COACHES
MANUAL
-
Introduction
-
Coaches
Fair Play Codes
-
Qualifications
-
Assistant
Coach
-
Practices,
Scheduling and League Play (Outdoor
Games
and Practices
Field
Locations
CMSA
Players, Game Sheets & Scoring Games
Scheduling
and League Play
Weather
and Rescheduling Games
Rules
for Outdoor
- Practices,
Scheduling and League Play (Indoor)
Games
and Practices
CMSA
Player Cards, Game Sheets and Scoring Games
Practices
Practice
Tips Advise
Games
Games
Tips Advice
- Equipment
- Parents
Meeting
- Players
Meeting
1.
Introduction
The
Cal-Glen Soccer Club is a volunteer organization with a
mandate to develop and promote the game of soccer. Although
the club is made up of a variety of volunteers; the cornerstone
of the Club are the Coaches. They are the key component
dealing with both the development of the players and the
liaisons between the Club and the parents. The Club cannot
be successful without competent, patient, and knowledgeable
Coaches. The Club recognizes the importance of the Coaches
and this manual is to provide them with as much information
as possible to allow the Coaches to concentrate on coaching
the players.
Prior
to the beginning of a season, a meeting will be held with
the Coaching Coordinators, Registrar, Equipment Manager,
Team Managers and Coaches to discuss issues such as practice
locations, division of players into teams, equipment issues,
etc. Coaches should hold a parent questions or concerns
meeting at the beginning of every season. Please see the
Cal-Glen Soccer Club Guidelines
for more details concerning coaching or other Club related
information.
2.
Coaches Fair Play Codes
The successful Coach invests
more in the well-being and interests of the players than
in their win-loss record. Be fair with your demands on the
players' time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember that they
have other interests. Teach your players that the rules
of the game are mutual agreements, which no one should evade
or break. Avoid over-playing the talented players and insure
all players need and deserve equal coaching and playing
time. Remember that children play for fun and enjoyment
and that winning is only part of it. Never ridicule or yell
at the children for making mistakes or losing a competition.
"Remember Cal-Glen is about 'Fun First' and improving
every players' skill level."
Ensure
that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and
are appropriate to the age and ability of the players. The
scheduling and practice times should take into account the
players maturity level and age.
Develop
team and player respect for opponents, fellow players and
referees. Remember that children need a Coach they can respect.
Be generous with your praise when it is deserved, and set
a good example.
Make
a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on sound
Coaching principles and the principles of growth and development
of children.
3.
Qualifications
Most Coaches get involved when their children
are at a young age. As such, qualifications are kept to
a minimum for U6 and U8. As we move up into U10 and the
demands, knowledge of the game, skill for coaching increase.
The Club offers clinics for U6 and U8 and as member of the
CMSA all coaches are encouraged to take CMSA Clinics and
NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) Courses which
Cal-Glen will cover the costs for its Coaches.
All
Coaches must have some form of first aid training and it
is recommended that they attend a CPR course. The Club will
reimburse the Coach for the cost of this training.
It is
recommended that U12 and up Coaches have a Coaching Certification
or have extensive experience in coaching or playing soccer.
Course information are list with the CMSA
under the technical link or under
Clinics on our web page.
4.
Assistant Coach
The Assistant Coach is an important part
of any team. The Assistant is a "must have" for
every Coach. The Assistant Coach must be willing and able
to assume the coaching responsibilities at practices or
games in the Coach's absence. Support the Coach in direction,
information and philosophy (this must be discussed and clarified
with the Coach). It is important that the Coaches work together
as a team. The Assistant Coach is expected to have input,
converse with the Coach on a regular basis and express his/her
views.
The
Cal-Glen Soccer Club hopes all Assistant Coaches will wish
to pursue becoming a head Coach. The coaching course and
first aid opportunities offered to Coaches are also available
to Assistant Coaches.
5.
Practices, Scheduling and League Play (Outdoor)
Game
and Practices
Game fields will also be used for practices. Practice
times must be coordinated through the Coaching Coordinator
to avoid conflicts. The recommended practice length is
1 hour for U6 to U10, and 1 ½ hr for U12 to U16.
The
basic practice should be set up as follows:
-
Warm
up
-
Skill
Development
-
Cardiovascular
fitness development), this can be accomplished in
competitive games
-
Some
form of game or fun competition
-
Warm
down
This
may be modified according to the age group.
Please
use the following as practice guidelines:
-
Plan
out your practice. Write it down and review it afterwards
to see what worked well and what didn't.
-
Try
to ensure each player uses a ball as much as possible
during the practice.
-
Try
to keep the players moving as much as possible during
the entire practice.
