Under 5 Parents Meeting
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Under 5 Parents Meeting 19 August 2017 AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 1 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Union des Oceania Confederación Confédération Asian Football Confederation of North, Associations Football Sudamericana Africaine de Confederation Européennes Confederation Central American and de Fútbol Football (CAF) (AFC) (OFC) Caribbean Association de Football (CSF) Football (CONCACAF) (UEFA) Canadian Soccer United States Soccer Federación Mexicana … Association Federation (USSF) de Fútbol Asociación … Adult Council Youth Council Professional Council US Adult Soccer Association (USASA) American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Major League Soccer (MLS) (500k players in 1 national organization) National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) North American Soccer League (NASL) Other Affiliate Members United Soccer Leagues (USL) US Youth Soccer Association US Armed Forces Sports (3 million players in 55 state associations) Nat’l Soccer Coaches Asso. of America (NSCAA) North American Adult Soccer Asso. (NAASA) Soccer Association for Youth (SAY) United States Futsal (USFA) AYSO is the world’s largest soccer club! United States Power Soccer (USPSA) US Soccer Foundation (USSF) Our region is the largest soccer club in Iowa, and US Specialty Sports Association – Soccer was the 2017 AYSO National Region of the Year! The AYSO Menu AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 3 AYSO Background • Formed in 1964 with 9 teams in Southern California • Today there are over 50,000 teams with about 500,000 players in the US and abroad AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 4 AYSO Program • Vision • Mission – To provide world class – To develop and youth soccer programs delivery quality youth that enrich children’s soccer programs, lives. which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO philosophies. • National Web Site – www.ayso.org • AYSO is an all • Local Web Site volunteer organization – www.ayso-cr.org – This is why we can keep our fees so low AYSO Philosophies • Everyone Plays™ – At least half of every game • Open Registration – No Tryouts • Balanced Teams • Positive Coaching • Good Sportsmanship • Player Development AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 6 Famous Alumni • US Men’s National • US Women’s National Team Team – Carlos Bocanegra – Shannon Box – Brian Ching – Julie Foudy – Landon Donovan – Alex Morgan – Eric Wynalda – Amy Rodriguez See what they have to say at http://www.ayso.org/aboutayso/alumni.htm AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 7 AYSO / USSF Standards Division Players Duration Field Size Emphasis 19U 11 v 11 2 x 45 min. 75 yd x 120 yd Tactical 16U 11 v 11 2 x 40 min. 75 yd x 120 yd Development 14U 11 v 11 2 x 35 min. 75 yd x 120 yd Technical 12U 9 v 9 2 x 30 min. 50 yd x 80 yd Clean Up 10U 7 v 7 2 x 25 min. 40 yd x 65 yd Discovery 07U & 08U 4 v 4 2 x 20 min. 25 yd x 35 yd of Basic Principles 05U & 06U 4 v 4 4 x 8 min. 25 yd x 35 yd AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas AYSO Overview Age is determined by your birth year – anyone born in 2013 is a 05U player 06U 08U 10U 12U 14U 16U 19U 08U Boys Playground 07U Boys 10U Boys 12U Boys 14U Boys 16U / 19U Co-Ed 3, 4, 5 Year olds 08U Girls 10U Girls 12U Girls 14U Girls 07U Girls 08U 10U 12U Intermediate Advanced National 06U Coach Coach Coach Coach Coach Coach Coach / Official 08U Basic Intermediate Advanced National Referee Official Referee Referee Referee Regional Referee Safety Child & Uniform Coach Volunteer Treasurer Administrator Registrar Commissioner Administrator Director Protection Coordinator AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 9 Our Commitment • We will teach you how to do any job we ask you to help with • All AYSO volunteers will – Register every year – Take the “AYSO Safe Haven” course – Take the training appropriate for their job AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 10 Coach Training • AYSO offers the only soccer training program endorsed by the National Council for the Accreditation of Coaching Education • All AYSO training is provided free of charge 40 Hours to our volunteers 18 Hours 15 Hours 5 Hours 2 Hours 2 Hours 3 Hours 06U 08U 10U 12U Intermediate Advanced National Coach Coach Coach Coach Coach Coach Coach AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 11 Referee Training • Players can take the ref courses and officiate younger games – All players, parents, and coaches are encouraged to take the Basic course Can Take All in a Single Course 15 Hours 1.8 Hours 2.6 Hours 7.5 Hours 7.0 Hours 2.8 Hours U08 Assistant Basic Intermediate Advanced National Official Referee Referee Referee Referee Referee Age 10 Age 12 Age 12 Age 14 Age 16 Age 18 Observation Assessment Assessments 25 Games 50 Games 100 Games Fitness Test Fitness Test AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 12 Tournaments • Regional Playoffs – All older teams, (10U and higher), finish the season with a tournament the first weekend of June • Other Optional AYSO Tournaments – Area tournament every June in Dubuque – Section tournament every June in Chicago – National tournament every other July at some national location • Our region had teams in the 2014 Games in Los Angeles and the 2016 Games in Palm Beach County, Florida AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 13 Soccer Camps • Our region hosts two soccer camps each year in June and August – The camp will be conducted by the official AYSO Soccer Camp partner, UK International Soccer Camps, one of the nation's leading coaching organizations. – All AYSO Soccer Camps coaches are internationally licensed and AYSO coach Safe Haven certified. Each coach is carefully selected, not only for their coaching proficiency, but for their ability to create fun and positive learning environments. AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 14 AYSO United • AYSO United is AYSO’s official club program – AYSO United teams plays in the Iowa Soccer League against other “club” teams • AYSO United allows players to enjoy more advanced play, while still enjoying the benefits of AYSO and its Six Philosophies – AYSO United players will be selected through a tryout, but once on the team will play at least half of every game, and will have coaches that follow AYSO’s coaching philosophies AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 15 Very Important Player • Very Important Player (VIP) Program – For players with physical or mental disabilities that won’t allow them to participate on mainstream teams • VIP players may have Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, emotional disturbances, visual impairments, or other conditions that limit mobility, strength, and/or comprehension • Non-disabled players assist VIP players on the field as “buddies” • No upper age limit! AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 16 Adult Soccer • Yes, parents can play too! • The adult league plays on Sunday afternoon’s on a 12U size field – No experience necessary • Cost is $120, but registration closes tomorrow – August 20th! – Internet search for “Cedar Rapids AYSO Adult League CRAAL” and you will find the instructions AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 17 Playground (05U) • AYSO Playground is our entry level program for our youngest players (4 years old) – Emphasis on individual Fundamental Motor Skill (FMS) development – Build up from FMS to 1 v 1, to 2 v 2, … – “Jamboree” or “group, one with one” format • All players in the age group meet at the same time, and must bring an adult practice partner with them – Meets no more than 60 minutes per week • First half is a combination of skills, drills, games, ... • Last half is a soccer game vs other players AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 05U Guidance • Simplified Rules • Let Them Play! – No offside – There will be very few, – No goal keepers if any, reasons to stop – No penalty kicks the fun • Mom & Dad are – No heading welcome to join their – No throw ins player on the field if they need some encouragement • All they need to know is – Don’t use your hands, and go that way! AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 19 Soccer Gear What to Buy • Players • Parents – AYSO Provides – No dress code, just be sure • Shirt (AYSO Jersey) the adult partner is able to – Wear more clothing participate in simple drills underneath the jersey if and kick a soccer ball its cold • If you have to watch – Parents Provide younger children as well • Shorts make sure you have a • Shin Guards plan on how you will do – Mandatory both at the same time • Shoes • Not allowed for players: • Socks – Jewelry, earrings, etc. • Soccer Ball (Size 3) – Casts • Water Bottle • Even if padded AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 20 Field Map Where to Meet Meet Here Field 20 21 Game Schedule When We Play • All 05U Sessions will be on Saturday mornings. – September 09, 23, 30 • But not September 16th – October 07, 14, 21, 28 – November 04 • Girls will meet from 8:00 – 9:00 am • Boys will meet from 9:15 – 10:15 am – We will reverse these times in the Spring with boys meeting at 8:00. • AYSO will cancel games via the web site (www.ayso-cr.org) if the weather is bad. Parents will not be called. – It will feel much colder on the field than it will in town, so dress appropriately. AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 22 Also • Photo Schedule • Snack Fund – We’ll take group and – The leaders will pick individual photos right up a variety of snacks before / after one of and let the players our Saturday sessions help themselves after each session • Request $5 per session, Spring and Fall, to offset the cost AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids, Marion and Surrounding Areas 23 Contact Info • Our primary means of • Division Coordinator communication will be – Jim Conklin via email or the local AYSO web site.