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Fall 2019 Season

Tonight’s Agenda

• Welcome
• WUSC Coaching Staff
• BAYS Fall Season - League Info, Game Day,

Cancellations/Postponements, Zero Tolerance

• WUSC Concussion Policy
• Fall Tournaments
• Curriculum
• Practices/Fields
• WUSC Age Group Coordinators
• Wellesley Premier League

WELCOME

• Thank You!
• CORI, Safesport, Concussion Training
• License Classes
• Role as a Coach - Lead communicator

(players, parents, opposing teams), Positive role model and motivator, WUSC representative

BAYS League Information

• 10 game season, Sept 7 through Nov. 9
• Three coaches maximum on the sideline.
• Bring 2 copies of BAYS Roster to each game - signed by head coach, Sue’s

signature not needed.

• Bring Emergency Medical Report to each game/practice.
• BAYS website www.bays.org

Bookmark your Team Page, Section Page with schedule, standings and contact info for other teams.

• Email game score to Section Captain by Sun night to have scores posted on site.
• Login to BAYS site to make sure your contact info is correct and to see opposing

coach email and phone info. Your USRID is usually firstinitial,last name (e.g. tsmith) and

your initial password is the last 4 digits of your home phone. Contact Sue if you still need help.

• Your BAYS Division Director is your first point of contact for questions/conflicts

BAYS Coach ID Update

• Coaches must have completed these 3 MA Youth Soccer requirements:

Registered and confirmed in Stack Sports, approved valid photo uploaded, approved CORI status. Once coaches have met those 3 conditions, registrars can list them on a BAYS team roster. Coaches also need to fulfill the Abuse Training and Concussion Training requirements but there will be some leeway on completing this due to those systems being bottlenecked.

• Coaches must bring a government issued photo ID or a picture of that photo on ID on their

phone to the fields with them.

• Prior to kickoff at every game, referees will ask ALL coaches on the sidelines to show them

a government issued photo ID or a picture of a government issued ID on their phone, which will then be matched against the coach names listed on the roster.

• Only coaches who have a valid ID and are listed on a team roster will be allowed on the

sideline with the kids.

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If a team has a substitute coach for a game and the coach is not listed on that team's roster, the coach must be listed on a valid roster from another team in that club, show the referee that roster, and show the referee a government issued photo ID or a picture of a government issued ID on their phone.

• NO Credential Lanyard or Coaches Card will be required at this time.
• This plan will be in effect until further notice. Basically, we need to wait until the Safe

Soccer program and CDC head injury training websites, as well as the ability to print the required MYSA lanyard credential, function without undue delay before implementing those requirements.

Communication and Game Day

• Communicate with your team during the week on specifics of game time /

location, attendance/carpools.

• Contact opposing team ahead of time to confirm game time/location;

don’t assume that an unanswered email equals confirmation

• You must be logged into the BAYS web-site to see opposing coach contact info.
• Equal playing time policy for all teams (see WUSC website)
• Coaches responsible for behavior of parents, communicate Zero Tolerance

to parents

• Check on color conflicts, pinnies available to borrow from Sue
• Arrive at field 30 min before game to set up the field, game should start

(opening kick-off – not pre-game pep talk) promptly.

Game Day Cancellation

• Home games:

– WUSC will make decision on morning games by 7:00 am, afternoon games by 10:30 am – Please check WUSC website (www.wellesleysoccer.org- twitter feed) – Call/email opposing coach as soon as you know game is cancelled – If the referee decides not to play notify Chris Howard

• Email: wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.org AND programs@wellesleysoccer.org
• Away games:

– Be in contact with opposing coach and check opposition’s town soccer website

• If fields are open, the referee is the only one that can decide to

postpone game (your team must go to game)

Postponement/Reschedule of Games

• Contact opposing coach if you can’t field a team. Other team is not required to

reschedule (absent Columbus week-end or religious holiday.)

• If a home game, notify Chris Howard as soon as you know your game is not being

played so he can cancel referee

– Email: wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.org AND programs@wellesleysoccer.org

• Neither you or your opposing coach can unilaterally reschedule a match. Get

BAYS division director in the loop if you have issues with scheduling! We pay BAYS $25 per forfeit for games not played.

