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House Coaches
News and information for the Coaches.
On this page:
Coach News
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Reminders
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Sign Up To Coach
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Handbook
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Player Passes
Equipment
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Licenses
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Coach Clinics with Tech Dir
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Injuries
Schedules
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Standings
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Rules
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Tournaments
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Description |
Coach
House Application
2008
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(.doc)
(.pdf) |
Fill it out and send it in the High Comp Coach Application
form if you are interested in a position for Head Coach or
Assistant Coach. (posted
11.25.07) |
TEAM PASS REQUIREMENTS
- All LYSL team U9 and above are required to have a valid pass for all players
and coach staff. This year enforcement begins September 4. [Click
here to for full information]
(updated 8/22/07) 
How Do Apply for Tournaments
- There is a specific form and process to sign up a team for a CYSA tournament. [click
here for detailed information] (updated
8/10/07)
Coach Clinics
- The league offers coaching clinics at no cost to the coaches each year. These
are sessions range in subject (offense, defense, and more) as well as by age
group (youngers U5-U8, middles U9-U14, olders U16-U19). [click
here for detailed information] (updated 7/9/07)
Drop In Clinics
- During the Fall season, the league offers open drop in clinics for individual
players. With a focus on skill improvements for the recreational House player. [click
here for detailed information]
(updated 7/9/07)
MEMO: Expectations of Coaches and Trainers
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Let's be clear about what is expected of coaches and trainers during a
game. Be aware before an incident occurs.
[click here for details] (added
8/18/06)
Goal Information
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Each field has goals and/or flags to mark the field for play. The
Operations page now has updated information about goals, nets, net
boxes. Please get parents to own the setup/store of goals. We strongly
encourage coaches and players to be focused on the players' pre-game and
post-game activites.
[click here for details] (added
8/12/06)
CYSA-North District III Coach of the Year, LYSL Coach David
Schlientz was presented with his award at the annual Coach of the Year
Luncheon at this year's CYSA Equipment Show in Santa Clara. Many
District III people were in attendance to support David,
including our last and new District Commissioners (Lou Gagne and
Donna Kerger, respectively), last and new LYSL Presidents (Corey
Nelson and Brent Koch, respectively). We are all very proud of
him and were pleased to see him publicly recognized in front of
hundreds of people at this wonderful event. (added 2/10/07)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A VIDEO OF COACH SCHLIENTZ'S ACCEPTANCE
SPEECH.
l
to r: Donna Kerger (DIII Commissioner 2007), Lou Gagne
(DIII Commissioner 2006), David Schlientz (DIII Coach of
the Year), Drew Betts (Assistant Coach), Karl Dewazien
(CYSA State Coaching Director)
Become
A Coach
Exercise. Contributing to a sporting environment that
promotes health and positive, fun, learning environment for the kids to learn
team work, and of course, soccer! Seeing your efforts rewarded each time a
player improves his/her playing ability, laughs, and thanks you for being there
for them. What more reason to do you need to volunteer to coach?
Click here to get the
current version of the House Coach Application.
Please note that each team may have one coach, one assistant coach, and one team
manger (often a second assistant coach and not the same as the team parent).
This is based on CYSA requirements for reporting, paperwork, and insurance
coverage. All three of these positions MUST have an LSYL Coach Application and
pink CYSA Coach form on file with LYSL to be allowed to be assigned to team and
be allowed in the team area during games.
Coach Clinics
- The league offers coaching clinics at no cost to the coaches each year. These
are sessions range in subject (offense, defense, and more) as well as by age
group (youngers U5-U8, middles U9-U14, olders U16-U19). [click
here for information and photos on the coach clinic]
Reminders
Zero Tolerance -
CYSA has a
Zero Tolerance Policy
that they have reaffirmed for this playing season.
CYSA, LYSL, and LRA are tightening up their enforcement of this
policy. All players, coaches, and parents should read it.
Expectations - To help
understand the soccer program as it is governed by the California Youth Soccer
Association (CYSA), please take a moment to ready their publication
2002-2003 Parents
Quick Reference Guide.
People Placement - Parents on one side,
coaches/players on the other. This allows the players to be clear on who is
saying what. The goal is that the instructions from the coach (which hopefully
are positive and few) will be focused on as opposed to a din of noise from the
sidelines. Additionally, should someone become out of control, this placement
will reduce the number of incidences between parents and opposing coaches, the
more common problem in this area.
No one not playing the game is allowed to hang out in the end zones for any
reason. Merely standing there is an impediment to the game play, regardless of
who is from what team or goalie. Referees have the right to stop the game and
remove people that violate this rule, at their discretion.
Reducing Issues on the Field - To avoid issues before they become one,
both coaches should greet each other and double check their expectations of the
game with each other. For instance, have agreement on who will be officiating
the game. Should there be an assisted referee, the choice has already been made.
