2019...2019 OUTDOOR SOCCER SEASON COACHES INFORMATION HANDBOOK 6520 Roper Road Edmonton, AB T6B 3K8...
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2019
OUTDOOR SOCCER SEASON
COACHES
INFORMATION HANDBOOK
www.emsasoutheast.ca
6520 Roper Road Edmonton, AB T6B 3K8 Phone: 780-469-7344
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for supporting youth soccer.
Great things happen when kids come together to play.
They make friends, have fun, work on sportsmanship, get active, practice teamwork, learn leadership, and compete.
Your support makes it all possible — THANK YOU!
Table of Contents
Welcome, Coaches! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ESESA Coaching Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expectations ESESA Coaching Best Practices Recognition
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The Basics of Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Coach’s Creed Tips Correction vs. Criticism Goal Setting Characteristics of Players by Age
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Pre-Season Coach's Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Roster and Contact Assistant Coaches and Manager
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Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Game Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Game Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Managing Your Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedules Field Addresses Scoring games on the EMSA Portal Reasons for rescheduling a game (U5–U11) Age movements Playing as a Trialist (U11+; see Appendix) Cities and Inter Cities (Post Season/Playoffs) Player/Coach Cards (See Appendix) Coaching Requirements Field and Net Sizes Recommended Equipment
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ESESA Skills Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tournaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ESESA Chain of Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ESESA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Welcome Coaches!
Edmonton South East Soccer is excited to welcome you to the 2019 Outdoor Soccer
Season.
We wish you great enjoyment in your endeavour as a coach. Coaches are essential to our program and we value your contribution to providing youth soccer for the children in our communities. Coaches enrich our program and the wonderful experiences our youth receive through the fantastic sport of soccer.
Thank you for your interest and commitment in helping to make our soccer program a great success.
Brett Buchanan Southeast Technical Director: Edmonton South East Soccer is thrilled to announce that we are continuing to move forward with the implementation of Canadian Soccer Association's Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) with the help of Brett Buchanan.
Brett is an experienced coach who has held the position of Storm Technical Director with Edmonton Southeast Soccer Association since 2015. Prior to that Brett's primary coaching experience came from coaching a variety of youth teams within the Vermilion Soccer Association and the Lakeland District Soccer Association. He also served as the Lakeland Revolution Women's Coach for seven years.
In 2005, Brett obtained his Alberta Soccer Association Provincial B Coaching License. He has also received Learner Facilitator training from Alberta Soccer Association and has experience delivering Community Coach Workshops.
Brett's experience and knowledge puts him in a great position to support both Edmonton Southeast Soccer Association's players and coaches. You can reach Brett at [email protected].
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ESESA COACHING BEST PRACTICE
Expectations:
1) Every player gets to play equally
Rationale:
In order for players to develop, they need more touches on the ball. To get more touches on the ball, they need more time in a game.
Implementation:
• Rotate all players in and out of the game at regular intervals.
• Player playing time may vary from game to game due to different physical fitness and number of players.
• By the end of the season you should be able to say that all players played an equal amount of time
2) Play players in a variety of positions
Rationale:
Our goal is to build better players for the future and not necessarily a better team right now.
Implementation:
• Rotate players to every different position throughout the season.
• The exception is the keeper position — players that are fearful to play in goal are exempt from doing so.
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3) Coaches shall treat opponents and officials with respect and dignity AND encourage players and parents to do the same
Rationale:
Officials are the backbone of our games. Please keep in mind at all times that the majority of our officials at the U5–U11 levels are KIDS themselves.
Implementation:
• Please refrain from interacting with young officials during the game.
• Although you may think that you are helping the referee by offering pointers or advice, our referees actually find this intimidating.
4) Unlimited substitutions, including the keeper
Rationale:
In order for players to develop, they need more touches on the ball. To get more touches on the ball, they need more time in a game. In the case of a keeper, having one player standing in the goal area for an entire half or game hampers their opportunity to develop.
Implementation:
• Substitute at 3–5-minute intervals, depending on the age group. • Substitute Keepers at 10-minute intervals or half way through a
half.
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5) 24-hour cool off period
Rationale:
There are a variety of situations in which an individual can become frustrated. By delaying your communication until you have calmed down, you reduce the chance for an emotional over-reaction and increase the opportunity for everyone to think about the situation more rationally.
Implementation:
• Wait 24 hours before communicating with individuals regarding potentially high-conflict situations.
6) Slide tackling is not allowed
Definition: Slide tackling is taking the ball away from an opposing player by deliberately leaving one's feet and sliding along the ground with one leg extended to push the ball away from the opposing player.
Rationale:
The risk of injury is too great and kids are not learning soccer skills when they are on the ground.
Implementation:
• If a player attempts a slide tackle, take them off the field and remind them that this is not only dangerous to them and others, but it is not the skill set you need them to develop to be a better player.
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7) Heading is NOT a skill taught in the mini program (U5–U11)
Rationale:
The ongoing study of head injuries at a young age indicates that young players who head too early in their physical development are susceptible to potential risks, particularly to the skull, neck, and spine. Soft and connective tissues—such as those associated with the brain— may also be affected. • The Canadian Pediatric Society has put out a warning against
heading in youth soccer.
• Canadian researchers in the Journal of Brain Injury cited numerous studies that indicated that players who frequently headed the ball had lower scores on memory, motor skills, and conceptual thinking than players who headed less often or athletes from non-contact sports.
• A study by Harvard and University of Munich Medicine found changes in the white matter of soccer players consistent with traumatic brain injury.
• A study by Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that amateur players who frequently headed the ball had poorer memories, consistent with findings for patients with traumatic brain injury.
• Research at the University of Texas Medical School found a correlation between heading as well as year played to - slower cognitive functions in high school players.
• In November 2015, U.S. Youth Soccer BANNED HEADING in youth soccer.
• Heading for U11 and under has also been banned by EMSA pursuant to their policy 402.0.0 (https://emsamain.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/EMSA-PP.402.0.0-Heading-Policy-final.pdf)
Implementation:
• The number of opportunities to actually head the ball during a game
is very minimal in the mini program.
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• Although we recognize that it may happen from time to time in a game situation, by not making heading a part of your developmental practices we are minimizing the negative outcomes of ongoing contact with the ball on our youth heads.
8) The retreat line
Definition: The retreat line is a line players move back to when a keeper gains possession of (picks up) the ball.
Rationale:
Using a retreat line allows young players to learn and gain confidence in how to play the ball out from the back and play forward to attack, as opposed to the goalkeeper “sending it” aimlessly down the field.
Implementation:
• When a keeper picks up the ball, ALL other players move behind the retreat line.