– Try to to schedule a pre-play but must play the game within 3 weeks of original date (before end-of-season) – Columbus Day weekend game can be played ahead of time. If either team not available, can reschedule.

• To reschedule game

– Agree on date & time for makeup game – Contact Chris to request field/ref

BAYS/US Soccer Zero Tolerance Policy

• Green cards have been given to referees for use when Zero

Tolerance infractions occur

• Infractions can be called on coaches and parents
• Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their spectators; set

expectations BEFORE the season starts

• Recommendation by BAYS to give the following punishment

to coaches who infringe on Zero Tolerance:

• 1 (minor) to 3 (severe) rating system
• 2 rated issue – Coach must issue an apology from the coach to the referee

through the assignor or club rep

• 3 rated issue – Coach is suspended for one game or more

WUSC Concussion Policy

• Take the course at the CDC website
• Sit the player if you suspect a concussion
• Notify the parents
• Notify the age group coordinator in writing and our

medical board member Alcy Torres.

• Players are not allowed to return without medical

clearance form submitted to WUSC.

• Referees have discretion to require an injured player

to leave the match and/or stay out for the duration

Fall Tournaments

• Mansfield Columbus Cup - October 12th - 14th
• 3rd grade - 8th grade teams
• Website - http://mansfieldyouthsoccer.com/tournament/

For any other tournament details please contact Dale Carr New for the Fall! Wellesley United Soccer Club - Soccer Spooktacular For 2nd and 3rd grade teams only!

WUSC Coaching Staff

CHRISTOPHER HOWARD WUSC General Manager DAN HRISTOV WUSC Program Development Officer CHRIS DICECCA WUSC In-Town Director DALE CARR WUSC Director of Travel LEWIS WRIGHT WUSC Premier League Director JASMINE WYATT WUSC Communications

Contact information

Chris Howard - Email address - wuscdoc@wellesleysoccer.org Dale Carr - Email address – programs@wellesleysoccer.org Lewis Wright - Email address - premierleague@wellesleysoccer.org Chris DiCecca - Email address – intown@wellesleysoccer.org Jasmine Wyatt - Email Address - jasmine@wellesleysoccer.org Dan Hristov - Email address – dhsoccerusa@hotmail.com

Website

Curriculum

We recommend that all practice sessions follow the S.C.O.R.E. method:

• SIMPLE. Stick to one theme during your practice session. Choose 2 or 3 core

coaching points and reinforce them throughout the session.

• CHALLENGING. Ensure that the players are posed problems that they need to

find solutions to. Provide guidance and help when they need it.

• ORGANISED. Plan every detail of your session - how many players, space and
• equipment. Ensure that your sessions have the appropriate pace and

progression to challenge all of your players.

• RELEVANT. Ensure that the exercises in your session are relevant to the game.
• ENJOYABLE. The players should walk away from every practice having

thoroughly enjoyed the session and learning at least one new aspect of the game. WUSC Curriculums, available online, are coach login and password protected

Password - WUSC2019

Practices

• Practices: recommend 1-2 practices per week
• Choose day/time/location that works for coach and players
• Scheduling practice and field availability
• Please use system to schedule all practices, instructions in fields section of web

site

• Those with practices scheduled will be notified if field is not available
• Do NOT “turn up” to a field if not reserved
• DOC and PDO staff available to help with practices
• Contact Dale Carr with requests – programs@wellesleysoccer.org
• DOC/PDO will provide a detailed session plan and provide post-practice

feedback when requested

Practices cont..

Appointment plus we be opened Friday August 30th To login to Appointment plus to schedule practice times:

• Coaches name U age group B/G
• New coaches contact programs@wellesleysoccer.org to

arrange your login

• Stick to the practice time booked on the system
• WUSC have access to all fields at Sprague for the Fall
• For Elm Bank please use fields 3 and 4 (changed from the

Spring).

Practices cont..

For the Fall we are changing the nights that teams can practice. BAYS and NSL will practice on separate nights.

