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TEAM MANAGER’S HANDBOOK

2017-18

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TOPICS PAGES Minneapolis United Vision & Objectives 3 Thank You and Welcome 4

Manager Responsibilities 5 Club Contacts 6 Working with Your Team Coach 6 Expenses covered within the ‘Core Fee’ 7

Safety Guidelines 8

MYSA Player & Adult Protection Guidelines 8 Medical Kit Contents 9 MYSA Weather Policy 10 MYSA Policy on Concussions 15

Manager Activities 18

Pre-Season Administrative Responsibilities 18 Conduct a Team Parent Meeting -- Team Calendar -- Coaching Fees Tournaments -- Uniforms

Pre-Season Game Preparation 20 Verify Team Roster -- MYSA Competitive Team Representative Meetings Rescheduling Games -- Player Passes -- Match Line-up/Referee Reports Liability / Medical Release Forms

In-Season Activities 22 MU Borrowing Player Procedure MU Playing Time Guidelines Before Each Game -- At Each Game -- After Each Game

End-of-Season Activities 24 District and State Tournament Player Evaluations

Tryout & Team Formation Process 25 Age Groups by Birth Year Defined & Matrix 28

Appendix 29 Overview of Minneapolis Soccer Club Annual Events 30 State Cup / MRL 31 MU Summer Camps and Events 32 MYSA Playing Nights Summer Season 33 MYSA Playing Fields 35 MU Board of Directors 37

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MINNEAPOLIS UNITED VISION & OBJECTIVES

MINNEAPOLIS UNITED VISION (THE MU WAY)

To become Minnesota’s best club at developing technically sound, tactically disciplined players who play a possession based, attack oriented, and entertaining style of soccer. Play the MU Way!

STRATEGIC FOCUS

Create a top youth traveling soccer program in the region that leverages both proven and new ideas in player development to attract and retain both players and coaches.

OBJECTIVES OF THE MINNEAPOLIS UNITED SOCCER CLUB

● To build the character, self-esteem, and athletic ability of each athlete while fostering the growth of their passion for soccer.

● To develop individual players to their full potential while valuing the importance of team play and tactics.

● To promote the spirit of community among players, coaches, and parents.

● To create an environment that develops and supports teams to be consistently competitive at the Premier level on a State, Regional, and National level.

● To identify, attract, and retain high-caliber players for all levels of play: Gold, Maroon, C3, C2, C1, and Premier levels.

● To continuously enhance the education and performance of Minneapolis Soccer Club coaching staff.

● To place Minneapolis United Soccer Club coaches at appropriate age levels according to their soccer knowledge, coaching ability, and personality.

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Thank You and Welcome to the MU Team

Thank you for managing your child’s soccer team for Minneapolis United. As the manager you are the “face” of MU and MYSA for the parents on your team. Our club would not exist without our many excellent, committed volunteers like you. The MU board, Executive Director, Coaching Directors, and Traveling Coordinators rely on managers like you and your coaches to ensure a smooth season for our teams, players, and families.

MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

● All team-wide communications ● Tournament Organization ● NEW: Club-Wide TeamSnap accounts ● Maintain the team’s Liability/Medical Release Forms ● Maintain the team’s Affinity account and player passes as needed. ● Maintain the team’s corner flags ● Provide Game Day Rosters ● Reschedule any changed HOME games

You serve as a crucial link between families and coaches. When a child first starts playing traveling soccer, the parents often have no idea all that is involved. (Our game is where? At what time? How do we get there?) You can do a lot at the beginning of the season to make it easier for them, and thus, easier for you in the long run. It is your job to insure the team has a smooth season, but you do not need to do all that the role requires yourself. Enlist the help of other parents on your team.

Initial Activities:

● Go to the MYSA Managers page (http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/team-managers). Establish an account with Affinity Sports and verify that you are listed as the manager for your team.

● Complete a MYSA background check. Each fall all adults with a role in MU traveling soccer (coach, asst. coach, team manager) need to complete a background check.

o Go to the MYSA website and follow instructions: ▪ http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/background-checks

The background check goes through Affinity so you use the same log in information. ● Familiarize yourself with the MYSA website.

1. Leagues – Team Managers (This is a gold mine of information for team managers) 2. Field Directory 3. Tournament Finder 4. Forms 5. MYSA “Give & Go” biweekly newsletter. Many timely topics are addressed in this newsletter.

Sign up by visiting: http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/newsletters ● Read through the Traveling Managers page on the MU website under the Traveling Program tab. ● Familiarize yourself with the Minneapolis United website, www.minneapolisunited.org

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http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/newsletters

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/team-managers

TRAVELING SOCCER CONTACTS

Administrators:

Executive Director Gregg Olson [email protected]

Club Administrator Keela Cottew [email protected]

MYSA Registrar Trina Kramer [email protected]

Business Manager Deanna Brabant [email protected]

Directors of Coaching: U12+ Boys Tamba Johnson [email protected] U12+ Girls Ben Linder 952-917-9175 [email protected]

U9-U11 Aaron Paye 201-926-1051 [email protected]

Member of the MU Board of Directors on the Competitive Program Committee:

Luisa Pessoa Brandao [email protected]

Sarah Meeks [email protected]

Nick Brown [email protected]

Referee Coordinator mobile phone:

Matt Tiano For emergency only! 612-361-6485

WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR DIRECTOR OF COACHING:

DOCs are in place to educate and guide MU coaches and trainers. Their responsibilities include the following:

● Set guidelines. ● Help communicate. ● Initiate planning with foresight and financial planning. ● Facilitate training fields and in the need assist with coverage.

In the case of an issue, do not wait until the 4th or 5th issue/incident. If you need guidance on any particular issue, contact your DOC immediately.

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WHEN TO CONTACT THE REFEREE COORDINATOR:

Our referee coordinator should NOT be called to air complaints regarding decisions within the game. Issues to bring forward can include: late referees(s), no referee(s), unprofessional behavior, etc.

WORKING WITH YOUR COACH

The manager position requires organizational skills, patience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with others. The ability to partner effectively with your coach will be vital to your team's success and experience. A strong coach and manager partnership will create a positive team atmosphere, ensure clear communication, and most importantly, allow your coach to focus on player/team development. As a manager, you SHOULD:

● be your coach's greatest ally in having a successful and enjoyable season. ● be constantly kept in the loop on any changes to sessions, activities, or your coach’s availability. ● bring any parental concerns (individual or group) to your coach's attention. ● be the primary sender of communication to the team parents. ● be responsible for all team items for games (i.e. passes, roster, corner flags, etc.). ● proactively communicate calendar conflicts (vacations, school events, holidays, etc.) to your coach. ● work with your coach to conduct a comprehensive pre-season team meeting to discuss the upcoming

season and all logistics and expectations. ● Seek out and motivate other parents to help out on certain tasks.