• U5–U9: retreat line = half line • U11: retreat line = offside line
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Retreat Line
The Retreat Line will come into effect in two situations during
the game: A Goal Kick A Free Kick to the defending team within its own goal area
At these two restarts, the opposing team is required to move beyond the Retreat Line. The player taking the kick can then pass the ball to one of his team-mates without the pressure of an opposing player nearby. When the ball is touched by a 2nd player, the play will resume as normal and the “opposing” team can move inside the Retreat Line.
EMSA Rule Modification
If the 2nd player participating in the restart, who in the opinion of the referee is in control of the ball, fails to play the ball within 5 seconds the referee will award an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken at the center mark. This is to discourage intentional delays of the game which undermine the spirit of the retreat line. Examples of “in control of the ball” would be to run behind or beside the ball in an attempt to delay the restart or stand next to a ball that has come to a stop inside the retreat line, in both cases preventing the opposing team from playing the ball.
The Retreat Line in Mini Soccer will be:
• the Halfway Line for U5-U9
• the closest Off Side Line to the Restart
If a member of the opposing team advances inside the Retreat Line before the ball has been touched by a 2nd player, and interferes with play, the Referee will stop play and the restart will be retaken.
Players cannot play the ball long over the Retreat Line from a Goal Kick or Free Kick from
within their own goal area — they must play the ball short to a team-mate.
Goalkeepers cannot drop kick the ball from their hands beyond the Retreat Line. If the ball goes beyond the Retreat Line without previously touching the ground, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team at the point where the ball crossed the Retreat Line.
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Retreat Line for U5 – U9
Retreat Line for U11
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9) Coaches shall avoid blowouts
Definition: A blowout is a game in which there is a 5-goal differential.
Rationale:
• ESESA philosophy is for kids to learn soccer, not to win games at any cost. The biggest win for ESESA is when kids have fun.
• A common misconception is that scoring is a skill to serve at the expense of other skills.
• Blowouts (unbalanced games) hurt all of us. Players get discouraged, parents get upset, and coaches complain. Let's all work to prevent blowouts!
• Sports have a huge impact on peoples' lives. Sports create unity, promote values and community pride. We have an unstated set of ethical standards in sports including fairness, integrity responsibility and respect.
"Kids value themselves to the degree they have been valued."
–F. Caplan, Child development expert, author, and researcher
• A blowout situation is when good coaches really shine -
demonstrating good sportsmanship and being an exemplary role model with mature attitudes. Remember, players and parents will do as their coach does.
• ESESA is NOT SAYING stop trying or stop playing. As a matter of fact, according to the U.S. YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION, the skills required to avoid a blowout require players to actually PLAY HARDER and learn more in the process.
"Sport is meaningful to players when both the challenge and motivation
are high . . . the situation becomes a lose–lose for both teams when a blowout occurs."
– Susan Cockle Sport Psychologist, Sports Psych Consultant to the Canadian Women's National Basketball Team and Canadian National Track Field Team.
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Implementation:
• In soccer, if you are up by 2 goals very early in the game or it otherwise becomes obvious that one team is much stronger than the other, it is best for the coach with the stronger team to use one or more blowout prevention techniques.
Techniques teams can use to prevent blowouts as well as improve their skills:
1. Keep Away:
Keep Away encompasses the foundational skills of soccer. The basics of the Keep Away game require:
• proper passing technique
• receiving (first touch)
• ball and player movement
• decision making
• team concepts such as triangle/diamonds/spreading the field
2. Position changes:
• Put players in positions where they are most challenged.
• Put strong scorers as defence or keeper, play weak scorers as forwards and minds.
• Place only players who have not scored into the offensive portion of the field.
3. Challenge:
• No shooting until every player has touched the ball
• Encourage players to use their other foot to kick the ball
• Encourage individual challenges to strong players
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ESESA Coaching Best Practices Recognition
To ensure that all ESESA coaches recognize their responsibility to carry out the COACHING BEST PRACTICES of the organization, coaches will be required to sign an acknowledgement contract at the coaches training. (See Appendix.)
Expectation:
1) Every player gets to play equally
2) Play players in a variety of positions
3) Coaches shall treat OFFICIALS with respect and dignity AND will teach their players to do the same.
4) Unlimited substitutions including the keeper
5) 24-hour cool off period
6) Sliding tackling is not allowed
7) Heading is NOT a skill taught in the mini- program U5-U11
8) Coaches shall avoid Blowouts
9) Retreat Line
Please note: ESESA is committed to ensuring the concepts of fair play.
Coaches who do not adhere to ESESA Best Practices will be answerable to the
following process.
1) Call from their Community Director
2) Warning from Community Director
3) Discipline Committee Involvement
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THE BASICS OF COACHING
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
A Coach’s Creed
The primary responsibility of a youth soccer coach is to help the young players have fun, learn, and improve their skills. You should coach for the joy and success of the players and no other reason.
Tips
• 80% of communication is non-verbal.
• For players in U5–U11, individual improvement is the key, NOT team success.
• Learn by play – Keep it simple.
• Everyone plays.
• Focus on the ball — during practice, each player should have a soccer ball.
• Praise is an important ingredient.
• Keep it fun.
• Create opportunities to succeed.
• Feedback needs to be specific to the individual and/or the skill being learned.
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Correction vs. Criticism
Correction is giving concrete instructions to improve a player's skill or positioning on the field.
Criticism is simply telling someone what they are doing is wrong. This provides ZERO opportunity for player learning and success.
Correction requires a coach to:
• Give a clear direction and explanation
• Demonstrate what you want
• Be positive and show solutions (e.g., “If you do it this way you will be awesome at . . .").
• Correct only one mistake at a time - usually the most obvious one.
• When appropriate ask the players for the solution.
• When you see a player self correct or when they use your input, follow that immediately with praise.
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Goal Setting
Setting goals gives you . . .
• Motivation
• Focuses your acquisition of knowledge
• Organizes your time and resources
• Challenges the individual
Self-confidence rises when Coaches and players recognize their own ability and competency in achieving the goals they have set.
The S.M.A.R.T. System of Goal Setting:
S Specific – Clearly define the goal. Set one goal at a time.
M Measurable – "I will juggle the ball TEN times."
A Agreed Upon – With self/with coach & player/ with coach & team
R Realistic – Must fit within the developmental abilities/knowledge of the individual
T Time Oriented – In the practice / in the game / by season end.
