Marlborough Soccer Club: Coaches Corner
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Marlborough soccer Coach's Toolbox
Coaching Director John Sahnas is the MSC Coaching Director. Please feel free to contact him if you have any questions regarding coaching; assistance, support, or coaching issues in general. He can be reached at phone: 295-9339 or by Email: john.sahnas@pw.utc.com
Coach's Manual
- This manual was developed specifically for the Marlborough Soccer club by our Coaching Director. It provides important and helpful information about coaching a Marlborough Soccer Club soccer team. The manual is approximately 100 pages.
Procedures to Register TRAVEL Players for CJSA Play
PROCEDURE TO REGISTER PLAYERS FOR TRAVEL SOCCER Travel Team Registration Instructions to Coaches Team rosters and player/coach passes must be completed prior to team competition. Referees are instructed to ensure that no game will begin without player passes. Additional players can be added to a roster at any point during the season, with ample time required for processing. For teams playing Cup competition (U11- U14), certified rosters must be submitted along with the Cup Registration entry. In order to complete the registration process, each coach must submit the following to the Club Registrar.
1) 3 copies of a completed CJSA Roster Passes form. This spreadsheet is available here “” Roster Passes (Excel Spreadsheet)
2) A completed player/coach pass for each player and coach on the team.
3) Proof of age for each player. Proof of age (POA) consists of a copy of a birth certificate or birth registration, or a player pass from a previous season.
After submittal, proof of age information will be retained by the Club Registrar. Rosters Passes form should be filled out completely. The Roster Passes form is setup to run on a standard HP laser jet printer. For submittal of rosters, POA and passes to the Club’s CJSA Registrar;
1) The players should be listed alphabetically on the roster.
2) The player passes should be separated from the proof of age and should be stacked alphabetically.
3) The proof of age should be stacked alphabetically.
Player/Coach Pass Instructions Blank player/coach passes can be obtained from the Club’s CJSA Registrar or the Boys and Girls Directors. The player’s (or coach) name, club name, date of birth, age group, seasonal year and the player’s ID number should be filled in completely. Player and coach pictures must be glued to the pass. The team name is the Marlborough Soccer Club. The team number is the club number which is ____. The age group listed on the player pass should indicate the age of his/her own age group, i.e. an U11 age player playing on a U12 team should be listed as U11. The seasonal year should be in the format of ‘YEAR’-‘SEASON’. For example, the 2006 spring (1st) season would be 06-01. The player ID is assigned by the Club Registrar. For returning players, the ID number is the same as the previous year. For new players, contact the Club’s CJSA Registrar for a new ID number. One copy of the stamped roster and each of the player and coach passes will then be returned to the Coach. It is the Coach’s responsibility to have the passes laminated after the District Registrar has stamped and signed the passes.
Forms:
Player Passes/Roster Spreadsheet for LaserJet Printers Player Passes/Roster Spreadsheet for Inkjet Printers Coaches Travel Team Budget Calculator
-This is a spreadsheet that is preformatted to help Travel coaches/managers plan their team's expenses for a season. The spreadsheet was created by Frank Matos - for questions call Frank at 683-1173.
Coaches Travel Team Budget Calculator Sample Game Confirmation Document
This is a form that travel coaches can give out on Scheduling Night to the opposing coach as game times and locations are assigned. Sample Game Confirmation Document Game Schedule Template - This is a blank template that coaches or Managers can use to produce a team schedule for a given season. Sample Pre-Season Parents Agenda - This is an example of what to cover in a parents meeting at the beginning of a season. Expense Voucher for receiving reimbursements from MSC
Expense Voucher for receiving reimbursements from MSC
Coaching Support:
Coach training is available for new and experienced coaches. The club has a coaching director who is responsible for developing coaches, maintaining standards, and improving overall play. For more information on licensing and coaches training, contact the Marlborough Soccer Club Coaching Director.
For Marlborough Soccer Club sponsored coaches training sessions see Calendar of Events.
For CJSA sanctioned coaches training, see the" Coaching" link on the CJSA Web Site.
Training Materials (books and videos):
The Marlborough Soccer Club has purchased books and videos with excellent content for coaches interested in expanding their knowledge of soccer. These materials can be found at the Marlborough Public Library and can be checkout to any interested party.
