Coaches "To Do List" For Games for the SSC Fall 2007 Season

Week of the Game: 

When you are the home team, send the opposing coach field directions. You can obtain directions to the Summit Soccer Club Fields via the website ( http://summitsoccer.org/ ; and click on the "Fields" tab on the lower left corner). You should also familiarize yourself with your host League websites (Morris County: http://www.mcysa.org/default.htm ; and Mid New Jersey: http://www.mnjysa.org/ )

You will find all the information you need around schedules, field directions, opposing coaches contact information, game rules…etc. Email your team all necessary information in advance for each game…directions, time you want your players at the field, game time, etc….

Game Day:

Home Games: You will need to ensure that corner flags are in place and the goals are anchored. Our VP of Operations, John McCarthy, has the flags, goal anchors and first aid kits are all stored at the bin at Glenside with exception of Metro Fields where they will be kept in the equipment shed at the field (the shed will be unlocked on game days). It’s important that you return the flags and goal anchors after your game if there is not another SSC team playing on the field immediately after your game’s completion.

Game Ball: You will need to provide a game ball for home games. Each team is provided with 4 balls that you can sign out from John McCarthy at his home. You will be expected to return the balls at the end of the season. Trainers will also supply balls.

All Games:

Check-in: The referee at each game will check the players, coaches and trainers in. Coaches will present the referee with your player/coaches passes and your filled-out game card. You will need to fill out a roster for each game card…players name as it appears on the card/roster and their jersey number (suggestion is to create a template on your home computer with you team’s roster and size it to fit on the card…one can either use a label that sticks or glue on the card). Your game cards will be provided at your League’s coaches meeting…our League Contacts (Paul Rissman for Morris County and Elizabeth Martin for Mid New Jersey) will be contacting you about these specifics.

Pay the Referee: Please refer to your League’s website for the specific fees that are to be paid to the referees for each age group. Head Coaches will/have received a check from SSC for the referee payments.

Sage Rep: You will need to find a parent volunteer for each game to be a Sage representative. Parent will wear the Sage Rep badge and attend to coin toss prior to the game’s start (sometimes ref’s skip this but not often). You will receive a Sage Rep Badge with your Game Cards if you are in Morris County League.

Linesperson: If there are not sideline referees attending your game, most Referees will ask for each team to find a volunteer from their side to run the out-of-bounds lines. You will need to find a volunteer from your side.

Post Game: Shake hands with opposing team and sign your game cards that you gave to the coach. Each League has different rules about reporting you scores…again refer your League’s website for the specifics.

Before leaving the Field: Teams must clean up all garbage before leaving the bench and again if it’s a Home Game, make sure all corner flags and goal anchors are returned to the proper storage if there is no SSC team playing after your game’s completion.

Rescheduling Games: When games are rained-out or have to be re-scheduled, please refer to you League’s website for the procedures and timing of re-scheduling games. You will need to contact Laura Madden from SSC who is our Field Scheduler. Laura’s email address is:  . This Fall Season, all Home Game Rain Outs will have to be rescheduled as an away game due to our field shortages as we await the new turf at Glenside. You will need to work with your opposing Coach and their Field Scheduler to get this done. Remember to check the Hot Line (522-1780) and the website for field closures. There are times when the Summit Fields are closed while our opponents are open. Moving your game to an away game on the day when Summit fields are closed (depending on the opposing team’s access to a field) saves the hassle of finding other available dates that works for both teams. Checking field status early on games days can allow for more flexibility.

This is quick To Do List to help you get started this Fall. Any question, send me an email or give me a call. Thanks again for volunteering your time to make it a great season for the players of SSC.

Thanks, Jerry Strabley