player handbook
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
2017 BOY’S SOCCER PARENT/PLAYER HANDBOOK 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE • CONTACT INFORMATION…………………………………………..3 • COACHING PHILOSOPHY…………………………………………….4 • PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES………………………………..5 • COACHING STAFF GOALS & OBJECTIVES………………………6 • PLAYER/TEAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES……………………………6 • PARENT GOALS & OBJECTIVES……………………………………..7 • CHAIN OF COMMAND………………………………………………….7 • MHS ATHLETE HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS……………………….8,9 • PLAYER FORM REQUIRMENTS………………………………………10 • BASELINE CONCUSSION TESTING SCHEDULE…………………10 • 2017 PRACTICE, SCRIMMAGE, GAME SCHEDULE…………..11 • PRESEASON TRAINING INFORMATION………………………….12 • THRIVE TRAINING INFORMATION…………………………………13 • PRESEASON CAMP INFORMATION………………………………..14 • TRYOUT/TEAM SELECTION INFORMATION……………………15 • TRYOUT SCHEDULE……………………………………………………….16 • JV/VARSITY ROSSTERS &PLAYING TIME………………………..17 • BOOSTER CLUB INFORMATION…………………………………….18,19 • PLAYING COLLEGE SOCCER…………………………………………..20 • TEAM CAPTAINS…………………………………………………………..21 • AWARDS………………………………………………………………………22 • PRACTICE PROTOCOL……………………………………………………23 • HOME/AWAY GAME &TRAVEL PROTOCOL…………………..24,25 • 2017 TEAM MOTTO……………………………………………………..26
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CONTACT INFORMATION • ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – MARC MAURAIS ▪ EMAIL – [email protected] ▪ PHONE – 603-673-4201 • HEAD VARSITY COACH – DAN AYOTTE ▪ EMAIL – [email protected] ▪ PHONE – 603-801-9985 • ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH – PETE SIMO o EMAIL – [email protected] o PHONE – 603-554-6481 • HEAD JUNIOR VARSITY COACH – FRANK CHASE o EMAIL – [email protected] o PHONE – 603-204-3382 • GOALIE TRAINER – KEVIN TRONKOWSKI o EMAIL – [email protected] o PHONE – 603-801-9292 • ATHLETIC TRAINER – ANGE PICARD ▪ EMAIL - [email protected] FACEBOOK PAGE – Milford HS Spartan’s Soccer WEB SITE – MHSSPARTANSSOCCER.COM TEAM COMMUNICATIONS APP. – First Touch
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Coaching Philosophy The goal of the Milford High Boys’ Soccer Program is to provide a player-centered learning environment that helps each player to develop technically, tactically, physically, and psycho-socially; as well as fostering team development. Complimentary to this player and team development, is the desire to foster the life skills of integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, responsibility, humility, teamwork, commitment, and respect, as well as promote a healthy, athletic and active lifestyle, through the sport of soccer. The coaching staff aims to utilize their love and passion for the “Beautiful Game” to help each player become a “Complete Soccer Player.” The Complete Soccer Player: (1) is comfortable with the ball and uses appropriate techniques on demand and under pressure, (2) has an understanding of the game, (3) understands the roles and responsibilities associated with the principles of play as they pertain to attacking and defending, and (4) is comfortable in all positions or areas of the field. By cultivating a fun and challenging player-centered learning environment, each player can develop an understanding and enjoyment of the game, as well as developmentally-appropriate mastery of the techniques, skills, and tactics necessary to become a Complete Soccer Player. Ultimately, by focusing on individual player development, our soccer program will find success.
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Program Goals and Objectives For the MHS Boys Soccer Program to achieve success this season, a winning attitude MUST be developed throughout the entire program. There are 5 components of a winning attitude: 1. HARDWORK: This is the result of consistent effort, not effort every once in a while. A consistent work ethic allows one to become stronger mentally, resulting in increased confidence. To be successful one must be confident in themselves and their teammates. 2. DISCIPLINE: This is doing what you are supposed to do, when you are supposed to do it, both on and off the field. Having composure on the field when the game is on the line is a sign of discipline. All successful teams have discipline and most unsuccessful teams lack discipline. Discipline is a year-round commitment to success. 3. COMMITMENT: We need players to be committed as a student athlete every day of the season, and throughout the off-season too. This commitment is not only to your team, but also committed to your studies, and the student athlete principles of Milford High. 4. TEAMWORK – Everyone must play as one unit. The good of the team needs to come before individual desires. Selfishness can destroy a team’s success. Each program from its most talented to its least talented player, has a role to fulfill and each player needs to accept his role within the framework of the team. Each player needs to work to the maximum potential to benefit the good of the team. 5. IMPROVEMENT: No one is ever good enough that they cannot improve their game. Players either get better or worse; they rarely ever stay the same. Every individual and team must strive to improve daily or that person or team will regress in ability. MUCH MORE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH A LARGE GROUP OF AVERAGE TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO PLAY AS A TEAM THAN WITH A SMALL GROUP OF HIGHLY TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO PLAY FOR THEMSELVES! IMAGINE WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED IF A HIGHLY TALENTED GROUP PLAYS AS A TEAM! 5
COACHING STAFF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • To cultivate a fun and challenging player-centered learning environment that encourages player and team development. • To bring a passion and energy to all coaching responsibilities. • To be adequately prepared with practice and game plans. • To be ready and on-time for practices and games. • To continue to grow and develop as a coach by pursuing appropriate coaching education, certifications, and licenses. • To model integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, responsibility, humility, teamwork, commitment, and respect. • To hold coaching staff and players accountable to the highest standards of sportsmanship. • To foster the technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social development of each player. • To actively work within the Milford community to foster the long-term growth of the MHS Boys Soccer Program. • To aid players interested in playing in college find a college that is the right fit. • To foster a life-long love and passion for the “Beautiful Game” within each player. • To commit to the success of the program.
PLAYER/TEAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES On Friday, August 18th after the tryout process is over and the program players have been decided we will be having our team building event. This team building event will take place in the evening and is mandatory for all players. At this event, we will be developing our goals, our values, and addressing our standards of behavior. We feel it is important to develop and review these items as a team with input from both the coaching staff and the players. This leads to a better understanding of expectations and buy in to the process from all involved. This is a shirt and tie event. 6
PARENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • To help ensure players arrive and are picked up on-time for practices and games. • To support your son and the Milford Boys Soccer Program by attending games, volunteering, and cheering in a POSITIVE manner. • To help the Milford Boys Soccer Program by volunteering to help with fundraising events and committees. • To show the NHIAA Div 2 league that Milford High school boys soccer program has the best fans. • To model integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, responsibility, humility, teamwork, commitment, and respect. • To understand the importance of player and team development in this program’s success. • To adhere to the Chain-of-Command as laid out in this handbook. • To adhere to the “ONE VOICE” rule on the sidelines. Leave the coaching and instructing to the coaches.
CHAIN OF COMMAND POLICY It is important that your player learns to communicate with the coaching staff. If an issue should arise we ask that players take the following steps: • Player meets with the team coach. • If issue is not resolved player meets with parents and team coach. • If issue not resolved player meets with parents, coach(es) and athletic director. • If issue not resolved player meets with parents, coach(es), athletic director, and principal for final resolution. • If there is an issue that requires a meeting with the coaches we ask that you contact them to set up an appropriate meeting time. • An inappropriate meeting time would be before, during, or after any practice or game. • Parents should keep in mind that it is only appropriate to discuss issues related to their own child with the coaching staff. Coaches will not engage in conversation with parents about players other than their own child. Negative comments about other players or coaches have a detrimental effect on a healthy team environment. 7
MHS ATHLETE HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Academic requirements • Must be carrying a minimum 4 course units during his sports season and must have passed 4 units of course work in the previous marking period. Fall athletes must pass 4 units of course work during the 4th quarter of the previous year. • A student with a grade of “F” in more than two courses in a quarter prior to the start of a sport shall be ineligible to play. A student with a grade of “F” in more than one course shall be placed on probation. Should this status continue to the next report card, the student shall become ineligible to play. School Attendance Requirements • An athlete who does not attend school during the day due to illness, injury, oversleeping, etc. may not participate in a scheduled game or practice that day or evening. • Late to school following an away contest is not an excused absence unless waivered by administration due to extenuating circumstances. • A student returning to school on the day of a doctor’s appointment may attend a practice or a game on that day with the doctor’s written permission. • Examples of excused absences in the student handbook include: doctor visits, verified college visits, religious holidays, bereavement, and school sponsored/sanctioned activities. Outside of school conflicts • Non-School Competition: A member of a school team is a student athlete who is regularly present for, and actively participates in, all team practices and competitions. Bona fide members of a school team are prevented from missing a high school practice or competition to compete with an “out of school team” • Whenever a conflict arises between the high school team practice/competition and an out-of-school practice/competition on the same day, the high school team practice/competition must be honored by the student athlete. Priority must be given always to the high school team, its practices, and contests unless a waiver has been granted by the athletic director and principal on a case by case basis.
