All the players who attended the game go to vote.
The winner: The Blue Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Game #2
Played our second game. Have to say...we were terrible! Got crushed during the first half; players taking the ball from teammates; keepers forgetting to use their hands, players showing up at the last minute.
However, after a big pep talk at halftime, it was like parting the Red Sea. My forwards started staying forward, my keeper grabbed the ball, and instead of being outscored 6-0 in the 2nd half, we were outscored 2-0! Even better, we managed to get the ball towards the opposing goal! Missed the midfield, however.
What I still can't figure out, is why the players will BACK UP when the other team gets the ball. It is quite odd; they will run towards the ball, but when the opposing team get it, instead of aggressively heading for the ball, they will back up. I guess they think that they are somehow stopping the ball, but all they do is give the other team time to go around them.
That's is what we are going to work on next week!
However, after a big pep talk at halftime, it was like parting the Red Sea. My forwards started staying forward, my keeper grabbed the ball, and instead of being outscored 6-0 in the 2nd half, we were outscored 2-0! Even better, we managed to get the ball towards the opposing goal! Missed the midfield, however.
What I still can't figure out, is why the players will BACK UP when the other team gets the ball. It is quite odd; they will run towards the ball, but when the opposing team get it, instead of aggressively heading for the ball, they will back up. I guess they think that they are somehow stopping the ball, but all they do is give the other team time to go around them.
That's is what we are going to work on next week!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Claming my blog in technorati!
I need to post this SECRET CODE: URKC2JU3R5KB
We'll see if this works!
We'll see if this works!
How to create a Region Web site, Part II
Expanding on yesterday's post of page types, this is broken down by the type of information consumer.
(The formatting didn't port very well, so I am going to make it an ordered list...)
Parent -> Looking for: Registration
Referee -> Looking for: Information
(The formatting didn't port very well, so I am going to make it an ordered list...)
The breakdown is the information consumer, what type of information they need, then the page(s).
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Registration Information Page
- Registration Checklists
Parent -> Looking for: Team Info
- Calendar
- Team Listings (Coach info)
- Directory (Commissioner, RCA, ARC, RC)
- Game Schedules
- Statistics
- Regional Guidelines
Parent -> Looking for: Game Info
- Calendar
- Team Listings
- Game Schedules
- Field Listings
- Field Conditions
- Announcements
- Regional Guidelines
- Directory (Registrar, Commissioner, RCA,RRA, ARC, RC, Board)
- Parent Handbook
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Volunteer Listing
- Directory (Board)
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Team Listings
- Game Schedules
- Stats
- Field Listings
- Field Condition
- Directory (Commissioner, RCA, ARC, RC, Board)
- Training
- Regional Guidelines
- Announcements
- Regional Guidelines
- Directory ( Commissioner, RCA,RRA, ARC, RC)
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Game Schedules
- Refschedule.com
- Field Listings
- Field Condition
- Laws of the Game (FIFA, AYSO National Guidelines)
- Regional Guidelines
- Directory (DRI, RRA, Board)
- Announcements
- Regional Guidelines
- Laws of the Game
- Directory ( DRI, RRA, RC)
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Directory (Board)
- eAYSO
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Team Listings (Coach info)
- eAYSO
- Regional Guidelines
- Parent Handbook
- Directory (Board)
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Laws of the Game
- Refschedule.com
- Directory (Board)
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Parent Handbook
- Commissioner Guidelines
- eAYSO
- Directory (Board)
- Announcements
- Calendar
- Volunteer Listing
- Directory (Board)
How to create a Region Website, Part I
Our website sucks. We are convening a committee to discuss changes. Here's my contribution as to what we need at a minimum...
Web site design considerations
Main Page
1. Important announcements
2. Calendar
3. Field status
4. Links
a. Info pages
b. Board contact info
c. Area pages
Information Page(s)
1. Team Pages
a. Schedules
b. Standings/Stats
c. Team information
d. Contact information (Coaches)
2. Coaches Pages
a. Information
b. Training
c. Class schedules
d. Rules/guidelines
e. Coach management contact info
3. Referee Pages
a. Information
b. Training
c. Class Schedules
d. Rules/Guidelines
e. Referee management contact info
4. Field information
a. Field locations
b. Field maps
c. Field status
d. Field management contact info
5. Volunteer pages
a. Positions
b. Open positions
c. Board contact list
Web site design considerations
Main Page
1. Important announcements
2. Calendar
3. Field status
4. Links
a. Info pages
b. Board contact info
c. Area pages
Information Page(s)
1. Team Pages
a. Schedules
b. Standings/Stats
c. Team information
d. Contact information (Coaches)
2. Coaches Pages
a. Information
b. Training
c. Class schedules
d. Rules/guidelines
e. Coach management contact info
3. Referee Pages
a. Information
b. Training
c. Class Schedules
d. Rules/Guidelines
e. Referee management contact info
4. Field information
a. Field locations
b. Field maps
c. Field status
d. Field management contact info
5. Volunteer pages
a. Positions
b. Open positions
c. Board contact list
Tournement Prep docs
Here is our starting, working document:
Divisions: U8, U10 and U12 (consider U14)
Locations
Need to check field availability and then work through number of teams per division based on field set up.
