Fall 2015 U8 Age Group OYAA
Fall 2015
U8 Age Group
OYAA
Website/ Contact/ Resources [email protected] Director of Soccer:
Michael Lentz
Website:
Classics Eagles: SuperKick:
Sportsmanship/ Code of Conduct * Codes of Conduct * Sportsmanship * Values -----
= Players, Parent and Coaches; available on OYAA website = Model good sportsmanship for players and parents = Respect, Humility, Patience, Kindness, Graciousness, & Acceptance
Soccer MUST be FUN! Spectators are guests; the game can continue without them Officials, coaches, opponents and spectators should be regarded as having honest intentions In sports, as in life, treat others as you wish to be treated Use of foul language, drugs, alcohol or tobacco use is inappropriate at any OYAA function
Uniforms, Coach Gear, Pictures * * * *
Uniforms = Players receive jersey; shorts and socks; Must have own shinguard! EQUIPMENT = coach provides own equipment Coach’s Gear = each coach is required to wear the blue OYAA coach’s shirt PICTURE DAY = Information Packet in uniform box
Age Group Recommendations - U8 Have FUN!
= One player, One ball activities Touches, Touches, JUGGLE = Avoid standing lines; if needed 1-3 ratio (1 work, 3 resting) = No fitness without a ball; No fitness as punishment, Be DYNAMIC = Play Small sides games -- 3v3, 4v4, Numbers up/down = Engage the players; Game scenarios (up a goal, down a goal, timed) = Snacks & Drinks HEALTHY Balance ! ! = Score Goals - Cones, Nutmegs, Sticks, Bags; flags, MULTIPLE Goals = They shouldn’t want to leave; Excited to return to next practice
Recommendations = = = =
4-6 practices before season; 1-2x per week during season 75 minutes 15-20 minutes before the game; dynamic movements (skip, shuffle) Vary Player Combinations/Rotations; 1-2-3-1 YES Goalies, YES Throw-ins; SHORT Free kicks after foul, corners
The
www.oyaa.org www.classicseagles.com www.superkickcolumbus.com
Coach and his/her Team
* TEAM NUMBER = Your key to results!!! * TEAM NUMBER = Include with all correspondence * * * * * * * * * * * *
TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER
= available NOW! = Contact your players! Verify Information. = Do not exceed Maximum Roster size. = No trades = Questions = [email protected]
Game Time !!!
Games = begin Saturday, August 29, 2015 Fields = NOP, Havener and Liberty Park ( 40yds x 60yds ) Game Day = Primarily Sat.; Occasional Sundays/weeknights Schedules = Coaches notified via email when available. Cancellations = per cancellation guidelines Rescheduling = per rescheduling guidelines Picture Day = September 12, 2015
Practices 1. Olentangy Elementary Schools: no reservations. 2. Olentangy MS: space limited; official school sports have 1st Priority;
NO practices at Olentangy High Schools
3. Liberty Park: area south of main parking lot, no reservations.
NO practices on game fields
4. Public Parks: no reservations; Highbanks, Alum Creek, Hyatts 5. City of Powell ( residents must reserve through city of Powell ) 6. Private Land: ask permission; request C.O.I. from OYAA 7. CEFC: reserved practice space at North Orange Park Several churches in the community * HELP US - avoid practicing in same area, especially the goal areas * DO NOT move goals; leave the anchors in - Safety First!
U8 Age Group
OYAA
Website/ Contact/ Resources [email protected] Director of Soccer:
Michael Lentz
Website:
Classics Eagles: SuperKick:
Sportsmanship/ Code of Conduct * Codes of Conduct * Sportsmanship * Values -----
= Players, Parent and Coaches; available on OYAA website = Model good sportsmanship for players and parents = Respect, Humility, Patience, Kindness, Graciousness, & Acceptance
Soccer MUST be FUN! Spectators are guests; the game can continue without them Officials, coaches, opponents and spectators should be regarded as having honest intentions In sports, as in life, treat others as you wish to be treated Use of foul language, drugs, alcohol or tobacco use is inappropriate at any OYAA function
Uniforms, Coach Gear, Pictures * * * *
Uniforms = Players receive jersey; shorts and socks; Must have own shinguard! EQUIPMENT = coach provides own equipment Coach’s Gear = each coach is required to wear the blue OYAA coach’s shirt PICTURE DAY = Information Packet in uniform box
Age Group Recommendations - U8 Have FUN!
= One player, One ball activities Touches, Touches, JUGGLE = Avoid standing lines; if needed 1-3 ratio (1 work, 3 resting) = No fitness without a ball; No fitness as punishment, Be DYNAMIC = Play Small sides games -- 3v3, 4v4, Numbers up/down = Engage the players; Game scenarios (up a goal, down a goal, timed) = Snacks & Drinks HEALTHY Balance ! ! = Score Goals - Cones, Nutmegs, Sticks, Bags; flags, MULTIPLE Goals = They shouldn’t want to leave; Excited to return to next practice
Recommendations = = = =
4-6 practices before season; 1-2x per week during season 75 minutes 15-20 minutes before the game; dynamic movements (skip, shuffle) Vary Player Combinations/Rotations; 1-2-3-1 YES Goalies, YES Throw-ins; SHORT Free kicks after foul, corners
The
www.oyaa.org www.classicseagles.com www.superkickcolumbus.com
Coach and his/her Team
* TEAM NUMBER = Your key to results!!! * TEAM NUMBER = Include with all correspondence * * * * * * * * * * * *
TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER TEAM ROSTER
= available NOW! = Contact your players! Verify Information. = Do not exceed Maximum Roster size. = No trades = Questions = [email protected]
Game Time !!!
Games = begin Saturday, August 29, 2015 Fields = NOP, Havener and Liberty Park ( 40yds x 60yds ) Game Day = Primarily Sat.; Occasional Sundays/weeknights Schedules = Coaches notified via email when available. Cancellations = per cancellation guidelines Rescheduling = per rescheduling guidelines Picture Day = September 12, 2015
Practices 1. Olentangy Elementary Schools: no reservations. 2. Olentangy MS: space limited; official school sports have 1st Priority;
NO practices at Olentangy High Schools
3. Liberty Park: area south of main parking lot, no reservations.
NO practices on game fields
4. Public Parks: no reservations; Highbanks, Alum Creek, Hyatts 5. City of Powell ( residents must reserve through city of Powell ) 6. Private Land: ask permission; request C.O.I. from OYAA 7. CEFC: reserved practice space at North Orange Park Several churches in the community * HELP US - avoid practicing in same area, especially the goal areas * DO NOT move goals; leave the anchors in - Safety First!