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETES • Academic or disciplinary commitments must be met before athletic responsibilities. • The possession or use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and illegal use of controlled substances is strictly forbidden • Athletes who have been suspended from school will not be allowed to participate in any school activity for the entire duration of their suspension. This includes all team activities, practices and games. • Students who participate in athletic activities are school leaders and should assume their responsibilities at home, in school and in the community. These responsibilities include the use of social media technologies that include, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Internet forums, and photographs. The use of social media in an inappropriate manner may result in disciplinary action. • Athletes will not use profane language. • Athletes should always work for the betterment of their school and team. • Athletes should not allow employment to interfere with their responsibilities to their team or their schoolwork. • Athletes will attend all games and practices for the team of which they are members. SANCTIONS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ▪ Student must be in good standing in the school to be permitted to participate in interscholastic sports activities. ▪ Violation of any school or team rule can cause disciplinary action by the coach. ▪ Coaches have the authority to suspend any athlete from their team as part of a disciplinary response. ▪ All violations of school and or team rules should be punished in a fair manner commensurate with the seriousness of the infraction.
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PLAYER FORM REQUIRMENTS Prior to the first day of tryouts the following forms needed to be completed and on file with the coach and school: 1. Parental permission form. 2. Athletic handbook form. 3. Doctor’s physical form. 4. Insurance form. 5. Baseline concussion test Insurance Form It is a school requirement that the student must be covered by insurance before he may participate on any interscholastic athletic team. Doctor’s Physical Forms 1. Documentation of a Doctor’s physical is required before a student may participate in any interscholastic activity. This includes practices, scrimmages, tryouts, and contests. Physical should be completed in or after June of the incoming freshmen year. 2. Once a student has had a physical, subsequent physical are not required unless the student has had an injury, which has required doctor’s care. If such an injury has taken place the student will need a doctor’s certificate in order to resume practice/playing. If an athlete is withheld from athletic participation by a physician, the athlete must have written approval from that physician prior to returning to his sport. This is to be submitted to the school’s athletic trainer. It is strongly recommended, but not required, that a student should have a subsequent physical prior to the beginning of their junior year.
2017 Baseline concussion testing schedule. • Each player prior to his freshmen year and again prior to his junior year will take baseline concussion testing. • Concussion Testing will be held in Room 139, the Applied Technology Center Computer Lab room 139. • Tuesday, June 13 at 2:30pm – 8th graders with last name A-L. 3:30pm – 8th graders with last name M-Z • Wednesday, June 14 at 2:30pm – 10th graders with last name A-L 3:30pm – 10th graders with last name M-Z 10
2017 SCHEDULE TRYOUTS – 8/14, 8/15, and 8/16 from 2:30pm to 5:00pm. PRACTICES – Practices Monday through Friday at the following times unless a game is scheduled. All practices are on the High School soccer field. • Monday – 4:30pm to 6:30pm • Tuesday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm • Wednesday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm • Thursday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm • Friday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm PRESEASON SCRIMMAGES – • 8/17 – vs. BG at Stellos stadium, 8/20 – Bedford Jamboree, • 8/22 – 4pm home vs. Mascenic
SEASON GAME SCHEDULE Day
Date
Opponent
Home/Away
JV Field/Time
Varsity Field/Time
Fri.
8/25
Home
8/29 9/1
Tues.
9/5
Souhegan
Home
4pm - MHS soccer field 4pm – Conval High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – MCAA field
4pm – MHS Stadium
Tues. Fri
Manchester West Conval Hollis/Brookline
Thurs.
9/7
Windham
Home
4pm – MCAA field
Tues. Tues. Fri.
9/12 9/19 9/22
Away Away Away
4pm – TBD 4pm – TBD 4pm – TBD
Tues.
9/26
Pelham Trinity Manchester West Kearsarge
Home
4pm – MCAA field
Fri. Tues.
9/29 10/3
John Stark Conval
Away Home
Fri. Wed.
10/6 10/11
Hollis/Brookline Goffstown
Away Home
4pm – John Stark High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – Depot rd. field 4pm – MCAA field
Fri.
10/13
St. Thomas
Away
4pm – St Thomas High
Tues.
10/17
Pelham
Home
Fri.
10/20
Lebanon
Away
4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – Lebanon High
Away Home
4pm – Conval High 6pm – MHS Stadium 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – Pelham High 4pm – Trinity High 4pm – MW High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – John Stark High 6pm – MHS stadium 4pm – H/B High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – St. Thomas High 6pm – MHS stadium 4pm – Lebanon High
STADIUM GAMES FOR VARSITY, TEACHER APPRECIATION GAME, SENIOR NIGHT
All practices, scrimmages, and game schedules are subject to change. Coaching staff will notify parents and players of any changes with as much advanced notice as possible. This schedule does not include dismissal times for away games. Those will be added when they become available.
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PRE-SEASON TRAINING PROGRAM For the pre-season the coaching staff has put together a selection of options to supplement the training that each player should be doing on their own. Beginning the week of June 19 and continuing until last week of July here are the options available: • Mondays – 6:00pm to 8:00pm – Skills, soccer conditioning, goalie, and small sided game training. MCAA fields North River Rd. • Wednesdays – 6:30pm to 7:30pm – MBSC Thrive Sports Performance Training at the Hampshire Hills. See next page for full details. • Thursdays– 6:00pm until 8:00pm – Skills, soccer conditioning, goalie, and small sided game training. MCAA fields North River Rd. • On your own - There is training material available on the First Touch app to help supplement our preseason training. • MHS Preseason camp • Middle School preseason camp team building week of 8/7 These sessions are subject to change based on availability of trainers and players. We will send out notification via the programs web site and First Touch of any changes or cancellations. Please check the calendar page of the web site and/or First Touch app frequently.
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MBSC Thrive Sports Performance Training
Summer Session: June 21th- July 26th, 6 weeks of training When: Wednesdays at 6:00pm, additional time slots available Cost: $10/session or $55 for the full 6 weeks What is MBSC Thrive? The Men’s Health Top Rated Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning program offers an innovative approach to training- working on a solid athletic foundation while staying focused on each athlete’s individual goals. Our unique program includes instruction in movement training, injury reduction, linear and lateral speed development, foot speed and agility, explosive power development, proper weight training techniques and functional strength training. Athletes are closely supervised as the coach takes them through the workout and attention is always paid to proper technique and safety.
CHAMPIONS ARE MADE IN THE OFF SEASON!
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2017 Milford High School Preseason Training Camp Milford HS Boys Ages: 14-18 Location: MCAA Complex - Milford, NH Monday, July 31, 2017 to Friday, August 4, 2017 Starts: 6:00pm / Ends: 8:00pm Register at: http://abcsportscamps.com/sssoccer/info/27604 Training Cost: $80.00 Training Description The Milford High School Preseason Training is designed to prepare high school age boys for their upcoming season. Players who attend our camp will improve your technical abilities, speed, endurance, agility and tactical knowledge of the game. The training will focus on individual technique, sport specific speed, endurance and agility training as well as large sided games aimed at teaching team positioning tactics. This is the perfect training environment to prepare for your upcoming soccer season. General Information Week and time: July 31st-August 4th, 2017 (6:00-8:00PM, Mon-Fri.). Cost: $80 plus the registration fee of 4.95 6:00-6:30pm: Speed, Endurance, and Agility Training 6:30-7:00pm: Skills and Technical Training 7:00-8:00pm: Tactical Training and Scrimmage Play What to bring: Soccer shoes, shin guards, rain gear, sun block, bug spray and water bottle. Staff Our exceptional camp coaching staff is comprised primarily of coaches and players who compete at the highest level of soccer in the state. Soccer Sphere staff consists of coaches and players from the University of New Hampshire and Southern New Hampshire University. All of our staff has achieved high levels of success as college and youth players. In addition, Soccer Sphere coaches have been nationally recognized for their coaching and playing capabilities. Their experience and playing expertise will help you develop your soccer ability and take your enjoyment of the game to new heights. We look forward to helping you meet your potential and reach your goals. 14
MHS SPARTANS SOCCER TRYOUT INFO. AND TEAM SELECTION. Program Overview The purpose of the MHS boys’ soccer program through its tryout process is to find players to field a JV and Varsity team. The total number of players accepted into the program will be no more than 44 and no less than 36. The coaching staff will have final say on the number of players the program will carry on a year to year basis. The overall focus of the program is player and team development with the goal to succeed.
