Welcome Coaches
Volunteers
THANK YOU!!!
To provide exceptional park, recreation, and forestry services that will enrich our citizens and visitors.
Program Supervisor
● Alivia (Liv) Weix
● Alivia.Weix@EauClaireWI.gov
● Office: 715-839-5032
● About me...
Program Planner
●Elizabeth (Liz) Daniels
●Elizabeth.Daniels@EauClaireWI.gov
●Office: 715-839-5032
●About me…
Thank you for being your child’s superhero.
People are less anxious around people they are familiar with, especially kids.
Support all players in any way that you can.
to do the best you can with what you have.
They won’t fit everyone 100% perfect
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Uniforms
Coach’s Bags
● Your coach’s bags contains
○ Balls in the correct size for your age group
● As the coach, you will need to bring this bag each week to practice and games
○ A whistle
○ Uniforms for your team
● If you lose something or need a replacement for something, please let us know as soon as you can
○ 1 jersey for the goalie to wear if they want
● Some bags do not have enough balls for each player at this time, but we will have more to give you on the first day
PICTURE DAY!
• Thursday July 6th, 2023
• Pictures will be taken before your scheduled game for the night
• Please remind families multiple times leading up to this date
• If parents have any questions about their order, have them contact Sharp directly
Other Important Dates
First week of practice- Tuesday June 20th and Thursday June 23rd
○ Players will arrive at different times based on age, there will be check in and then players will meet their coaches
○ Coaches are asked to be 20 minutes early to their players arrival time
Age Group Arrival Time 6-7 year olds 4:30 pm 8-9 year olds 5:30 pm 10-11 year olds 6:30 pm 12-14 and high school 7:30 pm
What to expect
● Games will start promptly at the scheduled time. Plan ahead to give yourself and your team the time you need.
● Players are asked to arrive 20 minutes prior to game time to allow for warmups
● What players will need
○ Cleats (optional but not necessary)
○ Shin guards
○ Water bottle (it does get hot)
● Frequently remind players and parents to bring the above gear, especially the first few weeks
Schedule
• First 2 days are practice to meet the players and parents
• Shirts are handed out on the first day
Here is an example of what the schedule will look like
• Game schedules will be posted on the website and a schedule will be given to you
Teams
● We will send out an email once teams are finalized and we ask that you reach out to all the parents and/or players to introduce yourself
● Then they can let you know directly if you they will be gone for a game
● You can communicate if you will be gone and need a parent to coach a game
Age- Specifics Game Play
6-7 year olds
• 7v7 including goalies
• 4 x 10 minute with 2 minute quarter breaks
12-14 year olds
• 8v8 including goalie
• 2 x 25 minutes with 5 minute half time
8-9 year olds
• 9v9 including goalies
• 2 x 25 minute with 5 minute half time
15-17 year olds
• 7v7 including goalie
• 2 x 25 minutes with 5 minute half time
10-11 year olds
• 9v9 including goalies
• 2 x 25 minutes with 5 minute half time
Rules
● In the 6-7 age group, the coach is allowed on the field for the FIRST 2 GAMES ONLY.
● Coaches are not allowed to add and/or drop players from their team.
● Each game for ages 8-17 yrs. will be led by one referee. Coaches will referee in the 6-7 age division.
● Shin guards are required for all players. They should be worn underneath the socks.
● Metal cleats/baseball cleats are strictly prohibited.
Suggested Game Timeline
Have the team arrive 20 minutes early to allow for warmup time
Before game
10 minutes: Have the team warm up
During game: Be positive and support the development of the players
Half-time: Discuss positives and give constructive feedback
5 minutes: Take the field and continue warming up
Post-game: Congratulate your team and opposing team and coach.
2 minutes: Give the team final pointers
Remind player and parents of next game and practice
Coaching Tips
● Set goals with your team, they shouldn’t all be about winning every game
● Stress the importance of team work and good sportsman ship
● Play everyone on the team equally
● Be a role model for your players
● Verbally recognize the positives you see in your players, no destructive criticism
● Learn from mistakes and then move on
● Encourage all players
● The most important thing is to
HAVE FUN!!
Game Cancellation and Weather
Safety is our #1 priority
Cancellation Line: 715-8392913
1. Lighting rule: 30 minutes wait time after thunder is heard or lightning is seen
2. If raining games will proceed
3. High heat index will result in shorter game times
In your coaches manual…
● Contact information
● Important dates
● ECPR specific rules
● Suggested game timeline
● More concussion information
● More weather and cancellation information
● Coaching tips and resources
● Our coaching philosophy
● Code of conduct for parents AND coaches
● Code of conduct for officials and players
Ending Note
● Arrive early enough to get your team ready for games
● Nothing is perfect, expect things to go wrong
● Reason we are all here...for the kids.
● Have FUN!