U11 NORTH TORONTO NITROS PARENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION p.3 1. Welcome to North Toronto Soccer Club p.4 2. Nitros Technical Staff p.5 SECTION 2- COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY p.8 1. Player Pathway p.9 1. Provincial Player Identitification p.10 SECTION 3- SCHEDULE AND GUIDLINES p.11 1. Program & Indoor Schedule (periodised calendar, academy and blackout dates) p.12 2. Practice & Game Day Protocol p.16 3. Player Profiles and Feedback p.17 SECTION 4- COMPETITIVE PROGRAM COMMITMENT p.23 1. Player Agreement p.24 SECTION 5- EVENTS AND FUNDING p.25 1. NTSC and Nitros Events p.26 2. Subsidy Fund p.27 3. Sponsorship p.28 2 Section 1- Introduction 3 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Section 1- Introduction Dear NTSC family, Welcome to the NTSC Competitive program. You are now on a soccer pathway which leads to the Canadian national soccer team! The purpose of this handbook is to introduce you to the Club (the largest in Toronto), and its Compet- itive Pathway. It will also assist you with understanding Competitive issues such as: scheduling; the commitment we make to you and you to us; subsidies and sponsorship. We believe that the Club’s Pathway will develop better players and better people. A few players may aim for National, Provincial or University/College programs and we will assist them as they work to- ward these ambitious goals. Whether it is our Select, OPDL, League 1 or one of the club’s other Competitive paths, our Pathway provides a tactical map to achieve the goal of developing a complete player. The Pathway will also allow all of our Competitive players to foster a lifelong love of the game, which may manifest itself in adult/senior soccer leagues, refereeing or coaching - all of which are destina- tions on our “Soccer for Life” path. Please take advantage of the Club’s resources as you walk the Competitive Pathway. I wish you the very best with your soccer goals. Reg Watson President, NTSC 4 NITROS TECHNICAL STAFF Section 1- Introduction Jesse Assing Connor Bourne Samantha Fujimagari Octavian Ghidanac U10 Age Group Assistant Head 2003 Girls White, Team Head Coach 2004 Girls White (TSA) Head Coach 2003 Boys White Team Head Coach Coach 2005 Boys White, Team Head Coach U8 Girls Assistant Coach - TDYSL (TSA Youth League) U11 Age Group Assistant Head U9 Girls Assistant Coach 2003 Boys OPDL Head Coach Coach 2004 Boys OPDL Head Coach Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Learn to Train Provincial Pre - B Licence Provincial C-Licence Trained UEFA B Licence Coach Nordo Gooden Dennis Goodridge Nicolas Hurtado Dena Iezady 2001 Girls White Team Head Coach 2002 Boys White Team Head Coach U8 Boys Age Group Assistant Coach 2005 Boys Head Coach - CGSL U9 Boys Age Group Assistant Coach 2001 Boys OPDL Head Coach 2004 Boys OPDL Assistant Coach Select Program Coordinator 2004 Boys White Team Head Coach Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Provincial-B Licence Provincial Pre-B License Provincial C-Licence Trained Canadian National B Licence 5 NITROS TECHNICAL STAFF Section 1- Introduction Martinho Kibato Hermann Kingue Marc Maunder Ashley McGhee 2002 Boys OPDL Head Coach Men - League1 Ontario - Team Head 2005 Girls Age Group Head Coach 2004 Girls OPDL Assistant Coach 2002 Boys Red Team Head Coach Coach 2003 Girls OPDL Team Head Coach Assistant Technical Director- Assistant Techincal Director- Talent Competitive & High Performance Development Program Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Canadian National B Licence CSA National A Coaching Licence UEFA B Coaching Licence Provincial B Licence Henry McIntosh Marko Milanovic Rachel Murray Shane O’Flaherty 2004 Girls OPDL Team Head Coach 2002 Girls OPDL Team Head Coach U8 Boys & Girls Age Group Head 2002 Girls White Team Head Coach 2000 Girls OYSL Team Head Coach 2003 Boys OPDL Team Head Coach Coach 2002 Girls OPDL Assistant Coach Director, North Toronto Nitros Soccer U9 Boys & Girls Age Group Head Academy Coach Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Provincial B Licence UEFA A Licence FA Level 2 Provincial Pre-B Licence 6 NITROS TECHNICAL STAFF Section 1- Introduction Ilya Orlov Jeff Sanderson Bill Sutherland Chris Vickers OSL U21 Premier Division - Team NTSC Head Goalkeeping Coach 2005 Girls Coach 2001 Girls OPDL Team Head Coach Head Coach OWSL Head Coach League1 Ontario Men - Assistant Coach Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications Coaching Certifications UEFA B License OSA Goalkeeping Diploma Provincial B Licence UEFA B Licence Tom Waud Recreational & Development Head Coach Special Olympics Program Head Coach Coaching Certifications FA Level 2 7 SectionSection 