Tryout Information Our goal is to run an effective and fair tryout. We will be ranking players on how they perform in 1 vs 1 competitions, small sided games, 11 vs 11 games, and each player’s fitness and speed level. The methods for these tryouts are “non-political”. Team assignments and opponents are formed in a random fashion. The competitions chosen for the tryouts are soccer based. Players are evaluated on how they perform while playing soccer. We will also be ranking each player’s fitness and conditioning level. Our division and our style of play, requires players to be well conditioned to compete effectively. In addition to soccer skills, speed, and fitness, we will consider a number of “intangibles” in selecting players for our team. These selection criteria include academic status, leadership potential, attitude, mental toughness, selfconfidence, coachability, and especially effort. We are looking for good citizens and team players, as well as skillful soccer players. The tryout process will last 3 days. To be evaluated appropriately it is important to be present for all three days. Upon completion of the tryout process player’s that do not make the program will be notified in person by the coaching staff.
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TRYOUT DAILY SCHEDULE 8/14 – Monday • 2:15pm – Player registration. Players must register and hand in any necessary paperwork. • 2:30pm – 2:40pm – Group warm up and dynamic stretch. • 2:40pm – 2:45pm – 4v4 card game explanation • 2:45pm – 3:45pm – 4v4 card game • 3:50pm – 4:50pm – Small Sided Games, 11 V 11 games, Fitness/Speed Tests • 3:50pm- 4:00pm – Cool Down Stretch 8/15 – Tuesday • 2:15pm to 2:30pm – Players arrive and sign in. • 2:30pm to 2:40pm – Group warm up and dynamic stretch. • 2:40pm to 2:45pm – 1v1 games explanation. • 2:45pm to 3:45pm – 1v1 games at same time goalie tryouts. • 3:45pm to 4:50pm – Small sided, 11 v 11 games, Fitness/Speed Tests • 4:50pm to 5:00pm – Cool down stretch. 8/ 16 – Wednesday • 2:15pm to 2:30pm – Players arrive. • 2:30pm to 2:40pm – Group warm up and dynamic stretch. • 2:40pm to 4:30pm – Small sided games, 11 V 11 games, Speed/Fitness Tests • 4:30pm to 5:00pm – Player meetings, announcements, cool down and stretch. • Equipment needed: • Appropriate soccer attire – Be prepared for all kinds of weather. • Cleats, Shin guards, soccer socks, mouth guards. • Running shoes and socks • Water bottle – please have players name on them. • Energy snacks, bug spray, sun screen Other important information: • Please make sure you have completed all the necessary paperwork prior to the tryouts. • Baseline concussion testing must be completed before tryouts. • Players not making the teams will be notified by the coaching staff at the end of Wednesdays tryout. • The time before and after the tryout days are very busy for the coaches. We ask that if you have any questions or concerns you contact us by email or phone. We will get back to you as soon as possible. • We cannot stress enough the importance of diet, hydration, and getting the appropriate amount of sleep during this week. Each player needs to be ready to perform at their best possible level.
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JV/ Varsity Rosters and playing time: • The coaches will place the athletes on the junior varsity or varsity squad based on what is in the best interest of their development as an individual and as a soccer player. • In addition, the talent, experience, skill potential, physical size, and speed of the players will be considered. These factors will also help the coaches determine the starting lineup and playing time for each game. • On the junior varsity level, every attempt will be given to get all players into the game so that they can develop their skills. Time will be based on practice performance, attitude, and ability. It will be given in a manner that will keep the game competitive. • On the varsity level, playing time is determined by the head coach to give the team the best opportunity to win the match. Playing time is not guaranteed at the varsity level. • Players need to be prepared for any situation.... as do parents. It is very possible that a player will fill a vital role in training, but see very limited time in matches. All varsity players will contribute to the building of a cohesive unit, and must be prepared to “Give up the ME for the WE.” Playing time and expectations will be communicated to the players. • During the season, there is the potential for players to move from the JV team to the Varsity team either temporarily or permanently. • Players on the Varsity squad can be moved to the JV squad if the coaching staff feels that the player is not developing on Varsity and needs playing time. Senior players are exempt from being moved to JV. This is a school rule. • Being a part of the MHS Boys Soccer Program is a privilege and an honor. Being a returning player or former starter does not guarantee continued playing time. Playing time and starting positions MUST be earned and maintained throughout the season. • The coaching staff will make playing time and starter decisions based upon attendance, performance, improvement, and attitude in practices and games. Players will be continuously evaluated throughout the season to ensure continued growth technically, tactically, physically and pyschosocially. • Changes in playing system, playing style, and our opponent can also effect playing time and starter decisions. 17
MHS BOYS’ SOCCER BOOSTERS’ CLUB INFORMATION The MHS Boys’ Soccer Boosters’ Club officers and parent representatives welcome new and returning athletes/participants and parents, including next year’s incoming freshmen! Please read below on how you and your athlete/student can help to contribute to the success of the Boosters’ Club, whose sole purpose is to directly benefit the students in our athletic program. Support the group that supports your team! What is the mission of the Boosters Club? The Boosters Club was formed in 2016 to help build a successful and sustainable athletic program. The main goal is subsidizing district funding for athletics that has been on a steady decrease over the years. The Boosters Club sponsors students through college scholarships as well as fulfills requests by coaches/advisors for everyday team needs (such as equipment, apparel, training opportunities, facility improvements, etc). It is fulfilling to see the needs of our programs being met through the cooperation and time given by our own athletes/students and parents! When are Boosters Club meetings held? The officers and parent representatives meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Milford Medical Centers Community Room. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Boosters club website. Action is taken at these meetings on requests submitted for funding needs and updates are provided regarding fundraising efforts. Everybody is welcome and encouraged to attend and give your input! How can I do my part to help with Boosters Club efforts? There will be many various fundraising events and activities planned throughout the year (Bubble soccer, Pumpkin festival, etc.) that will require the support of players and families to be successful. Many hands make light work! Current volunteer opportunities will always be visible on our website.
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Why should I volunteer my time to Boosters Club efforts? Whether you have been to a Boosters Club meeting or not, you are a valuable part of the MHS Boys’ Soccer Boosters Club. No one person can do this on their own. As stated earlier, one of the main purposes of the MHS Boys’ Soccer Booster is to provide scholarships for seniors. In spring of 2017, we will have $2000 in scholarship money that will be available to graduation seniors. It is our expectation, through fundraising efforts, to increase this amount every year. There is a minimum Boosters Club volunteer hour requirement that each player/family must meet to be eligible for the Boosters Club scholarship. Being a Boosters club officer, volunteering time at a concession stand, participating in a Boosters club fundraisers by selling socks or flowers will all contribute to the minimum time requirement and help make your player eligible for this scholarship. We are glad that your son has chosen to participate in MHS Boys’ Soccer program. Please make a commitment to help build on the success of our programs by being an active member of the Boosters Club. Thank you. GO SPARTANS! For more information or if you have questions, feel free to contact a Boosters Club officer or parent representative: Boosters Club Officers: President – Alek Leo Vice President – Dave Godlewski Treasurer – Dawn Mallows Secretary – Robin Benjamin Boosters Website: http://bit.ly/MHSBSBoosters
FIND A WAY TO HELP!
