San Francisco Microsoccer League Pre-Season Meeting Fall 2024
The San Francisco Microsoccer League pre-season meeting for Fall 2024 covers league overview, game procedures, field layout, important rules, uniform/equipment requirements, and how to referee micro games. The league emphasizes small-sided games for fun, learning, and creating memories. Coaches are expected to ensure fair play and adherence to game rules to provide a positive experience for players and spectators.
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San Francisco Microsoccer League Pre-Season Meeting Fall 2024
Agenda League Overview Game Procedure/Field Layout Rules How to Referee Spectator Expectations & How to Help
League Overview Small-sided games of 4v4 No goalkeepers No standings or recorded scores Focus is on Fun Learning Making memories
Game Procedures Two 4v4 games at once. One Coach would coach/ref on field A , the other coach on field B . Goals and lined fields will be waiting for you. Each team should supply a game ball. (size 3) Two halves of about 20 minutes, and take a ~5 minute half time. All games have a 50-minute slot from the top of the hour and end ten minutes before the next game starts. Coed teams should have at least one girl on each field, unless both teams agree otherwise before the game.
Most Important Rules Build-Out Line The Build-Out Line is US Soccer s rule where the opposing team must retreat a certain distance when the team in possession of the ball is doing a goal kick restart. For microsoccer, the build-out line is the half-way line. When a team is taking a goal kick from their goal area, the opposing team must retreat into their half until the ball is kicked. Kick-ins instead of throw-ins No Heading: if a player heads the ball, possession goes to the opponent. If a goal is scored on a header, it just becomes a goal kick for the other team. No Slide Tackling: If a player is intentionally slide tackling (there is a difference between sliding and slipping/tripping), they should be warned and then removed if they continue to do so. At this level, the slider has a higher risk of being trampled. No hanging on goals, playing with the netting, or playing with the flags. Teams that don t show up to games, teams that don t have enough players (at least 4), or teams that are habitually late will be fined $100.
Uniform/Equipment Requirements Each team must wear shirts or scrimmage vests of the same color Names & numbers not required Soccer cleats or athletic shoes are fine. No Baseball cleats! Shin Guards required Size 3 balls No jewelry (watches, ear rings, bracelets, rings). Soft bracelets are fine, not recommended.
How to Ref A Micro Game 1. Inspect the field. Look for holes, glass, dog poop, etc. 2. Inspect the goals. 3. Talk to the other coach and decide: a. Who will ref which field. b. Length of each half and half time. Remember, you must end ten minutes before the next game. 4. Divide your team in half. Talk to the other coach and come to an agreement before the game on how you will divide your teams up. 5. Before the game starts, bring both teams to the center circle to introduce yourself to the players and ask them for their names. 6. Inspect Uniforms. 7. Coin Toss to determine which team will get to kick off. Switch sides at Halftime. 8. Use your OUTSIDE voice! No whistles.
How to Ref A Micro Game (cont.) 9. One referee per field, ZERO parents on the field or in player area. 10. Referees coach BOTH teams. 11. Kick-Off: Ball starts in middle of Center Circle. Team kicking off can have as many people in circle as they want. Two is typical. Defending team cannot enter the circle until the ball moves forward at least one revolution. Kick off must be retaken if the ball does not move forward, an attacking player crosses mid-field line before ball moves forward, or a defending player crosses mid-field line or enters circle before ball moves forward. Ball can be kicked to a teammate with a sideways pass, or it can be kicked anywhere up the field but not shot at goal.
How to Ref A Micro Game (cont.) 12. Restart Plays: Kick off to start game, to start the second half, and after a goal is scored Kick-Ins (replace throw-ins) Corner Kicks, when defending team kicks it out on their goal line Goal Kicks, when attacking team kicks it out on the opposing goal line. build-out line at midfield. Free Kicks, indirect kicks only. (the kicker cannot aim directly for goal, it must touch another player before the ball can score ) 13. Substitutions: Both teams can sub at any stoppage of play for either team 14. No Off-Side, but no Cherry-Picking either. 15. Finish your game 10 min before the hour to line up, high five and leave the field so the next game starts on time.
