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
Have a good season!