2-2- CompetitiveCompetitive DevelopmentDevelopment PathwayPathway 8 PLAYER PATHWAY Section 2- Competitive Development Pathway 9 PROVINCIAL PLAYER IDENTIFICATION Section 2- Competitive Development Pathway 10 Section 3 - Schedule and Guidelines 11 PROGRAM & SCHEDULE Section 3 - Schedule & Guidlines (PERIODISED CALENDAR, ACADEMY & BLACKOUT DATES) Fee Includes (not exclusive to) • OSA Registration (Including OSA Player Insurance) • Practice facilities • Coaching Staff • NTSC Training Kit • NTSC Soccer Ball, size 5 light Fee Payment Schedule • Indoor – November to March • Outdoor – April to September • Failure to register and pay the fees (or be approved for a subsidy) by the deadline will result in forfeit of placement in the program. • Once registration fees have been paid there will be no refunds for the Winter (Indoor) season as per the refund policy. • Fee assistance or special payment arrangements may be available to your family. Please contact: [email protected] . Program Administration • John Hyland – Technical Director • Marc Maunder – Ass. TD, Talent Development • Alex Boake – Competitive Administrator • Volunteer Assistant Coaches • Team Managers Number of Players • 36 Boys; 36 Girls (sought but not limited to) • U9 (2008) players who score 4 (Player Profile Report) in the 5 technical habits will be looked at to move up an age group. Playing Format • 9v9 Playing Format (70 min): Equal playing time • All players will play with the retreat line and offside rule • Long Term Player Development Matrix • No scores, no standings 12 PROGRAM & SCHEDULE Section 3 - Schedule & Guidlines (PERIODISED CALENDAR, ACADEMY & BLACKOUT DATES) Coaching • One Age Group Head Coach • At least 1 Technical Staff • Three/Four Volunteer Assistant Coaches Indoor League (Hanger) • 1 Boys team Hangar; 1 Boys team YRSL • 2 Girls teams YRSL Indoor Training Sessions • November - March • Three sessions per week • Monday 6 – 7 Boys Hangar • Monday 7 – 8 Girls Hangar • Thursday Group B Boys 7:30 – 8:30 John Ross • Thursday Group B Girls 8:30 – 9:30 John Ross • Thursday Group A Boys 6:30 – 7:30 Bialik • Thursday Group A Girls 7:30 – 8:30 Bialik • Sunday Boys 11 – 12.15pm Downsview Dome • Sunday Girls 12.20 – 1.35pm Downsview Dome 13 PROGRAM & SCHEDULE Section 3 - Schedule & Guidlines (PERIODISED CALENDAR, ACADEMY & BLACKOUT DATES) Coaching Qualifications • Minimum requirement – Learn to Train Certification as per the Ontario Soccer Association • Respect in Soccer certification • Making Ethical Decisions • Making Headway • Valid Police Check • First Aid certification Coaching Evaluations • Two assessment periods: November – March (Indoor) & April – August (Outdoor) • Technical Staff evaluated by Technical Director/ Assistant TD 14 PROGRAM & SCHEDULE Section 3 - Schedule & Guidlines (PERIODISED CALENDAR, ACADEMY & BLACKOUT DATES) Player Evaluations • Two assessment periods: January Sit down Parent Meeting • April: Optional Parent meeting to discuss outdoor Season • July/August Yearly Report (Player Profile Doc) Development Curriculum Technical: Technical, Tactical, Principles of • Vision and Awareness Play, Physical • Receiving and turning • Proactive passing • Running and dribbling • Proactive Defending Tactical: • 1v1: change of pace, change of direction • 1v1, 2v2 & 3v3 Defending: Distances, Body Shape, what tackles where when, Pres- sure, Cover & Balance • 2v1: recognition of overload (i.e. 2v1, 3v1 & 3v2) • Spatial awareness • Support Play Principles of Play: • 1v1 up to 4v4 small sided games • Width, Depth, Height Creativity, Transition positive & Negative Physical: • A,B,C’s (Agility, Balance, Coordination) • Running technique • Agility with the ball Cognitive Skills • Promotion of basic self-confidence • Positive attitude • Discipline 15 PRACTICE & GAME DAY PROTOCOL Section 3 - Schedule & Guidlines Pre-Game & Practice •Make sure your Team Snap is up to date for practices and games. •Make sure you have green and red uniforms in your bag on game day. •Make sure your player book is in your bag or with your manager on game day. •Make sure you are wearing your blue training jersey for practices. •Make sure you have a full water bottle for games and practices. •Make sure you have shin pads and that you are wearing your socks on top of your shin pads. •Do not leave for practice or games without your soccer ball. •Do not leave for practice or games without your soccer cleats/indoor shoes. •We recommend that your child has a healthy snack prior to practice and games. •We recommend that your child does not eat sweets or drinks pop before practice and games. •Players will arrive at the training or game venue at arrival time set on team snap, if you know you are going