As a manager, you SHOULD NOT:

● be expected to coach in your coach's absence. Coaches are expected to find professional substitutes when needed.

● have any input on playing time, tactics, player talent, or any on-field activities. ● be making decisions regarding where, when, and how often the team trains. Providing input on these

topics is acceptable but the ultimate decision resides with your coach. ● be responsible for identifying guest players from other teams. Coaches should contact other coaches to

coordinate as needed.

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2017-18 EXPENSES COVERED UNDER THE ‘CORE FEE’ STRUCTURE

“x” indicates program items that are included in the annual Core Fee program for each age and playing level. Note, teams still have discretion to add additional activities, paid for with funds collected by the manager from team families. A larger and easier to read format of this spreadsheet is located halfway down this page on the MU website: http://www.minneapolisunited.org/page/show/1229509-registration

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http://www.minneapolisunited.org/page/show/1229509-registration

SAFETY GUIDELINES

MYSA Player/Adult Protection Guidelines

DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this document, we will define ADULT as those persons in their roles as coach, assistant coach, trainer, team manager, board member, officer, administrator or adult referee who works with, for or around PLAYERS. This would include anyone older than the age group they are interacting with; for example, a 15-year-old assistant coach of a U-11 team would be considered an ADULT for the purposes of these Guidelines.

PLAYER defines all persons who are members of or play on a soccer team. This definition does include those players who participate at the U-19 level, even though they may be of legal age.

In the example of the 15-year-old assistant coach: if s/he is also a rostered participant on a U-16 or higher team, that person is also subject to the guidelines applicable to a PLAYER.

GUIDELINES These guidelines recognize that the lines of authority and separation between adults and players must be recognized and respected. Generally, players are children and as such, deserve special protection. These guidelines provide that protection while setting levels of acceptable conduct for adults.

I. Physical Contact

ADULTS must be aware that any physical contact with PLAYERS can be misinterpreted. Physical contact should be limited to that necessary and appropriate to teach a skill, treat an injury, or console or congratulate a player. In the instance of teaching a skill, minimal contact should be involved and none which places the ADULT in a position of power and/or intimidation; for example, taking a PLAYER by the shoulders and physically moving them to another field or body position.

Sexual contact of any kind or type is prohibited between ADULTS and PLAYERS, whether or not contact is consensual. [The exemption to this guideline would be in the event of player/coach spouses or legally declared domestic partners.]

II. Social Contact

ADULTS should not socialize or spend time alone with PLAYERS except at games, practices, or team functions. An ADULT in a one-on-one situation with a PLAYER; is generally inappropriate.

ADULTS should avoid instances such as driving alone with a non-family PLAYER. However, in the event that a PLAYER remains on a field waiting for transportation, the ADULT should wait with the PLAYER on the field to guarantee the PLAYER’S; safety and wellbeing. (ADULTS should stress with their PLAYERS’ parents the responsibility for safe and timely transportation to and from the field.)

During out-of-town tournaments, a non-parent/custodian ADULT shall not share any sleeping arrangements with a PLAYER or PLAYERS.

ADULTS should respect the privacy of PLAYERS. If shower or changing room facilities are available, schedules should be arranged so that ADULTS and PLAYERS have separate use. If using a changing room, ADULTS should provide privacy for PLAYERS to make necessary preparations before entering for pre/post-game

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discussions. In addition, ADULTS should not allow others to enter except by the expressed wish of the PLAYERS still present.

III. Health and Well-being

ADULTS share the responsibility for the PLAYERS’ health while at practices, scrimmages and games. ADULTS should have PLAYERS’ release forms and medical kits with them at all times. ADULTS are also responsible for seeing that the field conditions are safe for the PLAYERS and that the field equipment is in good, safe condition prior to the start of any activity.

Head injuries resulting in disorientation should result in a PLAYER remaining out of the game.

ADULTS transporting players must model safe driving techniques and enforce seat belt use with PLAYERS and other vehicle occupants.

ADULTS need to be aware of signs of neglect and abuse (physical, emotional or sexual) of the PLAYERS. Observations should be reported to the local law enforcement agency

IV. Language

Offensive and insulting language by ADULTS or PLAYERS is unacceptable. ADULTS should model good communication skills.

Language that is denigrating in nature, content or tone or refers to one’s gender, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or religion is unacceptable.

Inappropriate language targeting officials, opponents or spectators may be grounds for PLAYER penalties or ADULTS’ removal from the game and/or the premises.

V. Violations

Violations of these guidelines by ADULTS or PLAYERS will subject them to disciplinary actions, including but not limited to, warnings, sanctions, suspensions or release by the Member Club and/or MYSA.

Appropriate legal authorities may be called upon based on the nature of the violation.

Anyone witnessing a violation of these Guidelines should report the violation to the MYSA State Risk Manager or MYSA Executive Director.

VI. Medical Kit contents

Must Haves:

o Instant Ice Packs (4 minimum) o Band-aids, variety box o Box large bandages (ie, 3”x4”) for scrapes, turf burn, etc. o 2-3 rolls self-sticking athletic wrap, 3” wide for rolled ankles o First aid ointment or antiseptic foam cleanser for scrapes/cuts o Box of large gauze pads for blood noses, lost teeth, etc. o Hair Ties (25 for girls teams) – most used item in Med Kit

Nice to Have:

o Ibuprofen in MG strength appropriate to age group (parental approval needed) o Bug repellent

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o Sunscreen (athletic type) o Wet wipes o Hand sanitizer o Menstrual pads

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MYSA WEATHER POLICY

Weather conditions are the responsibility of the game officials, coaches, tournament directors and club administrators. All should be aware of the potential dangers posed by different weather conditions and work together to keep the players and other participants as safe as possible. If the weather conditions warrant, game officials and coaches should discuss before the game starts what the procedures will be to insure the safety of the players. Tournament directors should monitor weather conditions including the warnings and watches issued by the National Weather Service. In the event of sudden changes, the tournament directors should have a means of sending warnings to the site officials. A weather plan should be provided to the participating teams to allow a clear understanding of shelter locations, evacuation plans and how the weather will affect tournament results. Club administrators should perform similar functions for league play.

