Lee’s Summit Football Association

COACH’S MEETING JULY 20, 2017

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EAP Head coaches to have a copy on them at all times A cell phone is required at all practices and games

The basic duties of first aid are: Check the scene for safety and stop all activity near the athlete. Check the injured athlete and protect the athlete from further harm. Do not move the athlete if there is a possibility of head or neck injury or if the athlete

is unconscious. Communicate the incident and status to the parent or guardian Assume that all blood, body fluids and any other potentially infectious materials are

infected with a blood-borne pathogen. Activate the Emergency Action Plan if the athlete shows any of the following signs:

Unconsciousness Trouble breathing, pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest Severe bleeding, vomiting or passing of blood Seizing from a diabetic emergency Severe headache, injuries to the back, neck, or head Possible broken bones or other signals that indicate that the athlete is at risk.

Care for the injured or ill athlete until EMS personnel arrive.

Primary Responder Head coach or the highest trained or certified person onsite

Provide care to the player impacted

Secondary Responder Call emergency services - 911

Conduct crowd control

Assist EMS with locating the person in need

If the on-site EMS responders determine that the athlete is in an emergency situation, it is the policy of LSFA that the injured athlete be transported by ambulance, where the necessary staff and equipment is available to deliver appropriate care. Parents or guardians have the final say as to emergency transportation. LSFA personnel will not transport injured athletes.

PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS

WHAT COACHES SHOULD KNOW

PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS

• Heat-related illnesses are caused when an individual

is subjected to extreme temperature and humidity

and is unable to cool down.

• Schedule and enforce frequent water breaks.

• Coaches should take steps to prevent heat-related

illnesses. When athletes are practicing or

competing, coaches should do the following:

• Allow days for adjusting to warmer climates.

• Schedule practice during cooler times of the

day

APPROPRIATE FLUID INTAKE

PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS

• Drink 16 ounces of appropriate fluid for every pound

of weight lost after activity.

• Players should not take salt tablets, but rather salt

their food liberally when playing in hot, humid

weather.

• During a competition or workout, drink 4 ounces of

appropriate fluid every 10 to 20 minutes.

APPROPRIATE FLUID INTAKE

PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS

• Before a competition or practice, players should

consume appropriate fluids as follows:

• Two to three hours before a competition or

workout, drink 4-5 ounces of appropriate fluid

every 10-20 minutes.

• One hour before a competition or workout, drink

8 ounces of appropriate fluid.

• Fifteen minutes before a competition or workout,

drink 4-5 ounces of appropriate fluid.

Third step Know the signs of

heat

illnesses and how

to

respond to it.

Second step Take a rest and

cool down

under the shade.

First step Rehydrate every 15

minutes, even if

you don’t feel

thirsty.

HEAT AWARENESS

DEHYDRATION

Heat rash,

swelling in hands

or legs, muscle

cramps or tense

muscles…

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EXHAUSTION

Paleness, tired,

weak, fainting,

dizziness, nausea,

heavy sweating,

vomiting…

STROKE

Extremely high body

temp (103+ no

sweating), Red, Hot,

Dry Skin, rapid

pulse, dizziness,

nausea confusion,

Unconsciousness

WARNING SIGNS

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WARNING SIGNS

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WARNING SIGNS

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WARNING SIGNS

CHECK YOUR

HYDRATION

HEAT AWARENESS

CHECK YOUR

TURGOR

WEATHER

INCLEMENT WEATHER• Stop all outdoor activity and seek shelter when thunder or

lightning are present. You should gauge distance from an

electrical storm, using the flash-to-bang method.

• Sound travels about 1 mile in 5 seconds, and lightning is seen

immediately after flash. If you see a flash and then hear

thunder about 5 seconds later, lightning is about 1 mile away.

The 30-30 rule provides for a safe approach. It means that

when flash-to-bang time is 30 seconds, or 6 miles, it is time to

stop activity and head for shelter.

• If thunder is heard or if lightning is visible, the practice or game must be suspended. Everyone, including all spectators, must go to a safe shelter.

LSFA HEAT RESTICTIONS

WEATHER

• We use Green, Yellow, & Red to identify weather / heat restrictions to

practice.

• The league website and twitter will be updated at 4PM each day during

Fall Football, with the following:

• Green: Practice anytime 6PM or later.

• Yellow: Outdoor practice allowed with restrictions. Please pay

attention to the information following the alert for more specific

information about how to handle practice.