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Characteristics of Players by Age
U5
• Difference between girls and boys is minimal
• Very short attention spans
• Are the centre of their own universe
• Can’t hold still to save their lives
• Are not overly concerned with team work
• Have very basic hand–eye co-ordination
• Love to run around
• Very minimal comprehension of time and space
• Most will cry if something hurts; some will even cry when nothing hurts
• At least one player is likely to cling to their parents
• Harbour little concept of collective play
• May or may not remember which goal their team is attacking
• Physical/mental development can range up to three developmental years
• Enthusiasm and abilities will vary greatly from those who are quite skilful to those who are far more fascinated by watching a bird fly overhead
U7
• Co-ordination is still developing
• Have very little accuracy
• Have short attention spans (but longer than U5s)
• Are more interested in team activities
• Like lots of motion
• Like to imitate what they see
• Have a fear of being embarrassed
• Enjoy challenges
• Typically, just controlling the ball takes their full concentration
• Strong yearning for approval
• Due to rapid growth spurts, it is normal that a player will be unable to execute a ball skill that was previously performed with relative ease, even two weeks prior
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U9
• Gross and small motor skills start to become more refined
• A greater diversity exists in soccer skills
• Co-ordination begins to emerge
• Still primarily intrinsically motivated, but there is an identification with the team and winning
• Competitiveness emerges
• Peer pressure starts to become a factor
• Not being embarrassed in front of their friends becomes very important
• May grasp some team concepts
• Attention span lengthens greatly . . . but it does not extend to lengthy instructions
• Capable of problem solving
• Have greater accuracy
• Need for their ego to be bolstered
U11
• Onset of puberty brings significant psychological and physical changes
• Peer pressure to conform becomes stronger
• Quicker to correct a teammate, or question a coach’s or referee's decision
• The difference in skill level, size, speed and strength is significant; some will be as big as you and some will be half your size
• Need to be provided a consistently challenging environment
• Have improved fine motor skills
• Have a better degree of accuracy
• Understand team play
• Are playing for fun and enjoyment, but with the added component of competitiveness
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PRE-SEASON COACH'S CHECK LIST
Team Roster and Contact
Your team roster will be provided to you from your community soccer director. Once you receive the roster, please do the following:
• Send out an email to all players' parents/guardians introducing yourself and advising that you will be their child’s soccer coach for the season.
Make phone calls to any parents who have not responded to the email within one day.
NOTE: Players and parents are eager to ensure they are on the team.
• Set up a team meeting prior to your first game.
▪ Further introduce yourself
▪ Answer any questions
▪ Hand out jerseys
▪ This is your opportunity to reinforce the information given to them in their parent manual, e.g., Practices are not optional
▪ Advise parents of ESESA’s Long-Term Player Development philosophy
▪ Confirm contact information and establish the best way to communicate (email, text, phone call)
Assistant Coaches and Manager
If you do not already have an assistant coach and team manager, NOW is the time to recruit one. This is essential — you cannot do this alone.
If you have issues getting a volunteer, please contact your community soccer director for assistance.
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PRACTICES
When a coach is prepared and organized, it goes a LONG way toward helping players and parents.
Coaches - Assistant Coaches:
• Coach needs to arrive at the practice field at least 20 minutes prior to the start of practice.
• Dress for the part (sweat pants/shorts/runners).
• Put your enthusiastic face on.
• Make sure you have printed out and familiarized yourself with the practice plan.
• Check the field for any hazards (glass, sticks, large holes).
• Set up the equipment needed for the practice.
• Be available to answer parents/players questions before practice begins.
• Check as the players arrive that they have all of the necessary equipment, including shin pads and water bottles.
Inform players/guardians:
• Practices are not optional
• Have their players arrive at practice a minimum of 10 minutes before the start time (so they can be dressed and ready to go)
• 90% of all learning happens in practice and this is your opportunity to teach and encourage in a constructive manner
Giving Instructions:
• If it takes you longer than 30 seconds to explain something, you have lost them — short and precise direction is important.
• Set up clear expectations for practice (rules and boundaries). This provides safety and security, which will increase every individual’s ability to learn.
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Some Universal Rules:
• No negative comments about others
• Always try your hardest
• Everyone makes mistakes ("I expect you to; this is how I know you are really trying.")
• Make sure everyone knows everyone else’s name — you will be amazed how many teammates will not learn this if they are not encouraged to do so.
• Everyone needs a ball.
• A line is two.
• Drills are turned into games.
• Keep kids moving — idle hands are trouble.
• Demonstrate what you want them to do — verbal instruction is not enough.
• Correction not criticism, and correction is essential to learning.
• DO NOT ALLOW children not registered with ESESA to practice, or play in games with the team as they are NOT covered by insurance.
Some Developmental Rules:
• U5 – No touching or grabbing your teammates.
• U7 – Imitation is not always welcome; do not let it become inappropriate.
• U9 – Eye rolling is the same as a negative comment.
• U11 – Turn off your cell phone before practice.
• If drills require pairs or groups, YOU CHOOSE. Do not let players pick for themselves, as this will only create anxiety, especially for those that are new to the group. Controlling who works with whom is helpful for a number of reasons including: grouping liked skills or opposite skills (a stronger player can help mentor a player new to the sport.)
• Never leave a practice until all of the players have been picked up by their approved guardian. On too many occasions kids have told their coaches their parent is coming right back... and they don't return!!
• The MOST important part of practice is to have FUN! If you are having fun, we know the kids will be having fun.
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GAME FORMAT
Age Group
Location Game Format Game Duration
U5 S.E. Zone 3 vs. 3 No Goalie 2 x 20 min.
U7 S.E. Zone 5 vs. 5 Sweeper Keeper
2 x 25 min.
U9 S.E. Zone 7 vs. 7 2 x 30min.
U11 S.E. Zone with possible travel to outside fields
8 vs. 8 2 x 35 min.
U13 City Wide 11 vs. 11 2 x 40 min.
U15–17 City Wide 11 vs. 11 Regulation (2 x 45 min.)
• It is recommended that PRACTICE times do not exceed the length of
game times (as listed above).
• U5 & U7 age groups should practice for 15 minutes prior to their scheduled games (2 times/week).
• Long term player development recommends 2 practices for every game. Due to the shorter length of the season, this may be very difficult. If you have 2 practices in addition to 2 games, you will see positive results.
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If it’s raining, do we play?
• Players and coaches must show up
to their designated field even if it is raining.
• Games are NOT cancelled because of rain. There are only 3 reasons we CANNOT play:
1. The City of Edmonton has closed the fields (Call 311; updated at 4 p.m. or sign up for email notifications: http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/facilitynotifications/).
2. The referee has determined that damage may happen to the field because of current conditions. Teams MUST show up for this.
3. The referee has determined that by following the 30/30 Lightning rule, the game is postponed or cancelled. Teams MUST show up for this.
Air Quality ASA has determined that :
• Air quality of 7 means cancellation of all events (games/practices)
• Air quality of 4-6 means the zone determines if events are cancelled (teams are to arrive at field locations and official will determine if the game is cancelled )
• Please check ESESA’s website for air quality ratings
(http://emsasoutheast.com/)
YES!
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GAME DAY Pre-Game
**TIME MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY**
• The coach needs to arrive at the field at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the game (same steps are taken as if it were a practice).
