MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Nuts and Bolts of Organizing and Managing More Soccer for More Kids 1 1

MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS

Nuts and Bolts of Organizing and Managing More Soccer for More Kids

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More Soccer for More Kids

• Did you know that MSFMK programs are a great player and volunteer retention tool?

• Did you know that more advanced and seasoned players and volunteers stay longer in AYSO with the addition of these kinds of programs?

• Did you also know that hosting a tournament can also be a great way to earn extra funds for your local programs and communities?

Primary Program

That set of scheduled games in a region for which open registration is held, balanced teams are formed and all registrants play.

Team member registrations have been paid, national fees remitted and insurance is in effect. Participation is required for National Games eligibility and most AYSO hosted tournaments.

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Primary Programs

• How many different primary programs?

• What are some we are already doing in our regions/areas?

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• VIP (Very Important Player) Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.

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MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDSExtra Program: • The opportunity for S/A/Rs to offer a higher level of

competitive play to those players with the interest and desire

• A way to strengthen AYSO through internal programs that retain and recruit both players and volunteers through more competitive play

• Must be NBOD approved

Adult Leagues:

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Secondary Programs: “…any AYSO program other than

the regular primary program and any associated playoffs”.

SECONDARY PROGRAMS

• How many different Secondary Programs?

• What are some we are already doing now in our regions?

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What are the benefits to a Region/Area ?

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Strengthen Core

Program


Player Recruitment

Player Retention

What are the OPTIONS?

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Soccerfest


Tournaments/ Playoffs


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Funfest Interregional Play

Indoor Soccer


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Jamboree Skillfest

Coaches Skillfest

MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS What are the OPTIONS? Ladder Challenge

Camps

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Coaches’ Skillfest:

• Takes place early in the season• Master Coach-instructs main coaches

while assistants supervise players• Main coaches then return to their teams to

coach their players• The cycle is repeated in 20 minute

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• Master coach sets-up 6 to 8 skill stations

• Assigns coaches to each station

• The players rotate through each station in groups of 6 to 10 every 20 minutes

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Skillfest – Primary and VIP:


• Players are randomly assigned to teams with other kids from their region or area

• Games are for fun!• Players will make new friends, learn new

skills• Can be a season opening activity, end of

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SOCCERFEST


– Similar to Soccerfest except intact teams participate

– Season Kick-off to let kids get to know each other

– Additional event at a tournament where siblings can participate

– Scores are not tracked, Everyone ‘wins’ – All players receive a participation memento

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FUNFEST


Jamboree• 4 to 6 week curriculum• Each week a particular skill is emphasized• Each Jamboree sessions ends with a game• Teams are formed on a weekly basis• 3v3 4v4 or 5v5 depending on numbers• Younger age groups-Parents can assist

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MORE SOCCER FOR MORE KIDS Season-Long Ladder

Challenge Teams are listed in random order and challenge to

get to the top of the “Ladder”

• Field time and referees are set aside each week of season for challenge matches

• A team may challenge only the team above them in the ladder

• If the team that challenges loses, it may not challenge that same team until challenged by the team below them in the ladder

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• Can take place during Primary or Secondary Program season

• Great to bolster a low number of teams in an age

group

• More teams to play against means a better experience

• Players meet kids from other regions

• Regions develop relationships with neighboring regions

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INTER REGIONAL PLAY


Indoor Play• When fields are not available

• Continuation of skill building

• Conditioning during off –season

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More Soccer for More KidsCamps • Usually in the off season• Weekend or Week-long• AYSO Camps www.aysocamps.org

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More Soccer for More KidsTournaments

• First one? Start small: • 4 teams per age, only 1 or 2 ages• Experienced? What can you add? • VIP/Funfest/Soccerfest/AYSO Camp

Area or Section Playoffs• Regions send one team per age group to the Area

level, • Teams then advance to the Section level• NOT necessarily the ‘best’ team – could be most

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Tournaments

• World Cup style (pool play+ medal rounds)

• Power pooling• 4 v 4• Round Robin

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Traditional Scope of Tournaments

• Regional• Area

• Section• Open Invitational

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For More Details on Tournaments -

Attend Workshop/Webinar

“NUTS and BOLTS of TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT”

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No matter which option

you consider,

there are 5 Easy Steps…

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Planning Phases & Timeline

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1. DECIDE 2. COMMUNICATE 3. PLAN4. EXECUTE

5. WRAP-UP

1-2 Months 1-2 Months 2-6 Months 1-2 Months

Good planning means a good experience!

