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U10 Coaching Guide

Mission StatementTRSA supports and develops an inclusive soccer program that enhances community and promotes

an active lifestyle.

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Welcome

What’s Inside

Session Planner:

Tips, objectives, understanding your players…………………………...

A recipe for success-How to break down your sessions………………..

All about Ball Manipulation…………………………………………….

All about ABC’s………………………………………………………...

Sample session plan…………………………………………………….

Session plan template…………………………………………………...

Fun games……………………………………………………………………... Game Info

Format ………………………………………………………………….

U10 Rules………………………………………………………………

Frequently Asked Questions:…………………………………………………

Additional Resources: Injury Information………………………………………………………

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Thank you for volunteering your time to be a TRSA U10 soccer coach. What a rewarding and exciting job

you have taken on! We know you are up to the challenge. This guide has been written with you in mind.

Regardless of your experience with soccer, it will make your job EASY and FUN!

Need Information?

1. Check the FAQ section of this guide

2. Check out our website www.trsa.ca

Still can’t find what your looking for?

3. Contact TRSA Program Manager Charlane Gorsak at [email protected]

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So, you’re a coach! Here’s what we need from you

Teach these kids to love the game!

Engage, encourage and enjoy!

Be prepared, positive, professional and passionate!

If you are having fun, they will too!

Yes, it’s that simple!

Tips to make your coaching career a success

Never be on time! Always be early.

Be organized and share responsibilities with another coach, delegate duties; your assistants are key!

Have your session planned ahead of time! Use the session format in this guide to ensure a consistent,

purposeful practice each and every time.

Quickly get the players active!

LOOK THE PART. BE A GREAT ROLE MODEL.

Objectives as a U10 Coach

Develop a love for the game of soccer!

Further development of soccer related ABC’s as well as fundamental movement skills.

Further develop running with the ball including dribbling and kicking the ball forward.

Changing direction with the ball, turning with both feet and shielding the ball.

Passing the ball- short range emphasis.

Further development of cooperation with teammates.

Introduction to basic shooting technique

1v1 attacking and defending.

Create a positive environment where success can be achieved.

Understanding Your Players

Improvement of co-ordination

Begins to display physical strength

Enjoyment of physical contact

Increased attention span

Enjoys doing well and being praised for it

Enjoys challenges

Capable of problem solving.

Fear of embarrassment

Shows a need for peer and adult approval

Can become discouraged quickly when

things don’t work out

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The second portion of your session should be spent

working to develop agility, balance and coordination as

well as the fundamental movement skills needed to

excel in the game of soccer. This includes activities

focused on running, jumping, twisting, turning,

dodging, hopping etc. It will be done forwards,

backwards, sideways and back again! Activities can

include working with a ball or without. Additional

information as well as activities to try, see page 5.

A great way to activate the players at the start of a

session. Provides the opportunity for each player to work

one on one with a ball, developing their comfort,

confidence and technique. Arrange all players in a

20*20 yard grid, each with their own ball. Activities will

include using all the different surfaces of the feet on the

ball, kicking and catching the ball, dropping and kicking

the ball, bouncing and kicking the ball etc. More about

ball manipulation on page 4.

2. Minutes 15-25ABC’s~ Developing fundamental movement skills

3. Minutes 25-45 FUN GAME ~ Creating a positive environment where success can be achieved!

The fun games in this guide will provide the players an

opportunity to develop comfort with the ball and their

fundemental movement skills, in a fun, positive

enviroment! Gives you the opportunity run along side

and have fun with your team! Learning comes with

play. Let the game be the teacher! See pages 6-21.

Remember! The games outlined in this guide are suggestions.

You know your players. If they need a little more time developing a particular skill, don’t be afriad to come back and try a fun game

again, at a different session! Most important is you and your team

are having FUN!

1. Minutes 0-15 Ball Manipulation ~ Developing comfort with a ball

4. Minutes 45-60 GAME TIME~ Apply the theme of your session in the game! Use the

“coaching over” technique rather than the stopping the game.

Divide your team and have them play against each other. This is an opportunity for you to see what they have

taken from the practice and help coax them to utilize it. Don’t stop the game to provide direction, just coach the

theme of your practice. A good time to educate on rules of the game. *See page 19 for more information on game time.

A recipe for success!