• BAYS - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and

Sunday - Access to every field.

• NSL - Tuesday and Thursday - Using Elm Bank,

Sprague Turf, Bates and Perrin. No access to these fields for BAYS teams on these nights. We are working on having other fields available on these nights

Fields-General Points

• If you see major field or facilities damage like sprinkler heads notify DPW at

Wellesley DPW 24 hour hotline - 781-235-7600

• Fields will be closed due to weather:

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Mid week by DPW typically before 3 PM

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Saturday by 7 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday 10 AM

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By referees anytime time at their discretion

• Field closure will be posted on website and via twitter
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before home game kick off to sort out goals, flags and

bags

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Especially early games at Elm Bank and Sprague!

• Please have your team pick up all trash after practice and games (including
• range peels)

Pay particular attention at Elm Bank, which is a carry in/carry out facility Town Trash Initiative (Green School Campaign)

• Please do not use goal mouths for practice on grass fields

Move goal off end lines, play in between fields if possible

Fields - General Points (2)

• Return goals to original location if moved for practice
• Schofield will not be used for games this season but is

available for practice.

• Sprague games on ALL FIELDS! Please pick up and return

corner flags and their bases after late games - Most Saturdays it will be the Boys 8th grade teams playing last.

• Friday is our most popular practice night!
• Keep to your time slot as shown on the Appointment plus

website - Do not cross over time zones!

Goal & Net Safety

• Always inspect goals before each match and/or practice.
• Always ensure goals are secured with sand bags on back bar or sidebars

– 9v9 min 1 sand bag on back bar – 11v11 2 sand bags on back bar – 7v7 grass field goals do not need sand bags

• Never allow anyone to climb or play on the goal or net
• Never allow anyone to hang on the goal crossbar (e.g. chin-ups)
• Movable goals should only be used on level (flat) fields.
• Instruct players on safe handling and potential dangers associated with

movable goals.

– Coaches and/or parents should move goals; not youth players – When moving wheels should be rotated to allow easy moving. When in place replace wheels so frame contacts ground. – Push when ever possible, do not pull goals – Do not move with sand bags on back bar however replace sand bags when moved

WUSC Age Group Coordinators

Travel Director: Peter Monsen

Girls Director: Tory Moore Boys Director: Martin Zinny

• 4G Girls: Sarah Byrne
• 5G Girls: John Dyer
• 6G Girls: Ben Scirica
• 7G Girls: Tara Ventura
• 8G Girls: Tory Moore
• 4G Boys: Doug Schenkel
• 5G Boys: Katy Wallace
• 6G Boys: Michel DeFontaine
• 7G Boys: Jennifer Campanella
• 8G Boys: Ginger Braccia

Fall Tryouts

This year we are changing the way we do tryouts by having one tryout for each season. The first one will be in the Fall with the second coming in the Spring. This will give the players a better opportunity to showcase their skills and help with the scheduling for the Spring.

• Tryouts to run in a two week period (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat).

Each tryout will run 1 hour 30 minutes

• Independent evaluators will be used

The information we collect from you as coaches will also change to make it easier for you and to give us better data on our

• players. Look out for this in the coming weeks

Wellesley Premier League Program

WPL Mission Statement: To develop Wellesley United Soccer Club players looking for high level coaching in a professional environment Professional training. Simpler logistics. Better results.

Wellesley Premier League Program

The Wellesley Premier League program is expanding to offer the following program groups for Fall 2018-Spring 2019: WPL Juniors for Kindergarten – Grade 1 WPL for Grades 2-5 WPL Club for Grades 4-8

Whats the difference?

WPL - All In-Town play with professional coaches from the New England Revolution. Fun games, Fun Environment, Play with your friends! WPL Club - The WPL Club program was formed in Fall 2017 with the mission to offer higher level coaching and team training in a professional club and competitive league

• setting. The WPL Club teams participate in the Northeast Soccer League and includes

weekly schedules trainings and games. All of our club teams are coached by experienced and knowledgeable New England Revolution Academy coaches. For more information contact Lewis Wright - premierleague@wellesleysoccer.org

THANK YOU FOR COACHING!