Coaches Corner
Coaches Manual - Commack Soccer League has copies of the league coaches manual available at the soccer building. This manual contains valuable and pertinent information to coaches at the Pee-Wee age group, as well as other age groups.
Coaches Training - Various coaching clinics and training courses are offered by the league which are essential in achieving a successful coaching experience. Contact Lenny Aronica at 631-266-2816 for more information and to schedule your coaches training.
Pee-Wee Coaches Responsibilities - To attend the coaches meeting and pass on information to assistant coach, parents and players; to introduce a team of 9-10 four year old players to the basics of Pee-Wee soccer for eight weeks during the fall season and eight weeks during the spring season; to inform parents of the uniform, ball, shin guards (and optional cleats) purchase procedure; to distribute the team rosters and schedule prior to the first game; to notify parents of schedule changes or rainouts; to arrange for assistant coach to cover in coaches absence; to lead the team players and parents in a responsible and good sportsman like manner. Other responsibilities: To organize a snack schedule for the team; to notify parents of upcoming events such as picture night, picnics and registrations; participate in coaching clinics and attend as a guest the coaches dinner.
Scheduling Conflicts - We realize that from time-to-time a scheduling conflict may arise. We have made a provision for these instances by creating an extra playing field. However, games can be rescheduled only with the permission of your division coordinator. Here is the procedure you should follow: 1. Contact your coordinator. They will identify the field and time slots that are available for rescheduled games. This should be done as early in the season as possible with the exception of emergencies. 2. Speak with the coach (not the assistant coach) of the team you are scheduled to play. 3. Agree on a new time. The time should be one of the Pee-Wee time slots that the coordinator gave you. You cannot change the date of a game. 4. Once you have agreed on the new time, call your division coordinator. 5. The division coordinator will insure that no other team has requested that time slot. Both coaches (not the assistants) will then be informed that the game has been officially rescheduled. The game is not considered rescheduled until the division coordinator confirms with both coaches. 6. Once confirmed, coaches should notify their assistants and parents. 7. On the day of the rescheduled game teams should report to the playing field specifically created for this purpose.
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