Coach's Corner
Coach's Handbook 2011-2012 Season
A copy of the Coach's Handbook will be available to you shortly. Please continue to visit our website for up to date information.
Coaching and Safe Haven Training Courses Fall 2011
Downey AYSO is proud to support and provided our region the following: Basic Coach Clinic as well Safe Haven Training at no cost to our coaches. All coaches interested in attending these classes may contact Francisco Cerna (Coach Administrator Downey AYSO Region 24).
For additional coaching tips, resources or information, visit the National AYSO Coaching website, Coaching Training Games (U06, U08 & U10) or Youtube channel.
Zero Tolerance!!!
At the recent round of referee training, Region 24's Referee Instructor Hank Strang announced an enforcement policy change for unruly parents who challenge referee calls during matches.
"In the past we've instructed referees to largely ignore the jeering from the sidelines in response to referee calls. This has created a situation where parents think this behavior is acceptable, and can create problems for other referees when they officiate matches. It is the duty of the referee to remind the coach that the behavior of the parents is the coach's responsibility, and that unruly parents along with the coach will be dismissed from the field should they continue their negative behavior." Lucy Aguero, Referee Administrator echoed the statement, We have over 25 youth referees, and parent's wouldn't want anyone to yell at their children, so they shouldn't be yelling at anyone else's children. They should think how they would feel if their child was being yelled at.
Coaches:
You are responsible for all sideline behavior. Remind parents that AYSO is an all volunteer recreational league. Use the Parent's Code of Conduct and Kids Zone to encourage positive sideline participation. Also, you should familiarize yourself with Region 24's own Code of Conduct. Only you and your registered Assistant Coach may coach the players by calling out player's names and strategy. Field Monitors will be roaming to help with the spectators, however, if a parent is removed from the game, you will be removed also. Set expectations prior to the game and enlist your Team Manager to help you with this, allowing you to focus on the players. Set an example to parents by not challenging referee decisions, and using positive coaching techniques.
End of Season Tournament U10-U14
This year there will be a point system to determine which teams will be invited to participate in our Region's End of Season Tournament. Points are earned by completing your assigned referee assignments and lost for missing assignments. For additional guidelines please refer to the Coach's Handbook.
Goal Setup and Takedown
Teams that are scheduled for the first game of the day must setup the goals. Arrive EARLY to do this, your match will END on time even if it doesn't start on time. If you are scheduled the last game of the day you must take down the goals. When taking down goals, leave them in the bag near the goal area...they will be picked up at the end of the day.
Practice Locations: To Be Determined
Attention all Volunteers
AYSO National has requested that ALL volunteers need to register as volunteers through their website at http://www.eayso.org. Click here for further information.
Uniform Needs
Division Managers: If you have quesions or concerns regarding the uniforms, please contact Eulalia Obeso.
Coaches: Please contact the Division Manager for the appropriate age group regarding uniforms. Thank you.
Reporting Proceedures U16/U19 Games
Coaches for U16/19, the home teams are responsible for submitting scores to scorereporting@hotmail.com. Copy Armando and Lucy in your e-mail. If you don't report your scores you will get a forfeit for your game and you will not be eligible for Area Playoffs or Section Playoffs. Click here for the complete instructions.
Team Format
Know the correct number of players for your division. To review the team format click here.
ID Cards
All coaches and players must have ID cards for all U8-U19 teams. If you need your cards laminated, please see the information tent. Also, you are responsible for removing trash at the end of your match. The referee or board member will keep your cards after the match until the area is clean.