How to break down your 60 minute practice session

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Commence each session by having all players dribbling throughout a 20*20 yard grid; each with

their own ball. After 1-2 minutes have the players come in close for instructions. The variations

are for ball manipulation are almost endless; adjust them to suit your players. Start simple and

progress as the season continues. Demonstrate a move and have the players repeat. This is a great

opportunity to discuss the 10 different surfaces of the feet: inside, outside, laces, heels and soles

on both feet.

ENSURE THE PLAYERS ARE TOUCHING THE BALL! Challenge yourself to see how

many touches you can get in.

You can add in all different movement patterns, sequences, turns and tricks to keep the activity

new and exciting for the players. Encourage the players to come up with their favorite move

and demonstrate for the team!

Some suggestions:

Tapping the ball with the soles of the feet

Jumping over the ball

Running with the ball

Dribble with the laces: slow down and push

the ball lightly-left, right and alternate

Kick, bounce, kick

Sole drag backs: hopping between feet,

move backwards, dragging the ball back,

alternating between the sole of the shoes

Changing direction with the ball.

Change the tempo- slow to fast and fast to

slow.

Bouncing the ball

Throwing the ball and catching it

Dropping the ball to your feet

Dropping the ball to your thighs

Push the ball from side to side, right to left

and back again

Toe taps: hopping from one foot to the

other, tapping the ball with the opposite

foot each time

Sole push: pushing the ball forward with

the sole of the shoes

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OBSTACLE COURSE

Running forward in a figure 8

Hop through on both feet

Side step in figure 8

Crab crawl

Monkey walk

Running backward in a

figure 8

Hop through on right foot

only/left foot only

Jump side to side

Jump directly over

LEAP FROG Skip the cones and use the players! Have the players jump over each other to get to the other

side of the playing area.

FOLLOW THE LEADER You can incorporate any movement skills you wish, from quick, tiny,

fairy-feet to huge, angry, giant-feet! Have the kids take a turn leading the line and come up with their favorite move.

OVER UNDER In pairs of 2, have the players stand back to back; each pair with a ball. The first player

will pass the ball up and over their head to the player behind, who will then pass back through the legs to the first

player. Add a challenge and see how many passes each pair can do in a minute.

This can be used as an obstacle course as shown.

Alternatively break it up and use any one of the set

ups individually.

Encourage all the different movement skills noted

above or come up with your own! Make it fun and

exciting as you bounce, crawl, hop, skip and run

around the course!

RELAY TIME Arranging the players in equal lines. Have them all stand behind a row of cones. Each will take a turn through the cones, return and the next player will follow. Each session can focus on different movement skills and performing them in different directions. While this activity is played in relay style, it is important to ensure that the players are not trying to ‘win’ but rather are completing the exercises properly. Pick different combinations of the following or make up your own to work on each session.

A FEW MORE IDEA’S:

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Sample Session Plan

THEME: Dribbling

Ball Manipulation: Min 0-15

Dribbling with the laces

Running with the ball

Push the ball from side to side

Sole drag backs

Jump forwards and backwards over

the ball

Toe taps hoping from left to right

ABC’s: Min 15- 25

Relay races figure 8 around the

cones

o First round without the ball

o Add the ball in- forward

dribble and shuffle side to

side

Fun Game: Min 25-45

Six goal game PG. 8

Set up six, 2 foot gates

Coach players to keep head up

Coach players to change

direction

Game Time: Min 45-60

Encourage: running with the ball

Using the laces

Reflection:

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Session Plan

THEME:

Ball Manipulation 6:00-6:15

ABC’s 6:15-6:25

Fun Game 6: 25-6:45

Game Time 6:45-7:00

(Coach your practice theme)

Reflection:

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The ball is played as far forward and wide as possible.

Attacking runs are made centrally.

In the biggest area of the field the ball is played wide.

Attacking movement comes way from the ball.

Play is developed from the back.

The attacking run is central.

Hex Field Game

Purpose

Works on defending in pairs and groups,

attacking transition, passing combinations and

shooting. Creates and increased challenge as the

player approaches the goal. Players pick up

their speed as they go forward.

Organization

Field is 30x25 with each corner coned off to

create a hexagon. Use two big goals with

keepers and 3 vs.3 on the field.