Technology has improved the monitoring capability for all concerned. Weather radios are relatively inexpensive and provide virtually instant information on alerts, watches and warnings. Lightning detectors can take the guesswork out of how far away lightning is. Cell phones and two-way radios can meet communication requirements to implement weather plans.

Preliminary Concerns

It is strongly recommended that clubs purchase weather radios and have them available for onsite monitoring. Lightning detectors are recommended also. Coaches may wish to consider obtaining their own weather radios.

Rec Plus and competitive league play obviously involves travel. Conditions in one location may be very different from another, especially the further apart the two locations are. The coaches are responsible for keeping informed of the weather conditions at home, along their route to the game and at the game site. The coaches are also responsible for communications with the opposing coach and their own team in the event of inclement weather. Discussions between the coaches must provide for common sense to prevail. The Competitive Representative must be informed immediately of any games affected by inclement weather.

Tournament directors should provide participating teams with the weather guidelines for the tournament. Some things to consider are:

How are games affected? Is a game complete at the half? Half plus 1 minute? Will subsequent games be shortened?

Are refunds available in the event games are cancelled for weather? How will standings be determined if some teams' games are cancelled and no time is available to make them up?

Severe Storms

Severe storms can produce high winds, heavy rain, hail, lightning, thunder and/or tornados. If a severe storm approaches the playing area, the safety of the players is the number one priority of coaches and referees, and may require that the game be suspended while shelter is sought. In the event the game is suspended, ALL participants MUST clear the field immediately and move into their cars or other permanent shelter.

High winds can create problems by dust and debris being in the air or blowing over objects. Heavy rain can create hazardous field conditions or lead to flash flooding. Hail can cause injury. Lightning and thunder is discussed separately below. Tornados are obvious dangers of any severe storm. Use common sense and seek shelter as appropriate.

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Lightning and Thunder

Lightning is the second leading cause of storm-related deaths (flooding is first). Lightning can strike up to 10 miles outside of a thunderstorm, literally a bolt from the blue. The danger from lightning can persist for 20-30 minutes or more after a thunderstorm has passed. The National Weather Service does not issue watches or warnings for lightning by itself. However, the National Weather Service does advise that if you see a lightning bolt and hear the thunder in 30 seconds or less, you seek shelter and wait 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activity.

If a person can hear thunder, or see lightning, the danger already is present. A clear, sunny sky overhead with storm clouds nearby can still be dangerous.

Referees and Coaches should adhere to the following:

If lightning is within five miles, with or without hearing thunder, the game(s) or practice(s) should be suspended and shelter sought. A lightning detector can identify the distance accurately but may not be available. A rough guideline is to measure the time between the lightning flash and hearing the corresponding thunder. If it is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter. It may not be possible to determine which lightning strike generated which roll of thunder.

A simple rule: If you can see it or hear it, clear it!

MYSA recommends that participants seek immediate shelter in their automobiles or a designated severe weather shelter, if there is one nearby. Smaller, open structures, tents, trees, isolated areas, etc., should be avoided. Cars, with windows rolled up or buses, can provide good shelter. Avoid contact with metal or other conducting materials to the outside surfaces. Do not stay in open, unprotected areas.

Games and/or practice should not be restarted for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike is seen or roll of thunder is heard.

Tournaments should inform participating teams of notification and evacuation plans and shelters near the playing sites.

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Hot Weather

Heat is a problem when it prevents the body from cooling itself. The hotter the body gets, the more likely it is to increase fatigue levels, develop cramps and increase the possibility of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The hotter and more humid the weather, the faster these problems can develop. Temperatures as low as 65 degrees, with a relative humidity of 100%, can be serious.

1. A heat index chart should be given to every coach and referee (www.nws.noaa.gov) 2. Games need to be adjusted as the heat index rises:

a. Mandatory water breaks b. Go to quarters c. Shorten the games

3. Provide training to coaches to teach the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Club administrators and tournament officials are responsible for monitoring the heat index (by weather radio, online or the Weather Channel) and keeping the participating teams and game officials informed of the heat index. Coaches are encouraged to also monitor the conditions. The following are recommended when there is a possibility of dangerous high heat index:

Heat Index Recommendations

Up to 89° Normal Play

90° - 99° Mandatory two-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by five minutes.

100° - 105° Mandatory two-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half shortened by ten minutes.

105°+ Suspend Play

For further information, please check the NOAA website for additional information in regards to how temperature and humidity combine to make it feel hotter.

Special Heat Rules for TOP Soccer

If the heat index exceeds 95 degrees, the practice or game is immediately suspended. If the National Weather Service issues a heat index warning that will exceed 95 degrees, the MYSA TOP Soccer Committee Chairperson (or designee) will notify TOP Soccer administrators by 1:00 p.m. on practice/game day that practices/games are suspended. Parents and/or legal guardians should also listen for heat warnings and take appropriate action.

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http://www.nws.noaa.gov/

Cold Weather

Players should be allowed to dress in appropriate clothing. Field conditions will be affected by freezing rain, sleet and snow. The ground may become frozen and be unsafe for play. Temperature means either ambient (still air) or wind chill index. Check weather radio frequently for temperature and weather conditions.

Cold Index Recommendations

46° and higher No Change

45° and lower Allowable Additional Clothing:

Layered beneath uniform (for example) long sleeves / long Pants / additional socks

Gloves or mittens

Stocking caps without straps

Sweat pants or shirts [MYSA Rule 7.4.1.e] In the case of extremely cold weather, may be worn underneath the uniform, provided the entire team uses the same color sweats

Jackets may be worn under the uniform so that referees can see the player's number in the event of a card being issued.

Clothing NOT Allowed:

Hooded sweatshirts - hoods and strings present possibility of being grabbed

Ear muffs (headbands OK) plastic or metal part crossing top of head presents potential hazard

Scarves Isadora Duncan Syndrome

40° and lower Shorten games

5 min/half

35° and lower Suspend games

Players on sidelines should remain dressed (if in warm-ups) until they enter the game. Players coming off should towel off (if sweaty) and get dressed quickly. No one should sit or lie directly on ground. The heat is lost faster to ground than to air. Blankets and chairs are recommended. Keep hydrated-avoid caffeine and pop. Keep an eye on field conditions (wet, icy, etc.). Cold wet conditions can quickly change field from safe footing to slippery. Keep an eye on the goalie—usually the player who gets coldest first, as not running or moving like a field player. Referees and coaches should discuss weather and fields pre-game. Safety and health of the players come first.

