MapleBrook Soccer Association

MapleBrook will be hosting training sessions for our summer 2012 coaches:
Location : MG Sports Dome
Time: 6-7 pm (except 3/4 at 8-9 pm)
Dates: Sundays 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/4 (8-9pm due to MYSA License), 4/8

Topics will be announced shortly.

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Summer 2012 Coaching Training Sessions
Location : MG Sports Dome
Time: 6-7 pm (except 3/4 at 8-9 pm)
Dates: Sundays 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/4 (8-9pm due to MYSA License), 4/8

How to reschedule a game
Click HERE for MYSA's document on game reschedules.

Important MYSA Links
MYSA Policies and Rules Manual
MYSA Calendar of Events
MYSA League Formation/Seeds
MYSA League Playing Nights
MYSA Birthyear Guidelines
2011 Minnesota Tournaments

Lending Library
MapleBrook now has books and DVDs for coaches to borrow from our Lending Library. 

Coaching Education Opportunities
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) State Diploma:
The State Diploma is a five-hour course directed toward the person newly involved in coaching soccer. It is designed to help coaches working with players in the 5- to 10-year age range. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the physiological and psychological differences of coaching children.

The course is designed to emphasize that the game itself essentially is the teacher and the focus of the coach at this level clearly is as facilitator. The curriculum focuses on the organization of a practice session, using small-sided games to enhance knowledge and fun, basic understanding of the Laws of the Game and information about the care and prevention of injuries. There is no testing in the State Diploma. All candidates must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application.  If a candidate is under 18 years of age, an adult must accompany him or her for the duration of the course.

• United States Soccer Federation (USSF) "E" Certificate and "D" License registration information can be found HERE.
• MapleBrook will reimburse coaches for NSCAA Diploma and USSF "E" and "D" course tuition.  For additional information regarding our Coaches' Education Reimbursement Policy click HERE.
  

USSF "E" Certificate:
Consists of 15 hours of instruction and 3 hours of testing.  Course material will cover proper technical execution and education in addition to an introduction to the tactical, physical and psychological aspects of the game.  Applicants must be 16 years of age.

USSF "D" License:
Consists of 30 hours of instruction and 6 hours of testing.  The course is designed to prepare coaches for training players U-13 and above by expanding the player's tactical awareness and development of their technical ability.  Course curriculum will build upon the basic principles covered at the "E" course in addition to individual and team tactics.  Applicants must be 17 years of age and have held an "E" for at least one year.

• Download "E" and "D" course manuals from the U.S. Soccer web page.  Also, there is a new coaching guide available on this page, "Best Practices for Coaching in the United States."

MapleBrook Code of Conduct
All MapleBrook Board Members, Coaches, Team Managers, Trainers and Age Group Coordinators must read the MBSA Code of Conduct and agree to abide by Code of Conduct.  Go below to register and sign the Code of Conduct electronically.

Background Check Information for Coaches and Team Managers
Background check instructions and forms can be found HERE.
    
MapleBrook Playing Time Guidelines
MapleBrook Soccer Association (MBSA) strongly advocates player development through active participation in soccer. We believe the primary purpose of youth soccer is to teach fundamental soccer skills in a non-threatening environment. Our children should have the opportunity to learn new skills, improve previously learned skills and have fun doing it. We believe that player development, continued enjoyment and participation in soccer can be best achieved at all levels of competition by establishing age-specific guidelines for playing times. The following guidelines have been approved by the MapleBrook Soccer Association Board or Directors, and provide our players, parents and coaches with a set of expectations with regard to playing time.

U9 through U12
Equal playing time is expected for all players during all games and practices, as these age brackets are considered “developmental”.  Since winning is secondary to player development, coaches should ensure playing time during each game is as relatively equal as possible. Additionally, MapleBrook Soccer Association does not advocate specialization of position at these age groups. We leave it to the discretion of the coach to reduce playing time for disciplinary reasons; however, should playing time be reduced, it is the coach’s responsibility to communicate these issues to the player and parents in a timely fashion.

U13 and Older   
MapleBrook Guidelines specify that each C1/C2/C3 player receive a minimum of 33% playing time during games (league, tournament,     
district and state). Player’s earn their playing time through full and positive participation in all practices, scrimmages, training sessions, etc. Coaches are encouraged to achieve the minimum during each game; however, competition may demand slight deviations from these recommendations so that the minimum might be achieved over a period of several games. We leave it to the discretion of the coach to reduce playing time for disciplinary reasons; however, should playing time be reduced, it is the coach’s responsibility to communicate these issues to the player and parents in a timely fashion.

Questions concerning these guidelines or their interpretations should be directed to the Director of Soccer Operations.

In the 2011 legislative session, a bill was passed and signed into law regarding concussions and youth athletes. Minnesota has joined a growing number of states that have passed laws on providing concussion information, training and procedures to be followed for youth athletes to return to play.  This law is effective as of September 1, 2011 (effective beginning Fall 2011 season).  To comply with this law, the MYSA Board of Directors adopted a Concussion Policy at its July 2011 meeting and the MBSA BOD adopted this same policy at its July 2011 meeting. 

In a very brief summary, the pertinent parts of the policy(s) for coaches and managers are:
1.  You need to complete an online training course every 3 years. 
2.  You "shall" remove a player from a game if they exhibit signs of concussion.

 Complete the course at the following link:  http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

 1.  Plan on 30 - 45 minutes to complete the training. 
2.  When done, Please complete the concussion registration below, fill out the form and attached your certificate.
3.  SAVE A COPY for your records because it is good for three years.

In order for the club to keep track of concusion training by coaches, please go to the registration link below.

All MapleBrook Board Members, Coaches, Team Managers, Trainers and Age Group Coordinators must read the MBSA Code of Conduct and agree to abide by Code of Conduct.  Click below on 2011 Coaching Staff Code to register and sign Code of Conduct electronically.