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Posted by Keri Saling at Mar 18, 2006 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

Modified Playing Rules for Under 6

1. Opposing parent/coaches and players should shake hands after each game.

2. Do not record league standings.

3. Do not record final score.

4. Participation awards for ALL--no trophies or awards just for the best team.

5. Parent/coaches, non-playing players, parents and spectators should be located not less than three (3) yard from outside the touchline, nor should they be closer than ten (10) yards to the goal line.

6. NO individual should be allowed to run the length of the field except participants of the games.

7. Parent/coaches should not coach or instruct players during the game.

8. Per the City of Denton Department of Parks and Recreation no tobacco or alcoholic beverages will be consumed or allowed on the North Lakes Soccer Complex.


Law 1 - The Field

1. Markings:
a. Distinctive line not more that five (5) inches wide.
b. A halfway line shall be marked out across the field.
c. A center circle with a five (5) yard radius.
d. Four corner arcs each with a two (2) foot radius.
e. Goal area.


Law II - The Ball

 1. Size three (3).


Law III - Number of Players

 1. Maximum number of players on the field at any one time - Four (4) per team. There shall be no goalkeeper.

 2. Maximum number of plays on the roster should not exceed. - Eight (8).

 3. Substitutions:
a. Injuries.
b. See Law VII.

4. Playing time: Each player shall play a minimum of 50 percent of the total playing time.

5. Teams and games may be coed. Coed team will play in the boys division.


Law IV - Player Equipment (Conforms to USYSA)

1. Players must have matching uniform (jersey, shorts and socks)

2. Shin guards are mandatory

3. Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes.


Law V - Referee

 1. Registered Referee or (Parent/Coach in emergency)

2. Referee's decisions on points of fact connected with the game shall be final.

3. Rule infractions may be briefly explained to the offending player.

4. Only registered referees have the power to caution or send off players, coaches, or parents.


Law VI - Assistant Referee

1. None.

Law VII - Duration of Game

1. The game shall be divided in to four (4) equal ten (10) minute quarters.

2. There shall be a two (2) minute break between quarter one (1) and quarter two (2), and another two (2) minute break between quarts three (3) and four (4).

3. There shall be a half-time break of five (5) minutes between quarts two (2) and three (3).


Law VIII - The Start of the Play

1. Opponents must be outside of the center circle while the kick off is in progress.


Law IX - Ball In and Out of Play

 1. The ball is in play until
a. The referee whistle stops play.
b. The whole ball crosses the goal line or touchline.
c. There is a goal scored.


Law X - Method of Scoring

 1. A goal is scored when the whole ball crosses the goal line into the goal.

2. No goal can be scored from a free kick, kick-off, throw-in, or corner kick.


Law XI - Off-Side

1. There shall be no off-side.


Law XII - Fouls and Misconduct

1. All fouls will result in an indirect free kick with the opponents three (3) yards away.

2. The Referee may explain infractions to the offending player.

3. No caution or ejections shall be issued to players except by an independent neutral referee.


Law XIII - Free Kick

1. A free kick shall be classified under one heading - indirect.

 2. A goal may not be scored until the ball has been played or touched by a second player of either team.

3. Opponents must be three (3) yards away.


Law XIV - Penalty Kick

1. No penalty kicks are to be taken during these games.


Law XV - Throw-in

1. The ball must go all the way over and behind the head and both feet must be on the ground.

2. No goal can be made from a throw in.

3. Opponents must be three (3) yards away.


Law XVI - Goal Kick

1. A goal kick may be taken from any point inside or on the line of the goal area.

2. Opponents must be three (3) yards away from the ball.


Law XVII - Corner Kick

1. Opponent must be three (3) yards away from the ball.

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Job Description for Parents

Posted by Niki Scoggins at Jun 5, 2005 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
Unknown Thought those of you considering the new job of parent might want to take a look at the requirements first. POSITION : Parent JOB DESCRIPTION: Long-term player needed for challenging, permanent work in chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and frequent 24-hour shifts. There is some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far-away cities. Travel expenses not reimbursed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Must keep this job for the rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule. Must be willing to tackle stimulating technical challenges such as small gadget repair, sluggish toilets, and stuck zippers. Must handle assembly and product safety testing, as well as floor maintenance and janitorial work. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars, and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and levels of mentality. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute and an embarrassment the next. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of end product. ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION: There is no possibility of either. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required, but on-the-job training is offered on a continually exhausting basis. WAGES: None. In fact, you must pay those in your charge, offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 and attend college. When you die, you give them whatever income you have left. BENEFITS: There is no health nor dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays, and no stock options. However, the job offers limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life.
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Job Description for Parents

Posted by Niki Scoggins at Jun 5, 2005 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
Unknown Thought those of you considering the new job of parent might want to take a look at the requirements first. POSITION : Parent JOB DESCRIPTION: Long-term player needed for challenging, permanent work in chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and frequent 24-hour shifts. There is some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far-away cities. Travel expenses not reimbursed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Must keep this job for the rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule. Must be willing to tackle stimulating technical challenges such as small gadget repair, sluggish toilets, and stuck zippers. Must handle assembly and product safety testing, as well as floor maintenance and janitorial work. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars, and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and levels of mentality. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute and an embarrassment the next. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of end product. ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION: There is no possibility of either. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required, but on-the-job training is offered on a continually exhausting basis. WAGES: None. In fact, you must pay those in your charge, offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 and attend college. When you die, you give them whatever income you have left. BENEFITS: There is no health nor dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays, and no stock options. However, the job offers limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life.
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Tips for Getting Organized from Joe Soccer