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MYSA Policy Relating to Concussion and Concussed Players

Preliminary Statement

The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association is adopting this policy as part of its obligation to provide a safe playing environment for its players. Awareness of concussion and effects of concussion on players, especially youth players, has increased over the past decade. Medically, a concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury. Because it is a brain injury, a concussion is not a visible injury, such as a broken arm. It requires time to heal properly, involving both physical and mental rest. Consequences may include loss of coordination or memory, vision problems, learning issues and changes in emotions and behavior.

A concussion may result from a direct blow to the head or from an indirect blow to the body that causes various forces to affect the brain within the skull. Signs and symptoms may appear immediately or may be noticed hours or days (or longer) later. There are a wide variety of symptoms, which are possible. Loss of consciousness is not required to be diagnosed with a concussion. Adolescents require more time to recover from concussions than adults.

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has established the HEADS UP: Concussion in Youth Sports program and tool kit to provide training to coaches, athletes and parents regarding concussions. The Minnesota Legislature passed legislation (MN Statute 121A.37 and 121A.38) in 2011 regarding youth athletes, concussions and return to play.

Application

The Minnesota statute requires any nonprofit organization that organizes a youth athletic activity for which a fee is charged to meet the requirements of the statute. Accordingly, it is recommended that all MYSA Affiliate Member Clubs adopt the provisions of this policy to comply with the statute. This policy does apply to all MYSA coaches, officials and players who are involved in MYSA activities, including but not limited to such programs as ODP, TOPSoccer, MYSA camps and coaching clinics involving any youth player.

The statute specifically applies to participating coaches and officials. Officials include referees, assistant referees and fourth officials. Furthermore, MYSA recommends that this policy apply to team managers and anyone else receiving an MYSA pass.

Pre-Season Requirements

● Coaches and officials are required to take the free CDC online training course Concussion Training for Coaches, www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html (click here to take the training, which is located in the middle of the webpage and takes approximately 45 minutes) before they may coach or officiate for the first time starting with the 2011/2012 season and once every three years thereafter. The certificate of completion at the end of the training is proof the course has been taken. Parents and athletes may take the course for their own information.

● Parents, players, coaches and officials should print more information about the nature and risks of concussions from the CDC at www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html and click on the appropriate link for fact sheets for parents, athletes and coaches/officials (located about two-thirds the way down the webpage).

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http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

● Discuss sideline behavior with the adults. It's important for players to have a positive environment as they learn the game. Stay positive. Encourage effort - not just results. Do not coach. Focus on what the players control - not what they don't. Praise all the kids by name (distribute a cheat sheet with names, numbers, and parents' names). Praise the other team, too. Never criticize refs. Don't assume that your kids want to talk about the game on the car ride home - ask them first! If there is a problem with an individual, contact your traveling coordinator for support. Remember, adults model how to behave.

Season Requirements

Coaches during practices and coaches or officials during games shall remove a player from active participation in the practice or game if the player exhibits the signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion or is suspected of sustaining a concussion (MN Statute 121A.37(b)).

The player is not allowed to return to play until cleared in writing by a provider trained in evaluation and management of concussions (MN Statute 121A.37(c)). The coach shall inform the parent/legal guardian about the possible concussion and the event surrounding the possible concussion (e.g.-collision, fall, etc.).

NEWLY ADOPTED BY US SOCCER as best practice:

U.S. Soccer Concussion Initiative 2016: Effective IMMEDIATELY Included in the U.S. Soccer Concussion Initiative are specific changes to rules on substitutions and heading for certain age groups. Those changes included:

● Modify substitution rules to allow players who may have suffered a concussion during games to be evaluated without penalty

● Eliminating heading for children 10 and under o Please note that U11 is listed in the U.S. Soccer Concussion Initiative document because

U11 players can be 10 years old at the beginning of the season ● Limiting the amount of heading in practice for children between the ages of 11 and 13

1. Licensed USSF coaches (a coach with any USSF ‘A’ through ‘E’ License):

a. On an annual basis, all coaches licensed through the U.S. Soccer system will be required to review the concussion video as well as concussion information/protocols which will be made part of course materials. b. Coaching newsletters will include concussion information and updates.

2. Unlicensed USSF coaches (a coach without a USSF License): a. Implementing Members who utilize coaches not licensed through the U.S. Soccer system will require that such coaches, on an annual basis, confirm that they have reviewed the concussion video as well as concussion information/protocols available on the U.S. Soccer sports medicine page.

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b. U.S. Soccer and the Implementing Members recommend that all Organization Members who utilize coaches not licensed through the U.S. Soccer system require that such coaches, on an annual basis, confirm that they have reviewed the concussion video as well as concussion information/protocols available on the U.S. Soccer sports medicine page.

Return to Play Protocol (“RTP”) U.S. Soccer Recommendations for Implementing Members and all Organization Members a. U.S. Soccer recommends that Implementing Members and all Organization Members follow the graduated RTP protocol (not including steps 1.b. (4)-(5) unless the player has a baseline test and access to a neuropsychologist).

a. For any player removed from practice or play who has been diagnosed as having suffered a concussion, the player will not be permitted to return to practice or play until the player has successfully completed a graduated RTP protocol under the guidance of an Health Care Professional. b. The graduated RTP protocol will consist of at least the following steps:

(1) the player must be symptom free at rest for 24 hours before commencing the protocol; (2) the player must be symptom free after moderate activity for 24 hours; (3) the player must be symptom free after heavy activity for 24 hours; (4) player will retake baseline tests (SCAT3, BESS, and imPACT); (5) neuropsychologists must review and interpret impact test versus baseline; and (6) Health Care Professional must confirm that the player has completed the RTP process and a physician must make the final RTP decision. HEADING A. U.S. Soccer Recommendations

1. U11 and younger: U.S. Soccer recommends that players in U11 programs and younger shall not engage in heading, either in practices or in games.

2. U12 and U13: U.S. Soccer further recommends for players in U12 and U13 programs, that heading training be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per week with no more than 15-20 headers per player, per week.

3. All coaches should be instructed to teach and emphasize the importance of proper techniques for heading the ball.

B. Implementing Members

1. The Implementing Members accept the recommendations of U.S. Soccer set forth in item ‘A.’ above and recommend that each of their respective members follow such recommendations as well.