-
Take
water breaks every 15-20 minutes.
-
Enlist
the assistance of parents and assistant Coaches
for the practices (the Coach can't be everywhere
at once).
-
Ensure
the first few practices also cover the rules of
the game, the Coaches' expectations of the players
and the rules of Conduct for both players and Coaches.
-
Keep
the practices upbeat and fun, offer encouragement
and praise and provide constructive words of improvement.
-
Use
keywords and phrases to emphasize certain points
and ideas (i.e... first to the ball).
-
PLEASE
ensure the field is in safe condition before any
practice or game. Perform a visual inspection (with
the help pf parents and players) and remove any
dangerous objects or fill in any holes.
-
ALWAYS
bring ice and a towel to reduce swelling in case
of injury.
-
Try
to schedule practices with teams in the same age
group to facilitate "game like" conditions.
Field
and Gym Locations
-
Outdoor
home fields are listed under Outdoor Fields.
-
U6
and U8 play all outdoor games on home fields
-
U10
Outdoor play away games as listed on the South
West League
-
U12
to U16 Outdoor can find the location of their away games
on the CMSA
Web site under Schedules. If the is not listed contact
the coach on the opposing team. Logo on to it sports
and under the link team official link you see a link
"team contacts". This will give a list of
all coaches and team managers and their contact information
in your division.
CMSA
Player Cards, Game Sheets and Scoring Games (U12 and up)
Every
U12 to U16 for Outdoor Cal-Glen player must be registered
with CMSA and have a CMSA ID Card to play. The Registrar
will supply the coaches and team manager with the team
roster which will list all team players and there CMSA
ID number. The team manager or a coach takes responsibility
in ensuring that all the necessary information is filled
out on game sheets for every game. For all U12 to U16
outdoor games a team official must give the refs the players'
CMSA cards and a completed game sheet prior to the game
starting. The Game Sheet information includes:
-
Date
-
Field
Location
-
Age
Group, Sex and Division
-
Cluband
Team Name
-
The
Coach and Assistant Coaches and their CMSA ID numbers
-
Field
Marshall Name
-
Bench
Parent Name if one of the coaches is not the same
sex as the players.
-
Players
information: jersey number, first and last name, CMSA
ID Number (Please list in alphabetical order by last
name)
-
Please
print this information as clearly as possible
-
The
CMSA ID numbers are listed on the roster that the
Registrar has sent you.
At
the end of every game pickup the CMSA player cards and
the Game sheets copies as follows:
-
Two
White copies are for the winning team or in the case
of a tie the home team. (The white copy has to be
drop off to the CMSA office at Calgary Soccer Center
or at one of the Drop box as listed on the CMSA
Web site.
-
Two
Pink Copies are for the Home Team.
-
Two
Light Yellow Copies are for the Away Team
-
Two
Dark Yellow Copies go to the Ref
Also
pay the ref and issue them a receipt. The club will reimburse
you for all games at the end of the season.
Scoring
games is the responsibility of the winning team or in
the case of a tie the home team. The team manager or a
coach should score a game within 24 hours of the game.
To score a game log on to It
sports and click on the "Launch Members Area"
key. Enter your email address and password and enter the
site. You will see a link that says "Team Official".
Click here and you will see a link to score games. Follow
the instructions on the screen, score the game and log
off. If you have problems contact the Cal-Glen
Coordinator.
Scheduling
and League Play
Cal-Glen
has a house league for U6 and U8 Outdoor Soccer which
is organized by the U6 and U8 Coordinator.
Cal-Glen
U10 is part of the Calgary
South West Leaguefor Outdoor Soccer and coordinated
by the U10 outdoor coordinator.
U12
to U16 participates in the (CMSA) league for both indoor
and outdoor soccer is organized by the CMSA and coordinated
by U10 to U16 coordinator.
Referees
for home games are the responsibility of each U10 to U12
team. A Cal-Glen Ref Coordinator will assign a ref for
all home games. They will send you a email giving the
ref name and contact information for each game. The Coach
or Team manager is responsible for paying the ref after
each home game. You will be reimbursed by the Club at
the end of each season.
CMSA
teams will require a parent at each game to be a linesman.
Coaches of CMSA teams will receive a "Rules of Play"
booklet to review before the beginning of each season.
Weather
and Rescheduling a Game
DO
NOT play or practice if there is lightening! Younger soccer
teams should not play/practice in extremely cold or wet
weather. CMSA U12 to U16 teams may have to play in any
type of weather due to the complications of trying to
reschedule a game. The decision to cancel a game is up
to the home team coach. Always confirm with the opposing
Coach before making a decision but if it is a home game
it the Cal-Glen coaches decision. Inform the parents that
all games/practices are on unless they hear from the coach
or team manager. You are also responsible for canceling
the ref for all U10 to U16 cancelled games 1/2 hour prior
to the game.