For games requiring a game monitor, the coaches should agree to who will be the
monitor and for how long. Either one person can do the whole game or each team
can have someone take 1/2 of the game. The key is the agreement BEFORE the game
begins.
If there is an issue about a call or event during the game, it is imperative to
hold those questions until after the game. This applies to parents, coaches, and
players. Should a game get bogged down with issues, the kids can't play and the
game can be in risk of becoming forfeit. Issues from parents should be addressed
through their team parent or coach so that they can be addressed more
effectively to the referee, referee association, or me, the House program
director.
Playing Time - Clarification of the Playing time rule: It is CYSA and
LYSL policy that House/Recreational players have the right to 50% playing time.
This means 50% of each game the player is eligible and present for. Health and
disciplinary issues or a request from the player are the only reason playing
time per game be shorted. If a player is not present for a scheduled game, they
do not have to have "make up" time added to the next.
Level of Play - The league has received some complaints (from parents,
coaches, referees) about the level of aggressive play in the House games. Please
remember that this is the recreational program and the while we appreciate that
limbs are moving all over on the field during play, please make sure you are
instructing your team that the number one thing to remember on the field is
SAFETY for them and the other kids on the field.
Scoring Differential - This year, the scores have been pretty close or
within 5 goals of each other. This is great! From looking at all of the reported
scores for the first half of the season, few games have been totally blowouts.
For those game that have been, please reread A reminder about how the scoring
system for U10-U14 works, check out the
Standard Operating Procedures.
Encroachment on the Field of Play - Sadly, we have had a few instances of
parents and coaches that have entered into the field of play during a game. This
is an offense that can result in an ejection for the field, possible game
forfeit, and/or disciplinary action from the league. This is a safety issue for
everyone as encroachment onto the field has a high likelihood of becoming a
negative and potentially out of control situation for the referee. Encroachment
on the field is regarded as ANY time someone enters the field of play without
the referee's permission. The reason for the encroachment (anger, confusion, or
even joy) does not change the potential results of the act.
Behavior on the Field -
Please remember that it is NOT permitted to cuss, smoke, drink, or otherwise act
inappropriately anywhere near the players. Thank you for acting responsibly and
enjoying the game.
Remember that once the game
begins, coaches should not enter the field or stop the play for anything other
than legal stoppages as permitted by the Laws of the Game. Take notes on items
that you wish to go over in practice (that's what practice is for). The game is
to see how the kids do on their own. In short, the game does not stop so coaches
can instruct or correct. This is true for any game, with a registered referee
present or not. Thanks!
House Coach Handbook
To help House coaches understand what happens and when,
the House Coaches Handbook was created. A hard copy will be included when
team packets are given out to the coaches by the AGCs with their team
assignments.
[Click
here to get the current House Coach Handbook]
House Player Passes
If you are a Recreational League (Class IV)
U9 and above team, you will need to get player passes for the players and coach staff on the
team. All Tournaments (other than our City Tournaments) require Player Passes.
Player Passes take a few weeks to do ONCE you submit the paperwork. Start NOW!
No passes, no play. [Click
here to get the House Player Pass Policy and Instructions]
Equipment
For equipment information,
click here to get to the operations page.
CONTACT: Equipment Coordinator,
equipment@lysl.org
or call 925-461-7570, 3#.
Game
Cards
Game cards are
supplied by the home team. Check
with your AGC to get more cards.
Click here for
instructions on filling out a game card.
Game Card Roster Sticky - "For those that do not already have it, here is an excel spreadsheet that
you can use to fill in your roster, print on 3.3" x 4" labels, and then
stick them on to your game cards. I'll ask for this to be on the Web site
for future reference." House Teams can use: GameCard_House in
Excel Format
or
PDF Format.
Coach License Clinics
LYSL is offering local coach licensing courses. California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA)
is the organization that governs our league. They have put together trained instructors to
educate coaches in the methods CYSA supports to coach a team. They have so many ways to offer
you development as a coach and in the end you receive a certified license. This is a learning
tool and you as a coach have the opportunity to take advantage for free. Any type of coach
assistance we can offer we do.
The time is well spent and the course easy to follow - just ask anyone who
has completed a course. As a coach that's new or have played years ago
things have changed in the soccer industry and in order for your players to
benefit from you as a coach you must educate yourself in the soccer world.
For details about the specific levels of Coach Licenses, visit the
CYSA Coach Site for
Courses.
CONTACT :
Administrator,
admin@lysl.org
or call 925-461-7570, 6# to sign up.
Technical Director and Coach Education
The Technical Director hosts a series
of development sessions for all LYSL coaches. The program is offered to
assist in the further development of coaches through distribution of
information, demonstrations, providing tools and offer experienced advice.
Age Specific Session for Coaches
All dates and locations are listed in the
Technical Director's page.
Goal Keeper Clinics for Players
All dates and locations are listed in the
Technical Director's page.