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PLAYING COLLEGE SOCCER The MHS soccer coaches have the welfare of all players as their top concern, both during high school and beyond. The coaching staff will assist all players in finding a suitable college program if they are interested in playing college soccer, have the talent and academic scores to do so, and are willing to commit the time and energy necessary to compete at that level. Student athlete guidebooks can be found at the following web sites: www.ncaa.org, www.nhiaa.org, and www.naia.org. The primary objectives in seeking a college program should be to get a good education, get to play at the next level, and have it financially funded in some way. Please understand: 1. While we are willing to help, it is the responsibility of the athlete and his/her parents to market the athlete and get his/her name in front of college coaches. 2. The actual number of student-athletes fully funded at the Division I level is .8%. 3. 83% of all collegiate opportunities are not at the Division I level. 4. There are thousands of scholarships and various forms of need and merit-based financial available. 5. The key is to find the “right match” with a school and coach who are genuinely concerned about you, your success and your future. 6. One of the most important choices a student-athlete makes is finding the ideal school, not just the biggest or most familiar. If you love soccer, you’ll want to play regardless of size or location. Just remember, “They don’t play, you don’t play.” 7. Just because you’re getting calls from colleges does not mean you are one of their top recruits. Ask the coach directly, “Are you offering an official paid visit and will you be making a home visit?” Their answers will signal their true interest in you. 8. Be careful of recruiting services. There are hundreds of web-based recruiting sites that look legitimate but really don’t perform. There are only a few organizations that college coaches utilize. 9. They key is to get as many schools as possible interested in your academic and athletic talent. Put yourself in the position to negotiate. Therefore you should consider out of state schools. 10. It is important to note the dates when college coaches can recruit high school athletes. Another good site Jack. H. Renkens www.recruitingrealities.com
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TEAM CAPTAINS The selection of team captains for both Varsity and JV will be at the discretion of the coaching staff. The selection is based on the leadership qualities the athlete has demonstrated both on and off the field. The coaching staff will base their decisions on the quality of leadership we see through the pre-season and what has been demonstrated in the past. We look for qualities that were presented in our Leadership training classes. Successful completion of our Leadership training class is highly recommended for consideration as a team captain. Being selected as a team captain for the MHS soccer program is an honor and a privilege. We expect our captains to hold themselves and others to the highest standards of the program. Once selected as a captain it is a title you must earn every day. CAPTAINS RESPONSIBILITIES • Helping teammates set academic, strength, fitness, and skill goals for the next season. • Monitoring the off-season training of all your teammates and encouraging them to excel. • Organizing and directing off-season training activities besides the ones provided by the coaching staff. • Assist with promoting the MHS soccer program in the Milford community and assisting with the Middle school soccer camp. • Getting to know your teammates closely and acting as a liaison between them and the coaching staff. • Training harder, being ready to do the “extra” work that needs to be done to make us the best. (This includes being on time, doing the best work in training, being positive, hustling always, NOT taking short-cuts, picking up equipment, moving goals, responding immediately to coaches’ directions---simply put, doing more and working harder than anyone else on the roster. • Attending all team functions. These are just a few of the responsibilities we as a coaching staff expect out of our captains.
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AWARDS There are several awards and honors that players may be eligible for at the discretion of the coaching staff or in some cases of their teammates. Potential awards and honors in include the following: • NHIAA and NHSCA All State awards – Players will be selected from the Varsity squad for consideration for All State first team, second team, and honorable mention. Final selection of these awards are decided by the NH soccer coaches assoc. • Nashua Telegraph Player awards – Players will be selected by the coaching staff from the Varsity squad for this honor. • State Farm Character Award – One player from Varsity and one player from JV will be selected by their teammates for this award. • Hat-Trick Honors - Players who score three goals in the same game receive a medal at the conclusion of the season commemorating their accomplishment. • Team Golden Boot Award – The player who records the most goals and assists for the season will earn this award. Goals count as 2pts and an assist as 1pt in determining this award. • Team Assists Leader – The player who records the most assists in the season will earn this award. • Team Defender of the Year - The player who records the most steals and intercepts during the season and is determined by the coaching staff to have played the central role in our team’s defense will earn the Defender of the Year Award. Players will have the chance to give input into the selection of the award recipient • Team Goal of the Year - The player who is determined to have scored the most spectacular or most important goal of the season will earn the Goal of the Year Award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Teams Most Improved Player of the Year - The player who has made the most significant improvements in terms of their individual technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social skills will earn this award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Team Newcomer of the Year - The incoming freshman or first-year player who made the most significant impact on the team’s success for the season will receive this award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Team Player of the Year - The best overall player who made the most significant impact on the team’s success for the season will receive this award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Teammate of the Year – This player who exemplifies the definition of what it means to be a good teammate. A player who put “the we before the me” throughout the season. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players.
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Practice Protocol We have limited time at practices to prepare for upcoming games. As such, the following guidelines are expected to be followed for all practices: • On practice days, follow proper nutrition guidelines. Pack a pre-practice snack that can be eaten before the start of practice. Drink 6-8 8oz glasses of water each day with 17-20oz consumed 2-3 hours before practice. • Players should arrive early and have practice equipment on before the scheduled start time for practice; good rule of thumb is 15 minutes before practice to get your equipment on. • Players must wear their practice jersey, soccer cleats and shin guards at each practice (not negotiable). • No cell phones or other electronics are permitted to be used at practice from the scheduled start time until the coaching staff dismisses you from practice. • If a player is late to practice or not ready to practice by the scheduled start time, the entire team will run 1 lap per minute late. • Players are expected to be coachable, disciplined, respectful, focused, positive, and work hard at each practice. Being coachable means they can take instruction constructively, think about it, and make the improvements and changes in either technique or attitude. • Horseplay will not be tolerated at practice. • While waiting for practice to begin players should juggle at half field or play keep away with teammates in the 18 box. You are NOT permitted to shoot on goal or take corner kicks; focus on your technical fundamentals and get 1,000 warm-up touches on the ball. • When given a water break, please take it quickly (5 gulps of water) and get back on the field ready for the next drill; leave the balls where instructed…until instructed. • Players will not be released to go home from practices until all equipment is accounted for and put away properly; captains will confirm this and coaches will release you. • Missing practices will affect playing time and starters. Missing practice the day before a game may result in suspension from that game • Players will shake hands with coaches and fellow teammates after each practice. 23
Game Protocol: Players are expected to conduct themselves in a disciplined and respectful manner at all games. Players represent the MHs Boys’ SoccerProgram, the Milford School District, our community, their families, and their friends; as such they should represent them with pride and respect. The following guidelines are expected to be followed for all games: • On game days, players will wear team shirt, dress shirt/tie, or whatever the captains/coaches agree upon to school. There will be consequences at next practice for failure to comply. • On game days, follow proper nutrition guidelines. For away games pack a pregame snack that can be eaten before we leave on the bus. Drink 6-8 8oz glasses of water each day with 17-20oz consumed 2-3 hours before the game. • Players should arrive and be ready to perform. For home games varsity will meet at a predesignated classroom for pregame instruction 1 hour before game time. JV will arrive at the MCAA fields 1 hour prior to game time. For away games all players will be on the bus at the designated time. • Come with all required equipment; players will wear white jersey, shorts and socks for home games and blue jersey, shorts, socks for away games. No “illegal” equipment may be worn (i.e. jewelry, wrong color tape/compression). • While at games we sit as a team; only those listed on the roster may sit with us. • Address the referees as “sir” or “ma’am” only captains and coaches speak to referees. • Equipment should be placed in your bag and organized behind the benches before warm-ups. • Respect the bench areas and keep them clean and orderly. • Players must wear practice pinnies and remain in the bench area when not playing in a game. • Players who are not in the game are expected to be paying attention to the game and cheer in a positive and sportsmanship-like manner; no horseplay will be tolerated. • Realize we are substituting for a purpose; giving the coaching staff attitude is a quick way to reduce your playing time. • Run on and off the field when substituted, at half time, and at the end of the game. • Do not ask when or if you can go in; when the coaching staff decides to play you is at the discretion of the coaching staff; we know you want to get in…you don’t have to remind us. If you want to discuss your playing time, game day is not the time to do it; set up a time with the coaches before or after practice. 24
• During half time, the coaching staff will give you 3-4 minutes to express your input, the remaining time is for the coaching staff; players should be quiet and focused at this time. • Sportsmanship is expected at all times; during player announcements shake hands (and make eye contact) with opposing coaches; at conclusion of game shake hand (and say “Good Game”—and only this) with opposing team; shake hands with the referees; thank fans at conclusion of game as well. • Players will not be released to go home from games until all equipment is accounted for and put away properly; captains will confirm this and coaches will release you. • Missing a game may result in suspension from the next scheduled game as well.
Travel & Away Games Protocol • Each player will be on the bus with all their equipment at the designated time. The bus will leave at scheduled designated time and will not wait for any player. • The front four seats on the bus will be reserved for the coaching staff and equipment. • If an away game is at a distance that a meal would be necessary the program will provide a bagged lunch. • Please make sure you have a healthy snack for the travel time. Do not attempt to play a game on an empty stomach. • Cell phones will be collected prior to departure and returned 15 minutes prior to arrival back at the school to contact parents for rides. • All players are expected to take the bus with the team. • If you have a valid excuse for not taking the bus a parent must contact the AD prior to the game to get permission. • Captains will be responsible for making sure all players clean the bench area and make sure all equipment is collected prior to heading to the bus. • Captains will be responsible for making sure all players clean the bus upon arrival back home. No player will be dismissed to leave until the bus has been inspected by the coaching staff.