Materials include:
Coerver Coaching “A New Era”
Coerver Coaching “Building Essential Skills”
Coerver Coaching “Fast Break Attack”
Soccer Games for 5 to 9 years old
Soccer Games for players 10 and older
How To Coach Very Young Soccer Players (Fun Games and Basic Skills)
Club Coach “The practical guide to coaching young children”
Helpful Links:
National Soccer Coaches Association
Coaching Net - A website about soccer coaching. You'll find information about soccer coaching and you can discuss with soccer coaches all over the world. http://www.soccercoaching.net
Soccer Coaching ManualSoccer-Coach-L A manual for the novice and more advanced youth soccer coach.
Soccerclinics.com Tips on all areas from conditioning to tactics and cd-roms for purchase.
Soccer Tip of the Day This site has a tip a day and coaches can also download pre-formatted forms for various uses - - and of course you can also buy CDs.
SoccerROM - The Soccer Coach's Online Reference This is subscription service (Costs $35 per year when last checked) includes utilities for coaches including over 500 drills that can be searched by type of skill and player level.
Pills Drills This sight has lots of drills and other information like a sample Parents Letter.
Eteamz Coaches Corner Free tips and drills including animate lessons.
finesoccer.com This site includes free newsletters on training for players and goalies and has an archive of drills. Soccer Performance This site aims to improve performance in soccer at every level and is designed for anyone interested in understanding or getting the most out of the worlds Number 1 sport. A wide-range of new soccer articles are added on regular basis.
And-Again.com All types of soccer drills and soccer games for your practice. default.asp
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Marlborough Parks & Rec Accident report http://www.eteamz.com/msc/files/Accident-IncidentReportForm.doc
In the event of an accident, it should be completed immediately and sent asap to the parks and rec office (26 N. Main St., Marlborough, CT 06447). A phone message should be left on the answering machine (860) 295-6203 that night with short details of the incident, with the form to follow. In order to comply with our town Safety Committee, please make sure these procedures are completed. Thanks for your cooperation. Nancy Bader parksrec@marlboroughct.com
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Coaching Tips
Learn the drills coaching professionals use to develop soccer skills in young players.
Information for New Coaches
Youth Soccer Coach http://www.eteamz.com/youthsoccercoach/
Great coaching tips!
Tips for New Coaches http://www.eteamz.com/soccer/instruction/newcoach
Interesting tips on how to conduct your first season.
Tips and Drills http://www.eteamz.com/soccer/instruction/
Great information for coaches and players.
More Coaching Tips!
www.soccerhelp.com/index.shtml
Click here to link to the Soccer Help website. This website is chock full of good information and drills.
www.soccer-for-parents.com/index.html Another great link, especially for newcomers to the game soccer.
Coaching and the Small Sided Game
www.soccer-ri.com
With all the discussion lately about small sided games, MSC has posted to their Coaching Section an excellent power point presentation on small sided games. The material is from Glen Buckley, the State Director of Coaching for New York West, and was presented at the USYS workshop in Indianapolis. Click here to link to the SRI website. It really is an excellent piece of work.
Soccer tips and Drills
Coaching the Goalkeeper
Coaching 6, 7 and 8 Year Olds
Coaching 9, 10 and 11 Year Olds
Coaching the Team
120+ Soccer Exercises
Soccer Performance
This site aims to improve performance in soccer at every level & is designed for anyone who plays or coaches or is simply interested in the worlds N° 1 sport. A wide-range of new soccer articles, drills & game analyses are added on a regular basis.
Includes: Whats new (Coaching session, Game analysis, Special article), Training (Warm up/down, Playing systems, Styles of Play, Tactics, Technique, Fitness), Player types (Younger Players, Female/Referee, Professional), Special Topics (Nutrition, Drugs, Injuries/Illness, Psychology, External factors, Match Analysis, Technology)
FIFA Laws of the Game
Click on the link to obtain the current laws of the game
Northeast District Competitive Soccer Rules
U-Age Guidelines
Click here to verify U-age appropriate levels
Field Lining Schedule
POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE
A new philosophy in Youth Sports called the Positive Coaching Alliance. The following documents will provide background information on many different topics. (It isn't just about soccer!!!!!!!)
Team Managers Responsibilities
TRYOUT INFORMATION
Field Assignor Letter Spring 2006
Leave One on the Line: A Finnish team's gesture in 1968 may give direction in 21st Century blowouts
Field Setup and Takedown Guidelines
Sundays
Individual teams are NOT responsible for field setup and takedown on Sundays; Arlington Sports provides this service. Do NOT take nets to the field. DO NOT TAKE NETS DOWN AFTER THE LAST GAME -- please leave the nets up at the field after your team's game on Sunday. Teams should ignore the setup and takedown symbols on their league website schedule for Sunday games. If a field is locked when you arrive, call the rover at 571-238-0265.