C. Further Concussion information from the CDC:

To better understand the science of the injury, prevention, and recovery:

http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/custom/headsupconcussion_fact_sheet_coaches.pdf

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MANAGER ACTIVITIES

PRE-SEASON ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct a Team Parent Meeting

This meeting should be co-conducted by both you and the team coach. Do this as early in the season as possible. Bring a calculator and a calendar to the meeting and ask everyone to bring their family calendar. At this meeting you will:

● Gather every adult's e-mail, phone number and cell phone numbers. Be sure to get all parent contact information if the child spends time at more than one home.

● Determine your team philosophy: this is where your coach states their expectations (team expectations/goals, expected attendance at practice, time to arrive before games, behavior codes, tournaments, etc). Decide where to practice, and how often. The coach is the leader who guides the team to meet/exceed the team’s goals.

● Discuss sideline behavior with the adults. It's important for players to have a positive environment as they learn the game. Stay positive. Encourage effort - not just results. Do not coach. Focus on what the players control - not what they don't. Praise all the kids by name (distribute a cheat sheet with names, numbers, and parents' names). Praise the other team, too. Never criticize refs. Don't assume that your kids want to talk about the game on the car ride home - ask them first! If there is a problem with an individual, contact your traveling coordinator for support. Remember, adults model how to behave.

● Use a calendar to tally which players on your team are going to be out of town, and when.

● Circulate a list of approved tournaments from your DOC (U9-14 = 1 fall and 3 summer / U15-18 = 3 summer) and have all families make a note of where and when they will be held. This is when the calendar comes in handy. Once you’ve decided on your tournaments, you can calculate the amount due by each family. Remember that the current “Core Fee” plan covers 1 fall and 3 summer tournaments, up to $450 each. It is easiest if you can collect all the money at this time. If there are families on your team who cannot do this, it may be easier to set up a monthly payment schedule with them. Send an email to Deanna Brabant with receipts for your tournaments and request for reimbursement.

● Distribute the Medical Release Form: This form is required for all team members. These should be completed before the first game of the season. Have the parents complete them at the meeting if possible. Parents need to understand that their child cannot play in a game or tournament without having the Medical Release/Emergency Consent Form on file with the team manager.

● Request a digital head & shoulders photo of each child to be turned in at the first practice. An alternative is to use your own phone or camera and take a picture of everyone at the first practice. The manager and coach will need a picture also. These pictures will be uploaded to make the players, coach and manager passes.

● Introduce your team to TeamSnap and your team’s site. Instruct families to look at the roster, enter contact details, and educate everyone on the TeamSnap calendar availability tab. Use the availability tab for your team, manager, coach, and each player’s attendance.

● Find a volunteer to organize post-game snacks or extra water on hot days, for each game. Post-game snacks are a team-by-team decision. Most older teams don’t do snacks.

Helpful tips for after the meeting:

● Put all the contact info into one group on your e-mail program. It will save a lot of time over the summer.

● Register for tournaments. Tourneys that are early in the year or very popular fill up quickly. You’ll need to pay for each tournament as you sign up for it.

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● Immediately send out a reminder to parents that you need the consent forms, pictures and money for tournaments at the first practice. Some parents will need multiple reminders.

NEW starting Fall 2017: MU is purchasing a club-wide subscription to TeamSnap for all teams.

TeamSnap will be rolling over existing accounts soon, if they haven’t already. MU has purchased a “Premium” account for all of our teams.

COACH PAYMENT PROCESS

All payments to competitive team coaches will be facilitated through the Business Manager Deanna Brabant. Payments will be made to coaches from Minneapolis United according to the following schedule:

Fall 2017:

● One payment at the beginning of the season (Mid September). ● One payment at the end of the season (End of October).

Spring/Summer 2018

● One payment at the beginning of the season. ● One payment at the mid-point of the season (DOC must verify coach has produced the “Internal Team

Ranking Form”.) ● One payment at the end of the season -- upon delivery of individual evaluations to players as verified the

manager by sending an email to your relevant DOC and Deanna Brabant.

UNIFORMS

For your team to order uniforms follow these instructions:

1. Important: Families should go to Planet Soccer (2716 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis) and try on sample uniform pieces so that the correct sizes are ordered. If an incorrect size is ordered a fee will be assessed in order to make the correction. No order information will be collected or processed at Planet Soccer.

2. Minneapolis United will send out an email to each registered family to enroll into the automated online account at Planet Soccer. At this time instructions are given along with an username and password.

3. More details can be found on the Gear Up page on the website: http://www.minneapolisunited.org/gearup

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http://www.minneapolisunited.org/gearup

PRE-SEASON GAME PREPARATION

VERIFY TEAM ROSTER

To see the roster of the team you manage login to the MU website: http://www.minneapolisunited.org/ and

click on CompetitiveProgram>Competitive Teams>gender>age group>team>roster. The player’s name and

jersey number will be listed. Managers need to confirm their rosters are accurate, confirm names and DOB

when MU sends out rosters before ordering player passes.

MU will notify you if any team members have a balance due on their fees. The player pass will not be issued to them until they’re paid in full.

MANDATORY MYSA COMPETITIVE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE VIRTUAL MEETINGS

There is a NEW process this year that makes it very important that you have completed the required background check for the fall season. The Mandatory Team Rep meeting is an online presentation. Each manager who is registered with a team by March 30th (background check required to be registered) will receive an email from MYSA with information regarding a presentation at the end of Aug. (fall season) and in mid-April (summer season). Once you complete the presentation and answer a few questions, you will receive a login and password to retrieve your game schedule. This is also the start of the two-week grace period for rescheduling. After April 29th, there will be no rescheduling allowed.

To complete the background check, go to: http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/background-checks

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http://www.minneapolisunited.org/

RESCHEDULING GAMES

Reschedules are for home games only. Away games are rescheduled through the other team's club. You have ten days to reschedule a game, no exceptions.

Please be aware that a large number of rescheduled games cost the club administrative time and money. A missing coach or not enough subs are not considered quality reasons for a reschedule. The primary reasons for rescheduling a game are the following: games that were not scheduled initially, or weather related game cancellations.

Other than for weather or “Acts of God” rescheduling of games will not be allowed after April 29th (2 weeks after the mandatory District Meetings).