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Prior to the beginning of each pre-season we meet with next year’s seniors to discuss numerous things regarding the program. One of the first things we have them decide on is what will be the team motto for next season. This motto will represent the program and will be printed on the back of the practice jerseys. The team motto for the 2017 season is:
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE
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2017 BOY’S SOCCER PARENT/PLAYER HANDBOOK 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE • CONTACT INFORMATION…………………………………………..3 • COACHING PHILOSOPHY…………………………………………….4 • PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES………………………………..5 • COACHING STAFF GOALS & OBJECTIVES………………………6 • PLAYER/TEAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES……………………………6 • PARENT GOALS & OBJECTIVES……………………………………..7 • CHAIN OF COMMAND………………………………………………….7 • MHS ATHLETE HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS……………………….8,9 • PLAYER FORM REQUIRMENTS………………………………………10 • BASELINE CONCUSSION TESTING SCHEDULE…………………10 • 2017 PRACTICE, SCRIMMAGE, GAME SCHEDULE…………..11 • PRESEASON TRAINING INFORMATION………………………….12 • THRIVE TRAINING INFORMATION…………………………………13 • PRESEASON CAMP INFORMATION………………………………..14 • TRYOUT/TEAM SELECTION INFORMATION……………………15 • TRYOUT SCHEDULE……………………………………………………….16 • JV/VARSITY ROSSTERS &PLAYING TIME………………………..17 • BOOSTER CLUB INFORMATION…………………………………….18,19 • PLAYING COLLEGE SOCCER…………………………………………..20 • TEAM CAPTAINS…………………………………………………………..21 • AWARDS………………………………………………………………………22 • PRACTICE PROTOCOL……………………………………………………23 • HOME/AWAY GAME &TRAVEL PROTOCOL…………………..24,25 • 2017 TEAM MOTTO……………………………………………………..26
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CONTACT INFORMATION • ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – MARC MAURAIS ▪ EMAIL – [email protected] ▪ PHONE – 603-673-4201 • HEAD VARSITY COACH – DAN AYOTTE ▪ EMAIL – [email protected] ▪ PHONE – 603-801-9985 • ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH – PETE SIMO o EMAIL – [email protected] o PHONE – 603-554-6481 • HEAD JUNIOR VARSITY COACH – FRANK CHASE o EMAIL – [email protected] o PHONE – 603-204-3382 • GOALIE TRAINER – KEVIN TRONKOWSKI o EMAIL – [email protected] o PHONE – 603-801-9292 • ATHLETIC TRAINER – ANGE PICARD ▪ EMAIL - [email protected] FACEBOOK PAGE – Milford HS Spartan’s Soccer WEB SITE – MHSSPARTANSSOCCER.COM TEAM COMMUNICATIONS APP. – First Touch
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Coaching Philosophy The goal of the Milford High Boys’ Soccer Program is to provide a player-centered learning environment that helps each player to develop technically, tactically, physically, and psycho-socially; as well as fostering team development. Complimentary to this player and team development, is the desire to foster the life skills of integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, responsibility, humility, teamwork, commitment, and respect, as well as promote a healthy, athletic and active lifestyle, through the sport of soccer. The coaching staff aims to utilize their love and passion for the “Beautiful Game” to help each player become a “Complete Soccer Player.” The Complete Soccer Player: (1) is comfortable with the ball and uses appropriate techniques on demand and under pressure, (2) has an understanding of the game, (3) understands the roles and responsibilities associated with the principles of play as they pertain to attacking and defending, and (4) is comfortable in all positions or areas of the field. By cultivating a fun and challenging player-centered learning environment, each player can develop an understanding and enjoyment of the game, as well as developmentally-appropriate mastery of the techniques, skills, and tactics necessary to become a Complete Soccer Player. Ultimately, by focusing on individual player development, our soccer program will find success.
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Program Goals and Objectives For the MHS Boys Soccer Program to achieve success this season, a winning attitude MUST be developed throughout the entire program. There are 5 components of a winning attitude: 1. HARDWORK: This is the result of consistent effort, not effort every once in a while. A consistent work ethic allows one to become stronger mentally, resulting in increased confidence. To be successful one must be confident in themselves and their teammates. 2. DISCIPLINE: This is doing what you are supposed to do, when you are supposed to do it, both on and off the field. Having composure on the field when the game is on the line is a sign of discipline. All successful teams have discipline and most unsuccessful teams lack discipline. Discipline is a year-round commitment to success. 3. COMMITMENT: We need players to be committed as a student athlete every day of the season, and throughout the off-season too. This commitment is not only to your team, but also committed to your studies, and the student athlete principles of Milford High. 4. TEAMWORK – Everyone must play as one unit. The good of the team needs to come before individual desires. Selfishness can destroy a team’s success. Each program from its most talented to its least talented player, has a role to fulfill and each player needs to accept his role within the framework of the team. Each player needs to work to the maximum potential to benefit the good of the team. 5. IMPROVEMENT: No one is ever good enough that they cannot improve their game. Players either get better or worse; they rarely ever stay the same. Every individual and team must strive to improve daily or that person or team will regress in ability. MUCH MORE CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH A LARGE GROUP OF AVERAGE TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO PLAY AS A TEAM THAN WITH A SMALL GROUP OF HIGHLY TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO PLAY FOR THEMSELVES! IMAGINE WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED IF A HIGHLY TALENTED GROUP PLAYS AS A TEAM! 5
COACHING STAFF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • To cultivate a fun and challenging player-centered learning environment that encourages player and team development. • To bring a passion and energy to all coaching responsibilities. • To be adequately prepared with practice and game plans. • To be ready and on-time for practices and games. • To continue to grow and develop as a coach by pursuing appropriate coaching education, certifications, and licenses. • To model integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, responsibility, humility, teamwork, commitment, and respect. • To hold coaching staff and players accountable to the highest standards of sportsmanship. • To foster the technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social development of each player. • To actively work within the Milford community to foster the long-term growth of the MHS Boys Soccer Program. • To aid players interested in playing in college find a college that is the right fit. • To foster a life-long love and passion for the “Beautiful Game” within each player. • To commit to the success of the program.
PLAYER/TEAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES On Friday, August 18th after the tryout process is over and the program players have been decided we will be having our team building event. This team building event will take place in the evening and is mandatory for all players. At this event, we will be developing our goals, our values, and addressing our standards of behavior. We feel it is important to develop and review these items as a team with input from both the coaching staff and the players. This leads to a better understanding of expectations and buy in to the process from all involved. This is a shirt and tie event. 6
PARENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • To help ensure players arrive and are picked up on-time for practices and games. • To support your son and the Milford Boys Soccer Program by attending games, volunteering, and cheering in a POSITIVE manner. • To help the Milford Boys Soccer Program by volunteering to help with fundraising events and committees. • To show the NHIAA Div 2 league that Milford High school boys soccer program has the best fans. • To model integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, responsibility, humility, teamwork, commitment, and respect. • To understand the importance of player and team development in this program’s success. • To adhere to the Chain-of-Command as laid out in this handbook. • To adhere to the “ONE VOICE” rule on the sidelines. Leave the coaching and instructing to the coaches.
CHAIN OF COMMAND POLICY It is important that your player learns to communicate with the coaching staff. If an issue should arise we ask that players take the following steps: • Player meets with the team coach. • If issue is not resolved player meets with parents and team coach. • If issue not resolved player meets with parents, coach(es) and athletic director. • If issue not resolved player meets with parents, coach(es), athletic director, and principal for final resolution. • If there is an issue that requires a meeting with the coaches we ask that you contact them to set up an appropriate meeting time. • An inappropriate meeting time would be before, during, or after any practice or game. • Parents should keep in mind that it is only appropriate to discuss issues related to their own child with the coaching staff. Coaches will not engage in conversation with parents about players other than their own child. Negative comments about other players or coaches have a detrimental effect on a healthy team environment. 7
MHS ATHLETE HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Academic requirements • Must be carrying a minimum 4 course units during his sports season and must have passed 4 units of course work in the previous marking period. Fall athletes must pass 4 units of course work during the 4th quarter of the previous year. • A student with a grade of “F” in more than two courses in a quarter prior to the start of a sport shall be ineligible to play. A student with a grade of “F” in more than one course shall be placed on probation. Should this status continue to the next report card, the student shall become ineligible to play. School Attendance Requirements • An athlete who does not attend school during the day due to illness, injury, oversleeping, etc. may not participate in a scheduled game or practice that day or evening. • Late to school following an away contest is not an excused absence unless waivered by administration due to extenuating circumstances. • A student returning to school on the day of a doctor’s appointment may attend a practice or a game on that day with the doctor’s written permission. • Examples of excused absences in the student handbook include: doctor visits, verified college visits, religious holidays, bereavement, and school sponsored/sanctioned activities. Outside of school conflicts • Non-School Competition: A member of a school team is a student athlete who is regularly present for, and actively participates in, all team practices and competitions. Bona fide members of a school team are prevented from missing a high school practice or competition to compete with an “out of school team” • Whenever a conflict arises between the high school team practice/competition and an out-of-school practice/competition on the same day, the high school team practice/competition must be honored by the student athlete. Priority must be given always to the high school team, its practices, and contests unless a waiver has been granted by the athletic director and principal on a case by case basis.
