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 Coaches Corner |
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Wednesday, June 3
Game Setup and Takedown
COACHES NOTE: YOU are responsible for making this happen!
We need your help to ensure that our fields and equipment are secured on game weekends. Please read through the following message, share it with your parents, and work with each other to make sure that no one gets hurt and nothing gets stolen.
Who is responsible?
When your team is the home team at the first game, you have set-up responsibility. When your team is home team at the last game of the day (assume you are last if no one shows up for a game following yours), you have take-down responsibility. Your team manager, or the coach if you have not identified a manager, is personally responsible for the tasks associated with proper set-up and take-down.
Even if you are not the responsible team, please do not leave the field until everything is secured.
Do not give out the combination to locks to anyone on your team other than your team manager. You and the team manager are responsible for the safe use of and the security of all the equipment. If someone associated with your team needs to use the portapotty at a practice, you or your manager open it for them, and you or your manager secure it when they are through.
Proper set-up includes:
Open porta-potty. Replace lock on the chain, lock it, and spin the combination.
Move goals on to field. Enlist help from a sufficient number of adults to do this safely. Make sure that no one is positioned under the crossbar until it is lowered below head height. Keep the area clear of children below the age of 10 while moving the goals.
Anchor the goals. Hammer the anchors attached to the back bar on the goal into the ground. Goals tipping over are the primary cause of fatal accidents associated with soccer in the United States.
String the nets on the goals.
Set-up the cornerflags.
Return all bags to the storage box. When left out on the field, the bags sprout legs and walk away. Many of these bags cost $50.
Close the box lid, and lock the box, spinning the combination. Children playing around the storage box could be injured if the lid slams down. Leaving the lock in the open-combination position essentially broadcasts the security combination to anyone who walks by. And locks cost $17 each.
Proper take-down includes:
Remove nets from the goals, store in bags, and place bags in the lock box. In the case of small goals, place them in the bags and store in the lock box. Please use some care in folding the nets so that they don't get tangled and ripped. Cost of nets $180/pair.
Gather the cornerflags and store. Cornerflags cost $60-80 a set.
Lock the storage box, spinning the combination. We have to make sure that children do not have access to these boxes during the week as they could become trapped inside or injured by the lid.
Secure the large goals. Place goals, one inside the other, face of the goal against the fence, crossbar up. Run the chain through the fence and lock, spinning the combination. We want to reduce the likelihood that kids will play on the goals when they are stored. We also want to reduce the likelihood that goals will be dismantled and stolen. Cost of a pair of full size goals, with tax and shipping, is $3,900.
Police the area. Clean up garbage left on the field and place it in the garbage can provided. Our continued use of these fields depends on our positive relationships with the schools, parks, and neighbors. We have lost the use of fields in the past because of garbage, noise, and other abuses. Please be considerate.
Lock the porta-potty; spin the combination. The chain that secures the porta-potty to the fence must be pulled tight to prevent the portapotty from being moved or tipped. Vandals tipped the porta-potty over at Toyon. Anyone want to help clean up this mess?
Photo of properly stored goals
Special Rules For Berryessa Creek Park (Majestic)
The BCP Field checklist was prepared in conjunction with the City of San Jose Parks and Rec department and approved by District 4 Rep Kansen Chu's office as a means of solving a very serious on-going neighborhood problem. The checklist has been implemented across the board to ALL groups using the park through the permit process.
The home team must complete the checklist, and put it in the mailbox at 3173 Hostetter Road.
Parking At Morrill:
Please remember - no parking inside the Morrill gate. This is a REQUIREMENT from the school - even if the gate is left open. If you've parked inside the gate and someone locks it up, you'll have to wait until Monday to retrieve your vehicle. Please pass this along to all your parents, assistants, etc.
No Dogs on Fields
Excluding service dogs, No dogs are allowed on the fields. This includes little dogs in bags, puppies, etc. Consider the following:
1) several people are phobic of dogs, including many of the young players. You might have a very gentle dog, but the next person may not. The person with the more challenging pet can challenge the ruling if s/he sees someone else out on the field - even with a small dog.
2) As dog owners know, dogs protect their people. A 3-year old child can be viewed as a threat by a protective canine. At a Morrill game, I've personally witnessed otherwise calm dogs biting children whose only crime was wanting to pet the dog. This puts the School, NVYSL and the dog owner at risk if this happens.
3) Dogs leave UNWANTED presents all over the field. We're always cleaning up dog waste. It's extremely unpleasant, the kids don't like to step in it, parents don't like it in their vehicles - etc.
So LEAVE the DOGS at HOME.
NVYSL Competitive COACHING APPLICATION 2009
New and returning competitive coaches should provide the following:
1) completed application
2) copy of coaching license
3) team roster with phone numbers
4) copy of referee license
Coach's Application - Word Version
Congratulations to Steve Liu D2 Coach of the Year!
Stephen Liu has been named District II's Girls Coach of the Year for 2007. Steve has volunteered for five years as head coach of the North Valley Tornados, a U16G, Division 1 soccer team with players from Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, and other neighboring communities.
Steve began his coaching career in 1999 as assistant coach for the Tornados, who were then a U8 recreational team. At the time, he did not have any children and only had limited experience working with kids, but his community-minded spirit, friendly relationships with the players and their families, and love of the game sealed his commitment to this team. The Tornados have been recognized by other teams, coaches, and referees for their sportsmanship, player development, and dedication to the sport. This year, five Tornados were selected for District II ODP teams, and all were selected for their high school teamswith thirteen playing on the varsity level.