Game Rescheduling Process To reschedule a game go to the MU website, click on > CompetitiveProgram at the top of the page then >Competitive Managers then >Reschedule Game in the drop down box. Follow instructions.

1. Contact the visiting team and come up with at least 2 dates that work for both teams. For summer this must be Mon-Fri and for fall Sat. and Sun. only. Make sure to confirm with the visiting team that whichever date they receive they will be able to play; this will save a lot of time.

2. Copy and paste the text box at the bottom of the page and email to [email protected]. Two options are required in order to submit. If you have a time preference (e.g. 10am-1PM) you may include it in the comment box but exact requests for times can usually not be accommodated because of our referee schedule. You may also include a 3rd and/or 4th date in the comment box.

3. You will receive an email back within 72 hours. If a field is available on one of the dates you requested you will be given the new date/time/field. If a field was not available on the dates you requested you will be asked to contact the visiting team, find 2 other dates that work for both teams and re-submit.

4. When you receive confirmation of your new date/time/field you will need to submit the change on the MYSA website. This information can be found in the Affinity Manager Handbook.

PLAYER PASSES

A. Trina will notify you when MYSA passes are available. Team members must sign their own pass. Affix the photo you gathered earlier and laminate both sides of the passes. You and the coach will need a pass with a photo on it also. Passes cannot be photocopied. We recommend that all cards be punched and put on a key ring or lanyard. Passes must be laminated or they will not last for the entire season. If any team members have a balance due on their fees, the player pass will not be issued to them until they’re paid in full.

B. US CLUB Soccer questions or passes, email Registrar Trina Kramer for details.

MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS

All teams must have a completed Medical Release form on-hand for every player rostered for that game. This form is available on the MYSA Website.

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IN-SEASON ACTIVITIES MINNEAPOLIS UNITED BORROWING PLAYER POLICY (New MU Process Policy as of 2016)

The team coach – NOT YOU -- is responsible for finding players in the event that your team is short of players. This is NOT the team manager's responsibility. Team managers should alert their coach ASAP if there are any anticipated shortfalls for particular games.

1. The receiving team coach contacts the sending team coach. A reply should be expected within 24-hours.

2. The sending team coach recommends players who they feel are deserving of the opportunity to play based on the following:

● The receiving team's needs and the sending team's healthy player pool ● Excellent attendance at their own team practices and games ● Good performance and attitude

3. The receiving coach should first try and contact the team coach within your own age group for example: ● U13C1 borrows from U13C2

● U12C2 borrows from U12C3

If the team is the lowest team in the age group you should contact the team coach of the age below for example:

● U13C2 borrows from U12C1 or U12C2

● U15C2 borrows from U14C1 or U14C2

If there are no players within your age group available or ONE age group below then the coach should contact the appropriate Coaching Director for advice about where to pull players from. Any exceptions to the above format must first be approved by the coaching directors. If there are any delays please contact Coaching Director. Note that the sending coach should give the receiving coach a pool of possible players as not every player may be available. The managers may assist with logistics once the pool is identified. Make sure the player passes accompany the players as they arrive and leave the game. Be aware of the limits and restrictions for calling-up players as they vary by age and for tournaments.

MINNEAPOLIS UNITED PLAYING TIME GUIDELINES

U9 – U11 / ALL C3 Teams

It is MU’s policy that participants at these levels will get a chance to play multiple positions and will generally get roughly 50% in games over the course of the season.

Player development is the focus at these levels of play.

Coaches can reduce playing times for reasons such as the following:

● Missing or disrupting practices

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● Tardiness to practice ● Failure to notify the coach or manager in advance regarding absences from practices or games ● Failure to follow coach’s directions

U12 – U19 C2, C1 and Premier Teams

Coaches have discretion to field the most competitive team (playing time and position). When and where a player plays is strictly up to the coach.

Before Each Game:

● Have an accurate count of who will be present at the game. ● Communicate with coach and determine if borrowing players is necessary.

At Each League Game:

(See tournament rules and procedures for guidelines on tournament check in and game check ins.)

1. Have a printed Game Day Roster, in case there is a problem with the digital player passes. 2. Have the Medical Release forms for each player. (Do this for all tournaments too.) 3. Have a First-Aid Kit. 4. Each home team must supply the game ball of the appropriate size. 5. Each home team must supply corner flags (available at Planet Soccer).

**A helpful idea is to keep ALL the above in a MANAGER’S BAG you bring to every game ** ● At least 15 minutes before each game check in with the referee to see if they need the Game Day Roster.

● Remind parents that it’s the coach’s job to coach, and the parent’s job to enjoy the game.

After Each Game:

1. Have the players thank the referees at the end of the game. 2. Get the player passes back from the referees (if using). 3. Have your players and families pick up after themselves, including empty bottles, candy wrappers and

soccer balls. 4. Home games – retrieve the corner flags.

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END-OF-SEASON ACTIVITIES

DISTRICT AND STATE TOURNAMENTS (U11+)

● Summer Season – Both District & State Tournaments are held. ● Fall Season – Only the State Tournament is held.

At the end of the regular season MYSA holds a district and a state tournament. Each C1, C2, or C3 team can decide whether or not to participate. However, you must agree to participate in both the district and state tournaments, or neither. The district tourney schedule is typically listed online 3-4 days before the start.

The District tournament is single-elimination. The State tournament is a round robin format-you will play 3 or 4 games. There are extra fees to be in the district and state tournaments.

MYSA no longer gives #1 seed a direct bye to State Tournaments!

PLAYER EVALUATIONS

At the end of the season each coach is required to fill out an individual evaluation. This is a very important tool used as part the team formation meeting after tryouts. Once team managers have confirmed with MU that these evaluations have been turned in for the team they manage, the coach will be paid their last payment.

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COMPETITIVE TEAM FORMATION POLICY

All coaches are required to fill out and turn in the requested Player Evaluation Form on each player in June. Details will be provided once tryout dates are posted by MYSA.

OVERVIEW

Minneapolis United (MU) is a community-based club that strives to balance the needs of all players’ at all competitive levels, from Recreational to Premier.

The goal of the Minneapolis United Team Formation process is to create a system in which players can best develop individual soccer skills and participate in statewide soccer play.

Competitive soccer allows players to develop individual and team skills necessary to play at the high school varsity level and beyond.

MU believes that Individual and team development work best when players participate on teams with other players at similar commitment and skill levels.

Placement of individual players on appropriate teams is increasingly critical at the higher levels of competition.

