Coaches Corner
Julian Perez is our Coach Administrator. He can be reached at smdjcp@verizon.net
Safe Haven, Clinics and Meetings
All Coaches must attend the Safe Haven class, a class will be offered before the start of the season. Please check the main page for coaches meeting dates and times as well as coaching clinics and soccer camps. ALL U-10 and U-12 Coaches MUST ATTEND a Regional Referee Class to QUALIFY FOR PLAYOFFS.
Laws of the Game
The basic rules or "Laws of the Game" are set by F.I.F.A. and can be downloaded from their website. Certain modifications allowed are:
- size of the field of play
- size, weight and material of the ball
- width between the goalposts and height of the crossbar from the ground
- duration of the periods of play
- substitution
which are listed in our Rules and Regulations and Guidelines.
Player Ratings
Toward the end of the season you will need to rate you players ability to help with team balancing the following season. This is very important! Here is a form for turning in your ratings. For U5/U8 evaluation form click here.
Field Maintenance
If you have the first game of the day you are expected to mark the lines on the field and set up the goals prior to start time. Painting can be done on Friday evening (it takes about 45 minutes). Throw your away empty paint cans when finished. You should recruit field assistants to help with setup and take down.
If you have the last game of the day you are expected to put away the goals. Make sure the tallest ends of the goal go toward the floor so we can fit them through the doors easily. Leave the net threaded on one half of the crossbar so it's easier to set up for the next person and use the net bags to keep them in good condition.
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