Coaches Info Division IV

Coach/Managers's General Information
Division IV (Under 5 - Under 10)

1. The Home Team (listed first on the schedule) for the first game of the day is responsible for the installation of nets, corner flags, lining the field, and setting out the trashcans. If referees are not available, each team will furnish one (1) referee for ½ of the game. Each team must furnish one (1) stitched ball for games.

2. Both teams of the last game of the day are responsible for removal of nets, corner flags, pickup the trash, putting the trash in the dumpsters, and closing the storage containers.

3. Coaches are not allowed on the field during play. Exception: Under 5/6 coaches can be on the field to help the players for the first two (2) games only. Please minimize your time on the field.

4. Players are not allowed to wear any jewelry. Players must wear shin guards under their socks so the referees can see the color of the socks. Jerseys must be tucked in. On cold days, uniforms must be worn over sweat suits and/or coats. Bandannas cannot be worn during games.

5. All substitutions must Enter/Exit the field at the halfway-line, after the player being substituted has left the playing field.

6. Rain-Out number for NASA U-05 through U-10 fields is 371-3655 ext 2, which will be a recorded message. Mesage will also be posted on the NASA website.

7. To cancel or reschedule games/referees contact:

NASA U-05 to U-10 Games - Rick Jacobsen at 627-3327 or e-mail Rick@JFServices.com
NASA U-05 to U-08 Referees - Coleen Jacobsen or e-mail: ref@northaustinsoccer.org
U-09/10 Referees at Cook - Aubrey Daniels at 299-3392 (no e-mail)

8. Practices: Plan Lesson before Practice - Dress Like a Coach - Only 1 Topic per Practice - Don't have Players Standing In Lines - Incorporate Games for Drill - Keep Drills Simple and Fun - Scrimmage Each Session - Praise Loudly / Correct Quietly

NOTE: Recreation soccer does not require players to attend practices in order to play in games.

9. Games: Will be Played Regardless of Weather, Unless it is a Hazard to Players Safety - Don't Coach from the Sideline, Make Your Comments at the Half - Praise all Players at End of Game - Remind Players of Next Practice

10.

Age	Length of Game	Game Format	Size Ball	Practices Per Week
U-05/06	8 Min Qtrs	3 vs 3	3	1 per Week
U-07/08	22 Min Halves	4 vs 4	3	1 per Week
U-09/10	25 Min Halves	8 vs 8	4	1 or 2 per Week

Remember: "The Game is The Teacher”

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