Saturdays and Weeknights
Arlington Sports DOES NOT set up or take down nets for Saturday and weeknight games. The first and last teams scheduled on a field MAY be responsible for setup and takedown. Setup and takedown requirements vary with different fields, as shown below:
First Team Puts Up Nets/Flags Nets Remain Up Nets/Flags Remain Up
Last Team Takes Down Teams Set Up Flags Only No Action Required By Teams
Arlington Hall Larry Graves Bluemont Junction
Benjamin Banneker (EFC) TJ Upper
HB Woodlawn Tuckahoe Chesterfield
Kenmore
Powhatan Springs Wakefield Stadium/Gunston (see special instructions
Quincy below)
Swanson
Williamsburg 1, 2, 3
Field preparation responsibilities are indicated on a team's league schedule. A green triangle designates the first game, with setup responsibilities. A purple circle designates the last game, with takedown responsibilities. Please ignore these symbols for Sunday games; in Arlington they apply only to Saturdays and weeknights.
Equipment Storage
ATSC equipment is stored at Nancy Etkin's, 2230 N. Powhatan Street, near Overlee Pool, off Lee Highway. Go BEHIND the house, turning right on 22nd Rd to cul de sac. Wooden shed is next to back gate, with door on side. Get four flags (separated by those for Gunston and those for all other fields) and a bag of nets appropriate for your field (see notes below). Sign out equipment on clipboard, indicating color of net bag.
Net Installation and Take Down
Setup: Velcro straps, stakes, and a hammer are in the bag. Bring a stool or stepladder. Attach nets to goal frame with velcro or, when available, with small white clips that go in a channel in the goal frame. After putting up the nets, leave the net bag clipped to the back corner of one of the nets.
Takedown: Bring a stool or stepladder. After taking down nets, fold and roll tightly and put both nets into bag (they will fit). Put Velcro, stakes, and hammer in bag pockets. If nets attached with small white clips, leave these clips in the goal frame, not on the net. Return nets and flags to Nancy's shed and sign them back in.
Net / Goal Frame Sizes
U9-U11 Fields: ATSC has two sets of nets (net color is white), in bags marked "small goals"
U12+ Fields: ATSC has four sets of nets (1 set is orange, 3 sets are red), in bags marked "large goals." Red nets are larger and must be used at Chesterfield, Quincy, Gunston, and Kenmore Back. These fit over/outside the goal frame. Orange nets are a bit smaller and work at Williamsburg, Tuckahoe, Swanson, and HB Woodlawn. If necessary, orange nets can be used on the large goal frames by stringing the net inside the frame and velcroing it to the back of the frame.
Gunston/Wakefield Stadium
Gunston nets, flags (without sharp tips) and foam cones for the flags are stored in an equipment box at Gunston. The box is chained to the fence by the grass field at the street side of the field. Contact the ATSC Executive Director to get the lock combination. Do NOT use metal-tipped flags at Gunston or Wakefield Stadium; put the flags into the foam cones. Do NOT use stakes on the nets at Gunston or Wakefield Stadium; use Velcro to secure the back of the net to the frame. Wakefield Stadium flags and cones are stored in the concession stand near entrance to stadium.
Field Closures / Inclement Weather
Arlington County Field Closures / Inclement Weather: 703-228-4715
WAGS Hotline: 703-241-0099
NCSL Hotline: 703-237-7800
Inclement Weather Procedure for Games
From the ATSC Coach and Manager Manual 2003-2004
League-wide Rainouts - In the event of area-wide inclement weather or poor field conditions, the league can declare a "league-wide rainout," which means all games are canceled and are re-scheduled by the league on one of the rain-out make-up dates at the end of the season. Notice of a league-wide rainout can be found on the league web sites and hotlines (see below). This almost never happens.
Individual or Club-wide Cancellations - Clubs may also cancel or relocate individual games. In
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Equipment
Girls' equipment sign out: Saturday, September 10th. Boys' equipment sign out: Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, September 11th. Each sign out session will be from 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. at the MSC equipment Shed, rain or shine. Each child must be present for fitting
Managing and Meeting Responsibilities/Deadlines for MSC Managers & Coaches
Tips for Parents Considering Coaching