Spring 2021 Coaches Meeting
The Spring 2021 Coaches Meeting covers important topics such as the season overview, COVID-19 guidelines, and key dates. It outlines protocols for players, coaches, and spectators to ensure a safe and enjoyable soccer season. From facial coverings to attendance rules, the meeting provides essential information for all participants.
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Spring 2021 Coaches Meeting
Agenda Welcome, season overview COVID-19 Guidelines Positive Coaching Alliance Registrar Updates Fields Referees Wrap-up
Season Overview/Dates A celebration of soccer! BAYS travel schedules available on March 19th April 3rdopening weekend In-Town 1stthru 6thgrade April 10thopening weekend BAYS April 25thopening weekend Micros and Kinders Travel tryouts for rising 3rdthru 6thtake place in May Season ends June 12th
Masks Distancing Attendance
Facial Coverings Players will be required to wear face coverings before, during and after their games and practices per guidance from MYSA, including engagement in active play. The only type of face covering that is permissible for players is the ear-looped style face covering. Gaiters or other around the neck/head face coverings are not permitted. Masks not required for individuals that are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition or disability*. Players can take mask breaks when they are at least 6 from other players. Players must wear facial covering while on the bench at all times and in any huddles. If conditions are so severe as to warrant masks too dangerous to wear, the competition must be delayed, postponed or cancelled. Coaches must wear masks at all times AND maintain a distance of six (6) feet from players AT ALL times during games and practices. *Please obtain a note from the player's doctor stating that the player cannot wear a mask during play. This note should not specify any additional medical information such as the reason for not being able to wear a mask. Provide a copy of the note to the player's coach.
Spectators Spectators must wear facial coverings at ALL times. As long as the field allows for 6 feet of distance, there is limit of 2 adult spectators (parent/guardian/chaperone) plus siblings per player. Spectators must maintain a distance of 6 feet at all times. Note that for grades 3 and up, no spectators are permitted at practices. Other towns may have different rules which they communicated to travel teams. ABYS coaches, players and spectators must adhere to any opposing town rules when traveling to their fields.
Practice and Games As players arrive, ask how they are feeling. Send anyone home who you believe is acting or looks ill. Keep players spaced out on sidelines and at breaks Remind the players no handshakes, fist bumps or other physical contact. Ensure mask wearing at all times. Submit attendance.
Other considerations Carpooling not recommended If necessary, masks should be worn and windows should be down Follow out of state travel guidelines Players and coaches who travel out of state must comply with all current Massachusetts travel orders.
Attendance and COVID notifications Parents of players who test positive or are identified as close contacts should: Notify ABYS risk officer (Yana Gaber ygaber@gmail.com) If parents notify the coach, the coach should notify ABYS Risk officer Risk officer will help with How long player needs to quarantine When team can return to soccer activities Attendance Take attendance of all players and coaches at each practice and game Update weekly attendance in Google Sheet (link to be provided)
Assign a COVID coordinator to your team Each team is now required, by Mass Youth Soccer, to have a COVID-19 Coordinator. Coordinator could be a parent volunteer or an assistant coach, but should be someone who is going to be available for most if not all games and practices!* The COVID-19 coordinator must complete MYSA Adult registration. Send attendance records and any questions to ABYS risk officer, Yana Gaber The ROLE of the COVID-19 Coordinator is to: Keep attendance record of every game and practice. Ensure the COVID policies (masks, social distancing) are being adhered to by the entire team. Remind spectators to socially distance and wear masks at games. *Because COVID-19 Coordinator may need to be on the spectator sideline at games, it is recommended that you find a parent volunteer who is NOT one of the team coaches
Call to Action All coaches must read and understand the MYSA return to play guidelines. Schedule a meeting (Zoom?) with your team and use the 5 page presentation provided by ABYS to explain the changes this season. Sample email and meeting agenda can be found on Information for Coaches at abys.org Parent presentation can also be found on Information for Coaches at abys.org Stay positive and have fun! You re providing a tremendous service to your players. Let s remember that this season is about celebrating soccer!