For example: Yellow Alert – Tackle may start practice at 7PM, with no helmet/pads. Walkthroughs and warm ups only until 7:30, then helmets/pads on and practice until dark is allowed. -Flag start practice no earlier than 7:30PM for one hour.

• Red: No outdoor practice is allowed.

–Temperature >= 95 Practice Suspended–Heat Index >= 105 Practice Suspended

• Heat Restrictions will be posted at www.lsfootball.org

• Follow Twitter: #LSFA_Alert

• Rainout Line: 816-678-9927

– Will only be updated on gameday

– Lee’s Summit Fields only

• Causes–Rotational Force–Whiplash Force

• Warning Signs–“When in doubt, sit them out”

• Reporting–All coaches are to report possible concussions to the board

• Heal Properly

•Doctor’s Release to return to play REQUIRED!

1. If emergency medical personnel are contacted, respond fully with them first

2. Notify the player’s parents/guardians

3. If medical personnel were contacted by either a parent/guardian or coach to treat a player for injuries sustained in an LSFA

activity OR if the coach removed a player from play due to a suspected concussion:

a. Notify one of the following LSFA Executive Board Members via telephone

i. Tim Mowery: LSFA President: 816-809-2852

ii. Garron Carter: LSFA VP of Tackle: 816-699-7922

iii. Jason St. John: LSFA VP of Flag: 816-674-5825

b. Submit written notice to the league within 24 hours of being notified of the medical treatment. Submissions need

to be sent to admin@lsfootball.org and should include:

i. Player’s name

ii. Parent/Guardian’s name and contact information

iii. Location and date the injury occurred

iv. Description of how the injury occurred

v. Description of the injury which occurred

vi. Any additional pertinent information

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Coaching Fundamentals

HS Coaches

• HS Coaches Feedback:

– “Keep it simple”

– “Teach Fundamentals”

– “Trick plays work and can be fun at times, but they don’t teach kids to win 1-on-1 battles every play!”

– “Just because a kid is big, don’t pigeon hole him”

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As a Coach, you are responsible to:

➢ The Parents➢ The Players

➢ The Officials

➢ The Community➢ The League

Flag Games at Legacy will have a Home/visitor side that the coaches need to request are adhered to.

Interaction with Referees• May inquire about the call or what the rule is• DO NOT QUESTION CALLS – ESPECIALLY FROM JUNIOR

REFEREES. SPEAK TO THE SENIOR REFEREE ONLY IF THERE ARE SERIOUS CONCERNS

• DO NOT RIDICULE REFEREES – THEY MAKE MORE GOOD CALLS IN A GAME THAN YOU DO ☺

**Each coach is encouraged to have a printed copy of the rule book with you on game day.

LSFA Flag Rules are posted at www.lsfootball.org under the Document tab under the Rules Section

KCFYL Tackle Rules are posted at www.lsfootball.org under the Document tab under the Rules Section

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Flag Football Rule Changes (overview)

• 2nd Grade flag - A coach from each team will be their respective teams QB for the first half of the first 4 games of the season. Kid QB will occur for the remainder of the season for both halves.

• Home and Away sides will be clearly defined and parents will need to sit on the appropriate sides.

• No run zone - when within a no run zone, an overhand throw must be thrown and the ball go past the line of scrimmage.

• All coaches for 4th grade and higher must coach from the sideline for the duration of the game.

• Coach QB's - all coach QB's will be limited to passes of 10 yards or less. Kid QB's are unrestricted.

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Tackle Football Rule Changes (Overview)

• Each Grade has a maximum age:

• Divisions will be organized first by grade and then if necessary or deemed by the group, as tiered experienced teams within the grade. • Win-Loss record from prior season within the alliance.• Team’s previous record from outside the Alliance• New member to Alliance shall provide information to properly evaluate where an

incoming team shall be placed within divisions for the associated grade level. • Players to weigh with equipment (minus helmets) on to expedite the process• Coaches required to have pictures on ID badges

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Tackle Football Rule Changes (Overview Continued)

• Divisions options shall be:• AFL – designed for advanced teams with the majority of players having experience in

tackle football with player skills to compete at the highest level of youth football.• Majority of team experience in tackle football.

• NFL– designed for less experienced teams or teams with player skills not prepared to participate in Division 1.• Within this division it is the right of the KCYFL Alliance member leagues to split

this division into 2 tiers. Teams within the bottom tier of NFL division shall not be scheduled to play teams within the AFL division. Teams that are in the top tier of NFL division will be scheduled to play against teams in the AFL and teams within the bottom tier of the AFL.