Directions

Play is a regular scrimmage on the modified

field. The zoned off corner space is out of

bounds.

Objectives & Tips

Encourage players to increase their speed of

play closer to goal as space diminishes.

Encourage width in the development phase

of an attack to challenge the defending

team.

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Six Goal Game

Purpose

Using multiple goals, encourages players to

keep their heads up and be searching for scoring

opportunities. Players work on dribbling to get

to goal or identify when to change their

direction.

Organization

In a 25*35 yard grid, mark corners with cones.

Create three goals, each measuring 2 yards

wide, with cones on each end line. Divide

players into three teams, each with a different

coloured pinnie. Soccer balls are on the side,

with you.

Directions

Teams will play 4v4 while one team is on the

end lines acting as bumpers. Teams each play

for 2 minutes before one team will switch with

the bumpers. You are the ‘boss of the ball’ and

will play in each ball.

Objectives & Tips

The players need to decide when they can

dribble to penetrate to the goal or change

directions to find another scoring option.

More than one ball can be played at a time. This

will encourage more players to participate.

Switch it up! Have the bumpers act as gate

keepers, stepping in and closing different gates

at different times.

Play a ball any time a goal is scored or a ball goes out of bounds.

Teams can look to the bumpers for support.

Play in additional balls to any inactive players.

Remind the bumpers to move so they can support different plays.

Closing off gate with the bumpers will make this activity more

challenging!

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Coconuts

Purpose

Improve passing combinations, attacking

transition and defending in pairs and groups.

Passing along the ground between 5-15 yards.

Receiving using the feet. Work on attacking and

defending as an individual, pair and small

group.

Organization

30 x 25 yard area. Set inside of the playing

space, balls are placed on 3 cones at either end

of the area to create 3 targets. The targets are 5

yards from each end line.

Directions

The objective of the game is to have players

pass or dribble the game ball into a target

knocking off the target ball. When successful

reset the target and the play continues.

Encouraged the players to use the playing space

behind the targets when on attack.

Objectives & Tips

Encourage players to play forward or switch the

play.

Remind players to use both the horizontal and

vertical space that is available.

The player in possession identifies a clear passing channel between

two opponents and has a clear sight of the target.

An accurate and weighted inside of the foot pass is used to try to

score.

The defending team is effective in denying a clear channel to the targets.

The player in possession decides to pass the ball and initiates a quick

switch of the play.

The defending team denies a clear channel to the targets, has the far

side player marked.

Play is switched, far side player moves into a position behind the target.

If the pass/shot at the target misses the far side player is in position to

collect the ball and keep the attack alive

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Knock and Move

Purpose

Works on passing and passing combinations.

Short passing along the ground 5-15 yards.

Receiving the ball using the feet and mobility

on and off the ground. Develops the passing and

receiving technique as well as patterns of

movement.

Organization

Use sets of 4 players 15-20 yards apart. Position

one player between in the middle.

Directions

The activity is a 4 pass sequence, with 4

corresponding movements. Once the sequence

is played it comes back the other way. The

passing sequence involves four passes and four

movements. The sequence goes back and forth

and is continuous.

Objectives & Tips

Have players play the way they face and

turn without the ball.

Make sure the spin movement of the middle

player is wide, not long.

The ball is played to the player at the opposite end of the

space. The passer follows the pass. The entire sequence of four passes and four movements then

resets the other way.

The central player makes a bending run wide and away.

The first passer plays the ball to the runner and moves to the

central position.

The first pass is played into a central player.

The passer moves off at an angle to receive the ball back.

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Micro Soccer

Purpose

Encourages speed of play and positive

transitions to attack. Works on passing

combinations, defending in pairs and groups

and shooting.

Organization

35 x 25yard field with 5 yard end zones and

small goals. Play is 4 vs. 4.

Directions

The game commences with the coach passing to

one of the teams of 4. The defending team must

drop one player back into the end zone, to leave

3 defenders against 4 attackers. When the ball is

turned over, the team losing possession must

drop a player into the defensive zone and the

attacking team can attack at full strength – 4v3.

Objectives & Tips

Get players to play fast and positive in

attacking transition.

Have a good supply of balls so play is

continuous and fast paced.

The player with the ball commits the opponent on the dribble.

Other 3 attacking players employ width and mobility to get open.