Positive Coaching Alliance Targeted for Fall 2021 Want to get involved now? Some interesting content Devzone.positivecoach.org Positive charting The Magic Ratio Over-coaching: How much is too much? 11 Tips for a first time coach Tips for coaching your own child
Coach Registration Make sure you re registered as a volunteer in Sports Connect Every coach needs a Mass Youth Soccer credential Credentials issued in Fall 2020 are still valid for Spring
Division Day/Time Field Micros Sun 1PM Fifer s Fields Kinders Girls Sun 2:45PM Fifer s Kinders Boys Sun 2:45 PM Fifer s 1st grade Girls Sat 9AM Fifer s 1st grade Boys Sat 1PM Fifer s Fields we are using this Spring Lower Fields, Leary, Flerra, Fifer s, Liberty New Field Maps on abys.org Send opposing coaches, families links to this page Practice requests Submit to your Division Director Tentative game times Subject to change based on field availability Field Coordinator volunteers needed 2nd grade Girls Sat 11AM Fifer s 2nd grade Boys Sat 3PM Fifer s 3rd/4th grade Girls Sat 9AM Flerra 3rd grade Boys Sat 3PM Flerra 4/5/6 Boys (Town) Sat 11AM Lower Fields 4th grade Girls (Travel) Sat 11AM Flerra 4th grade Boys (Travel) Sat 1PM Flerra 5th grade Girls (Travel) Sat 11AM Lower Fields 5th grade Boys (Travel) Sat 1PM Lower Fields 6th grade Girls (Travel) Sat 9AM Lower Fields 6th grade Boys (Travel) Sat 3PM Lower Fields 7th/8th grade Girls (Travel) Sat 9AM Leary 7th/8th grade Boys (Travel) Sat 11AM, 1PM Leary HS Girls HS Boys
What you need to know about Zero Tolerance BAYS Zero Tolerance Levels: ZT0 No issues Everyone well behaved and positive. ZT1 Minor - Some comments. Did not disrupt enjoyment of the game by players or distract the referee(s). ZT2 Major - Significant comments. Did disrupt game. Cautions issued or should have been issued. ZT3 Severe Major distractions for the referee(s). Ejections for ZT occurred or should have. May or may not have considered terminating the game. BAYS Zero Tolerance Guidelines for Coaches: No one, except the players, is to speak to the referee(s) during the game. Exceptions: Coaches may ask questions before the game; Coaches may call for substitutions; Coaches may point out emergencies during the game; and Coaches may respond to the referee(s) if addressed. DO NOT SPEAK TO REFEREES AFTER THE GAME EXCEPT TO SAY THANK YOU
Other Stuff Keep in mind ITOOTR!! It stands for In The Opinion Of The Referee . You may not agree, but it is their interpretation of the Laws of the Game (LOTG) and you must respect that no matter how hard it may be for you and how wrong they might be. If you do speak to a referee for any reason, please do so respectfully. Tone of voice can be interpreted as dissent. That is a cautionable (YC) offense under the LOTG. NOTE: Coaches can be cautioned (YC) and sent off (RC) under the LOTG. Remember that any inference to the referee s performance, even indirectly, is considered a violation of Zero Tolerance. If you really MUST ask a referee a question after the game, do it respectfully and ask if you can ask before asking. That said, we recommend that you NOT do this.
Coaches Training Coaches Training Sessions on the New Laws of the Game will take place on: Monday March 22 7:30 PM Tuesday March 23 8:00 PM Wednesday March 24 7:00 PM Each session will be 60-90 minutes in length and I will go in depth as to what you can expect from officials this Spring (at least in ABYS) E-mail davemorseabysref@gmail.com if interested
Useful links Contacts Mitch Doherty, Director of Coaching and ABYS COVID Safety Officer doc@abys.org Rick Macdonald, President, ABYS: rickmac@yahoo.com Mike Onigman, Executive Director, ABYS: mikeonigman@gmail.com Yana Gaber, Risk Officer, ABYS: yjgaber@gmail.com Contact Information for ABYS Board and Division Directors: https://www.abys.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1078230 Links ABYS COVID Policies page ABYS COVID Resources for coaches MYSA Return to Play Guidelines MYSA Coach Toolkit ABYS Coaches Manual