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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ATHLETES • Academic or disciplinary commitments must be met before athletic responsibilities. • The possession or use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and illegal use of controlled substances is strictly forbidden • Athletes who have been suspended from school will not be allowed to participate in any school activity for the entire duration of their suspension. This includes all team activities, practices and games. • Students who participate in athletic activities are school leaders and should assume their responsibilities at home, in school and in the community. These responsibilities include the use of social media technologies that include, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Internet forums, and photographs. The use of social media in an inappropriate manner may result in disciplinary action. • Athletes will not use profane language. • Athletes should always work for the betterment of their school and team. • Athletes should not allow employment to interfere with their responsibilities to their team or their schoolwork. • Athletes will attend all games and practices for the team of which they are members. SANCTIONS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ▪ Student must be in good standing in the school to be permitted to participate in interscholastic sports activities. ▪ Violation of any school or team rule can cause disciplinary action by the coach. ▪ Coaches have the authority to suspend any athlete from their team as part of a disciplinary response. ▪ All violations of school and or team rules should be punished in a fair manner commensurate with the seriousness of the infraction.
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PLAYER FORM REQUIRMENTS Prior to the first day of tryouts the following forms needed to be completed and on file with the coach and school: 1. Parental permission form. 2. Athletic handbook form. 3. Doctor’s physical form. 4. Insurance form. 5. Baseline concussion test Insurance Form It is a school requirement that the student must be covered by insurance before he may participate on any interscholastic athletic team. Doctor’s Physical Forms 1. Documentation of a Doctor’s physical is required before a student may participate in any interscholastic activity. This includes practices, scrimmages, tryouts, and contests. Physical should be completed in or after June of the incoming freshmen year. 2. Once a student has had a physical, subsequent physical are not required unless the student has had an injury, which has required doctor’s care. If such an injury has taken place the student will need a doctor’s certificate in order to resume practice/playing. If an athlete is withheld from athletic participation by a physician, the athlete must have written approval from that physician prior to returning to his sport. This is to be submitted to the school’s athletic trainer. It is strongly recommended, but not required, that a student should have a subsequent physical prior to the beginning of their junior year.
2017 Baseline concussion testing schedule. • Each player prior to his freshmen year and again prior to his junior year will take baseline concussion testing. • Concussion Testing will be held in Room 139, the Applied Technology Center Computer Lab room 139. • Tuesday, June 13 at 2:30pm – 8th graders with last name A-L. 3:30pm – 8th graders with last name M-Z • Wednesday, June 14 at 2:30pm – 10th graders with last name A-L 3:30pm – 10th graders with last name M-Z 10
2017 SCHEDULE TRYOUTS – 8/14, 8/15, and 8/16 from 2:30pm to 5:00pm. PRACTICES – Practices Monday through Friday at the following times unless a game is scheduled. All practices are on the High School soccer field. • Monday – 4:30pm to 6:30pm • Tuesday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm • Wednesday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm • Thursday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm • Friday – 2:30pm to 4:30pm PRESEASON SCRIMMAGES – • 8/17 – vs. BG at Stellos stadium, 8/20 – Bedford Jamboree, • 8/22 – 4pm home vs. Mascenic
SEASON GAME SCHEDULE Day
Date
Opponent
Home/Away
JV Field/Time
Varsity Field/Time
Fri.
8/25
Home
8/29 9/1
Tues.
9/5
Souhegan
Home
4pm - MHS soccer field 4pm – Conval High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – MCAA field
4pm – MHS Stadium
Tues. Fri
Manchester West Conval Hollis/Brookline
Thurs.
9/7
Windham
Home
4pm – MCAA field
Tues. Tues. Fri.
9/12 9/19 9/22
Away Away Away
4pm – TBD 4pm – TBD 4pm – TBD
Tues.
9/26
Pelham Trinity Manchester West Kearsarge
Home
4pm – MCAA field
Fri. Tues.
9/29 10/3
John Stark Conval
Away Home
Fri. Wed.
10/6 10/11
Hollis/Brookline Goffstown
Away Home
4pm – John Stark High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – Depot rd. field 4pm – MCAA field
Fri.
10/13
St. Thomas
Away
4pm – St Thomas High
Tues.
10/17
Pelham
Home
Fri.
10/20
Lebanon
Away
4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – Lebanon High
Away Home
4pm – Conval High 6pm – MHS Stadium 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – Pelham High 4pm – Trinity High 4pm – MW High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – John Stark High 6pm – MHS stadium 4pm – H/B High 4pm – MHS soccer field 4pm – St. Thomas High 6pm – MHS stadium 4pm – Lebanon High
STADIUM GAMES FOR VARSITY, TEACHER APPRECIATION GAME, SENIOR NIGHT
All practices, scrimmages, and game schedules are subject to change. Coaching staff will notify parents and players of any changes with as much advanced notice as possible. This schedule does not include dismissal times for away games. Those will be added when they become available.
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PRE-SEASON TRAINING PROGRAM For the pre-season the coaching staff has put together a selection of options to supplement the training that each player should be doing on their own. Beginning the week of June 19 and continuing until last week of July here are the options available: • Mondays – 6:00pm to 8:00pm – Skills, soccer conditioning, goalie, and small sided game training. MCAA fields North River Rd. • Wednesdays – 6:30pm to 7:30pm – MBSC Thrive Sports Performance Training at the Hampshire Hills. See next page for full details. • Thursdays– 6:00pm until 8:00pm – Skills, soccer conditioning, goalie, and small sided game training. MCAA fields North River Rd. • On your own - There is training material available on the First Touch app to help supplement our preseason training. • MHS Preseason camp • Middle School preseason camp team building week of 8/7 These sessions are subject to change based on availability of trainers and players. We will send out notification via the programs web site and First Touch of any changes or cancellations. Please check the calendar page of the web site and/or First Touch app frequently.
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MBSC Thrive Sports Performance Training
Summer Session: June 21th- July 26th, 6 weeks of training When: Wednesdays at 6:00pm, additional time slots available Cost: $10/session or $55 for the full 6 weeks What is MBSC Thrive? The Men’s Health Top Rated Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning program offers an innovative approach to training- working on a solid athletic foundation while staying focused on each athlete’s individual goals. Our unique program includes instruction in movement training, injury reduction, linear and lateral speed development, foot speed and agility, explosive power development, proper weight training techniques and functional strength training. Athletes are closely supervised as the coach takes them through the workout and attention is always paid to proper technique and safety.
CHAMPIONS ARE MADE IN THE OFF SEASON!
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2017 Milford High School Preseason Training Camp Milford HS Boys Ages: 14-18 Location: MCAA Complex - Milford, NH Monday, July 31, 2017 to Friday, August 4, 2017 Starts: 6:00pm / Ends: 8:00pm Register at: http://abcsportscamps.com/sssoccer/info/27604 Training Cost: $80.00 Training Description The Milford High School Preseason Training is designed to prepare high school age boys for their upcoming season. Players who attend our camp will improve your technical abilities, speed, endurance, agility and tactical knowledge of the game. The training will focus on individual technique, sport specific speed, endurance and agility training as well as large sided games aimed at teaching team positioning tactics. This is the perfect training environment to prepare for your upcoming soccer season. General Information Week and time: July 31st-August 4th, 2017 (6:00-8:00PM, Mon-Fri.). Cost: $80 plus the registration fee of 4.95 6:00-6:30pm: Speed, Endurance, and Agility Training 6:30-7:00pm: Skills and Technical Training 7:00-8:00pm: Tactical Training and Scrimmage Play What to bring: Soccer shoes, shin guards, rain gear, sun block, bug spray and water bottle. Staff Our exceptional camp coaching staff is comprised primarily of coaches and players who compete at the highest level of soccer in the state. Soccer Sphere staff consists of coaches and players from the University of New Hampshire and Southern New Hampshire University. All of our staff has achieved high levels of success as college and youth players. In addition, Soccer Sphere coaches have been nationally recognized for their coaching and playing capabilities. Their experience and playing expertise will help you develop your soccer ability and take your enjoyment of the game to new heights. We look forward to helping you meet your potential and reach your goals. 14
MHS SPARTANS SOCCER TRYOUT INFO. AND TEAM SELECTION. Program Overview The purpose of the MHS boys’ soccer program through its tryout process is to find players to field a JV and Varsity team. The total number of players accepted into the program will be no more than 44 and no less than 36. The coaching staff will have final say on the number of players the program will carry on a year to year basis. The overall focus of the program is player and team development with the goal to succeed.