4 white players establish a shape to stretch the 3 blue players.

The blue team’s strike at goal is saved.

White team quickly transition with an outlet pass.

Simultaneously, one blue player immediately recovers to the goal.

The white team breaks down the well-organized defense. A give and go eliminates a blue opponent allowing the white player

to get into the space behind.

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Mirror Goal

Purpose

To encourage players to be direct to goal The

use of the Mirror Goal gives the players lots of

opportunity to shoot at goal. It also allows for

the efficient retrieval of balls and the

opportunity for the coach to critically observe

the players’ technique.

Organization

Set up an appropriately sized goal using cones.

2 teams of 4 players, with a ball each are on

either side of the goal. The distance from goal

should be appropriate for their technical level of

the players – start with 20 yards and then

modify.

Directions

One team provides a goalkeeper. The first

player from the opposing team dribbles the ball

forward and shoots before a cone marking a

designated distance from goal. After the shot

the shooter moves forward to be in goal and

receives a shot from the other direction. The

outgoing keeper is responsible for retrieving the

ball and returns to their team. The first player in

line from the other side now.

Objectives & Tips

Provide the players valuable repetition of

striking a moving ball at goal

Observe closely the position of the non-

kicking foot and the head at the moment of

impact as this will impact the strength and

direction of the shot.

Blue player dribbles and shoots.

White goalkeeper recovers ball.

White shooter is ready to play.

Blue player dribbles and shoots.

White goalkeeper gives up a rebound.

Blue player can finish rebound with one touch.

A server plays the ball to the blue player.

White goalkeeper retrieves the ball. +

Immediately a server for white plays a ball forward.

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Shooting Circle

Purpose

Works on passing combinations and attacking

transition, as well as shooting. This activity

creates shooting frequency. The types of

shooting scenarios can be varied and the coach

can observe closely to provide individual

instruction.

Organization

Use 2 big goals with keepers. The distance

between goals should provide an appropriate

challenge. Start with groups of players at each

goal with plenty of balls.

Directions

The ball is passed by the shooter to a target who

lays it off for a shot. When the ball is dead the

shooter becomes the target and the target

retrieves the ball

Objectives & Tips

Give the players repetitions for strikes at

goal with a variety of service.

Encourage players to take a look at the

goalkeeper’s position as they move, without

the ball, on to the shot. Head over the ball

for the shot.

A pass made to a central targets is laid off to the outside.

The shooter runs onto the ball.

The shooter attempts to score near and far post.

A pass made to the central target is played back.

Shooter must collect ball and dribble before shot.

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N.E.W.S.

Purpose

Works on passing combinations, attacking

transition and defending in pairs and groups.

This activity helps players develop a rhythm

and purpose in possession.

Organization

30 x30 yard square. Play is 3v3 in the area with

a target player on two sides for each team (5v5).

The target players are on opposite sides of the

square.

Directions

Each team seeks to maintain possession using

their target players. The objective is to move

across the square by combining passes and

avoiding turning the ball over to the other team.

Objectives & Tips

Encourage players to be positive in

possession.

observe the supporting movements of the

target players.

Blue team combined effectively from one target to the other.

Target players moves along the line to receive the final pass.

The white team defends well.

The target player moves well in support of the ball.

The target players involved multiple times.

Off the ball, an inside player anticipates and moves to receive.

An immediate pass from the second target player maintains

possession.

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Subs Up

Purpose

Works on passing combinations, attacking

transition, defending in pairs and groups, as

well as shooting

To encourage players to react quickly to

transition moments of the game.

Organization

25 x 20 yard area with a goal at each end.

Players are split into 2 teams with a

goalkeeper for each team. Play 3 vs. 3 with

extra players for both teams on the side of

the field.

Directions

Every time the ball goes out of play the

coach serves in another ball. After a

number of repetitions the coach calls “subs

up” and all players must exchange with

teammates. The players and the teams that

react the quickest will have the opportunity

to score as the opponent is transitioning

into defence. Players will be engaged and

ready to switch in on the coach’s command.

Objectives & Tips

3 v 3 with goalkeepers.

Player immediately penetrates on the dribble.

The decision to dribble is a good one.

The coach calls for all players to sub out.

One player in white has responded quickest.

The urgency to get in is good and scores.