CONTACT:
Director of House at
house@lysl.org or
call
925-461-7570, 5#.
Injuries on the Field
When there is ANY injury on the field or practice, the coach MUST fill out an injury report. Even if things seem okay, you MUST still fill out the
report. Safety for the kids is paramount! Thank you. Here are the steps to follow are listed below.
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Fill out a copy of the Youth Soccer
Case Report. There is a copy in every CYSA
Team Manual, Forms Section, Insert A. if you do not have this manual, there are
copies on the porch of the registrar/Insurance Coordinator at 5516 Oakmont
Circle. The form is online at
CYSA's Insurance page.
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Send a copies of the report to:
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CYSA / Insurance, 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 201, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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LYSL Insurance
Coordinator, PO Box 881, Livermore, CA 94551-0081
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Keep a copy for your records.
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Notify AGC of incident and that it has been
reported.
CONTACT: Insurance
Coordinator, insurance@lysl.org , phone
925-461-7570.
House Team Schedules
House Regular Season
The Schedules for the 2002 House teams are now available.
Some may be offline for corrections in the beginning, so check back. As they
become available, they will be announced through the AGCs and actively linked
on the site. Check back often.
Click here for the schedules.
Trophies are given to every player that participate. 1st and 2nd
place finishers in each division will be noted on the trophies for
U10 and above.
House City Tournament
The House City tournament (one for boys and a separate one for
girls) is held on a single weekend. Typically two games on
Saturday and a final game or two on Sunday. Tournament games are
not rescheduled for any reason.
Click here for the schedules.
Medals are given to every player that participates in the
tournament. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers
in each division
will be noted on the medals.
CONTACT:
Scheduling Coordinator, scheduling@lysl.org
or call 925-461-7570, 3#.
House Standings (U9 and above)
Scores are kept and standings published for
U9-U19 teams. Standings are updated weekly with scores that have
been reported so far.
Click here for the currently published
standings.
Note: U6 and U8 age
groups do not track scores. High Comp
Division
1-3 and U15-19 Division 4 scores are
tracked by the District.
CONTACT:
Director of House,
house@lysl.org, phone
925-461-7570, 5#.
House Rule Modifications to "The Laws of the Game"
The games are governed by the "FIFA
Laws of the
Game" as the Livermore Referee Association "LRA" enforces them. The only
exceptions for U6-U10 are listed in the "LYSL
House Rule Modifications" modifications, as agreed upon by LYSL and LRA.
In the end, the Referee's decision is the official decision on the field.
CONTACT:
Director of House,
house@lysl.org, phone
925-461-7570, 5#.
Tournaments
House teams can participate in tournaments outside the city, if they
qualify as per the tournament rules. LYSL is in District III. House teams are considered Division IV.
House team may not compete in tournaments for other Divisions without
risking disqualification from State Tournaments. ALWAYS asked questions
before signing up.
Some Tournaments open to LYSL House teams:
General
Tournaments:
There are a few weekend in the year that other cities offer Division IV
tournaments. The most up-to-date information is available on the CYSA-North
website's
Tournament
page.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY ARE YOUR APPLICATIONS WILL BE
REJECTED.
THE PROCESS IS STRICT, SO BE COMPLETE. And we are always we are here to
help, just ask.
Crossroads Tournament :
This is a the District III
Division IV (House) winner's tournament.
Blue House
teams that take first place in the season will automatically have paid, reserved
spot in the tournament. Should that team be unable to attend, the position
will be offered to the second place team. This is not an open tournament, but
invitational only (1st place blue season
winners).
Who:
U10-U14 Boy/Girl 1st place Blue House (Division IV teams) as determined by LYSL
House Program Director
When:
check their
website
Where:
Dublin, California
Cost: $0 to the team; LYSL pays
the fee
Application: See Rules on their
website. Applications will be distributed of LYSL Director of House or the
President when they arrive from
Tournament Director.
Contact:
Tournament Coordinator is Brandi Mattimore,
tourn@dusl.org
Website:
http://www.dublinsoccer.org/crossroads-tournament.htm
Founders Cup : The
Founders Cup (formerly the Tide America Cup) is State Championship Tournament for boys and
girls House teams in the Under-12, Under-14, Under-16 and Under-19 age groups. All teams and players
participating must have played solely in Division 4
competition.
Who:
U12-U19 Boy/Girl (Division IV teams)
When: check their
website
Where:
Held where assigned in Northern California
Cost:
Paid by team directly to tournament. See rules. Note: heavy fines for not
showing up to games.
Application:
See rules. Signature of LYSL Director (director@lysl.org)
on completed form is required before it can be submitted to the tournament.
Website:
http://www.cysanorth.org/American%20Cup/american_cup.htm
CONTACT:
Director of House,
house@lysl.org, phone
925-461-7570, 5#.
[This page was last updated:
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 11:52 PM
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