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Team Meetings


          At the beginning of each season, it is highly recommended that you pull your team together for a swim party, a cook out or a picnic. This is done for two
          main reasons.  First, it is a chance for you to meet all the players and all the players have a chance to meet each other and bond. Second, it is a great
          time to meet the parents, express what you want to achieve during the season and have them sign the Parents Code of Ethics.


           - Example of a Team Meeting -

           Introduce Head Coach and Assistant Coach to Parents and Players.

           Goals:  Please set goals that are realistic and obtainable, being aware that the season is 10 weeks in length and players will vary in both ability and
                     playing experience.
                    - Have fun – soccer for a lifetime (building a love of the game).
                    - Make new friends.
                    - Feel good factor (make them proud of themselves).
                    - Make learning fun and enjoyable (passing, dribbling, shooting).
                    - Learn to work as a team (everyone is equal).
                    - Follow directions and rules.
                    - Supportive, positive parents (parents code of ethics).
                    - Good communication.

          This is also a good time to keep parents informed of what will be happening through the season and also educate parents who may not know anything
          about the game.
                    - Hand out fixture schedules of where the games will be played and when.
                    - Arrange for parents to pick up uniforms on a certain date & time (if they’ve arrived, the meeting would be a good time to hand them out).
                    - A roster of who will bring the post game refreshments (very important with young children).
                    - What nights practice will be held and from what time.
                    - Educate on how many players will be on a field, how long the quarters will last and how big the field they play on will be.
                    - SAY Philosophy - everyone plays at least two quarters.
                    - Explain the different positions on the field.
                    - Questions and comments.