The coach plays in a 50/50 ball. The white player immediately plays a penetrating forward pass.

The decision to pass quickly is a good one.

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Triangle Technical Warm

Up

Purpose

Works on passing combinations. Physically

activates players in a technical pattern warm

up, that focuses on passing, receiving and

movement with the ball.

Organization

3 cones, 10-15 yards apart, make an

equilateral triangle. At 2 of the cones there

is a player and at one cone there are 2 players.

Play commences from the cone with 2

players

Directions

The warm up activity has a series of

prescribed progressions of passing and

movement. To begin, players pass to the

outside of the triangle in a clockwise

direction. The pass should be firm and along

the ground. Once a rhythm has been

established, the coach can introduce passing

combinations, such as a give and go or

overlap.

Objectives

Get the players passing and moving with

purpose.

Encourage/demand technical sharpness

as the activity is unopposed.

The ball is passed to the outside of the cone.

The passer then follows their pass.

The receiver passes the ball on to the next player.

The ball is passed to the outside of the cone.

The receiver passes the ball back.

A give and go is completed around the cone.

The ball is passed to the outside of the cone.

The receiver passes the ball back.

The ball is passed across the triangle.

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White commits blue on the dribble.

The pass forward is followed by a wide run

Blue penetrates on the dribble.

The blue target checks to the back post.

The ball is played forward to the target.

The third player moves off the ball to support.

Wide Gate Game

Purpose

Works on passing combinations, attacking

transition, as well as defending in pairs and

groups. This activity encourages players to

support passes they play forward. It reinforces

the importance of width and mobility in the

attack.

Organization

Field is 30x25 with wide gates on the half way

line. Two small goals with keepers and 3 vs.3

on the field.

Directions

In each half there is a 2 vs. 1 advantage to the

team defending that end. When the ball is play

forward to the lone target one of the deeper

players must support by running forward

through the gates.

Objectives

To have effective defending at the point of

the ball to allow for effective team defense.

make sure your vision takes in all members

of the defending team and can assess their

positions.

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Numbers up to Goal

Purpose

Works on passing combinations, attacking

transition, defending in pairs and groups as well

as shooting. Encourages players to be direct to

goal and to identify a numbers up situation.

Organization

30 x 25 yards with 1 goal. A goalkeeper and 2

teams of 4 players. Supply of balls and 2 sets

of pinnies.

Directions

Play begins with 1 attacker v goalkeeper.

Whatever the outcome, the attacking player

becomes a defender. 2 attackers set off from the

cones and attempt to score past the defender and

goalkeeper. The defender steps off the field and

re-joins the line. As before, once the ball is won

by the defenders or a goal is scored, the 2

attackers now transition to being the defenders

against the next 3 attacking players. The next

progression is 4v3 and the final progression is

4v4. If the defenders win the ball they should

return it to the coach as a counter option.

Restart the game, switching out the goalkeeper.

Objectives

Encourage players to play incisively and

quickly to goal.

Encourage each new attack to begin

immediately after the ball goes dead.

1 player dribbles at pace before a strike at goal.

Opposing players are on deck to attack.

Attacker on the ball commits the defender.

2nd attacker receives a pass for a shot at goal.

The game progresses to a 4 vs. 4.

The attacking team pass and move to create a shot.

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PLAYER POSITIONS

The Airplane Formation

This formation allows us to be creative moving forward with the overload of the picture.

Focus point is the double diamond~ provides structure and options for attacking and defending.

Wingers can also operate as fullbacks and provide good defensive cover and attacking options.

Natural triangles are formed which is the basis of support. It uses the space on the field with the

distribution of players.

GAME COACHING KEYS

Players should play all positions throughout the season.

Only playing one position throughout each game, minimum half game.

Recommend full game for goal keeper.

Alow player to play atleast 15 minutes before making subsitutions. Players start to get adjusted to the

real game, gives them an opportunity to get “into” the game

Encourage players to play the ball with purpose, not just “kick” or “get it out.

Focus on general attacking principle of “spreading out”.

Focus on general defending principle of being “compact”.

Halftime – Focus on 3 Main points, be positive!!

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U10 RULES

What you need to know…..

Games are played 7 v 7 including GK.

SUBS allowed on any stoppage.

All players should play at least 50% of the game.

No jewellery allowed to be worn.