• Inform players/guardians that on game day they need to arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the pre-game warm up starts (NOT 15 minutes before the game starts).
• U5 & U7 pre-game warm-up is actually a practice so refer to the practice plan.
• U9 and up will have a set pre-game warm-up.
• When the referee arrives, have your assistant coach/manager confirm the start time so that you can manage your time appropriately.
• If you are the home team, make sure that you have the referee assignors’ phone
number with you. ▪ If the referee has not shown up 10 minutes prior to the game, you
should be calling the assignor. ▪ Always carry an extra whistle — sometimes an assistant coach or
capable parent may step in.
• 5–10 minutes before the game begins, end your warm up. Collect your team and: ▪ Inform them of starting players and positions ▪ Deliver a positive pre-game message ▪ Lead the kids in a team cheer ▪ Designate an area that you team will sit. This ensures that all of your
players stay together and helps to reduce wandering. ▪ U5/U7 — A blanket works great. ▪ U9 — Mark an area off with pylons.
• Remember that YOU are responsible for your fans.
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During the Game
• You and your assistant(s) are responsible for substitutions.
▪ If you are worried about your game time management, have your assistant use a stopwatch so that you can substitute fairly regular time intervals.
• Every player gets to play equally.
▪ This may vary from game to game due to differing levels of
physical fitness and number of players. ▪ By the end of the season you should be able to say that all players
were able to play for an equal amount of time.
• Your job is to develop the players skills, abilities, and overall understanding of the game.
▪ Remember, this means that every player gets to experience every
different position throughout the season, with the exception of goalie) players that are fearful to play in goal should not have to.
• Coaching during the game is limited to short, precise corrections and positive feedback.
▪ Example: U7 sweeper keeper who stays in the net, you could say
“Okay, Sally, move up in the play now.” This type of correction is precise and sets the player up to be successful.
▪ Example: “That’s great Sally! Way to move up in the play.” This type of positive feedback is specific to the movement needed on the field and helps to draw other players’ attention to its importance.
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Half Time
• Snacks should NOT be given at half time.
▪ This will only lead to stomach aches and distracted children. ▪ Instead, save the treat for after the game. This will give you a chance to
give players team feedback before they go running off to their parents.
• Keep your team together.
▪ Explain that half time is still a part of the game and just because you are not on the field does not mean that you are not a part of the game
▪ If you let them wonder off you will spend precious time chasing them down and reorganizing
• Half time is a break for water and one or two POSITIVE sentences and precise
areas of focus for the second half. ▪ Keep it simple. If talk gets too complicated, you will lose the kids’
attention.
▪ Be mindful of the time. ▪ Two minutes before the second half begins you should announce
who will be starting and have a team cheer.
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Post-Game
Players need to have a clear post-game ritual.
• As soon as the final whistle blows have them return to the bench.
• A team cheer is established.
• Shake hands with the other team. *** You need to be clear that no matter what the outcome of the game is, that they are to shake hands in a kind and courteous manner and that the only comments made to the opponents is “GOOD GAME”.***
• Players should follow shaking hands with the opposing team by thanking the referee in the same kind and courteous manner.
• Go back to the coach for the post-game team meeting.
Stick around to answer any questions from players or parents.
Do not leave the field until every player has been accounted for.
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COMMUNITY PLAYING DAYS
Age Group
Arrival Time Day Game Time
U5
U5 & U7 practice is held before each game. Players are to be at field and ready to practice by 6:00 PM.
Determined by
Community
6:15 PM
U7
Mondays/Wednesdays
6:15 PM
U9
U9 and U11 should be arriving at the field ready to warm up with their team 15–30 minutes prior to start of game. *Coaches Discretion
Tuesdays/Thursdays
6:15 PM
U11
Mondays/Wednesdays
6:15 PM
or 7:30 PM
MANAGING YOUR SEASON
Schedules Schedules – First round available on April 25, 2019
U5 - U11 Community schedules: emsasoutheast.com
U13 - U19 Community schedules: emsasoutheast.com
Field Addresses See: emsamain.com or emsasoutheast.com
How to score games on the EMSA Portal for U11 and up (See Appendix)
• The home team is responsible for inputting the game score on the website by 12pm the next day.
• The scorekeeper must be a coach, assistant coach or manager
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that is LISTED and registered on your ASA roster.
• If you require assistance, contact your Community Director.
• Fields & Scheduling- Teresa Kehoe: [email protected]
Reasons for rescheduling a game (U5–U11)
• A game may be cancelled, at the referee's discretion, due to weather (rain, lightning) or air quality warnings protocol.
• Note that if city fields are closed, you should consider green spaces also closed to use for soccer games. For field closure lines, see: https://emsamain.com/coachref/rescheduling-games- outdoor/rain-out-lines/.
• U5 – U7 age categories do not reschedule games.
• U9–U11: please see appendix for rescheduling format.
• Once the new game time is scheduled, the home coach must call their community referee co-ordinator and book a referee.
Age movements
Definition: Age movement places a player at a different-age team for a season. Age movement is accepted only in rare cases. Moving players out of their age level is not encouraged or condoned by the ESESA board.
• Downward movement — For U13 to U19 players, downward
movement occurs because of mental or physical limitations. Downward movement can only be done by the EMSA board. All inquiries of this nature must be made through EMSA and must have an accompanying physician’s letter. For U5 to U11 players, downward movement requests will be reviewed and approved by the ESESA Board at Amalgamation.
• Upward movement — A U13 to U19 player may only be moved up by the ESESA board. These moves are made primarily to fill a smaller team up or to create room at the lower level. To request a move up, please provide a written submission to the board outlining reasons for the request. This request must be APPROVED before any changes are to be made. These moves will be the decision of the board and that decision is final. For a temporary move see the section Playing as a Trialist (below). For
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U5 to U11 players, upward movement requests will be reviewed and approved by the ESESA Board at Amalgamation.
Playing as a Trialist (U11+; see Appendix)
Definition: A trialist is a player that is "loaned" by one team to play on a team of higher age or tier.
• ESESA strongly encourages the use of trialists because it benefits the player, his or her team, the receiving team, and our program.
• ESESA coaches do not ‘own’ their players and are responsible to advance each player’s ability. Occasionally, when teams are short- handed or want to try out promising players from other teams, they may ask for players from other teams (younger age group or lower tier). This is done on a game-by-game basis, to a maximum of 5 league (regular season) games.
• You may not deny your player the chance to be a trialist or be denied by another coach.
• If one of your players is asked to be a trialist, consider it a compliment that would allow the child a great opportunity to play at a more demanding or competitive skill-level
Principles of Fair Play:
Respect the rules.
Respect the officials and
their decisions.
Respect your opponent.
Maintain your self-
control at all times.