For
CMSA Games U12 to U16 all requests must initially
be submitted via email to rescheduling@calgaryminorsoccer.com
stating the reason for
the reschedule. (Note: players on
vacation and because the coach cannot attend the games
is not a valid excuse for rescheduling.) If this
initial request is approved, the team requesting the reschedule
must follow all of these steps:
-
Contact the opposition team and find out if they will
agree to reschedule.
-
Find a new date, time, and suitable field to play
this rescheduled game (talk to your club field
coordinator).
-
Find an ASA registered and certified referee
who are properly qualified to and
is willing to officiate your game. Contact the
Cal-Glen
Ref Coordinator All the information
must be received no later than 3 full business days prior
to the original game or prior the rescheduled
game date (whichever game comes first).
-
If approved, teams will receive a game update email,
and the game will be changed on the web site schedule.
It is NOT approved until the web
site is changed.
For
U10 Southwest League it is not mandatory to reschedule
a game. The decision is up to you and the opposing team.
Please contact the U10
ref coordinator to reschedule a ref.
If
a game is started and the weather changes during the game,
it is the decision of the ref to call the game for U10
to U16 games.
Cancellation
of U6 and U8 Games/Practices will occur
for heavy rain, thunderstorms or snow resulting in unsafe
conditions. U6/U8 Coordinator will:
-
Make an assessment not later than 35 minutes before
start time.
-
Send
email to all players and coaches no later than 30
minutes prior to start time.
-
During
game/practice, if weather threatening - especially
lightening (coach's discretion).
-
Make-up
dates only considered after 3 complete cancellations
(if field available; coordinator's discretion).
Rules
for Outdoor Soccer
U6
& U8 Rules
-
U6:
3v3 including sweeper keeper (encourage keeper skills)
-
Coaches
referee the game
-
Line
change every 3 minutes
-
Sweeper
keeper can only use hands in goal area
-
Sweeper
keeper cannot drop kick the ball
-
Free
kick to opposing team for pushing, tripping, handing;
goal cannot be scored on a free kick
-
If
ball goes out, restart with throw in, goal kick, or
corner kick as usual
-
In
U6, encourage parents on the sideline to keep ball
in play
-
No
off sides
U10
Rules
U12
Rules
U14
to U16 Rules
6.
Practices, Scheduling and League Play (Indoor)
Game
and Practice Information
All
games U6 to U16 are schedule by the CMSA and take place
a one of the soccer centers.
The
indoor program consist of:
-
Practices
held at local school gymnasiums (approximately 1 hour
per week)
-
Skills
sessions for u10 to U16 (approximately 1 hour per
week)
-
Games
are held one of the Soccer
centers
-
All
teams are registered with CMSA
who schedule all games. Click the schedule link to
find out when games are.
The
Field Coordinator is responsible for booking the gymnasiums
through the School Board and the Coaching Coordinators
will coordinate practice times.
All
refs are paid by the CMSA for indoor.
CMSA
Player Cards, Game Sheets and Scoring Games (U10 and up)
Every
U10 to U16 for Indoor Cal-Glen player must be registered
with CMSA and have a CMSA ID Card to play. The Registrar
will supply the coaches and team manager with the team
roster which will list all team players and there CMSA
ID number. The team manager or a coach takes responsibility
in ensuring that all the necessary information is filled
out on game sheets for every game. For all U10 to U16
outdoor games a team official must give the refs the players'
CMSA cards and a completed game sheet prior to the game
starting. The Game Sheet information includes:
-
Date
-
Field
Location
-
Age
Group, Sex and Division
-
Club
and Team Name
-
The
Coach and Assistant Coaches and their CMSA
ID numbers
-
Field
Marshall Name
-
Bench
Parent Name if one of the coaches is not the same
sex as the players.
-
Players
information: jersey number, first and last name, CMSA
ID Number (Please list in alphabetical order by last
name)
-
Please
print this information as clearly as possible
-
The
CMSA ID numbers are listed on the roster that the
Registrar has sent you.
At
the end of every game pickup the CMSA player cards and
the Game sheets copies as follows:
-
Two
White and Dark Yellow copies go to refs
-
Two
Pink Copy for the Home Team.
-
Two
Light Yellow for the Away Team
Scoring
games is the responsibility of the winning team or in
the case of a tie the home team. The team manager or a
coach should score a game within 24 hours of the game.
To score a game log on to It
sports and click on the "Launch Members Area"
key. Enter your email address and password and enter the
site. You will see a link that says "Team Official".