MU forms all teams through a formal tryout (evaluation process) as outlined in the sections immediately below. To ensure accuracy and fairness MU employs an independent contractor ISSE to oversee and administer the tryout process.

The Boys and Girls Coaching Directors are responsible to hire and place coaches for all competitive teams.

TRYOUT PROCESS (U9-U19)

The Minneapolis United Soccer Club owns all team designations, which include (Gold, Maroon, C3, C2, C1 and Premier). The Coaching Director along with the MU Board determines the amount of teams that an age/gender group can support based on player skill levels manifested through the tryout process.

The Coaching Directors are responsible for leading the tryout process. Tryout format is at the discretion of the Coaching Director and MU’s Board.

● All players wishing to tryout for a fall/summer team for the club must be registered prior to tryouts. ● There is an annual tryout fee for all players participating in the tryout process. This fee assists in

compensating the Evaluators and facility rental. ● Players will be asked to compete against a group of their peers in various 1 v 1, 4 v 4 and 7 v 7 drills

to evaluate them on various skills like first touch, passing and vision, field awareness… Each player then receives a score based on how they compared to the other participants.

● All teams are formed for the fall and upcoming summer season and will stay intact until the next scheduled tryout for that age group, barring any adjustments made by Directors of Coaching.

● All teams are formed based on the tryout process. ● Playing on specific team one year does not mean that the player will automatically be placed with

that same team or coach in later years.

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Team Selection

The following factors are considered in the tryout process (not ranked in order of importance):

● Attitude and commitment level to attend practices, training, games and tournaments. Commitment to attend winter training program (attendance at winter training is expected)

● Performance at tryouts (specifically, how the player rated on various skill tests) ● Performance as observed by the Coach in game situations from the previous season. This

information is submitted on the Player Evaluation form. ● Specific positions needed on a particular team.

All decisions on player selection shall rest with the Coaching Director, with input from the returning Coach being an integral part of the process. Team Managers are not involved in the player selection process.

In instances where multiple players are ranked relatively equal in terms of commitment (attendance at Winter Training), attitude, and skill, (and there is not a particular position need), loyalty will go to returning team members (incumbents).

Note: After the Tryout Process is complete and prior to the next annual tryout, the Director of Coaching with Team Coach have the authority to add up to two players to each team.

Multiple Teams / Same Playing Level

When multiple teams exist in one age group at the same level of play, the Coaching Director determines the team that will be considered the top-tiered team.

It is assumed that every player participating in the process is trying out for the top-tiered team. He or she will be placed on a team based on the criteria noted above.

Notification Process

Notification of placement on a Minneapolis United 2017 Fall and 2018 Spring/Summer season team will be posted to the MU website as results are finalized. The player's first name along with the first few letters of their last name will be posted as notification of team placement.

Players choosing not to accept a position on the designated "team" as posted to the MU website are asked to submit an email denying their roster spot.

Evaluators at tryouts will identify kids based on (1) commitment, (2) athletic ability and (3) soccer skills.

PLAYERS MISSING TRYOUTS

● Players that are unable to attend tryouts must still complete the Tryout/Team Placement Sign-Up, indicate that they wish to petition for a roster spot and pay the non-refundable $50 Tryout/Team Placement Fee.

● Players who can only attend 1 day of tryouts can indicate this during the sign up. ● Verbal or electronic messages cannot be used to petition for roster placement, only

completion of the Tryout/Team Placement Sign-Up will suffice. ● MU is unable to arrange individual tryouts. ● MU is hosting Tryout Prep Camps and attendance is highly recommended for those missing

tryouts.

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● Team placement via petition: ○ For current MU players the petition does not guarantee a position on a specific team.

Rather, it alerts the coach and the Director of Coaching that even though your child was not at tryouts they are still interested in playing for MU. Players will be placed on a team based on their skill level. No player is guaranteed a spot on a team and “close calls” will go to those that attend tryouts.

○ For players new to MU: Since we are not able to evaluate these players they will be placed on the lowest level team in their age group if there are any spots available.

ROSTER SIZE

The number of players on each team may be a function of the number of players registering for any season and other specific team considerations as determined by MU’s Coaching Director, with input from the Team Coach.

● U9 to U10 teams play 7v7 and roster 10-12 players. ● U11 and U12 teams play 9v9 and roster 12-14 players. ● U13 and older teams will roster 15-18 players. ● U17+ teams will roster 15-22 players.

Note: All Gold level and C3 teams must accept new registrants if the team does not have a full roster.

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Age Groups by Birth Year defined:

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Minneapolis United Soccer Club thanks you again for donating your time and energy to manage your player’s team. Enjoy the season and have fun enjoying “the beautiful game”.

APPENDIX ITEMS

Minneapolis United Annual Calendar Summary

State Cup / Midwest Regional League (MRL)

Minneapolis United Summer Camps

MYSA Playing Nights

Minneapolis United Playing Fields

Minneapolis United Board of Directors

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Minneapolis United Annual Calendar Summary

MID/END OF JULY

TRYOUTS

COACHES MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

FALL SEASON (2009’s through 2004’s)

TEAM PRACTICES

GAMES (SAT/SUN)

1 TOURNAMENT

NOVEMBER – MARCH

WINTER TRAINING

SKILLS

FUTSAL

DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE

AGE GROUP TRAINING

INDOOR LEAGUES

MARCH

COACHES MEETINGS

APRIL

PRE-SEASON

SPRING TRAINING PROGRAM

COACHES MEETINGS

TEAM TRAINING

MAY – JULY

SUMMER SEASON

TOURNAMENTS

TEAM PRACTICES

GAMES (M/W OR TU/TH)

STATE CUP

STATE TOURNAMENT

MU SOCCER CAMPS

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State Cup / Midwest Regional League (MRL)

If your team is planning to participate in State Cup or MRL, please work with your Team Coach and your Coaching Director to coordinate the process.

STATE CUP

This tournament is open to all U13–U19 competitive teams. The US Youth Soccer Minnesota State Cup is a tournament designed to select the Minnesota league team or Midwest Regional team at each age level and gender to represent Minnesota at the US Youth Soccer Midwest Region II Championships. Regional winners will go on to compete in the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

MRL

Midwest teams, boys and girls U-14 through U-18, will be invited to enter the Midwest Regional Leagues (MRL) based upon guidelines set down by the MRL Commission or governing body. The MRL is comprised of highly competitive teams from all states in US Youth Soccer Region II.