Tryout Information Our goal is to run an effective and fair tryout. We will be ranking players on how they perform in 1 vs 1 competitions, small sided games, 11 vs 11 games, and each player’s fitness and speed level. The methods for these tryouts are “non-political”. Team assignments and opponents are formed in a random fashion. The competitions chosen for the tryouts are soccer based. Players are evaluated on how they perform while playing soccer. We will also be ranking each player’s fitness and conditioning level. Our division and our style of play, requires players to be well conditioned to compete effectively. In addition to soccer skills, speed, and fitness, we will consider a number of “intangibles” in selecting players for our team. These selection criteria include academic status, leadership potential, attitude, mental toughness, selfconfidence, coachability, and especially effort. We are looking for good citizens and team players, as well as skillful soccer players. The tryout process will last 3 days. To be evaluated appropriately it is important to be present for all three days. Upon completion of the tryout process player’s that do not make the program will be notified in person by the coaching staff.
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TRYOUT DAILY SCHEDULE 8/14 – Monday • 2:15pm – Player registration. Players must register and hand in any necessary paperwork. • 2:30pm – 2:40pm – Group warm up and dynamic stretch. • 2:40pm – 2:45pm – 4v4 card game explanation • 2:45pm – 3:45pm – 4v4 card game • 3:50pm – 4:50pm – Small Sided Games, 11 V 11 games, Fitness/Speed Tests • 3:50pm- 4:00pm – Cool Down Stretch 8/15 – Tuesday • 2:15pm to 2:30pm – Players arrive and sign in. • 2:30pm to 2:40pm – Group warm up and dynamic stretch. • 2:40pm to 2:45pm – 1v1 games explanation. • 2:45pm to 3:45pm – 1v1 games at same time goalie tryouts. • 3:45pm to 4:50pm – Small sided, 11 v 11 games, Fitness/Speed Tests • 4:50pm to 5:00pm – Cool down stretch. 8/ 16 – Wednesday • 2:15pm to 2:30pm – Players arrive. • 2:30pm to 2:40pm – Group warm up and dynamic stretch. • 2:40pm to 4:30pm – Small sided games, 11 V 11 games, Speed/Fitness Tests • 4:30pm to 5:00pm – Player meetings, announcements, cool down and stretch. • Equipment needed: • Appropriate soccer attire – Be prepared for all kinds of weather. • Cleats, Shin guards, soccer socks, mouth guards. • Running shoes and socks • Water bottle – please have players name on them. • Energy snacks, bug spray, sun screen Other important information: • Please make sure you have completed all the necessary paperwork prior to the tryouts. • Baseline concussion testing must be completed before tryouts. • Players not making the teams will be notified by the coaching staff at the end of Wednesdays tryout. • The time before and after the tryout days are very busy for the coaches. We ask that if you have any questions or concerns you contact us by email or phone. We will get back to you as soon as possible. • We cannot stress enough the importance of diet, hydration, and getting the appropriate amount of sleep during this week. Each player needs to be ready to perform at their best possible level.
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JV/ Varsity Rosters and playing time: • The coaches will place the athletes on the junior varsity or varsity squad based on what is in the best interest of their development as an individual and as a soccer player. • In addition, the talent, experience, skill potential, physical size, and speed of the players will be considered. These factors will also help the coaches determine the starting lineup and playing time for each game. • On the junior varsity level, every attempt will be given to get all players into the game so that they can develop their skills. Time will be based on practice performance, attitude, and ability. It will be given in a manner that will keep the game competitive. • On the varsity level, playing time is determined by the head coach to give the team the best opportunity to win the match. Playing time is not guaranteed at the varsity level. • Players need to be prepared for any situation.... as do parents. It is very possible that a player will fill a vital role in training, but see very limited time in matches. All varsity players will contribute to the building of a cohesive unit, and must be prepared to “Give up the ME for the WE.” Playing time and expectations will be communicated to the players. • During the season, there is the potential for players to move from the JV team to the Varsity team either temporarily or permanently. • Players on the Varsity squad can be moved to the JV squad if the coaching staff feels that the player is not developing on Varsity and needs playing time. Senior players are exempt from being moved to JV. This is a school rule. • Being a part of the MHS Boys Soccer Program is a privilege and an honor. Being a returning player or former starter does not guarantee continued playing time. Playing time and starting positions MUST be earned and maintained throughout the season. • The coaching staff will make playing time and starter decisions based upon attendance, performance, improvement, and attitude in practices and games. Players will be continuously evaluated throughout the season to ensure continued growth technically, tactically, physically and pyschosocially. • Changes in playing system, playing style, and our opponent can also effect playing time and starter decisions. 17
MHS BOYS’ SOCCER BOOSTERS’ CLUB INFORMATION The MHS Boys’ Soccer Boosters’ Club officers and parent representatives welcome new and returning athletes/participants and parents, including next year’s incoming freshmen! Please read below on how you and your athlete/student can help to contribute to the success of the Boosters’ Club, whose sole purpose is to directly benefit the students in our athletic program. Support the group that supports your team! What is the mission of the Boosters Club? The Boosters Club was formed in 2016 to help build a successful and sustainable athletic program. The main goal is subsidizing district funding for athletics that has been on a steady decrease over the years. The Boosters Club sponsors students through college scholarships as well as fulfills requests by coaches/advisors for everyday team needs (such as equipment, apparel, training opportunities, facility improvements, etc). It is fulfilling to see the needs of our programs being met through the cooperation and time given by our own athletes/students and parents! When are Boosters Club meetings held? The officers and parent representatives meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Milford Medical Centers Community Room. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Boosters club website. Action is taken at these meetings on requests submitted for funding needs and updates are provided regarding fundraising efforts. Everybody is welcome and encouraged to attend and give your input! How can I do my part to help with Boosters Club efforts? There will be many various fundraising events and activities planned throughout the year (Bubble soccer, Pumpkin festival, etc.) that will require the support of players and families to be successful. Many hands make light work! Current volunteer opportunities will always be visible on our website.
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Why should I volunteer my time to Boosters Club efforts? Whether you have been to a Boosters Club meeting or not, you are a valuable part of the MHS Boys’ Soccer Boosters Club. No one person can do this on their own. As stated earlier, one of the main purposes of the MHS Boys’ Soccer Booster is to provide scholarships for seniors. In spring of 2017, we will have $2000 in scholarship money that will be available to graduation seniors. It is our expectation, through fundraising efforts, to increase this amount every year. There is a minimum Boosters Club volunteer hour requirement that each player/family must meet to be eligible for the Boosters Club scholarship. Being a Boosters club officer, volunteering time at a concession stand, participating in a Boosters club fundraisers by selling socks or flowers will all contribute to the minimum time requirement and help make your player eligible for this scholarship. We are glad that your son has chosen to participate in MHS Boys’ Soccer program. Please make a commitment to help build on the success of our programs by being an active member of the Boosters Club. Thank you. GO SPARTANS! For more information or if you have questions, feel free to contact a Boosters Club officer or parent representative: Boosters Club Officers: President – Alek Leo Vice President – Dave Godlewski Treasurer – Dawn Mallows Secretary – Robin Benjamin Boosters Website: http://bit.ly/MHSBSBoosters
FIND A WAY TO HELP!
