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Coach / Team Manager Information
North Branch Area Youth Soccer Association
Coaches are key in the development of our Soccer Players. They help to promote the value of individual and group efforts, group trust, loyalty and sportsmanship. They also encourage Players to enjoy the game of soccer, improve upon their skills and have a sense of pride in their accomplishments.
Team Managers play an important role in supporting our Coaches, Parents and Soccer Players.
If you are interested in becoming a Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Manager for NBAYSA, please contact either our Rec. or Traveling Program Coordinators.
Available Resources
MYSA Website
Home Page of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
MYSA Policy Manual
MYSA Rules and Policies
Online Store
For North Branch Sports Apparel
Coach and Team Manager Documentation
For Club Documentation on Policies and Procedures
Tournaments
To find a Minnesota tournament, click on this link which will bring up "The Tournament Center". Then click on “Find a Tournament,” select “Minnesota” in the drop down box and click on “Search.”
Don Mattson
For Practice or Game Rescheduling - See below for current field schedule
Belinda Rupp
For Equipment or Uniform Questions
Heather Magnison
Registrar for Coach and Player Pass Information
2012 Summer Program Traveling Teams
| Teams: | Coach: | Assistant Coach: | Team Manager: |
|---|---|---|---|
| U9 G | Don Osland | Bruce Anderson | Anne Myer |
| U9 B | Doug Larson | Lisa Hatle / Steve Kantorowicz | |
| U10 G | Kara Hoard | Jim Hoard | Carla Selbitschka |
| U11 BC3 | Shanda Vokaty | Tristan Vokaty | Christine Swanson |
| U12 GC2 | Peter Grand | Brian Grand | Maggie Seibel |
| U12 GC3 | Josh Kopp | Todd Tetzlaff | Shaan Hilber |
| U12 BC3 | Don Mattson | Daryl Moeller, Kim Maroschek | Bobbie Plante |
| U14 GC2 | Arthur Rupp | Todd Tetzlaff | Belinda Rupp |
| U16 GC3 | Missy Larson | Heather Magnison |
Coaches Training
Traveling Coaches will be required to be 'E' Certified or better. NBAYSA will be offering a 'E' Certification class for all Traveling Coaches. 2012 Dates to be determined.
Assistant Traveling Coaches will be required to be 'Y' Certified. NBAYSA will be offering a 'Y' Certification class for all Assistant Coaches on May 19, 2012 at the NB High School from 10am - 2pm.
Rec. Coaches (all) will not be required (this year) to be 'Y' Certified but it is strongly recommended to attend the 'Y' Certification class that will be on May 19, 2012 at the NB High School from 10am - 2pm.
Coach/Team Manager Responsibilities
| Activity | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule / Hold Parents Meeting | Early April | Inform Parents of Expectations and Hand out Required Forms. |
| Provide Contact Information to Parents | By Parents Meeting or shortly thereafter | Includes Player and Parents Names and Phone Numbers. Could include Player's Jersey #. |
| Create Team Calendar | By Parents Meeting or shortly thereafter | Include Practice and Game Times and Potential Conflicts. |
| Collect all Medical Forms | By May 1st | Original to Risk Manager, copy to Coach. Coach must have with them at all practices/games and tournaments. |
| Collect All Parents / Players Code of Ethics | By May 1st | Return to Risk Manager. |
| Collect Copies of Birth Certificates | By May 1st | Return to Risk Manager. |
| Collect Pictures and Attach to Players/Coach Pass. Laminate at Post Haste. | By First Game | Coach MUST have Player's and Coach Passes with them at Every Game/Tournament. Passes will be distributed to Coach or Team Manager by the Club's Registrar. |
| Distribute Uniforms | Before First Game | Uniforms will be given to Team Manager by Equipment/Uniform Manager. 2012 is the 1st Year of a 2-year Uniform cycle. All players will receive new uniforms. RED jerseys will be worn at Home Games. If both teams are wearing RED, it is the HOME team's obligation to change jerseys. |
| Order Team Soccer Apparel | Early-to-Mid April | Online Store via the NBAYSA webpage. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. |
| Communications with your Parents | Suggestion is Weekly | Keep parents posted on any changes in schedules (games or practices), changes to the website, etc.. One possible way to do this is by a weekly email. Effective communications is invaluable. Also, consider adding the answers to frequently asked questions from your parents to the website. |
| Assist Coach as Noted in the Coach and Team Manager Handbook | Ongoing | Could Include Requesting Practice Fields/Times and Rescheduling of Games. |
| Update Team Webpage | Ongoing | Per NBAAA website guidelines, preference would be Team Manager or Coach. Minimumly, the website should contain practice and game schedules. If using the Roster feature, to idenitfy a player, please use first name and last initial only. |
Field Scheduling
Game and Practice Field Schedule as of April 17, 2012.
Reminder: School fields will be available starting 5/1; nets go up on 4/30.
If you need to reschedule a game, for any reason, please see the process flow chart on the right.
- Have 3 dates agreed upon with opponent's coach
- Send game # and original game date to Don Mattson
- Don will work with Ref Coordinator and let you know if, and when, approved.
- Once field/referee is secured, need to route through MYSA
Please don't schedule a practice field if you have an away game.