Each year, Steve volunteers more than 700 hours to develop practice sessions, plan game strategies, coach the team, and provide personal assessments and guidance for each player. In addition to this time, he also sponsored and organized activities for the Tornados for Take Your Children to Work Day at Cisco Systems, participated with the Tornados in the 2007 Relay for Life at Milpitas High School, serves on the North Valley Youth Soccer League board of directors as spring league coordinator, and is a new dad to his six-month old son, Ryan.
TRANSFERS, ADDS, RELEASES, DROPS
Note: the registrar's email can be found in the "NVYSL Board" section of this web site.
TRANSFERS (player already registered on one CYSA team, and moving to another), the registrar needs the following:
Player pass
new picture
roster change form 1606 with section #3 completed
$5 CYSA fee (cash or check written to CYSA).
RELEASES/DROPS (player will not play with any other CYSA league before fall 2009), the registrar needs:
Player pass
roster change form 1606 with section #2 completed.
ADDS (players who are not currently registered on any other CYSA team), the registrar needs:
Picture (with name of player and team written on back)
birth certificate (not needed if player was registered on a comp or playthrough team last season ok to check with the registrar first)
registration form.
No roster change form 1606 is needed for adds.
Coaches - Player Registration Form
Download the correct registration form here. CYSA registration form
One of My Players Got a Red Card! Now what do I do?
The referee is required to report any send-off in a match within 24 hours of the incident. This will include the player's game card. The player cannot play until the card is returned. To expedite the process, it is recommended that coaches carry an envelope with the name of the appropriate league representative, and a blank copy of the send off form. Give these to the referee to fill out. Click here for Referee send-off report
Address envelope to:
Philippe Dor for Abronzino game (22687 Voss avenue, Cupertino, 95014)
Nick Moezidis for Delgado game (748 Shearton Dr, SJ, 95117)
It is also a good idea to email or leave a voicemail for the NVYSL referee coordinator.
For recreational games, the card is mailed to the player's home league president. For NVYSL, see the 'NVYSL Board' link for that contact information. Make sure to contact the NVYSL referee coordinator for any recreational red cards.
Note that Coaches and assistant coaches sent off the field of play for infringement of the Laws of the Game shall have two (2) games added to the suspension that would normally be levied against a player for a similar infringement.
High School Player Eligibility Rules
The California Interscholastic Federation (http://www.cifstate.org), which is the organization that oversees high school sports, has rules regarding competition in CYSA fall soccer and winter high school soccer. Basically, a player may NOT play both CYSA and high school soccer at the same time. Doing so could cause the player to be ineligible for high school soccer and the team will forfeit an equal number of games played by the participant. See the CIF Rule 600 - pdf document for more details.
I have high school players, what do I do?
This is not usually a problem as North Valley and District 2 typically schedule all games for high school age teams (U14 and up) to end by November 15. High school season does not usually start until after November 15. Eligibility is determined by when a player competes in a game, so high school practice sessions can be held at the same time as CYSA soccer. Problems may arise if CYSA games are scheduled after November 15, or if high school scrimmages are scheduled before November 15. Most high school coaches are aware of this issue, but if you have high school players, it is best to ask them for a scrimmage schedule. Once the player plays a high school game or scrimmage, they MAY NOT play a CYSA soccer game until high school season ends.
Can my high school players practice?
Eligibility is determined by when a player competes in a game, so high school practice sessions can be held at the same time as CYSA soccer. Once the high school season games begin, players can still practice, although NO scrimmages are allowed. A scrimmage, even in practice, will cause a player to be ineligible for high school soccer. Once high school soccer season (ie. games) start, it is best not to hold practices with the high school players, just to be safe.
What about ODP players?
The ODP (Olympic Development Program) players are exempted from this rule, as long as they notify their high school principal 30 days before participating in ODP matches by filling out the proper paperwork.
What about spring soccer?
According to the CIF web site, "High school soccer programs that compete during the fall or spring season are not subject to Bylaw 600."? If a winter high school player's team is in the CCS playoffs during late February, those players should not participate in any scrimmages with their comp teams until their high school team's CCS playoff run has finished.
CYSA Case Report for Injury
If there is any concern over an injury in practice or a game, please complete the CYSA CASE REPORT (Form 8206 Revised 06/2007) immediately and mail it in. You can download the form at: CYSA Case Report
It is also in your Team Manual.
California Youth Soccer Association has great infrastructure for training of coaches. Coaches have opportunities for 7 levels of training with associated licensing.
For a list of CYSA-N coaching courses,click here.
For a list of District II coaching courses,click here.
NVYSL Coaching Coordinator |
Tom Morman |
408-872-3134 |
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CYSA 2008-09 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Tournament application time is upon us! On May 1, 2008, tournament applications for 2008 tournaments can be accepted by all CYSA approved tournaments. NVYSL representation at local and regional tournaments is very important to league development and presence.
The competition and coaching committees strongly encourages participation in key CYSA tournaments. A list of CYSA-N approved tournaments for 2008-2009 and procedures can be found CYSA Tournaments page
CYSA DISTRICT II ODP Training
ODP is a program that allows players an opportunity to be trained at one of the very highest levels within District II, with top level coaches, and practicing with the best players within the District. Once the District ODP team is selected, the progression is that the ODP team trains for a while, then it plays against other district's ODP teams, and then a State team is formed, then a regional team, and then the National camp.
The player progression normally does not affect the player's participation with the club team (unless one makes into the State or Regional teams).
If nothing else, it is a very good experience, and your players will get to play a total of 4 days (two sessions each day over the next two weekends) of soccer, for only $25 ($15 if you pre-register).Click here to the District II ODP page for more information
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