Volunteers needed
• Tournament Director
• Assistant Tournament Director
• Referee Coordinator
• Tournament Treasurer
• Scheduler
• Statistician
• U8 Division Coordinator
• U10 Division Coordinator
• U12 Division Coordinator
• Registration and Check-In Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
o Field Director(s)
o T-shirt Sales Coordinator – one per location
• Sponsorship/Marketing/PR Outreach Coordinator
o Food/Vendor Coordinator
Cost for Tournament
• Develop budget – fields, t-shirts, trophies/medals/pins/patches…..anything else?
• Registration cost per team
• Referee deposit per team
Dates to Consider
• Application submitted to National for approval.
• Deadline for applications being received.
** Sales Tax/Business License/Checking Account **
Budgetary Items
• Rental Items
o Communications Devices (Radios?)
o Canopies – each venue
o Tables – Per Venue
Registration/Check in
Referee Check in
Sales (if needed)
o Chairs – 2 per table
o Wi-fi/Hotspot
o Computer/laptop(s)/printer(s)
o EMS/Security
o Generator(s) – if needed
o Field space
• Purchase items
o Water
o Signage (per venue for professional appearance)
Referee/Check in/Sales/etc
• May be offset by sponsors
o Printing
Game cards
Rosters
Brochures/Maps/Info
• May be offset by sponsors
o Snack stand (if used)
What would we sell?
o Corner flags, goals, nets (as needed), chalk, paint
o Team swag
T-Shirt, pin
o Coach swag
T-Shirt, pin, hat
o Referee swag
T-Shirt, pin, patch, coin
o Sale items
Sweat shirts
T-shirts
Hats
Ball
Divisions: U8, U10 and U12 (consider U14)
Locations
Need to check field availability and then work through number of teams per division based on field set up.
Volunteers needed
• Tournament Director
• Assistant Tournament Director
• Referee Coordinator
• Tournament Treasurer
• Scheduler
• Statistician
• U8 Division Coordinator
• U10 Division Coordinator
• U12 Division Coordinator
• Registration and Check-In Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
o Field Director(s)
o T-shirt Sales Coordinator – one per location
• Sponsorship/Marketing/PR Outreach Coordinator
o Food/Vendor Coordinator
Cost for Tournament
• Develop budget – fields, t-shirts, trophies/medals/pins/patches…..anything else?
• Registration cost per team
• Referee deposit per team
Dates to Consider
• Application submitted to National for approval.
• Deadline for applications being received.
** Sales Tax/Business License/Checking Account **
Budgetary Items
• Rental Items
o Communications Devices (Radios?)
o Canopies – each venue
o Tables – Per Venue
Registration/Check in
Referee Check in
Sales (if needed)
o Chairs – 2 per table
o Wi-fi/Hotspot
o Computer/laptop(s)/printer(s)
o EMS/Security
o Generator(s) – if needed
o Field space
• Purchase items
o Water
o Signage (per venue for professional appearance)
Referee/Check in/Sales/etc
• May be offset by sponsors
o Printing
Game cards
Rosters
Brochures/Maps/Info
• May be offset by sponsors
o Snack stand (if used)
What would we sell?
o Corner flags, goals, nets (as needed), chalk, paint
o Team swag
T-Shirt, pin
o Coach swag
T-Shirt, pin, hat
o Referee swag
T-Shirt, pin, patch, coin
o Sale items
Sweat shirts
T-shirts
Hats
Ball
Turkey Tournament 2012
As I mentioned, we are looking at a 'Turkey Tournament' this year. This is a continuation of one that was in Redondo Beach for many years. What I like about this trounament, in particular, is that it is for the kids of the people who make it all work - the volunteers. While some of the kids are among the better players, many are...not. This is one way they will get to have that tournament experience that can be a lot of fun. There is a hierarchy involved: VIP buddies, Youth Referees, Children of: Board Members, Referees, Coaches.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Registration - its not just for soccer
Bruce cleaned out the storage compartment and found 10 giant tubs of Region clothing, turkey tournament (dated!) sweaters, and hoodies.
We sold $1000 worth of items at the first registration event!
We sold $1000 worth of items at the first registration event!
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Turkey Tournament, anyone?
Had a long discussion with Van today; we are exploring resurrecting our (1 time) Turkey Tournament, the successor to the (many year) Redondo Beach Turkey tournament.
