Coach Meeting Agenda June 12, 2010
08:00-10:00	Field training (bring a ball, sun screen, water, pencil, paper) for U10-U14. Alan Meeder will show you how to motivate players in this age group to improve their soccer skills using fun games. Whether you have played soccer before or not, the trick to a good soccer team is being able to reach the minds of players in the 8-year-old to 12-year-old group. Bring sun screen.
10:15-11:30	Safe Haven Training for those who do not have it (coaches of all age groups). Certification in Safe Haven for Coaches is available online from AYSO. Complete your Safe Haven certification before June 12. You will need your AYSO National ID number to access AYSO's online training. If you have filled out an online volunteer application form, your National ID number is found using the "Effective Coach" button when you logon to our web site. Coaches' informational meeting (required for all coaches) and orientation to AYSO. Meet with your division coaches. Introduction to your board members, those other volunteers who can help you have a successful season. How to organize the parents of your players to provide you the support you need through the season. What to do and not to do at your first team meeting. How to effectively structure your team practices. How to pick a practice field and time. Distribute rosters and bags to all U10-U12 coaches who (1) have completed volunteer form and (2) done safe haven training. Any U10-U12 coach who holds an AYSO intermediate license (or AYSA E license) or above and who (1) has completed volunteer form and (2) done safe haven training. Any U14 coach who holds an AYSO advanced license (or USYSA D license) or above and who (1) has completed volunteer form and (2) done safe haven training. NOTE: Bring your license or a copy so we can record your certification. Thanks.
11:30-1:45	Option 1: For U5 and U6 coaches, there will be a special training session just for coaches of the very young soccer players. This is the first year that ASYO is requiring all U6 coaches to be certified in their age division (next year, U8 will be added to that requirement). Barry Grumbine, an AYSO certified coach instructor, will teach the class. Bring a ball, sun screen, water, pencil, paper.
	Option 2: Lunch and the first game of the US men's national soccer team in the world cup. The US team plays England, one of the favorites to win the cup. Alan Meeder will provide commentary on the play.
2:00-4:00	Field training for U5-U8. Alan Meeder will show you how to motivate players in this age group, characterized by a short attention span, to develop their soccer skills using simple but fun games. Having played soccer before is the least important preparation for a coach in this age group. Bring a ball, sun screen, water, pencil, paper. Distribute rosters and bags to all U5-U8 coaches who (1) have completed the volunteer form and (2) done safe haven training. NOTE: If you completed training in this age group, bring your license or a copy so we can record your certification. Thanks.