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Coaching Staff

• Each team may have up to SEVEN total coaches on the sideline during the game shown on the team’s roster.

• All members of coaching staff must successfully pass background check (paid by each Organization) and complete coaching certification (USA Football Heads Up or similar) to be tracked by each organization.

• Each organization is responsible for providing a badge or similar confirming they have met the organizations requirement for background check and training. Coaches MUST display the badge in order to be on the sidelines during the games. Coaches who do not have their badge may NOT be on the sideline during the game. Coach’s card must have respective coaches photo on the ID card worn at games.

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Tackle Weigh In Procedures

• Each Game site is responsible for providing scale for player weigh-ins prior to all games.

• Approximately 45 minutes prior to the start of each game. • Coaches must provide player cards to the hosting leagues board member/ weigh

master showing team’s roster prior to weigh in. Failure to provide players cards to the opposing hosting leagues board member/weight master prior to the game will result in forfeiture of the game.

• Each player card must have the player’s picture, first/last name, age, grade, DOB. This will be kept on file with the appropriate Organization.

• Once a player steps on the scale, that is the weight for the game, there is no re-weighing.

• If any Player is not available – they will not be allowed to participate until the official weight is checked by opposing coach.

• Any player who exceeds the ball carrier weight for his grade shall have CLEAR AND OBVIOUS markings on the helmet indicating such.

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Tackle Weigh In Procedures

• Board member/Weight master shall be provided by each hosting league to complete all weigh-ins at hosting leagues field(s).

• Each team may have up to SEVEN total coaches on the sideline during the game shown on the team’s roster.

• All members of coaching staff must successfully pass background check (paid by each Organization) and complete coaching certification (USA Football Heads Up or similar) to be tracked by each organization.

• Each organization is responsible for providing a badge or similar confirming they have met the organizations requirement for background check and training. Coaches MUST display the badge in order to be on the sidelines during the games. Coaches who do not have their badge may NOT be on the sideline during the game. Coach’s card must have respective coaches photo on the ID card worn at games.

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Tackle On field Coaches

• On Field Coaches are to assist in calling plays in the huddle and lining up the players to keep the pace of the game up.

• Must be at least 10 yards deeper than their deepest player on the field when the ball is snapped.

• MUST avoid impacting the play in any way (making contact or as an obstacle) -this is the officials’ judgment.

• MUST remain SILENT when the offense is aligned and ready to snap the ball thru the end of the play. This is the officials’ judgment.

• who violate any of items 2 or 3 or 4 outlined above will receive ONE warning per TEAM per GAME and ANY subsequent infractions shall be considered a personal foul live ball penalty– 15 yards from the basic spot

FLAG TACKLE

Duration K,1,2 = 1 hr max3rd-7th = 1.5 hr max

2-4th = 1.5 hr max5th-7th = 2 hr max

Frequency 3x / week prior to school2x / week after school starts

4x / week prior to school3x / week after school starts

Conditioning Per MSHSAA Rules- (2) Practices Helmet Only- (3) Practices Half-Pack- 6th Practice can be full pads

A. Pets other than service animals

C. Tobacco products

The following items will not be allowed at ANY game site or surrounding areas: This is for KCFYL, LSR7 and Legacy Park Sites.

B. Alcohol

D. Musical Instruments (other than those used by the League for game announcing.

F. Vapor/Electronic Cigarettes

E. Pyrotechnics of any type

• Locations• Non-Parks and Recreation locations need to be added to insurance

policy• Possible parking issues if done in Neighborhoods

• Dates of Practices• Can begin on 7/31/2017• Adhere to heat Guidelines per MSSHA• Published on Twitter account Weekdays only.

• Price Chopper Jamboree (Scrimmage)Tackle Jamboree- 8/19 at LSHS from 8am to Noon Flag Jamboree- 8/19 at Legacy Park 8am thru completion

• Jamboree schedule TBD

▪ Pre-Warm Up Activities▪ Warm-Up▪ “Everyday Drills”

▪ Individual Skills▪ Tackling Circuit▪ Special Teams

▪ Group Period▪ Team Period▪ Cool down

PLAN WATER BREAKSEVERY 15 MINUTES MAX

▪ NO LINES

▪ Groups of 3-5

▪ Real game situations

▪ Keep players off the ground

▪ Should be able to see the skills taught at practice in the games

▪ Positive Reinforcement

WWW.LSFOOTBALL.ORG

- Log in to your account that you registered your child with www.lsfootball.org

- Go to TEAM CENTRAL on the menu bar.

