La Quinta AYSO Region #443 Team Name

8-U Divisions 2019Coach xxx (760) xxx-xxxx

Asst. Coach xxx (760) xxx-xxxxTeam Parent xxx (760) xxx-xxxx

www.laquintasoccer.com

AYSO PhilosophyAYSO’s mission is to develop and deliver youth soccer programs that promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO six core philosophies:

Everyone PlaysBalanced Teams

Open RegistrationPositive Coaching

Good SportsmanshipPlayer Development

(Team name) Team Goals for the Season The focus of our season will be to: HAVE FUN, learn new skills, improve existing skills, be with friends and make new ones, and enjoy the excitement of competition. I will strive to provide the players with a positive and fun soccer experience.

AYSO Kids Zone Parent PledgeTake note of the “AYSO Tools for Parents” handout. Let’s provide an encouraging and positive environment for our children to play soccer in!!! AYSO forbids use of alcohol or tobacco products by anyone at the field during practice or games. We must set good examples as a positive role model. Instructions from the parents will be confusing for the players. Let the coaches direct the players. Parents can help the team be successful by giving positive encouragement to the players. During the games it will be very important to control our negative comments. I am directly

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responsible for poor behavior from my teams’ parents and fans, so make me shine.

Team Policies1. Practice will be every (day of the week) from 5:30 to 6:30 PM on

Field #xx. Please arrive at the field by 5:20, so we can start warm-ups and practice with a complete team. The parking lot fills up fast.

2. Games are every Saturday morning. Please arrive at the field at least 15 minutes prior to each game so we can start warm-ups with a complete team.

3. Players are required to wear shin guards to practice and games!!! Socks are worn completely over the shin guards. In order to minimize the risk of injury, players will not be allowed on the field without them. Soccer cleats are highly recommended for practices and games.

4. Each player needs to bring a large water bottle to games. Drinking a lot of water the night and morning before each game prevents fatigue, cramping, and dehydration!!! Nutrition builds strength.

5. Please text me if you will not make a practice or game. This helps me plan the practice or game strategy.

6. A full uniform is required on game day. Remove all jewelry and keep fingernails short.

7. I will need help from parents setting up the soccer goals while I warm up the players for the 8:00 game, and breaking them down for the last game.

8. Substitutions will generally be made at the end of each quarter. Each player will play three quarters a game.

9. Each player will play various positions during the season. The idea is to expose players to various game situations in order to develop well-rounded skills.

10. During games, please keep actions and comments toward our players, the other team, and coaches positive. We need to set a good example for our children.

Team ParentWe need someone to organize the team pizza parties, snack reminders, and other duties so I can concentrate on coaching our kids. Team pizza party will be at Tuscanos Pizza in La Quinta on xx. Picture Day is Saturday morning on 10/5/19.

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ParkingParking at CMP is allowed unless it is designated for no parking. It is always busy on Saturdays so get there early.Soccer BallsThe league gave us a soccer ball for each player. Most of the skill-building drills require each player to have their own ball. I will bring the soccer balls to every game and collect them at the end. It is strongly encouraged for each (boy/girl) to get their own Size 3 soccer ball to practice with at home.FieldsU-5, U-6 & U-8 teams play at Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School (CMP). 43495 Palm Royale Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253 (near Washington and Fred Waring)

Game & Snack ScheduleDate Time Field Opponent Snacks9/14/19 x:00 x x #2 – Player Name 9/21/19 x:00 x x #3 – Player Name9/28/19 x:00 x x #4 – Player Name10/5/19 x:00 x x #5 – Player Name10/5/19 Picture Day10/12/19 x:00 x x #6 – Player Name10/19/19 x:00 x x #2 – Player Name10/26/19 x:00 x x #3 – Player Name10/26/19 Picture make-ups11/2/19 x:00 x x #4 – Player Name11/9/19 x:00 x x #5 - Player Name 11/16/19 x:00 x x #6 – Player NameNo Playoffs for U-8 but there will probably be a few Select (all star) teams picked at the end of the season.

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***Snacks include quartered oranges or grapes for halftime and a Gatorade type drink and treats for after the game. Snacks are very important so please don’t forget!!! You will get a team roster and snack schedule once the uniform numbers are assigned.

Encourage them to bring the 3 most important tools for learning; Best Effort, Positive Attitude, and Active Listening.

This will be a fun season for you and the (boys/girls). They will develop soccer and athletic skills as quickly as their effort allows them. I will work hard to give them the skills they need to be successful.

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