Posted: September 29, 2016
Dr. Losier Knights
Jr Varsity Boys Soccer
September 26th, 2016
Introduction
Coaches - David Cripps/Wayne Mullin
Our key principles – Have fun, listen, commit, support your team and proudly represent Dr. Losier Knights.
Any issues or concerns: please ask to speak to me after a game or practice, send email or call --- 778-6077
Soccer fees for the season
The fee is $10 for the soccer season. Please bring this to one of our next two practices.
A receipt will be provided.
Attendance
We are expecting all team members to be at every practice and game but we do understand there are times when the team member is sick or has a family commitment. As we prepare for practices and games, please let us know ASAP if you can't make a particular day.
Individual and Team Development
Always give 100% when we step on the field for practices and games - players and coaches
The boys will all have different skill levels – as a team they will be stronger
We will be discouraging selfish playing - someone is open up the field the ball should be passed.
We will be supporting individual play within a team game
Support your team – great shot, great pass, great defence, great tackle, you’ll get it next time
We must discourage these behaviours – I am better than him, he is horrible, why is he out there and not me.
Coach Expectations
It is all about the TEAM - It only takes one player to ruin the chemistry of our team.
You must have fun, work hard and enjoy the game of soccer- otherwise why join a team and play this great sport.
Attendance, dedication and 100% effort on the field is key to success.
Not giving 100% effort is cheating yourself and the team
Practice as if you’re in a game - if you are lazy in practice you will for sure be lazy in a game
Listen during practice; we should be attentive to drills and our skill development to maximize impact of practice time.
Trust your coaches, if we want you to play a particular position there is a good reason.
Expectations for Parents
Please support their growth with positive reinforcement before, during and after practices and games.
Do not support negative conversations about other team members. All players at this time in their skill development have weaknesses and strengths.
Please support the team during the games. I know it’s hard but please avoid game situation instruction - especially shoot or pass - we want the boys to develop their own instincts to handle pressure situations.
Injuries
Our team members should not be playing with a serious injury, as this can result in permanent damage or loss of an entire season.
Some injuries, we as coaches cannot make a decision. It will be up to the team member to make the call.
If you are injured and are forced to miss a practice right before a game or get injured and miss or leave a game during a tournament - we cannot expect that you are magically healed the next hour or next day. We will lean on the side of caution and the team member will not play or have limited playing time.
If a team member says they hit their head and are complaining of a headache, they won't be playing any more that day. We cannot risk anything related to a concussion.
Practice Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00
Games
Tuesday October 4th home game against Harkins 4:00
Thursday October 13th, home game against Nelson.4:00
Thursday October 20th away game against Nelson 4:00
Thursday October 27th away game against Harkins 4:00
Field location property (home and away)
Reminder that we are using school property so we need to keep it clean and tidy.
Everyone (including siblings) should stay in designated areas of the field
We are all representing Dr. Losier Knights and want to leave a good and lasting impression.
Travel
Parents will be required to provide transportation to our away games.
Thanks
We are excited about this opportunity to coach your son this fall. It will be a great learning experience for all and look forward to seeing the boy’s skill development, but more importantly team play and sportsmanship.
Mr. Cripps