WELCOME!!!  

Coaches,

Welcome to another season of WAYS soccer.  Thank you for stepping up again and volunteering your time for the kids.  We are sure that you'll have another great season.

As returning coaches to WAYS League please help mentor the new coaches.  We all been there and can remember how many questions we all had.  

If you have any questions please email your Director of Coaches, Rene Llanes at rllanes@verizon.net.

On this page you'll find information on authorized practice fields, Links to the WAYS RED BOOK, and much more.

Thank you 

Coach ID Badge 

Attention Coaches and Assistant Coaches:

You MUST wear your coach ID badge inorder to coach your team!!!  The Refs will be checking.  If you don't have your badge you will not be able to coach your team and a Board Member will have to step in for you.

If you do not have or lost your ID please email our League Registrar, Ray Alcala at waysregistrar@yahoo.com .

Sideline Behavior and Sportsmanship Points 

Attention Coaches:

Be advised that Sportsmanship points are automatically deducted for yellow cards issued to both coaches and spectators.

Coaches, please keep your sidelines under control as it could affect your standings.

If you have any questions please email Marc Jacobson at msjac@charter.net .  

Team Standings 

If you have questions or concerns regarding the team standing please email the 1st VP, Marc Jacobson at msjac@charter.net .

Scrimmages at Hillview & Practice Sites   

Attention Coaches: 

Scrimmages at Hillview:

You must obtain permission from the Director of Coaches, Rene Llanes for all scrimmages at Hillview.  He must have a minimum 1 week notice. 

Practice Field Space:

We have a couple of issues with the practice space at Hillview:

·        To all coaches cut down your practice space.  We have a lot of teams practicing at Hillview.  There is also a part of the field that can’t be utilized because of the mud. Let’s please work together and share the field.

·        Set up your practice field only 15 minutes before your start time.

·        Don’t set up practice fields for other coaches to save them a spot.  If the Director of Coaches continues to see this he will take the practice field away from both coaches. 

If you have any questions please email the Director of Coaches, Rene Llanes at rrlanes@verizon.net .  

W.A.Y.S Snack Shack VOLUNTEER SchedulE

Please click on the link below to download the Snack Shack Volunteer Schedule. 

Team Parents need to email the 2nd VP, Elizabeth Dorantes to let her know how many parents will show up for their shift.  If you need to reschedule your shift you will have to notify the 2nd VP one week in advance.  

If you have any questions regarding the schedule or refunds please email the 2nd VP, Elizabeth Dorantes at lizzg25@yahoo.com .  

Links to Drills and Practice Plans

Coaches,

Below is a link to a web called "Footy 4 Kids".  This web site has drills, games, practice plans and even a coaches manual. 

http://www.footy4kids.co.uk/basic-soccer-skills.htm 

This link should take you to the page "How to teach basic soccer skills". Below that title find the link called "Practice Plans" and click on it. Then on the next page scroll down to "Gavin's 8 week practice plans" and click on it. Then you can pick the coaching manual  for U6, U8, U10, U12 and U14.

The website offers information on how to organize the practice, warm ups, practice plans, games and drills. I think it would be a good resource for our NEW Coaches.

Coaches Manuals

Below is a ready-made 8 week practice plans that were put together by Gavin Spooner. They cater for any size group, they’re well structured, easy to understand and come with good general coaching advice. Suitable for U6-U14 age groups.  These practice plans/coaches manuals were found on the Footy 4 Kids website.

Practice Plan/Coaches Manual for U8 and U10

Practice Plan/Coaches Manual for U12 and U14.

Player should not be left Unattended  

ATTENTION COACHES:

Make sure not to leave your players alone on the field either at Hillview, Cal High, or any other field. 

Please wait for the parents to pick up their children.  You have the right to tell the parents that they must be present during all practices and games. If the parent is continually late please advise the Director of Coaches, Rene Llanes. For the safety of the children please do not leave them unattended.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter please email Rene Llanes at rllanes@verizon.net

Thank you

WAYS Red Book for 2009

Attn Coaches,

Please take time to read through WAYS Red Book for 2009.  It has the leagues rules and regulations.  It is very important that as a Coach you know and understand WAYS rules and regulations.

If you have any questions please contact the Director of Coaches, Rene Llanes rllanes@verizon.net or the 1st Vice-President, Marc Jaconson at msjac@charter.net . 

WAYS By-Laws 2009-2010 

Attn Coaches,

Please take time to read through WAYS ByLaws 2009-2010.  

It's a good way for you to know how our Leaugue operates.

If you have any questions please contact the 1st Vice-President, Marc Jaconson at msjac@charter.net .

Game Days  

Coaches,

Please make sure to arrive at all your games 30 minutes before your game is scheduled to start.  Please do not assume that your field has already marked.  Your team may have to mark up the field.

Thank you

Murphy Ranch ------------------- practice times 5PM thru 9PM

Oceanview Elementary --------- practice times 5PM thru 9PM

Michigan Park ------------------- practice times 4PM thru 9PM

Parnell Park ---------------------- practice times 4PM thru 9PM

Hillview Middle School--------- practice times 4PM thru 9PM

Coaches and parents please make sure to pick up your trash and remind your kids to do the same.  Please be respectful of other teams practice fields.  If you have any problems or concerns please email the Director of Coaches, Rene Llanes at rllanes@verizon.net.

*** Attention Coaches and Parents ****

After each practice and games please make sure to remind your players and parents to pick up all their trash from the fields. 

We want to make sure that we leave Hillview clean so that we can continue to use their fields.

Thank you

HILLVIEW

BLACKOUT DATES

2009

All dates subject to change and others may be added.

September 17

October 21

November 19

November 24

December 1

December 4

December 7

December 8

December 17

January 20

January 28

March 18

March 26

April 21

May 20

May 27

June 3

June 11

ZERO TOLERANCE!!!

Attn: Coaches, Team Parents and Parents 

It has come to our attention that some parents and coaches got out of control this past weekend.  WAYS has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy.  We will not allow foul language to be used on the side lines or practice fields.  We will not allow adults to yell at children.

Please note that the individuals that have violated our regulations will be brought in front of the Board for disciplinary actions.

The Coach needs to control his/her sidelines.  You have every right to ask an out of control parent to walk away from the game and cool off.   

Remember that the parent, coach and the team can be carded, the game can be stopped and the team can lose sportsmanship points. 

If you have any questions, please email the 1st VP, Marc Jacobson at msjac@charter.net .