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Cities and Inter Cities (Post Season/Playoffs) • U9 – U11 teams are asked to make a commitment to
post-season play by May 24, 2019.
• U9 Cities June 23 – 27, 2019
• U11 – U19 Cities will be held in Edmonton July 2 – July 7
2019
• U11 – U19 EMSA All Star Game July 20-21, 2019
• Tier 4 Provincials will be held July 19 –21 2019 Location TBA
EMSA Player/Coach/Team Official Cards (See Appendix)
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Coaching Requirements
1) All age categories require police checks.
2) * denotes teams going to cities or inter-cities
…once a coach has taken an EMSA course they are not required to repeat
3) # denotes teams going to provincials’ tier 1-4 ...ASA courses must correspond to the age level being coached
MANDATORY COURSES
(ASA EMSA ESESA)
ESESA BEST PRACTICES
Coach Selected by:
DIRECTOR(ESESA)
Must be followed by:
U5 x X x
U7 x x x
U9 x* x x x
U11 x# x* x x x
U13 x# x x
U15 X# x x
U17 x# x x
ASA = Alberta Soccer Association EMSA = Edmonton Minor Soccer Association
ESESA = Edmonton South East Soccer Association
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Mandatory Coaching Requirements:
All coaches require an EMSA or ASA coaching course in order to coach.
ASA requires all coaches entering in Tier 4 playoffs to have the age- appropriate ASA course.
Required Training/Certification:
In order to become a coach for the ESESA, each volunteer coach will be
required to complete the certification for the level that they will be
coaching. This training will be necessary in order to coach for this season.
If you are not able to complete the training, you will have to wait for a
following year in which you are able to complete the certification before
you are able to coach. ** However, if you do not complete the required
training you are still eligible to be an assistant coach.**
Police Clearance Information:
This information is MANDATORY for ALL coaches, assistant coaches and team officials.
As a part of the roster submission process, the Alberta Soccer Association requires all coaches and team officials to pass a police background check, also known as a vulnerable sector (VS) check every 3 years. These checks are designed to protect athletes from dangerous offenders by verifying whether a prospective coach has a criminal record or a pardoned sexual offence conviction. There are two methods in which team official may obtain their police clearance. Residents of Edmonton apply through EPS at the Nexus Centre and residents outside of Edmonton apply through the RCMP.
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Field and Net Sizes
ESESA recognizes that some community fields have space limitations. We ask communities to match these dimensions as closely as possible.
The length and/or width of the fields can be changed as much as 5’ in either dimension.
U5 3 vs 3 Time: Two 20-min. halves
Field Length Field Width Goal Crease 65’ to 70’ 60’ to 65’ Use pop-ups none
U7 5 vs 5 Time: Two 25-min. halves
Field Length Field Width Goal Crease
90’ to 95’ 70’ to 75’ 4 x 8 20' (l) x 26' (w)
U9 7 vs 7 Time: Two 30-min. halves
Field Length Field Width Goal Crease
180' 100' 5 x 10 24' (l) x 36' (w)
U11 8 vs 8 Time: Two 35-min. halves
Field Length Field Width Goal Crease
220' 140' 12 x 6 (or fixed posts)
1/3 of field
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Recommended Equipment
Equipment will be distributed at the coaches meeting or equipment pick-up date depending on your Community League's normal procedures.
U5
• Ball Size 3 (you should receive enough to have one for every player)
• Ball pump and pin
• Uniforms sponsored by Tim Hortons
• Pylons/cones
• Pinnies (one per player)
• Whistle
• First Aid kit
U7
• Ball Size 3 (you should receive enough to have one for every player)
• Ball pump and pin
• Uniforms to be supplied by Community
• Pylons/cones
• Pinnies (one per player)
• Whistle
• First Aid kit
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U9
• Ball Size 4 (you should receive enough to have one for every player)
• Ball pump and pin
• Uniforms to be supplied by Community
• Pylons/cones
• Pinnies (one per player)
• Whistle
• Three (3) corner flags
• Goalie gloves
• Goalie jersey
• First Aid kit
U11
• Ball Size 4 (you should receive enough to have one for every player)
• Ball pump and pin
• Uniforms to be supplied by Community
• Pylons/cones
• Pinnies (one per player)
• Whistle
• Four (4) corner flags
• Goalie gloves
• Goalie jersey
• First Aid kit
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ESESA Skills Training
This training is free to all U9 and U11 Players. No Registration Required
• Open to all registrants in the South East zone.
• NO makeup dates due to rained our sessions
• The City rain-out policies DOES NOT apply as this is green space
• Cancellation due to rain will be determined on site after inspection of
fields.
*ESESA will notify directors and coaches if a session is cancelled due to weather
Location: KINGS COLLEGE (Upper Field)
9125 – 50th Street
U9 Girls and Boys, WEDNESDAYS
• Girls 6:30-7:30 PM Boys 7:30-8:30 PM
• May 15, 22, 29
• June 5, 12, 19
U11 Girls and Boys, THURSDAYS
• Girls 6:30-7:30 PM Boys 7:30-8:30 PM • May 16, 23, 30
• June 6, 13, 20 *Goalie Training: In conjunction with Skills Training Days TBA
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Tournaments
ESESA does not pay for any tournament for community teams during the outdoor season.
U5–U9 - (Teams from ESESA are automatically entered)
Annual Paul Johnston Soccer Festival • June 21 - 23, 2019 • This is an annual 34-year-old festival for all U5–U9 players
in the South East zone. • It will take place at Kenilworth Community League. • Please have your team available for the whole weekend.
• Schedules will be available 1–2 days prior to the weekend.
U11 - Please contact your community director for funds to enter tournaments
EXTRA Tournament Options
Description For Age Groups
Dates Organizing
Zone
Duggan Mother's Day Tournament
All May 10-12
EMSA South West
Mill Woods Kick Off Classic
U9–U19 May 24-26
EMSA South Woods
Slurpee Cup U11–U19 May 31-June 2
EMSA West
Summer Sizzler U9–U19 June 7-9 EMSA North
Tim Hortons U7 Timbits Jamboree
U7 June 15
EMSA
EMSA U5 Minifest U5 June 22
EMSA
Spruce Grove Moon Day Tournament
U11–U19 July 11-14
EMSA Spruce Grove
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ESESA Chain of Command
If you experience a problem with a coach, player, team, or director, please follow the proper chain of command as outlined below.
Parent/Player
Team Coach/Manager
Community Director
ESESA Board
No coach has ever won a game
by what she knows; it’s what her
players know that counts.
