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Parents & Players |
PARENTS
At GHYSA we know that you, the parents, are the driving force behind the amazing kids that play in our association. With your help we hope to make this the most amazing experience for your child this upcoming season!
Parent's Responsibility
1. Provide transportation to and from all practices and games ensuring that the player is prompt (on time or early) not only in arriving but also in departure.
2. Lend the young players your support in a positive manner. Do not point out their mistakes, leave that up to the coach; instead, emphasize their accomplishments and efforts. Be positive. Never criticize.
3. If unable to attend the practices or games teach children not to talk with or leave practices or games with strangers.
4. Ensure child brings equipment to and from all soccer games and practices when appropriate.(Water Bottle with water, Ball, Shin guards and socks, Proper foot wear, Proper clothing based on the weather)
5. Be available to kick the ball around with your child!
6. Avoid material rewards. Build the attitude that the rewards lie in the fun of playing.
7. Be a good listener. Make them feel important and let them know that they are contributing to a team effort.
8. ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO BE A CHILD.
2. Lend the young players your support in a positive manner. Do not point out their mistakes, leave that up to the coach; instead, emphasize their accomplishments and efforts. Be positive. Never criticize.
3. If unable to attend the practices or games teach children not to talk with or leave practices or games with strangers.
4. Ensure child brings equipment to and from all soccer games and practices when appropriate.(Water Bottle with water, Ball, Shin guards and socks, Proper foot wear, Proper clothing based on the weather)
5. Be available to kick the ball around with your child!
6. Avoid material rewards. Build the attitude that the rewards lie in the fun of playing.
7. Be a good listener. Make them feel important and let them know that they are contributing to a team effort.
8. ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO BE A CHILD.
Always Encourage The Kids
Remember that kids will be kids and always encourage and uplift them during the season!
OUR GOALS ARE :
1. Teach basic fundamentals of soccer and demonstrate the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
2. Make new friends and MOST IMPORTANTLY TO HAVE FUN!
Things you can do to help your player get the most from his/her experience:
1. We encourage you to learn more about the game. The league rules and other material provided by the league can be viewed on our web site. A parent page has been added to our web site. Please feel free to review this material if you have questions about rules or league philosophy, contact your coach.
2. Let your children watch soccer on TV or attend local games. Watching high school, college or professional games will provide them with a chance to learn about the game. Children will choose role models and attempt to emulate their performance and improve their own ability to play and understand the game.
3. When time permits practice at home. Bring the ball with you day to day it doesn’t take much time or space and it really does help. Remember that it should be FUN does not work. Better players learn by touching the ball often and gain understanding how to move the ball with both feet.
1. Teach basic fundamentals of soccer and demonstrate the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
2. Make new friends and MOST IMPORTANTLY TO HAVE FUN!
Things you can do to help your player get the most from his/her experience:
1. We encourage you to learn more about the game. The league rules and other material provided by the league can be viewed on our web site. A parent page has been added to our web site. Please feel free to review this material if you have questions about rules or league philosophy, contact your coach.
2. Let your children watch soccer on TV or attend local games. Watching high school, college or professional games will provide them with a chance to learn about the game. Children will choose role models and attempt to emulate their performance and improve their own ability to play and understand the game.
3. When time permits practice at home. Bring the ball with you day to day it doesn’t take much time or space and it really does help. Remember that it should be FUN does not work. Better players learn by touching the ball often and gain understanding how to move the ball with both feet.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. Show respect to players, coaches, referee's, other parents and spectators. Expect your own children to be respectful. Support the coach’s and referee’s decisions. While their decisions might not always be agreeable to all participants and spectators, THEY ARE FINAL. No useful purpose is served by shouting disagreement or derogatory remarks. If you think you can do a better job we always need volunteers and you are welcome to become a referee or coach. Serious problems involving coaches or referees should be brought to the attention of the Age Group Commissioner after the game. A list of age group commissioners is on our web site under the League Officials section at http://www.eteamz.com/ghysa/
2. Recognize the commitment the coach has made verses whatever reason you have chosen not to help coach the team. The coach has made a commitment that involves many, many hours of preparation beyond the hours spent at practices and games. Recognize his commitment and the fact that he is NOT doing it because of the pay! Try to remember this whenever something goes wrong during the season. If you take issue with the way your coach is handling the team. Do not involve your children in the issue. It distracts them from learning. Rather discuss your issue with your coach in a non-public and in a non-threatening way as adults. Be supportive of your coach; Example: Be sure the player attends practices; Pick him/her up on time. Volunteer to help with what the coach ask. Encourage fair play at the game, practice and at home. Attend games and practice. Soccer is a team sport. The team needs your child's participation.
3. Cheer in a positive way or be quiet at games. Remain calm and have good manners. Do not make loud, offensive remarks. Do not emphasize winning rather encourage and appreciate effort. We want to stress having fun and learning soccer and good sportsmanship. Youth sports can be stressful to players and the last thing they need is a critic. Be a cheerleader for your child. Focus on the positive things they are doing and leave the correcting of mistakes to the coach. Let them know you support them without reservation regardless of how well they play. During games, leave the decisions to the players, coaches and referee's. Concentrate on praising other peoples children during games. Do not criticize other peoples or your own children it only produces negative emotions in the children and other parents. Smile, enjoy the game.
4. Help in keeping the field areas clean of trash. Remind your other guest to maintain our fields green and clean. If a litter problem is present we will have to line the children up and walk the field areas down to pick up trash either before or after the game. All GHYSA fields must be clean.
Coaches will be asking you to signing to acknowledging you have read, you understand and agree to support this pledge and the GHYSA philosophy.