Posted by Niki Scoggins at Feb 17, 2003 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Youth Coach Handbook ... by JoeSoccer.com #1 ... HAVE FUN!! If you are having fun, the players are surely going to have smiles on their faces! #2 ... BE ORGANIZED!! Write down your practice plan before practice starts! (Eliminates down time & practice chaos). Organize practice as follows: Warm up, Individual Skill Work, Mini Games and end with a scrimmage! Setup for the next drill/mini game during the water breaks! Organize team parents and assistant coach(es) to help with administrative tasks, practices & discipline problems! #3 ... KEEP IT SIMPLE & EXCITING!! For youth players "ages 6 - 12", keep the practices and tactics simple and in easy to understand terms! When playing mini games and scrimmages at practice, establish names for the teams (ex. Sharks, USA, England, Dinosaurs, etc.) The team name creates unity, competition and brings out the best in your players! Use a handful of drills that you & your players enjoy ... no need to spend 15 -20 minutes explaining new drills at each practice! Tell the players how long the drill will last or how many goals will win the game. This gives them an objective and keeps them focused on the task at hand! #4 ... DEVELOP A TEAM TO-DO LIST!! Once you decide on the team to-do list, jot them down and reinforce them throughout the season ... during practice, before games & at half time! Some examples ... When the ball comes to a player, his/her options are passing, dribbling or shooting ... no kicking! Quick throw-ins. Going to and winning loose balls. When the player has the ball in the offensive corner, cross the ball in front of the goal. When the player sees his/her teammate has the ball in the offensive corner, position him or herself in front of the goal and wait for the cross. Communicate (talk to each other) #5 ... COACH COMMANDMENTS!!! Before the season begins, communicate to the players & parents ... Acceptable and unacceptable behavior! What to expect from you! (the coach) Your expectations of the players! Your expectations of the parents! Consequences of actions! This way everyone follows the commandments or face the consequences!! #6 ... CRITIQUING PLAYERS!!! Always start with a positive comment and finish up with the constructive critique! Use specific examples ... Johnny, remember when you kicked the ball 30 yards up the field, that was a powerful kick but were you passing the ball to anyone or was that a shot? Remember, our to-do list says "we don't kick to kick ... we kick to pass or kick to shoot"! #7 ... GAMES!!! Do ... Display good sportsmanship! (You're the role model for your players). Do ... Reinforce the team to-do list before the game and during half time! Do ... As the game is played, point out situations (to the subs) where players are (and are not) working on the team to-do list! (The game provides great visual pictures and the subs are a captive audience). Do ... Use specific game scenarios (and names) when coaching and making changes at half time! (Be positive). Don't ... Yell and scream from the sidelines (at players or the Ref). Don't ... Try to coach every decision the players are making on the field! Do ... Let the kids play and have fun!
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Tips for Getting Organized from Joe Soccer

Posted by Niki Scoggins at Feb 17, 2003 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Youth Coach Handbook ... by JoeSoccer.com #1 ... HAVE FUN!! If you are having fun, the players are surely going to have smiles on their faces! #2 ... BE ORGANIZED!! Write down your practice plan before practice starts! (Eliminates down time & practice chaos). Organize practice as follows: Warm up, Individual Skill Work, Mini Games and end with a scrimmage! Setup for the next drill/mini game during the water breaks! Organize team parents and assistant coach(es) to help with administrative tasks, practices & discipline problems! #3 ... KEEP IT SIMPLE & EXCITING!! For youth players "ages 6 - 12", keep the practices and tactics simple and in easy to understand terms! When playing mini games and scrimmages at practice, establish names for the teams (ex. Sharks, USA, England, Dinosaurs, etc.) The team name creates unity, competition and brings out the best in your players! Use a handful of drills that you & your players enjoy ... no need to spend 15 -20 minutes explaining new drills at each practice! Tell the players how long the drill will last or how many goals will win the game. This gives them an objective and keeps them focused on the task at hand! #4 ... DEVELOP A TEAM TO-DO LIST!! Once you decide on the team to-do list, jot them down and reinforce them throughout the season ... during practice, before games & at half time! Some examples ... When the ball comes to a player, his/her options are passing, dribbling or shooting ... no kicking! Quick throw-ins. Going to and winning loose balls. When the player has the ball in the offensive corner, cross the ball in front of the goal. When the player sees his/her teammate has the ball in the offensive corner, position him or herself in front of the goal and wait for the cross. Communicate (talk to each other) #5 ... COACH COMMANDMENTS!!! Before the season begins, communicate to the players & parents ... Acceptable and unacceptable behavior! What to expect from you! (the coach) Your expectations of the players! Your expectations of the parents! Consequences of actions! This way everyone follows the commandments or face the consequences!! #6 ... CRITIQUING PLAYERS!!! Always start with a positive comment and finish up with the constructive critique! Use specific examples ... Johnny, remember when you kicked the ball 30 yards up the field, that was a powerful kick but were you passing the ball to anyone or was that a shot? Remember, our to-do list says "we don't kick to kick ... we kick to pass or kick to shoot"! #7 ... GAMES!!! Do ... Display good sportsmanship! (You're the role model for your players). Do ... Reinforce the team to-do list before the game and during half time! Do ... As the game is played, point out situations (to the subs) where players are (and are not) working on the team to-do list! (The game provides great visual pictures and the subs are a captive audience). Do ... Use specific game scenarios (and names) when coaching and making changes at half time! (Be positive). Don't ... Yell and scream from the sidelines (at players or the Ref). Don't ... Try to coach every decision the players are making on the field! Do ... Let the kids play and have fun!

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