Team Meeting Agenda

Suggested Team Meeting Agenda

Fall 202x Division #
AYSO contact info: (www.ayso697.org)

Parents & Players Team Meeting – MMM DD, YYYY

Coaches: Coache names and emails

Players: Roster

AGENDA

Verify/Fill in Roster, Application Form copies, Medical Release Form
SAI (on-line), picture forms, parent handbooks (on-line)
Introductions – coaches, parent names, player’s name, goal and expectations for season
Team philosophy
Trainings and Games
Season Goals and Expectations
Good Sportsmanship
Why we play short-sided games [NOTE – indicate for U14 and under]
Key dates
Health and Equipment
Uniform donations
Distribute Uniforms
Nominate and vote on team name

Team/AYSO Philosophy:
Have FUN while building skills, conditioning, character and friendships!

Practice:

[Day 1] [start-end time] at [field] – [Day 2] [start-end time] at [field] we’ll train earlier (probably [start-end time] by mid-October when the sunset is earlier)
PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME FOR WARMUP AND STRETCHES!!!
Required: shin guards, socks, soccer cleats (preferred), regular T-shirts and shorts, WATER!!!
Buy/bring (optional) #[size] soccer ball with player’s name on it

Games:

Regular Season (tentative; schedule coming).
Arrive at field 20 minutes prior to game time ready to warm up
No jewelry, watches, casts/splints, no long nails
Uniforms clean, shirt tucked in, socks fully covering shin guards, soccer cleats preferred
Plenty of water (Snack volunteer to have available also); spray bottles, wet wash cloths
Rainout news: assume play is on unless hear from coach (or call coaches)

Goals and Expectation for the Season:

Have FUN!
Improve technical and tactical (versus opposition) skills
Enthusiasm, motivation and commitment expected!
NOT pushing a sports career
Improve each player’s soccer abilities
Improve physical condition
Build/enhance self-confidence, character, and attitude through a positive sports experience
Enhance cooperation, team play, and sportsmanship

On-time and present at trainings and games:

Please be on time at trainings and games! If unusual circumstances occur, please call either coach (cell phones first) as soon as possible to let them know you’ll be late.
Parent/guardian or designee must pick up child at trainings and games unless players have parents’ approval to walk/ride bike home. Coaches cannot give rides to players and cannot take children to their house if training runs late or is cancelled.

Sportsmanship and game rules for parents, spectators, and players:

Positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all costs attitude
Spectators remain behind control line (at least 3 yards from sideline)
Parents and spectators should give positive comments only
No coaching by parents at games
No derogatory, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behavior is allowed by parents, players, or coaches, to players, coaches, referees, spectators, or others
Show respect to referees, players, others, even when mistakes are made
“Catch Them Being Good!”: Congratulate good offensive/defensive plays by players on both teams
No alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs in vicinity of the playing field during trainings or games
No dogs at AYSO games
Players develop character, learn to win and lose graciously, develop good behavior on and off field
Play hard, but respect teammates and opposing players and referees
Applaud and thank referees (they are volunteers, too) at end of game
Players, coaches, parents exchange handshakes (before and) after each game; build tunnels!

Key Dates and Times:

Health and Equipment:

Hydrate before trainings and games, Bring Lots of Water!
Shin guards at all times
Soccer cleats preferred (or tennis shoes); no toe cleats (no baseball or football type)
No jewelry, watches, casts/splints, no long nails
Medical Alert bracelets-cover with cloth wristband or equivalent
Prescription eyeglasses restrained by strap or otherwise firmly on head; non-prescription glasses or sunglasses are not permitted
Coach will have limited First-Aid items available

Volunteer with Oak Park AYSO Region!

Are you interested in helping one of the most important, all-volunteer community organizations for children’s sports, and working with really cool volunteers? We always are looking for a motivated volunteer, interested in helping at the Regional Oak Park AYSO level with various roles depending on interests and needs – e.g., scheduling, administrative assistant, field setup (opens and locks goals on game day), marketing, tournament coordination, etc. Contact our Regional Commissioner ([email protected]) or Assistant Regional Commissioner ([email protected]) and/or Oak Park AYSO Board members.