Soccer Pre-Season Meeting

Before the soccer season gets kicked off it is crucial to start off by having a mandatory meeting with both parents and players. This meeting should be organized in a manner that establishes team rules and sets both player and parent's expectations for the upcoming soccer season. This meeting should take about 30-45 minutes and can be held at the beginning or end of your first practice session. Here are some ideas on how to organize your meeting:

1. Introduce yourself.

• introduce your child (if you have a child playing on this team)
• introduce your family
• background and talk about previous experience coaching soccer
• talk about your coaching philosophy
• disciplinary guidelines
• ask for volunteer help if you have volunteer needs

2. Introduce your assistant coaches and let them:

• introduce their child (if they have a child playing on the team)
• introduce their family
• give background information and previous coaching experience
• talk about their coaching philosophy

3. Talk about your plans for the season:

• Your expectations for the year
• practice schedule and location
• player development (player homework, practice structure)
  
• game schedules and snacks
• equipment needed (ball, shin guards, socks, shoes and water jug)
• cancellation policy
• contact info and communication policy (phone tree, email distribution list)
  
• uniforms
• team roster
• fund raising opportunities
• Questions and Answers

If you have any other soccer pre-season meeting suggestions, drop me a comment and I'll add it to the list.

Have a good season!