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ESESA Board
Position Name Email Address
President Nicole [email protected]
Vice President Patti [email protected]
Treasurer Kane [email protected]
Secretary Diane [email protected]
Office Admin/Registrar Tiffany [email protected]
Storm Administrator Teresa [email protected]
Fields Scheduler Teresa [email protected]
Casino Chair Vacant
Technical Trainer Brett [email protected]
Zone Referee Cooordinator Shelley [email protected]
Zone Referee Assignor Josh [email protected]
Community Soccer Directors
Avonmore Boris [email protected]
Avonmore Lyne [email protected]
Bonnie Doon Diane [email protected]
Forest Terrace Heights Kelly [email protected]
Forest Terrace Heights Nicole P [email protected]
Hardisty-Capilano Curtis [email protected]
Hardisty-Fulton Place Chris [email protected]
Hardisty-Gold Bar Vacant [email protected]
Hazeldean Alexis [email protected]
Holyrood Jared [email protected]
Ottewell Tena [email protected]
Ritchie Kane [email protected]
Riverdale Angelica [email protected]
Riverdale Alexandra [email protected]
Strathcona Centre Jenn [email protected]
Strathcona Centre Cheryl [email protected]
Strathearn David [email protected]
Premier Director (Storm) Nicole [email protected]
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Appendix
POST CONCUSSION RECOGNITION TOOL
COACHING BEST PRACTICES RECOGNITION
POST SEASON COMMITMENT FORM
EMSA RULES AND REGULATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
OUTDOOR PLAYER/COACH INFORMATION FORM
GAME DURATION AND TEAM EQUIPMENT
REFEREE LIAISON PROGRAM
U13 – U19 COMMUNITY RESCHEDULING OF GAMES
COACH EDUCATION DAYS
ASA COACHING COURSES INFORMATION
CARDING INFORMATION
TRIALIST FORM
WEBSITE SCORING
CALENDER OF EVENTS
RESCHEDULE FORM U9-U11
EMSA OUTDOOR AGE GROUP INFORMATION
POST CONCUSSION RECOGNITION TOOL To help identify concussion in children, youth and adults
RECOGNIZE & REMOVE
Concussion should be suspected if one or more of the following visible clues,
signs, symptoms or errors in memory questions are present.
1. Visible clues of suspected concussion Any one or more of the following visual clues can indicate a possible concussion:
Loss of consciousness or responsiveness
Lying motionless on ground/Slow to get up
Unsteady on feet I Balance problems or falling over / lncoordination
Grabbing/ Clutching of head
Dazed, blank or vacant look
Confused/ Not aware of plays or events
3. Memory function Failure to answer any of these questions correctly may suggest a concussion.
"At what venue are we at today?"
"Which half is it now?"
"Who scored last in this game?"
"What team did you play last week/game?"
"Did your team win the last game?"
Any athlete with a suspected concussion should be IM M ED IATELYREMOVED
FROM PLAY, and should not be returned to activity until they are assessed
medically. Athletes with a suspected concussion should not be left alone and
should not drive a motor vehicle.
It is recommended that, in all cases of suspected concussion, the player is referred to
a medical professional for diagnosis and guidance as well as return to play decisions,
even if the symptoms resolve.
RED FLAGS
If ANY of the following are reported then the player should be safely and
immediately removed from the field. If no qualified medical professional is
available, consider transporting by ambulance for urgent medical assessment:
2. Signs and symptoms of suspected concussion Presence of any one or more of the following signs & symptoms may suggest a concussion:
- Athlete complains of neck pain
- Increasing confusion or irritability
- Repeated vomiting
- Seizure or convulsion
- Deteriorating conscious state
- Severe or increasing headache
- Unusual behaviour change
- Loss of consciousn ess
- Seizure or convulsion
- Balance problems
- Nausea or vomiting
- Drowsiness
- More emotional
- Irritability
- Sadness
- Fatigue or low energy
- Nervous or anxious
- " Don 't feel right "
- Difficult y remembering
C> 2013 Concussion in Sport Group
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Feeling slowed down
- "Pressure in head"
- Blurred vision
- Sensitivity ty to light
- Amnesia
- Feeling like "in a fog"
- Neck Pain
- Sensitivity to noise
- Difficulty concentrating
- Weakness or tingling/burning in arms or legs
Remember:
- In all cases, the basic principles of first aid
(danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation) should be followed.
- Do not attempt to move the player (other than required for airway support)
unless trained to so do
- Do not remove helmet (if present) unless t rained to do so.
from McCrory et. al, Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport. Br J Sports Med 47 (5), 2013
Cl 2013 Concusiosn in Sport Group
- Double vision
COACHING “BEST PRACTICES” RECOGNITION
I , am coaching/assistant coaching, managing the PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE CIRLCLE ONE
YS Team.
By signing this form, I acknowledge the expectations set by the ESESA regarding BEST PRACTICES FOR COACHING.
SIGNATURE DATE
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Expectation:
1) Every player gets to play equally
2) Play players in a variety of positions
3) Coaches shall treat OFFICIALS with respect and dignity
AND will teach their players to do the same.
4) Unlimited substitutions including the keeper
5) 24-hour cool off period
6) Sliding tackling is not allowed
7) Heading is NOT a skill taught in the mini program (U5–U11)
8) Retreat line
9) Coaches shall avoid blowouts
Please note: ESESA is committed to ensuring the concepts of fair play.
Coaches who do not adhered to ESESA Best Practices will be answerable to the following process:
• Call from their Community Director
• Warning from Community Director
• Discipline Committee Involvement
, U5 U7 U9 U11 GIRLS / BO COMMUNITY NAME PLEASE CIRLCE AGE LEVEL PLEASE CIRCLE
OUTDOOR Player/Coach Information Form The following groups require EMSA Picture I.D. CARDS: Players, Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers of
U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19 Community &
PREMIER TEAMS
U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19
U9 and U11 Community team Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers will
require EMSA I.D. cards but the players do not require them.
**IDENTIFICATION MUST BE PRESENTED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN YOUR EMSA I.D. CARD (STUDENT ID'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED)**
Parent First Name:
Parent Last Name:
Parent Date of Birth: Year: Month: Day: _
Player First Name:
Player Last Name:
Player Date of Birth: Year: Month: Day: _
E-Mail:
Address: _
City: ---------------Postal Code: -------- Telephone Number: --------Cell Number: ---------
**Please circle the zone that you are residing in.
West Mill Woods South West South East North St. Albert
Spruce Grove Sherwood Park Battle River Tri-County
Other: _
**Please CIRCLE one in each of the following:
GENDER: Male Female TEAM: Boys Girls YOUR CLASSIFICATION: Player Coach Manager Bench
Mini Community Premier
Game Duration &
Team Equipment
Duration of Games
u11: 2 X 35 minute halves (8 V 8) - offside/retreat line is 1/3
U13: 2 X 40 minute halves (11 v 11) U15: 2 X 45 minute halves (11 v 11) U17: 2 X 45 minute halves (11 v 11) U19: 2 X 45 minute halves (11 v 11)
Required Team Equipment
The Home Team is responsible for supplying the following equipment:
a. Game Ball (U13 - U19 size 5, U9 - U11 size 4) b. Three corner flags c. 1 goal net
The Away Team is responsible for supplying the following equipment:
a. Three corner flags b. 1 goal net
• It is the home team's responsibility to change if there are
conflicting jersey colours. (Pinnies are acceptable).