I enjoyed the tournament, because it was for kids whose parents volunteered. My kids have never been great at soccer, so having this tournament was pretty fun for them. There are several tournaments during this time frame, but they really don't address the volunteer aspect.
We've sort of decided that we will try to go with U8-U12; I don't recall any U8 tournaments around here. However...U8 by definition is non-competetive, how do you change a season of learning into a tournament focusing on victory?
My thought was to make it a 'sportsmanship' event for the U8-ers; but how do you differentiate in a meaningful way?
I enjoyed the tournament, because it was for kids whose parents volunteered. My kids have never been great at soccer, so having this tournament was pretty fun for them. There are several tournaments during this time frame, but they really don't address the volunteer aspect.
We've sort of decided that we will try to go with U8-U12; I don't recall any U8 tournaments around here. However...U8 by definition is non-competetive, how do you change a season of learning into a tournament focusing on victory?
My thought was to make it a 'sportsmanship' event for the U8-ers; but how do you differentiate in a meaningful way?
Friday, March 02, 2012
Our Region's web page sucks!
Our web page sucks. It is generated via D4 sports, but it never worked very well. I see other region's sites, and they all seem so much better than ours.
We are about to form a web page commitee to decide what we want on it.
I think the web page should have a calendar of events, a main area with important announcements, info for parents, info for coaches, info for referees, game schedules, standings, and maps to the fields.
We are about to form a web page commitee to decide what we want on it.
I think the web page should have a calendar of events, a main area with important announcements, info for parents, info for coaches, info for referees, game schedules, standings, and maps to the fields.
Spring League is upon us!
Spring League is upon us!
I have to admit, Shutterfly is a GREAT tool for team management. They have a deal with AYSO to generate the teams automatically, and it is fantastic! We got an email stating that several thousand sites need to be setup to keep the deal going, and I really hope that they keep it!
Besides having the roster automatically generated, you can add and change the rosters. You can add photos. You can put in the practice schedules and games with the address; parents can get a map autogenerated. And the system will automatically email reminders for each event. You can assign things like the snack schedule, or let parents sign up themselves. You can send mass emails to the whole team, and parents can up load photos and videos to share.
All in all, it makes managing the team a piece of cake!
I spent a little time tidying up the roster with new players, then entered the games and 1st meeting, then sent out a mass email to everyone so they can view it and sign up for snacks and refereeing.
Shutterfly - not just for photo albums anymore!
I have to admit, Shutterfly is a GREAT tool for team management. They have a deal with AYSO to generate the teams automatically, and it is fantastic! We got an email stating that several thousand sites need to be setup to keep the deal going, and I really hope that they keep it!
Besides having the roster automatically generated, you can add and change the rosters. You can add photos. You can put in the practice schedules and games with the address; parents can get a map autogenerated. And the system will automatically email reminders for each event. You can assign things like the snack schedule, or let parents sign up themselves. You can send mass emails to the whole team, and parents can up load photos and videos to share.
All in all, it makes managing the team a piece of cake!
I spent a little time tidying up the roster with new players, then entered the games and 1st meeting, then sent out a mass email to everyone so they can view it and sign up for snacks and refereeing.
Shutterfly - not just for photo albums anymore!
12 years and counting...
Wow. We started playing soccer 12 years ago; since that time I've been a coach, a referee, a referee instructor, referee instructor evaluator, statistician, an Assistant Regional Comissioner, and Director or Referee Instruction. My blogging here has been sporadic; I doubt that anyone has ever read these pages (except me). But I press on...
Our region's leadership has been a problem for the past 5 years. The RC was checking out his 2nd year - to be fair, his predecessor had done some serious damage to the volunteer infrastructure and the new guy was done. The next RC finished the job, driving away most of the serious volunteers, and keeping sycophants and cronies around, ignoring the regional guidelines for her self serving purposes, and generally screwing up the region and driving away whole families.
We have a new RC now; we have a board that seems willing to work hard together - but we still are having trouble with lone wolfs making unilateral decisions affecting other people and their jobs. This has already lead to the registrar resigning in disgust.
Hopefully, all will get better; it can hardly get any worse!
Our region's leadership has been a problem for the past 5 years. The RC was checking out his 2nd year - to be fair, his predecessor had done some serious damage to the volunteer infrastructure and the new guy was done. The next RC finished the job, driving away most of the serious volunteers, and keeping sycophants and cronies around, ignoring the regional guidelines for her self serving purposes, and generally screwing up the region and driving away whole families.
We have a new RC now; we have a board that seems willing to work hard together - but we still are having trouble with lone wolfs making unilateral decisions affecting other people and their jobs. This has already lead to the registrar resigning in disgust.
Hopefully, all will get better; it can hardly get any worse!
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