Shin pads must be worn.

If both teams have same color jerseys, home team has to wear pinnies of different color.

2 thirty minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.

Players need to be 6 yards away from a free kick.

Referees will be assigned and are to be respected! Decisions not to be challenged by coaches,

parents or players.

Goals can be scored from inside the penalty area.

NO offside.

All fouls are indirect free kicks. A goal will only count if it is touched by a teammate or

opponent before crossing the goal line.

No penalty kicks, if a foul is committed inside the penalty area, the free kick will be taken from

outside the penalty area.

Goal Keeper has 5 seconds to release the ball once he/she has control of the ball.

Throw-ins: Balls played out of bounds will be awarded to the opposite team for a throw in.

Both feet behind the sideline. Part of each foot must be touching the ground as the ball is

thrown. Players must make a distinctive throwing motion, delivering the ball from behind their

head. Do not be overly concerned with players following proper technique.

Goal kick: Balls played out past the end line, by the attacking team, go to the goal keeper for a

goal kick.

Goal keeper may kick the ball from anywhere in the goal area. Players should all retreat to

center line.

Corner Kick: Balls played out past the end line, by the defending team, will be awarded to the

opposite team for a corner kick.

If interested the in complete list of EMSA laws, please visit our website @ www.trsa.ca

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First steps

Contact your assistant coach immediately.

If assigned a team manager contact immediately as well.

Contact parents via email as soon as you have your team lists. They will be anxious to hear about

their child’s season. Ask for a reply- Any that do not respond should be contacted by phone to ensure

the email is correct in the TRSA database.

Be sure to BCC all parents until you have agreed consent on sharing.

Initial Team Meeting

Prior to the start of the season, even just before the first game.

Deliver team jerseys.

Discuss your goals and expectations for the season.

Discuss respect- TRSA values as outlined on the back of this guide.

Discuss/delegate important roles parents can take on during the season.

o Designate a team manager if not assigned.

o Someone to help set up equipment.

o Parents can each sign up for a snack day/you or your team manager can assign each family a

designated day.

Introduce teammates! Choose your team name! Run a few fun games.

Practices

It is recommended you have 1 practice each week along with your 2 scheduled game days.

You schedule your own practices. Pick a day that works best for your team.

You may use any field not in use by another team.

It is not necessary to book fields for practices.

Referees

Coaches will be given a cheque for 6 home games to patreferee fees.

Only required to pay when you are the home team.

Referee fees will be provided.

Further information will be provided.

Game Sheet Books

U10 teams require game sheet books.

These will be provided at the mandatory SWEMSA coaches meeting on April 23, 2016.

See SWEMSA website for details.

Player Equipment

TRSA provides all players with a soccer jersey, which they may keep. Players provide their own.

Shorts- pants are acceptable.

Socks- you can decide if you would like a specific colour.

Shoes-cleats are recommended, running shoes are acceptable.

Shin pads- mandatory.

Soccer ball (size 4).

Water bottle.

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Rainout/Field closures

Games are ON unless fields are closed by the City of Edmonton.

Field closure information is found:

o Online @ http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/facilitynotifications/default.aspx?args=2

o By phoning 780-496-4999

Information updated @ 4pm.

Please use your judgment, if you arrive there is lighting or fields are unsafe games should be

canceled.

Team Photos

TRSA is not providing team photos, but players/teams may make their own arrangements for

team photos. A parent can take this on as their volunteer commitment or teams can hire a

photographer at their own cost.

Tournament

TRSA hosts the largest U10 tournament in Alberta and all TRSA teams are required to play.

Registration is free for TRSA teams.

June 17,18,19 2016.

Registration Opens: May 1, 2016 Registration Closes: June 8, 2016

Go to www.trsa.ca for more information.

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VALUES

T – Teamwork • Inclusion • Community

• Unity • Commitment to something bigger than you

R – Relationships • Engagement

• Parents with kids and coaches engage • Understanding communication

• Kids relationships • Partnerships/support

S – Sportsmanship • A safe place to participate

• Respect team, officials, game • Commitment to team

• Civility – behaviour, language, age appropriate (as a coach) • Diplomacy • Fair play

• Polite competition • Respect for the game/opponents

A – Active • Participation/healthy movement

• Active volunteers

www.trsa.ca