• If a team shows up to the field and does not provide a net, they will forfeit the game.
Referee Liaison Program Min\ Community Premier
It is mandatory for every team (All Premier/Club teams and all U13/U15/U17/U19 Community)
to provide a referee liaison for every league game. The liaison can be a different person each game and can be anyone with the exception of the coach or assistant coach. The name of the referee liaison MUST be marked in the area provided on the game sheet.
The team has a 15 minute grace period in which to provide a liaison or they will
default the game. Please ensure the name is marked on the game sheet.
Background:
Referee abuse and harassment by spectators and coaches is the main reason why referees, particularly those in their
early teens, drop out of the development program resulting in severe shortages of officials at all levels. This unacceptable
behavior towards our referees must be addressed as a priority particularly if soccer is to have an adequate supply of
referees.
All teams must designate an individual (does not have to be the same person for each game) at each game (home and away) to act as a referee liaison. The referee liaison of each team shall be a person who is not the coach or assistant coach and their main role will be to act as a deterrent to possible acts of misbehaviour by spectators or team officials.
The referee liaison will also be available to the referee should a request to do so be made or if a potential problem exists.
The referee liaison must be an individual who is willing and able to control and monitor the behavior of the parents and
coaches throughout the game. This role is to be taken very seriously and the goal of this role is to keep the parents and
coaches in the game following the rules as set forth in code of conduct as well as maintaining respect for the referees and
opposing team. This role is not in place for the referee liaison to question any calls made by the refs.
Description of duties:
• Please introduce yourself to the referee prior to the start of the game and tell them that you are here to help them if
they require it.
• Please wear the identifying lanyard badge provided by your team. The lanyard will be given out in your coach
package.
• Monitor the behavior of your team's parents and team officials.
• Be visible at half time and full time by walking onto the field with your fellow liaison from the other team. Walk
towards the referee and be ready to assist the referee if needed.
• Quickly diffuse potential problems before they arise by either being visible or calmly speaking with the
individual(s) involved.
• Deal with, and act on, inappropriate comments, gestures and/or general unsporting behaviour directed at
referees, players or any other individual by your teams' spectators or coaches but please avoid getting into a confrontation.
• Submit a brief report in writing to the EMSA office of any incident that you feel the EMSA should be aware of
involving inappropriate behaviour by ANY individual. Based on any official report, the EMSA will conduct an
investigation into the incident and act accordingly
LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE – (U5, U7, U9 and beginner U11)
Location: Edmonton Soccer Centre South
Date(s): April 13, 2019 Date(s): April 27, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 per person
This course is designed for the development of movement skills needed for all
sports, with the main emphasis on soccer. Games, methodology, and
techniques will be given to the participants so that an enjoyable experience will
be had by all. This course will give any new soccer coach the tools needed to
run great practices and activity sessions. Wear active clothing and footwear!
In-Class Time: 1
Hour On-Field
Time: 2 Hours
LEVEL 2 COACHING COURSE - (U11 - U19)
Location: Edmonton Soccer Centre South
Date(s): April 13, 2019 Date(s): April 27, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 per person
This course is designed to give the coach ideas on how to improve his team's
technical skill. This would be for the Tier 3 - 9 coach who wishes to improve
their team's enjoyment and success on the field. We will be going over proper
techniques on shooting, heading, fitness and ball control. Wear active clothing
and footwear!
In-Class Time: 1
Hour On-Field
Time: 2 Hours
ASA – Learn to Train Workshop – (Working with players age 9-12)
Location: Player Development Center, St. Albert Date(s): April 13 - 14, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $125.00 per person
Schedule:
Workshop Date Time Attendance
Learn to Train April 13-14, 2019 9:00am – 5:00 pm On both dates
ASA – Learn to Train Workshop – (Working with players age 9-12)
Location: Northmount Community League, Edmonton Date(s): May 4 - 5, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $125.00 per person
Schedule:
Workshop Date Time Attendance
Learn to Train Mary 4 – 5, 2019 9:00am – 5:00 pm On both dates
ASA – Learn to Train Workshop – (Working with players age 9-12)
Location: Sports TC, Edmonton Date(s): May 25 – 26, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $130.00 per person
Schedule:
Workshop Date Time Attendance
Learn to Train May 25 - 26 8:30 am – 4:30 pm On both dates
ASA- Soccer for Life (Working with players 13 and up)
Location: Player Development Center, St. Albert
Date(s): April 26 – 28, 2019
Time: (26) 6:00 – 9:00 pm (27) 1:00 – 5:00 pm (28) 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: $125.00 per person
Schedule:
Workshop Date Time Attendance
Soccer for Life April 26-28 (26) 6:00 – 9:00 pm All three days
(27) 1:00 – 5:00 pm
(28) 9:00 – 5:00 pm
ASA- Soccer for Life (Working with players 13 and up)
Location: Colonial Estates School, Beaumont
Date(s): May 4 - 5, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $130.00 per person
Schedule:
Workshop Date Time Attendance
Soccer for Life May 4 - 5 8:30 am – 4:30 pm On both days
ASA- Soccer for Life (Working with players 13 and up)
Location: Colonial Estates School, Beaumont
Date(s): May 4 - 5, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $130.00 per person
Schedule:
Workshop Date Time Attendance
Soccer for Life May 4 - 5 8:30 am – 4:30 pm On both days
ASA- Soccer for Life (Working with players 13 and up)
Location: Colonial Estates School, Beaumont
Date(s): May 4 - 5, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $125.00 per person
Schedule:
Workshop Date Time Attendance
Soccer for Life May 4 - 5 9:00 am – 5:00 pm On both days
emsa Edmonton Minor Soccer Association TRIALIST FORM
•••THIS TRIALIST FORM MUST ACCOMPANY ALL GAME SHEETS TO THE EMSA OFFICE. IF YOUR TRIALIST HAS PERMISSION TO PLAY MORE
THAN ONE GAME YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE PHOTOCOPIES OF THE TRIALIST FORM TO SUBMIT WITH EACH GAME' S SHEETS: ••- •
• THE MOVEMENT MUST OCCUR WITHIN THE SAME ZONE (example West Zone to West Zone or North Zone to North
Zone. You cannot have a North Zone player as a trialist on a West Zone team ). Out of District teams can only use trialists from
their own District. • Trialists do not require player cards.