- Request site for Practice Locations to Admin@lsfootball.org so we can enter them into the system for billing purposes.

- Communicate to your teams through the website/app

- Flag has to practice at parks and recreation locations around the City (ONLY due to costs charged by the hour for rental at the school locations)

- Tackle can practice at Parks and Recreation and we need to request with LSR7 if the desire is to practice at a LSR7 School location.

WWW.LSFOOTBALL.ORG

- Log in to your account that you registered your child with www.lsfootball.org

- Go to TEAM CENTRAL on the menu bar.

- Request site for Practice Locations to Admin@lsfootball.org so we can enter them into the system for billing purposes.

- Communicate to your teams through the website/app

- Flag has to practice at parks and recreation locations around the City (ONLY due to costs charged by the hour for rental at the school locations)

- Tackle can practice at Parks and Recreation and we need to request with LSR7 if the desire is to practice at a LSR7 School location.

Mobile App

-Welcome to the Dick’s Team Sports HQ App! This app will allow you to view your calendar of events and communicate with other participants and volunteers on your team(s)!

-In order to download the app you will want to go to the app store on your phone. You can search for "Dick's TSHQ" or "Dick's Team Sports".

-Once downloaded, the app will appear on your phone as Dick's TSHQ. -You will log in using the same username/password as the website for your sports organization. You must have an existing account with an organization in order to log into the app.

Tackle Coaches Upload Pictures of all Coaches to the Website for Fall Badges

Get player cards done before the Jamboree – bring 2 copies to be signed

Pictures in early September – tackle during the week and flag on Saturday

1. The head coach declaration will be used to determine the elementary school boundary

2. The roster will be filled with available players from the elementary school boundary

3. Sponsor Exemption: the roster will next be filled with up to 2 coaches and their dependents

4. Sponsor Exemption: Up to 2 players can be added who have not been declared by another team who participated with the team during the spring season

5. Remaining roster spots will be filled with players in the following order:

a. Players from the associated middle school boundary

i. Players will be placed in a random fashion amongst all teams within the same middle school boundary. Players from the same elementary

school will be placed together as best as possible.

b. Players from the associated high school boundary

i. Players will be placed in a random fashion amongst all teams within the same high school boundary. Players from the same middle school

will be placed together as best as possible.

c. Players from the associated community boundary

i. Players will be placed in a random fashion amongst all teams within the same community boundary. Players from the same high school

will be placed together as best as possible.

Roster Formations

• Schedule target distribution 8/19

• Location

• All Flag: Legacy Park except Championship games

• Tackle: Home: LSR7 School District Turf Fields Away: Other KCYFL Fields

• Game Days

• Flag: Saturday & Sunday

• Tackle: Saturday’s

• Lots of Board Positions Available for 2018

• Incentives• Be part of a world-class non-profit organization

• Save on registration fees

• Practice field preference

• Lots of other perks

• Signup for practice space• Flag at parks – designated space at Eagle Creek, Deer Creek & Miller J. Fields (fields 1-3)• Tackle – Either parks or school spaces (BCMS, Summit Pointe Elem., PLM, Trailridge Elem. or

Westview Elem.

• Signup for Equipment Checkout• Mouth pieces not provided for flag or tackle• Practice jerseys or game/practice pants not provided for tackle• Helmet decals (optional) not provided – must use either:

• Awards Decal (Awardsdecal.com) 1-800-525-9395 • Riddell (Sales Rep - Steve Washam (816) 721-5733)• Failure to comply and if damage occurs the head coach will be held accountable to recondition the

helmets or buy new ones!

• Tackle teams must schedule time and come as a team as best you can• Flag coaches do not need to schedule time

• 7/22: 11:00-2:00• 7/24: 5:00-8:00 • 7/27: 5:00-8:00• 7/28: 5:00-8:00• 7/29: 1:00-3:00

• Signup for team names and jersey colors• Numbers picked by players and assigned by the league

About 10 years ago 2 guys who loved football started the league

Today we provide services to over 1000 kids annually

WITHOUT YOU THERE WOULD BE NO LEAGUE SO ON BEHALF OF ONE THOUSAND KIDS

THANK YOU