Click here and you will see a link to score games. Follow
the instructions on the screen, score the game and log
off. If you have problems contact the Cal-Glen
Coordinator.
Practices
Please
follow the practice structure as stated in the outdoor
section.
Practice
Tips and Advice:
-
Please
remind the players and parents that we are guests
of the school and that we must respect the property
and staff at at all times. The school board may cancel
the permit if they deem it necessary.
-
Remove
all wet footwear at the entrance.
-
No
running in the hallways.
-
Keep
practices to scheduled times.
-
Remind
parents to keep siblings with them and that wandering
through the school is not permitted.
-
Replace
any equipment that was moved in order to practice.
-
Disallow
high kicks that my hit the ceiling/lights.
-
Unless
prior permission is obtained from the school staff,
use of school equipment is not permitted.
-
Only
use indoor soccer balls.
-
Keep
in mind the gymnasiums are small and try to plan practices
accordingly.
Games
The
player/team registration for CMSA is the same procedure
as outlined in the outdoor section.
The
typical CMSA indoor season is as follows:
-
Seeding
round begins mid October.
-
Teams
are re-seeded and a league schedule is issued early
December.
-
Games
continues to mid December.
-
Games
resume early January and go to the end of February.
-
Playoffs/tournaments
are usually held in March. <
-
The
playoff and tournament formats are designed by CMSA
and may vary from year to year.
Games
Tips and Advise
-
Rule
books are provided by CMSA at the beginning of the season
and included in players bag.
-
Games
usually consist of a 5 minute warm up, and two 25 minute
halves with a 3 minute half time.
-
There
is a fee charged to all adult spectators. Season passes
are available at the Soccer Center.
Coaches are issued 3 passes for the season (Coach, Assistant,
Team Manager).
-
Each
team is provided a change room for the game. The rooms
are not locked. Players must bring all of their possessions
(clothing, boots, etc) with them to the field. The players
should have an equipment bag to place all of their personal
items in.
-
Bring
2-3 outdoor balls for the games. If a ball is kicked
out of play and cannot be retrieved, check with the
Soccer lost and found prior to your next game.
-
>Any
abrasions from the indoor field must be treated immediately
to reduce the risk of infection. It is mandatory that
female teams have an adult female on the bench to deal
with injuries.
7.
Equipment
Outdoor
-
10-12 cones
-
1
outdoor ball per player size 3 for U6 & U8's,
size 4 for U10-U12 & Size 5 for U14 up (U10 to
U16 players are required to bring their own ball to
practices and for warm up prior to games)
-
1
ball bag
-
Coach's
bag
-
First
aid kit
-
Pennies
-
4
corner flags
-
Goal
nets for U14 up. Goals and Nets for U10 and U12 are
located in lock boxes at home field locations. U6
and U8 goals are supplied with equipment bag.
-
2
linesman flags
-
2
goalie jerseys
-
Goalie
gloves
-
Player
Jerseys
The equipment manager will provide an equipment list for
each team. Please ensure the information is correct, and
if any equipment changes are made during the season, please
record these on the list. Any requests for additional
equipment or first aid supplies must be made thought the
equipment manager.
Players
are responsible for the following:
Indoor
-
10-12
cones
-
2-4
outdoor balls (size 3 for U6& U8's, size 4 for
U10 & U12, size 5 for U14 & U16)
-
Indoor
soccer balls (size 3 for U6& U8's, size 4 for
U10& U12, size 5 for U14 & U16)
-
1
ball bag
-
Coach's
bag
-
First
aid kit
-
Pennies
-
2
goalie jerseys, 2 pairs of gloves, goalie pants
-
team
jerseys
Players
are responsible for the following:
NOTE:
Any extensive equipment loss will be the responsibility
of the Coach except Jerseys which if not return for U10
to U16 players their deposits will be cashed.
8.
Parents Meeting
Before
the start of the season, each team must have a Coaches/parents
meeting. This meeting should cover the following issues:
The Coaches background, Coaching philosophy and expectations
of the players and parents. The Soccer Club Guidelines
should be made available for all parents to review.
Discussion
of team positions to be filled by parents as follows:
This
meeting is designed to get the Coaches and parents working
together and to minimize the possibility of surprises
or misunderstandings during the season. Please make available
a letter detailing the above information for any parents
who could not attend the meeting.
9.
Players
Meeting
It
is equally important that the Coaches hold an introductory
meeting with the players prior to or as part of the first
practice. This will allow the Coaches to introduce themselves
to the players and outline their Coaching philosophy,
and to talk about the goals and objectives for the season.
It
is often helpful if the Parents Meeting & the Players
Meeting can be combined and held at the beginning or end
of the first practice.