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Minneapolis United Summer Camps 2018 Encourage your players to attend these camps to develop their individual skills or have your whole team sign up and take advantage of some of our top club coaches as well as other guest coaches from High School Varsity Programs or Minnesota College Teams. Details will be posted on the MU Website on or by March 1st.

Ball Mastery Camps at Pearl Park

TBD

Elite and GK’er Camps at Fort Snelling

TBD

Try Out Camp at Fort Snelling

TBD

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MYSA Playing Nights – Summer Season 2016 Example

Age/Division Girls Boys

U9 Tu-Th M-W

U10 M-W Tu-Th

U11 Classic 1 Tu-Th M-W

U11 Classic 2 M-W Tu-Th








U14 Premier Tu-Th M-W




U15 Premier M-W Tu-Th




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MYSA Playing Nights Continued …

– Summer Season 2016 Example

Age/Division Girls Boys





U17 Premier M-W Tu-Th





U18/19 Classic 1 M-W Tu-Th

U18/19 Classic 2 Tu-Th M-W

U19 Premier Sun-W Tu-Th

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MU Playing Fields – NOTE: Not all of the following fields are still in use by MU.

MUS01 De LaSalle High School

1 De La Salle Dr Minneapolis MN 55401

Directions - MUS01 Field Updated: 4/10/10

From I-94 and HWY 280 travel west; take the CEDAR AVE exit 234C; Turn RIGHT onto CEDAR AVE; Take I-35W N; Take CR-36/UNIVERSITY AVE exit 18 toward 4TH ST SE; Stay STRAIGHT to go onto I-35W EAST FRONTAGE; Turn LEFT onto 1st AVE NE/CR-52 W; Turn Right onto DE LA SALLE DR; 1 DE LA SALLE DR Is on the LEFT.

MUS04 Parade Athletic Fields

400 Kenwood Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55403


Start out going NORTH on MN-100 N (5.1 mi), Merge onto I-394 E/ US-12 E toward MINNEAPLOIS (2.6 mi), Take the DUNWOODY BLVD exit, EXIT 8A, toward HENNEPIN AVE (0.2 mi), Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto DUNWOODY BLVD/ WAYZATA BLVD (0.1 mi), Turn RIGHT onto S EMERSON AVE/ EMERSON AVE S (0.3 mi), Turn LEFT onto KENWOOD PKWY (0.1 mi), End at 400 Kenwood Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55403 Estimated Time: 11 minutes Estimated Distance: 8.44 miles

MUS05 Pearl Park 414 E. Diamond Lake Rd.

Minneapolis MN 55419


From the intersection of 35W & Diamond Lake Rd. East on Diamond Lake Rd to Portland Ave (stoplight). Left (north) on Portland 2 blocks. Field runs N/S on western boundary along Hampshire Dr.

MUS06 Pearl Park-Southwest Field

414 E. Diamond Lake Road



From the intersection of 35W & Diamond Lake Rd. East on Diamond Lake Rd to Portland Ave (stoplight). Left (north) on Portland 2 blocks. Field runs E/W along northern boundary of park.

MUS07 Pearl Park-East Field 414 E. Diamond Lake Road



From the intersection of 35W & Diamond Lake Rd. East on Diamond Lake Rd to Portland Ave (stoplight). Left (north) on Portland 2 blocks. Field runs N/S and is central field.

MUS12 Holy Angels Academy 6600 Nicollet Ave.

Richfield MN 55423


"From the intersection of interstates 494 and 35W. Go north on 35W to 66th St. exit. Go east on Nicollet Ave. take a right (south) on Nicollet past the school (on immediate right) to driveway " turn right into parking lot.

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MUS15 Ft. Snelling (Nieman Complex) Minneapolis MN


"From the intersection of interstates 35W & 494. East on 494 to Hwy 5 past airport one mile to Hwy 55 turn-off (to Mpls). North 1/8 miles on Hwy 55 to Bloomington Rd (Ft. Snelling) exit. West .25 miles to Minnehaha. Turn left then left again into parking lot. Fields are marked on posts A-H (U9-U10 play on field A, AN = north side of field, AS = south side of field). (U11-U12 play on fields B & E, a 90x50 is created across the full size field)

MUS26 South High School 3131 19th Ave S Minneapolis MN


"Take I-394 east until I-94 west exit 8B take the MN-55/Hiawatha Ave exit number 234A turn right onto E Lake St turn left onto 19th Ave S. Field is between 19th and 21st on 31st St."

MUS27 Southwest High School (at Pershing Park)

3300 West 48th St

Minneapolis MN


"Take I-394 to the MN-100 exit exit number 5 take the W 50th St/Vernon Ave. Keep left at the fork in the ramp turn left onto W 50th St turn left onto Chowen Ave S. Turn right onto 48th St W. Field entrance is on the right."

MUS28 Washburn High School 201 West 49th St Minneapolis MN


"Take I-394 east to I-94 until exit number 233B I-35W South. Take exit number 13 for 46th St turn right onto E 46th St. Turn left onto Nicollet Ave S turn right onto 49th St W. Field entrance is on 49

MUS34 Augsburg College 2323 Riverside Ave S



From downtown Minneapolis take I94 East toward St Paul. Exit onto Riverside Ave. Go left on Riverside. Take the 2nd left onto 8th street. Field is along the North site of I94.

MUS35 Armatage 2501 West 56th Street



From I35W & Hwy62: Take Hwy62 west to Penn Ave. Go North on Penn Ave approx. 1.0 mile to 56th Street. Then take left 0.1 miles. Fields are next to Armatage Elementary School

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Minneapolis United 2017-18 Board of Directors

Josh Katan President

Nick Brown Vice President

Trent Lunder Treasurer

Eliza Goodwin Secretary

Rob Danek Communications Committee

Steve Pampuch Communications Committee

Meighan Middleton Advancement Committee

Gregory Oliver Outreach / GrassRoots

Luisa Pessoa-Brandoa Competitive Committee

PJ Mudd Recreation Committee

Dipen Mehta Governance Committee

Sarah Meeks Competitive / Advancement Committees

Crystal McCauley Communication Committee

Andrew Hedden Legal

The Board structure is based on a voting member board of up to 21, where members hold three year staggered terms. A third of the boards' positions become open each year. These open positions to the Board are filled by election by votes cast of the Board members holding the seats that are not open for that year. Elections are held every July.

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