How to Ref A Micro Game (cont.) 16. Hand Ball: If a player blatantly uses his/her hand to control or even shoot the ball, stop play, explain the offense, award the ball to the other team. It s an indirect free kick (which means the ball cannot be shot directly into the goal before touching another player, from either team, first). It is not a hand ball if: a. the player is instinctively protecting themself from injury b. the player is not trying to control the ball (like if the ball gets kicked at their arm) If a ball is handled but the other team maintains possession, then let play continue. This is called the advantage rule - do not stop play. 17. Keep parents and their things at least three feet away from sideline/touchline and away from the player-only area.
Referee Techniques As the game is in progress, move with the play along the sidelines outside of the team zone. When the ball goes out of bounds you can simply shout, Sharks ball! or Yellow! . PRAISE ALL PLAYERS, NOT JUST YOUR OWN! IN ORDER FOR THE ONE REFEREE SYSTEM TO WORK, THE REFEREE MUST HELP BOTH TEAMS EQUALLY. Set your boundaries and be consistent in their enforcement. YOU are the ambassador of good sportsmanship! The best way to teach it, is to demonstrate it.
Rough Play Goal: ensure a safe playing environment. If there is excessive pushing, shoving, slide tackling, shirt grabbing, or taunting, you need to call the players in and tell them what kind of play/behavior is acceptable and what is not. You might want to call over the team parent/assistant coach from the other team as well so everyone is on the same page. If necessary, you can remove a child from the game. A five- minute time-out is usually ample.
One Team Stronger Than The Other If your team is really dominating an opponent, put conditions on your team: Pass three times before you shoot (five times if necessary). Tell your best player he/she can only play in his own half and can not go past the mid field line. You can only shoot with your left foot. Everyone must touch the ball before you can shoot. You can only shoot from behind the halfway line.
Managing Parents (Sideline Referees) Do not get into discussions or arguments with the sidelines. Remember, YOU are in charge. The ref s word is final. Remain calm. Give parents respect and ask for respect in return. Enlist the support of the other team s coach. Ask him/her to speak with the parent(s). If the situation continues, do not engage further, ignore them. Contact the league admin on Monday.
Spectator Rules Of Conduct No alcohol. No Inappropriate Behavior. Profane language & gestures or threatening behavior will result in immediate expulsion from the league. We share all disciplinary actions with other leagues. Parents are not allowed on the field or player area between fields EXCEPT to assist an injured player. Respect the referee. Gently remind other parents of the expectations.
Spectator Rules Of Conduct Please don t stand behind the goal, it can be distracting. No Sideline Coaching. Let them play! Positive Comments for ALL Players! Don t drop off your children in the parking lot and have them run to their team. Escort them. If a ball goes out of bounds, try to stop it from going to the next field. No Dogs, our permits do not allow for it. There is a difference between a dog walking by and one hanging out at the soccer fields.
Rain For game day, check the website. We will update as soon as we know whether the gardener has determined the field conditions. We will send a message to the entire league as soon as we can Website address is: SFVikings.org/club/Microsoccer If games are postponed, they will be moved to November 2nd. Games will maintain their same time and field number as the cancelled day. Medals Passed out on the field the last two weeks of the season Coaches will need to sign for the medals Only fully registered players will have a medal waiting for them, there are no extras available! Check your Rosters on Sprocket.
Final Notes Parents and Your Developmental Mission This is a developmental league for parents too. Get your parents to shift their focus from results to the developmental journey . Honor your Opponents: Without an opponent, there is no game. A worthy opponent challenges us to do our best. We must respect opponents and remember they are members of our community.
San Francisco Microsoccer League Pre-Season Meeting Fall 2024 Thank you! Let s have fun!