• A written permission letter is also acceptable in place of this form. All information below must be included in the letter.
• All fields below must be filled out entirely.
• Prior written approval of the Coach or Team Designate of the team for which the player is registered must be obtained. The written approval (trialist form)
must be surrendered to the referee at the start of the game or prior to the start of the second half if the trialist arrives late. It must be submitted along with the
game sheets to the EMSA office.
• For regular league play, any registered player may play in a higher Tier (in the same age category) or higher age category.
• Note: The player must already be registered on another EMSA team during the current season in order to be an eligible trialist for your team. If
they are not registered on any EMSA team during the current season then they cannot be used as a trialist with the exception of rule 308.1C.
The following conditions must also be met:
a. No more than a total of three (3) such players can be recruited for any one (1) game. Trialist players cannot be used to increase the roster size for a
game greater than the team's current registered roster size (you can only use trialists to replace players that are missing), except that club teams
(Premier ) may use trialists to increase their game roster size up to the maximum team roster size set out in Rule 304, Team Rosters. The player(s)
will be noted as 'trialist' on the game sheet (there is a section for this located on the bottom of the game sheet).
b. A player can be used a trialist for a maximum of five (5) games per team (tournament games do not count towards the total number of games). The
trialist/guest player(s) must be noted on your game sheet in the provided space prior to the game start when the game sheet is given to the referee.
c. No EMSA player may play on an EIYSA team as a trialist at any time. No EIYSA player shall play on an EMSA team as a trialist at any time with the
exception that EIYSA players may play on an EMSA team as a trialist in tournament play.
d. Teams from out of district who are participating in the EMSA program are permitted to use trialists from their parent organizations/zone/district as long
as they are an ASA registered player for that season; they are from a lower division or lower age category; and the use of the trialists does not violate
any EMSA or ASA rules.
e. Premier/Club players are ineligible as trialists on all community teams.
f. Players who are currently serving a suspension from EMSA or ASA are ineligible as trialists.
PLAYER'S FIRST &
LAST NAME:
CURRENT TEAM
that Player is Registered with:
TRIALIST TEAM
that Player is playing for:
Team Name
Coach Name
Age Group
Gender
Tier/Division/Group
Please indicate with a check mark the number of trialist times this game is for this player on your team.
1st time -- 2nd time -- 3rd time -- 4th time -- 5th time (max. 5 times use)
Date(s) that player has permission to play as aI trialist for the above team:
By signing below, the team official/designate of the team that the player is currently registered with has given permission for the above player to play as a trialist
on the above mentioned team. By signing below the team official/designate of the team the player is playing as a trialist for recognizes all trialist rules.
Coach/Team Designate of team player is currently registered with:
Coach/Team Designate of team that player is playing as a trialist for:
Please note if you are using an ineligible trialist/guest player your team will default the match and further disciplinary action
may apply. If you have any questions on the eligibility of a trialist, please call the EMSA Office for verificatio
U11 SCORING INFORMATION
Game sheets need to be filled in entirely. This means Team Official card numbers, signatures, ref liaison names, age groups, gender, division/group/tier. Please ensure you pick up the game sheets after the game from the Referee. Game sheets for the community have 4 carbon copies and for the City Wide/Premier books have 3 carbon copies. For some reason some teams have different game sheets.
The HOME TEAM is responsible for scoring the game in the EMSA Portal as well as sending in the white copies of both team’s game sheets/trialist forms.
Game Sheet Submission Instructions:
The home team will be required to get both teams’ white copies of the game sheets from the referee at the end of the game along with any trialist or permission forms. The sheets then need to be sent to the MWSA office by 1pm the day after the game by one the following methods:
• Fax: 780.461.1745 • Take photos with your cell phone or scan the sheets and email them to:
U11 Game Sheets: [email protected]
• Drop off at the MWSA Office: #84, 4003 98 Street NW.
Once we receive the copy of the game sheets electronically, we do not need the originals.
How To Score Games in the Portal
The home team will be required to log into the EMSA Soccer Portal and enter the game score by the next morning after the game. Only coaches, assistant coaches and managers who are registered on the team’s roster can be scorekeepers. Please refer to the coach handbook for detailed instructions (?????) on how to use the EMSA Portal for scoring games.
Game sheets still need to be sent to the MWSA office (dropped in the mail slot, scan or a clear picture emailed to
[email protected] or fax 780-461-1745).
EMSA
Mini Community Premier
Instructions for Scoring Games
3. Select the Team Official role for the team you are coaching. A person may have multiple team official roles (1 role
per team). In this example, a McLeod coach with last name Johnson is signing in.
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4. Once signed in, you will be redirected to the Team Official Control Panel. Click the Manage Score/Games button.
5. On the Manage Scores/Games screen, you will see a list of all games for your team. Once a game is ready to
have a score recorded, an edit pencil button will be available. Click the edit pencil button.
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6 . On the Score Game form, complete the required fields by entering the home team score and the away team score.
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7. Lastly, please submit feedback regarding the referee officiating of the game. There are 6 questions to be
completed and an option to provide comments. (optional)
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8 . Once the form is complete, click the Submit button.
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9. After submission, the game status will be changed to Under Review. An EMSA Administrator will review the
game sheet and verify the information has been collected and acknowledged.
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10. If the Administrator verifies the game, the status will be marked as Complete. However, if there is an issue with
an uploaded/faxed game sheet, an email will be sent back to the coach asking for the game sheet. In this case,
the status will be changed to Information Required .
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*Once a game has been scored, you cannot revise it. If there is an issue p lease contact the EMSA
office and we will get it fixed for you.
Edmonton Southeast Soccer Association
U9 and U11
Community Automatic Rain out and Reschedule
Field closure phone lines Edmonton (updated at 4 pm daily): 780-496-4999 ext. 1 www.edmonton.ca http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/external/facilitynotifications/default.aspx?args=4 U9 Boys and Girls T/TH If the game on Tuesday cannot be played due to weather, it shall be played on the following Friday, same time and same field. If the game on Thursday cannot be played due to weather, it shall be played on the following Saturday at 10:15am if a 6:15pm start and 1:15pm if a 7:35pm start on the same field. U11 Boys and Girls M/W If the game on Monday cannot be played due to weather, it shall be played on the following Saturday 12:00noon if a 6:15pm start on the same field. If the game on Monday cannot be played due to weather, it shall be played on the following Saturday 10:30am if a 7:45pm start on the same field. If the game on Wednesday cannot be played due to weather, it shall be played on the following Saturday 2:00pm if a 6:15pm start on the same field. If the game on Wednesday cannot be played due to weather, it shall be played on the following Saturday 3:30pm if a 7:45pm starts on the same field. Edmonton Southeast Soccer Association has the right to change times as necessary based on field availability.
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