1. Decide

Which Option and When?• What’s the current interest level of players

and coaches?• Where will players/teams come from?

Your region, area, section, more than one section?

• What format will the program be?• When should you hold it?

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1. Decide (cont.)

• Will there be start-up costs?• Fees charged? Other income?• Check volunteer resources• Where and how will you advertise? • Ask interested volunteers to help

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2. Communicate

• Share plans with RC, AD, STA and SD

• Enlist Area and Section staff to help spread the word, share ideas and resources

• If you plan to host a tournament, complete the application packet

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http://www.ayso.org/

3. Plan• Advertise – (Tournaments) EXPOs,

Websites, Tournament Talk• Reach out to your community for their

involvement & support, regional website

• Recruit & Train volunteers• Register teams• Schedule games• Assign referees

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4. ExecuteRun the Program

• Set up fields and/or stations• Food and vendors • Check-in teams, referees• Run skill stations/games• Record Results• Calculate advancements• Award prizes• Cleanup and takedown

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5. Wrap-up

Conclude the Program

• Pay all your final bills• Thank Volunteers – schedule a party!• Evaluate – “Lessons Learned”

– What worked?– What didn’t work?– What would you do differently next time?– For tournaments:

• Calculate the Ref Deposit Refunds – 14 days • Complete a Final Income & Expense Report – 90

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2014 National Games

Come to the 2014 National Games at the birthplace of

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2014 National Games

• Core Teams• Extra Teams• VIP Teams• Adult Teams

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2014 National GamesFor more detailed information,

go to www.ayso.org and look up: Webinar –

“Your Dream Trip at the National Games” AYSO EXPO Workshop –

“Your Dream Trip at the National Games” Contact a member of the National

Tournament Advisory Commission (NTAC)

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Where to go for help• NBOD and National Office• www.ayso.org

– Tournament Handbook, Application Templates & Documents

– Templates, flyers, rules, procedures

• Webinars/Section Meetings Workshops – Nuts and Bolts of Tournament

Management– Your Dream Trip at the National Games

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Where To Go for Help

Section Tournament Administrator Section 1- Laura Love Section 8 - Beth Baker

Section 2 – Drew Van Horne Section 9 – Stephen ServiceSection 3 – Section 10 – Graham RiceSection 4 – Terry Kelley Section 11 – Carlos AlcainoSection 5 – Jessica Sullivan Section 12 – Annette Klein David ErhartSection 6 – Terri Frice Section 13 – Donald MockSection 7 – Maynard Pang Section 14 – Paul Scala

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NATIONAL TOURNAMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION

• Irwin Kavy National Director of Tournaments

• Steve Alpert Section 3 & 13• Bruce Bricks Section 11• David Ehrhart Section 2,9, & 12• John Hadidan Section 10

• Bill Hoffmann Section 4, 6, & 8• Laura Love Section 1 & 7• Randy Smith Section 5, 13, 14 & 99• Dianne Stratton NTAC Special

Consultant

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Open Discussion

What is on your mind?

How can we help?

What can we do to assist you?

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Customer Service Advice From an Expert

“Whatever you do, do it well.

Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to bring others and show them how well

you do what you do.” Walt

Disney

Great AYSO Soccer Starts with Great Communication Each player and parent should know how to reach their Region leadership from a tool provided for them to reference at home

Business Card Magnet

Brochure

Flyer

Bookmark

Each year, the AYSO National Office

receives thousands of calls/emails from concerned families who can not reach their local Region or do not get replies to questions about…

…player registration …coach, team, practice time, location …volunteer points, referee points …playoff criteria and participation

…refunds, uniform returns, next registration

They would rather be communicating with you! Reachable

phone and email

publicized 800-555-AYSO - [email protected]

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