Fall 2006 VAA Soccer
Boys 3rd/4th Grade

Thank you for volunteering to coach this season!  We can't have this program without our coach volunteers.  Barry

Important Dates:

• The Coach's Meeting is on 8/15/06 from 7P-9P at the Community Center.
• The Coach's Outdoor Clinic is on 8/16/06 from 6:30-8:30P at the Community Center.
• The Coach's Indoor/Classroom Clinic is on 8/23/06 from 7P-9P at the Community Center.
• The season begins on 8/21/06 with two practices per week.
• The tournament begins on 10/9/06 and runs through 10/15.
• Equipment turn-in is on 10/28 and 10/29.

•  To provide more "touches" on the ball we will play with 9 players on the field.
• There will extra practices/scrimmages throughout the season to allow for more teaching opportunities.  (the scrimmages are optional... you don't have to play the other team but you should take the opportunity to have a practice!)
• Any team that loses their opening round tournament game will get a second game in an alternate ladder!
  

Recommendations

• All players should get equal playing time every game and should rotate among the positions (during the season) so that everyone has a fun and educational soccer experience!
• Focus on the fun, not the score.  Remember, regular season games do not effect your playoff position.
• Call your players soon.  Give them the first few practice dates and remind them to bring their own ball, water bottle, and shin guards.
  
• Speak to the parents at the first practice about: practice/game schedule, snack schedule, playing time, position rotation, sportsmanship, encouragement, etc.  Emphasize fun!
• Handout the Player's and Parent's Code of Ethics forms or point them out in the rule book.  Ask the Parents to read them so that the VAA rules and ideals are clear.

Game scores no longer need to be reported after each game.

Up-to-date information is available at www.bjb.org/soccer/ .

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

Thanks! Barry Caplin

<bc@bjb.org >