complaint to district rep within 48 hours WCSA Board has jurisdiction in review of the complaint and severity of sanctions if warranted No gains in points or standings
Lop Sided Games Start making changes at no later than 3 points
Play dominant players on defense starting out Have players pass X times before shooting
Limit the shooting foot Give weaker players more playing time The other team scoring does not give you license to go full
throttle Keep things in perspective
Referee Coordinators Please welcome Mike Merz referee coordinator
Communication
Parent Coach Rep Board President SAY
Most of your questions CAN be answered by your district
representative. Only the rep should contact the board Constructive suggestions or ideas for improvement see district rep
Two Times Policy No less than 2 adults (18 and older) per team MUST be present at all team functions INCLUDING pre season parties, practices, games and end of season celebrations Preferably the 2 adults should not be related
Concussion Policy Mandatory State of Ohio All coaches and referees
Training available online at NFHS or CDC MUST be completed before July
28
Email certificates
[email protected]
See District Rep for forms
Step 1 – Coaches, referees or SAY
league officials MUST REMOVE any athlete exhibiting signs and symptoms from practice and games
Step 2 – Athlete cannot return
until they are cleared by a doctor or health care provider trained in youth sports
PROPER forms and
documentation MUST be provided to the district rep who must forward copies to [email protected]
Concussion Checklist Appears dazed or stunned Confused about what to do or
where to be Forgets plays Unsure game, score or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Changes in behavior or personality Cant recall events prior to or after the hit or fall
Complains about: Headache or head pressure Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light or noise Feels sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confused Does not “feel right”
Concussion Emergency Response One pupil larger than the
other Drowsy and cannot be awakened Headache that gets worse Weakness, numbness or decreased coordination Repeated vomiting or nausea Slurred speech
Convulsions or seizures Cannot recognize people
or places Becomes increasingly confused, restless or agitated Has unusual behavior Loses consciousness (even briefly) Call 911 or go to the
emergency room
Concussion WCSA It is expected that all coaches, parents and referees
take all possible concussions seriously Any player taking a serious hit or fall MUST be removed from the game for evaluation by the coach, asst coach or league representative If in doubt sit them out and monitor the player for the next 24-48 hours Coaches who ignore the safety of a player due to the status or nature of the game will face disciplinary actions by their district and / or WCSA disciplinary board
Volunteer Forms Required for: Coaches and assistants Team helpers Parent Volunteers Due to your district rep BEFORE the season starts Season starts July 28, 2014 Reps turn in forms to Michelle McGinnis
Volunteer Form
VP of Draw Please welcome Keith Schutte, VP of the draw
Draw Process Random
Computerized Does not guarantee teams of equal ability, guarantees
teams of equal status – Upper to Lower, Integrity to Non Integrity Consult SAY rule book or see District Rep for more information
Scheduling Please welcome Joe Bosse WCSA scheduler
Scheduled Matches Regular season is 8 games
Expected to be played as scheduled Coaches cannot reschedule on their own Only be rescheduled when previously undisclosed event occurs and less than legal team of players will be present
Cannot pre arrange a forfeit in advance. Team that forfeits pays ALL ref fees
Field Closures Field organizer may close fields for weather or other appropriate reasons Referee, assigned to match can close an open field
If both coaches agree field unplayable for SAFETY reasons you must notify District Reps BEFORE leaving the field C – notify to check field status
Weather Issues: Delays / Cancellations/Conditions We WILL play in the rain We WILL play in the heat. Accommodations will be made for
temperatures over 100 degrees, HOWEVER the game WILL be played. Lightening or thunder MANDATORY 30 minute delay from last occurrence Must leave field immediately 1st half game cancelled and rescheduled except last game of the day 3rd quarter game will be restarted in the 4th quarter and played to duration 2nd occurrence game cancelled unless last game of the day. Games cancelled 1st half will be rescheduled as a full game. 2nd half of game will be considered played in full Notify District Rep of any cancellations
Legal Team Rostered player
Signed rosters must be available and can be checked Warning 1st offense, Suspension there after
All players must play ½ of the game in which they were
present No more than 9 upper (S/K), 7 (W), 6 (P) on playing field at a time
Cast / Splints / Metal Cleats NO !!
Safety 1st Toe cleat is OK
Special Passer Rules Free kicks are indirect
No slide tackling. Penalty is indirect free kick for opposing team Re-do’s are ONLY given in these situations: Goal kicks that do not cross the goal box line Players are given THREE throw in attempts then ball will be turned over to other team to throw in
Referees Authority commences when they enter field of play and
ends when they leave playing area Before, during and after the match Fees $9 (P), $18 (W), $32 (S/K) PER TEAM. Please try and have exact change NO DISENT Coaches will be held accountable for actions of players, parents and fans See Supplemental Rule 13 for more details
Match Protest ONLY in misapplication of the law
48 hours in writing to district rep properly filed $100 fee – returned if protest upheld See Rule 16
Score Reporting Go to www.wcsasoccer.com and click on Score Reporting to
report score MUST be done within 48 hours Points CAN be deducted Winning coach reports score or home team if a tie Pay close attention to your position on the schedule and enter score accordingly Score cards, signed by both coaches and ref. Winning team keeps-the card can be downloaded at www.wcsasoccer.com
Score Cards
League Standings Win 3, Tie 1, Loss 0 Ranked highest to lowest ALL games count
Tie Breakers 1) Head to head 2) Best record common opponents 3) Overall record 4) Coin flip (more than 2 teams tied) 5) Play off game to determine entry into tournament
WCSA Tournament Tournament Dates: October 25-26 and November 1-2 Girls Passer Top 4 teams from 7 leagues
Boys Passers Top 4 teams from 6 leagues
Girls Wings Top 4 teams from 5 leagues
Boys Wings Top 4 teams from 4 leagues
Girls Strikers Top 4 teams from 3 leagues
Boys Strikers Top 3 teams from 3 leagues
Girls Kickers Top 4 teams from 3 leagues
Boys Kickers Top 4 teams from 2 leagues
November 8 – 9 November 15-16
WCSA Website www.wcsasoccer.com All forms and information you will need as a coach are on the Coach’s page. Score Reporting Schedules
Standings Drills
And more!! Submit pictures of your teams/players to your district rep.(be sure you have a photo release)
Social Media Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
www.facebook.com/Wes ternCincinnatiSoccer Association
@WCSASoccer2014
Thank You Seton High School
River’s Edge Sports Complex LaRosa’s Pizza Scallywag Tag
Western Rollerama Cleves Community Park SAY Soccer