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PLAYING COLLEGE SOCCER The MHS soccer coaches have the welfare of all players as their top concern, both during high school and beyond. The coaching staff will assist all players in finding a suitable college program if they are interested in playing college soccer, have the talent and academic scores to do so, and are willing to commit the time and energy necessary to compete at that level. Student athlete guidebooks can be found at the following web sites: www.ncaa.org, www.nhiaa.org, and www.naia.org. The primary objectives in seeking a college program should be to get a good education, get to play at the next level, and have it financially funded in some way. Please understand: 1. While we are willing to help, it is the responsibility of the athlete and his/her parents to market the athlete and get his/her name in front of college coaches. 2. The actual number of student-athletes fully funded at the Division I level is .8%. 3. 83% of all collegiate opportunities are not at the Division I level. 4. There are thousands of scholarships and various forms of need and merit-based financial available. 5. The key is to find the “right match” with a school and coach who are genuinely concerned about you, your success and your future. 6. One of the most important choices a student-athlete makes is finding the ideal school, not just the biggest or most familiar. If you love soccer, you’ll want to play regardless of size or location. Just remember, “They don’t play, you don’t play.” 7. Just because you’re getting calls from colleges does not mean you are one of their top recruits. Ask the coach directly, “Are you offering an official paid visit and will you be making a home visit?” Their answers will signal their true interest in you. 8. Be careful of recruiting services. There are hundreds of web-based recruiting sites that look legitimate but really don’t perform. There are only a few organizations that college coaches utilize. 9. They key is to get as many schools as possible interested in your academic and athletic talent. Put yourself in the position to negotiate. Therefore you should consider out of state schools. 10. It is important to note the dates when college coaches can recruit high school athletes. Another good site Jack. H. Renkens www.recruitingrealities.com
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TEAM CAPTAINS The selection of team captains for both Varsity and JV will be at the discretion of the coaching staff. The selection is based on the leadership qualities the athlete has demonstrated both on and off the field. The coaching staff will base their decisions on the quality of leadership we see through the pre-season and what has been demonstrated in the past. We look for qualities that were presented in our Leadership training classes. Successful completion of our Leadership training class is highly recommended for consideration as a team captain. Being selected as a team captain for the MHS soccer program is an honor and a privilege. We expect our captains to hold themselves and others to the highest standards of the program. Once selected as a captain it is a title you must earn every day. CAPTAINS RESPONSIBILITIES • Helping teammates set academic, strength, fitness, and skill goals for the next season. • Monitoring the off-season training of all your teammates and encouraging them to excel. • Organizing and directing off-season training activities besides the ones provided by the coaching staff. • Assist with promoting the MHS soccer program in the Milford community and assisting with the Middle school soccer camp. • Getting to know your teammates closely and acting as a liaison between them and the coaching staff. • Training harder, being ready to do the “extra” work that needs to be done to make us the best. (This includes being on time, doing the best work in training, being positive, hustling always, NOT taking short-cuts, picking up equipment, moving goals, responding immediately to coaches’ directions---simply put, doing more and working harder than anyone else on the roster. • Attending all team functions. These are just a few of the responsibilities we as a coaching staff expect out of our captains.
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AWARDS There are several awards and honors that players may be eligible for at the discretion of the coaching staff or in some cases of their teammates. Potential awards and honors in include the following: • NHIAA and NHSCA All State awards – Players will be selected from the Varsity squad for consideration for All State first team, second team, and honorable mention. Final selection of these awards are decided by the NH soccer coaches assoc. • Nashua Telegraph Player awards – Players will be selected by the coaching staff from the Varsity squad for this honor. • State Farm Character Award – One player from Varsity and one player from JV will be selected by their teammates for this award. • Hat-Trick Honors - Players who score three goals in the same game receive a medal at the conclusion of the season commemorating their accomplishment. • Team Golden Boot Award – The player who records the most goals and assists for the season will earn this award. Goals count as 2pts and an assist as 1pt in determining this award. • Team Assists Leader – The player who records the most assists in the season will earn this award. • Team Defender of the Year - The player who records the most steals and intercepts during the season and is determined by the coaching staff to have played the central role in our team’s defense will earn the Defender of the Year Award. Players will have the chance to give input into the selection of the award recipient • Team Goal of the Year - The player who is determined to have scored the most spectacular or most important goal of the season will earn the Goal of the Year Award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Teams Most Improved Player of the Year - The player who has made the most significant improvements in terms of their individual technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social skills will earn this award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Team Newcomer of the Year - The incoming freshman or first-year player who made the most significant impact on the team’s success for the season will receive this award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Team Player of the Year - The best overall player who made the most significant impact on the team’s success for the season will receive this award. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players. • Teammate of the Year – This player who exemplifies the definition of what it means to be a good teammate. A player who put “the we before the me” throughout the season. This will be determined by the coaching staff with input from the players.
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Practice Protocol We have limited time at practices to prepare for upcoming games. As such, the following guidelines are expected to be followed for all practices: • On practice days, follow proper nutrition guidelines. Pack a pre-practice snack that can be eaten before the start of practice. Drink 6-8 8oz glasses of water each day with 17-20oz consumed 2-3 hours before practice. • Players should arrive early and have practice equipment on before the scheduled start time for practice; good rule of thumb is 15 minutes before practice to get your equipment on. • Players must wear their practice jersey, soccer cleats and shin guards at each practice (not negotiable). • No cell phones or other electronics are permitted to be used at practice from the scheduled start time until the coaching staff dismisses you from practice. • If a player is late to practice or not ready to practice by the scheduled start time, the entire team will run 1 lap per minute late. • Players are expected to be coachable, disciplined, respectful, focused, positive, and work hard at each practice. Being coachable means they can take instruction constructively, think about it, and make the improvements and changes in either technique or attitude. • Horseplay will not be tolerated at practice. • While waiting for practice to begin players should juggle at half field or play keep away with teammates in the 18 box. You are NOT permitted to shoot on goal or take corner kicks; focus on your technical fundamentals and get 1,000 warm-up touches on the ball. • When given a water break, please take it quickly (5 gulps of water) and get back on the field ready for the next drill; leave the balls where instructed…until instructed. • Players will not be released to go home from practices until all equipment is accounted for and put away properly; captains will confirm this and coaches will release you. • Missing practices will affect playing time and starters. Missing practice the day before a game may result in suspension from that game • Players will shake hands with coaches and fellow teammates after each practice. 23
Game Protocol: Players are expected to conduct themselves in a disciplined and respectful manner at all games. Players represent the MHs Boys’ SoccerProgram, the Milford School District, our community, their families, and their friends; as such they should represent them with pride and respect. The following guidelines are expected to be followed for all games: • On game days, players will wear team shirt, dress shirt/tie, or whatever the captains/coaches agree upon to school. There will be consequences at next practice for failure to comply. • On game days, follow proper nutrition guidelines. For away games pack a pregame snack that can be eaten before we leave on the bus. Drink 6-8 8oz glasses of water each day with 17-20oz consumed 2-3 hours before the game. • Players should arrive and be ready to perform. For home games varsity will meet at a predesignated classroom for pregame instruction 1 hour before game time. JV will arrive at the MCAA fields 1 hour prior to game time. For away games all players will be on the bus at the designated time. • Come with all required equipment; players will wear white jersey, shorts and socks for home games and blue jersey, shorts, socks for away games. No “illegal” equipment may be worn (i.e. jewelry, wrong color tape/compression). • While at games we sit as a team; only those listed on the roster may sit with us. • Address the referees as “sir” or “ma’am” only captains and coaches speak to referees. • Equipment should be placed in your bag and organized behind the benches before warm-ups. • Respect the bench areas and keep them clean and orderly. • Players must wear practice pinnies and remain in the bench area when not playing in a game. • Players who are not in the game are expected to be paying attention to the game and cheer in a positive and sportsmanship-like manner; no horseplay will be tolerated. • Realize we are substituting for a purpose; giving the coaching staff attitude is a quick way to reduce your playing time. • Run on and off the field when substituted, at half time, and at the end of the game. • Do not ask when or if you can go in; when the coaching staff decides to play you is at the discretion of the coaching staff; we know you want to get in…you don’t have to remind us. If you want to discuss your playing time, game day is not the time to do it; set up a time with the coaches before or after practice. 24
• During half time, the coaching staff will give you 3-4 minutes to express your input, the remaining time is for the coaching staff; players should be quiet and focused at this time. • Sportsmanship is expected at all times; during player announcements shake hands (and make eye contact) with opposing coaches; at conclusion of game shake hand (and say “Good Game”—and only this) with opposing team; shake hands with the referees; thank fans at conclusion of game as well. • Players will not be released to go home from games until all equipment is accounted for and put away properly; captains will confirm this and coaches will release you. • Missing a game may result in suspension from the next scheduled game as well.
Travel & Away Games Protocol • Each player will be on the bus with all their equipment at the designated time. The bus will leave at scheduled designated time and will not wait for any player. • The front four seats on the bus will be reserved for the coaching staff and equipment. • If an away game is at a distance that a meal would be necessary the program will provide a bagged lunch. • Please make sure you have a healthy snack for the travel time. Do not attempt to play a game on an empty stomach. • Cell phones will be collected prior to departure and returned 15 minutes prior to arrival back at the school to contact parents for rides. • All players are expected to take the bus with the team. • If you have a valid excuse for not taking the bus a parent must contact the AD prior to the game to get permission. • Captains will be responsible for making sure all players clean the bench area and make sure all equipment is collected prior to heading to the bus. • Captains will be responsible for making sure all players clean the bus upon arrival back home. No player will be dismissed to leave until the bus has been inspected by the coaching staff.
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Prior to the beginning of each pre-season we meet with next year’s seniors to discuss numerous things regarding the program. One of the first things we have them decide on is what will be the team motto for next season. This motto will represent the program and will be printed on the back of the practice jerseys. The team motto for the 2017 season is:
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE
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