1. Show respect to players, coaches, referee's, other parents and spectators. Expect your own children to be respectful. Support the coach’s and referee’s decisions. While their decisions might not always be agreeable to all participants and spectators, THEY ARE FINAL. No useful purpose is served by shouting disagreement or derogatory remarks. If you think you can do a better job we always need volunteers and you are welcome to become a referee or coach. Serious problems involving coaches or referees should be brought to the attention of the Age Group Commissioner after the game. A list of age group commissioners is on our web site under the League Officials section at http://www.eteamz.com/ghysa/
2. Recognize the commitment the coach has made verses whatever reason you have chosen not to help coach the team. The coach has made a commitment that involves many, many hours of preparation beyond the hours spent at practices and games. Recognize his commitment and the fact that he is NOT doing it because of the pay! Try to remember this whenever something goes wrong during the season. If you take issue with the way your coach is handling the team. Do not involve your children in the issue. It distracts them from learning. Rather discuss your issue with your coach in a non-public and in a non-threatening way as adults. Be supportive of your coach; Example: Be sure the player attends practices; Pick him/her up on time. Volunteer to help with what the coach ask. Encourage fair play at the game, practice and at home. Attend games and practice. Soccer is a team sport. The team needs your child's participation.
3. Cheer in a positive way or be quiet at games. Remain calm and have good manners. Do not make loud, offensive remarks. Do not emphasize winning rather encourage and appreciate effort. We want to stress having fun and learning soccer and good sportsmanship. Youth sports can be stressful to players and the last thing they need is a critic. Be a cheerleader for your child. Focus on the positive things they are doing and leave the correcting of mistakes to the coach. Let them know you support them without reservation regardless of how well they play. During games, leave the decisions to the players, coaches and referee's. Concentrate on praising other peoples children during games. Do not criticize other peoples or your own children it only produces negative emotions in the children and other parents. Smile, enjoy the game.
4. Help in keeping the field areas clean of trash. Remind your other guest to maintain our fields green and clean. If a litter problem is present we will have to line the children up and walk the field areas down to pick up trash either before or after the game. All GHYSA fields must be clean.
Coaches will be asking you to signing to acknowledging you have read, you understand and agree to support this pledge and the GHYSA philosophy.
Player Responsibilities
1. To arrive at practice and games on time.
2. To bring proper equipment to each practice and game.
3. To treat teammates and coaches with respect.
4. To play within the intent of the rules.
5. To tell the coach if they will miss a game or practice.
2. To bring proper equipment to each practice and game.
3. To treat teammates and coaches with respect.
4. To play within the intent of the rules.
5. To tell the coach if they will miss a game or practice.
Player Equipment Information
BALL
Encourage each player to have his or her own ball and to use it often, not just during team practice. Players will not derive maximum benefit from practice unless they each have their own ball for warm-ups and individual drills.
Soccer balls come in a variety of sizes, each designated by a number:
•size #3 - smallest standard size, for the youngest players (U-6 to U-8).
•size #4 - intermediate size, appropriate for U-9 through U-12.
•size #5 - largest standard size, for U-13 to adult.
See the League rules if you are uncertain which size is specified for players in your age group.
SHIN GUARDS
An absolute requirement for games, should also be worn for all practices. The pull- “legging” type with foam padding protecting the front of the leg from ankle to shin is an excellent shin guard. Shin guards with plastic inserts offer additional protection, especially for the older player. Consider wash ability when selecting a shin guard. The shin Guards should be completely covered by the socks.
SOCCER SHOES
Recommended, but not absolutely required by the league. Baseball or football type shoes with square or rectangular cleats are not legal for soccer. Soccer cleats for most recreational play must be rubber or molded plastic (no metal cleats), and no less than 3/8 inch in diameter. Sneakers may be worn.
WATER BOTTLE (with identifying marks on it)
Fresh water should be available to your players at each practice and game. It is easier for the coach if each player provides his or her own water bottle.
SHIRTS, SOCKS, SHORTS
Shirts and socks are provided for each player by the league. See the parent letter for a description of the well dressed soccer player. Player will need to provide their own shorts and as the weather turns cooler sweat suits. Team jersey will be worn outside of any cool weather clothing. No alterations are to be made to uniforms (e.g. names). Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still distinguish teams.
Encourage each player to have his or her own ball and to use it often, not just during team practice. Players will not derive maximum benefit from practice unless they each have their own ball for warm-ups and individual drills.
Soccer balls come in a variety of sizes, each designated by a number:
•size #3 - smallest standard size, for the youngest players (U-6 to U-8).
•size #4 - intermediate size, appropriate for U-9 through U-12.
•size #5 - largest standard size, for U-13 to adult.
See the League rules if you are uncertain which size is specified for players in your age group.
SHIN GUARDS
An absolute requirement for games, should also be worn for all practices. The pull- “legging” type with foam padding protecting the front of the leg from ankle to shin is an excellent shin guard. Shin guards with plastic inserts offer additional protection, especially for the older player. Consider wash ability when selecting a shin guard. The shin Guards should be completely covered by the socks.
SOCCER SHOES
Recommended, but not absolutely required by the league. Baseball or football type shoes with square or rectangular cleats are not legal for soccer. Soccer cleats for most recreational play must be rubber or molded plastic (no metal cleats), and no less than 3/8 inch in diameter. Sneakers may be worn.
WATER BOTTLE (with identifying marks on it)
Fresh water should be available to your players at each practice and game. It is easier for the coach if each player provides his or her own water bottle.
SHIRTS, SOCKS, SHORTS
Shirts and socks are provided for each player by the league. See the parent letter for a description of the well dressed soccer player. Player will need to provide their own shorts and as the weather turns cooler sweat suits. Team jersey will be worn outside of any cool weather clothing. No alterations are to be made to uniforms (e.g. names). Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still distinguish teams.
