Northwest Soccer Club Coaches Meeting Spring 2015 March 9 Westminster Presbyterian Church
Northwest Soccer Club Board Mark Hollister President Drew Gentsch Vice-President Vacant Secretary Sanja Nikic Treasurer Judy Neal Registrar John Schley Director of Referees Erik Lundy Director of Coaches Shane Krugler Director of Fields Pam Kleese Director of Equipment Ben Smith Director of Education Alan Johnson Special Projects Coord. Sherri Baily Website Coordinator Phil Seiler At-Large
Mark Hollister, President
[email protected] 321-5548
Volunteerism Board Vacancies Welcome to Attend Monthly Board Meetings
First Monday of the Month @ Westminster Presbyterian
Drew Gentsch, Vice-President
[email protected] 229-1967
Club Development and Direction
Strategic Plan
Facility Development
Greater Des Moines Junior Soccer League Rep
U12 and Older Team Divisioning
Calendar for Seasons
Phil Seiler (alternate)
Vacant, Secretary
[email protected]
Communications
www.nwsoccerclub.org
Judy Neal, Registrar
[email protected] 278-5166
Packet Content
Coaches Timeline
Roster Management
Contact Players ASAP
Sanja Nikic, Treasurer
[email protected] 271-0038
Coach Reimbursement
Coach Training Reimbursement
Equipment and Corner Flag Turn-In Referee pay sheets Score Sheets (U12 and older) Intent to Coach Form
Pay up to cost of “E” Certificate course in Iowa
Tournament Reimbursement
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
Pam Kleese, Director of Equipment
[email protected] 278-5261
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
Pick up game ball
Remember corner flags after game or trade with next home coach on field if both agree
Look for FAQs on website
John Schley, Director of Referees
[email protected] 988-6951 Must have:
Player Cards with attached photo (No card No Play)
Approved Roster
Photo Badges for all coaches and assistants
Referee Pay and Signature Sheet
Greater Des Moines Score Sheet (U12 and older)
Corner Flags for home games (must have to play) Game Cancellation/Rescheduling (home games)
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
Code of Conduct/Discipline
ISA Code of Conduct
Treatment of Referees
Parent/Spectator Behavior
Expectations for Coaches & Players
Northwest Soccer Disciplinary Policy
Applies to Coaches, Players, and Spectators
Written Complaint
Committee Action
Violence and Bullying must be reported to Board
Shane Krugler, Director of Fields
[email protected] 554-0017
Permit Availability – PDF for Park locations on website
Practice Field Sign-Up
Final assignments will be posted on the website
Nets, Goals, Lines, Portable Toilets
Parents must bench on designated side
Make-Ups Take Priority Over Practice
Must Give Coaches Scheduled to Practice as much Prior Notice as Possible
U-8 Woodlawn Elementary Madison Avenue & Lower Beaver Road Goal lock Combo 26-36-26
Riley Park 53rd Street and Urbandale Avenue Goal lock Combo 3-5-27
Games may be scheduled and practices may be assigned for both locations.
U-10 Co-Ed Woodlawn Park Off Lanewood Drive South of Twana Drive
Girls Tower Park 48th Street & Hickman Road
U12 Co-Ed & Girls Cowles Elementary School 64th Street and College Avenue Windsor Heights Some Home Games may be scheduled for Cownie Soccer Complex
U-14 Co-ed and Girls
Frisbee Park SW 61st Street & Muskogee Avenue
As many Home Games scheduled as possible for Cownie Soccer Complex
U-16 and Over Co-ed and Girls
Birdland Park 2nd Avenue & Holcomb Avenue
As many Home Games scheduled as possible for Cownie Soccer Complex
Alan Johnson, Director of Special Projects
[email protected] 250-5065
Uniform Policy (must have to play)
Purchase Uniforms at Soccer Connection, 3233 100th Street Urbandale
White & Green Jerseys (1 each), green shorts & socks
Spirit Wear and Gear (SWAG)
Erik Lundy, Director of Coaches 279-7834
[email protected] Meet with Parents First to Outline Expectations
Game/Practice Times Promptness
Identify Team Manager for treats, phone tree, etc.
Medical Release Forms (on hand for all practices and
games)
Practice Guidelines
Must Have Two Adults Present
First Aid Kit/ Cell Phone
Minimum Player Equipment
Shin Guards, Cleats, No Jewelry or hard hair accessories
Water Bottle (or two)
Playing Time Policy
Get Registration information for Fall to parents before last game of the season
Advise the Registrar of plans for Fall coaching with intent to coach forms prior to the end of season for both coaches and assistant coaches
Other Resources US Youth Soccer http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/CoachResourceCenter/ ISA Rec Coaches Manuals & Lesson Plans http://www.iowasoccer.org/lesson_plans_and_manuals/ Coaching Soccer 101 http://www.coachingsoccer101.com/ Soccer Help http://soccerhelp.com/ Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer http://beta.active.com/soccer/soccer-articles/guide-tocoaching-youth-soccer
THANK YOU!!!!