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| Solano CyberRays Solano Soccer Club 2009 U14 Girls Metro |
| Coach Ernie's Guidelines |
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 | Please be on time - arrive at practice at least 10 minutes early. | |
| Be ready to practice - cleats & shin guards on, no jewelry, etc. | |
| Bring plenty of water. | |
| Call Ernie or Marci before practice if you can't make it. | |
| Practice Guidelines |
| Game Guidelines |
| Please be on time. | |
| Be at the field, ready to play, one hour before every game. | |
| Ready to play means cleats & shin guards on, hair up, shirts tucked in, no jewelry, | |
| etc. This will give the team time to get warmed up, go over the line-up, get mentally ready, check-in, etc... | ||
| Bring plenty of water. | |
| Eat healthy before the game. ( no donuts or other sugar stuff). If we are leaving | |
| early for a game and it is too early to eat at home, then bring a healthy snack to eat when we get to the field. |
- Please check the List of Responsibilities and be sure that you remember what roles
your family is assigned. If you can't fulfill a game day responsibility, please arrange
for a substitute. - Please put your scheduled snack day on your calendar. If you can't provide snacks as
scheduled, please trade with another family. Please provide fruit for halftime and an
after game snack and drink for the girls.
| Parent Guidelines |
The following tips were taken directly from the CYSA Parents Guide.
Learn the game together
Be as helpful, understanding and patient as you are when your child is learning other
skills in life. You are your child’s first and most influential teacher/coach. The
stimulation and support you provide can help your child gain the greatest possible
benefit from participating in youth sports and instill a desire to play soccer. Make this
learning experience together as much fun as possible so your child becomes self
motivated and improves on his/her own.
Before the Game
Maintain your family’s routine as much as possible. Keep family conversation “usual”
(focusing on the game can cause unneeded stress). Dinner the evening before a game
should include plenty of fluids and something from each of the five food groups.
(Carbohydrates provide muscle fuel and energy.)
GAME DAY TIPS
Eating – If possible, eat a light meal three hours before the game for proper digestion.
The meal should include the five food groups. To provide the needed energy, eat more
carbohydrates.
Water consumption – Fifteen to thirty minutes before the game, drink up to 20
ounces of water. Get assurance from the coach that more than one cup of water will be
provided at half time.
After the game, drink plenty of water to re-hydrate.
At the Field – When the coach arrives and takes charge, assume the role of spectator
and remain behind the spectator line (unless otherwise requested by the coach or
manager).
Let Coaches Coach & Referees Ref! – Sideline instructions may conflict with what
the coach has taught and may confuse the players. Your child mirrors your actions and
reactions, so set a good example. If you want to raise a good sport, be a good sport. If
you feel you cannot be an exemplary spectator, consider not attending.
Learn the game together
Be as helpful, understanding and patient as you are when your child is learning other
skills in life. You are your child’s first and most influential teacher/coach. The
stimulation and support you provide can help your child gain the greatest possible
benefit from participating in youth sports and instill a desire to play soccer. Make this
learning experience together as much fun as possible so your child becomes self
motivated and improves on his/her own.
Before the Game
Maintain your family’s routine as much as possible. Keep family conversation “usual”
(focusing on the game can cause unneeded stress). Dinner the evening before a game
should include plenty of fluids and something from each of the five food groups.
(Carbohydrates provide muscle fuel and energy.)
GAME DAY TIPS
Eating – If possible, eat a light meal three hours before the game for proper digestion.
The meal should include the five food groups. To provide the needed energy, eat more
carbohydrates.
Water consumption – Fifteen to thirty minutes before the game, drink up to 20
ounces of water. Get assurance from the coach that more than one cup of water will be
provided at half time.
After the game, drink plenty of water to re-hydrate.
At the Field – When the coach arrives and takes charge, assume the role of spectator
and remain behind the spectator line (unless otherwise requested by the coach or
manager).
Let Coaches Coach & Referees Ref! – Sideline instructions may conflict with what
the coach has taught and may confuse the players. Your child mirrors your actions and
reactions, so set a good example. If you want to raise a good sport, be a good sport. If
you feel you cannot be an exemplary spectator, consider not attending.
| CYSA TIPS FOR PARENTS |