Welcome back coaches and managers | This newsletter is currently sent to coaches and managers of LISA teams, however with all of the changes at the beginning of the season some may have been missed so please feel free to pass it onto your fellow coaches, managers and/or parents. |
Upcoming Coaching Courses |
Active Start
October 6th 9:30-1:30pm Hosted by Lakehill Soccer Association at Reynolds Park Code - LISAAS1013A
October 20th 9:30-1:30pm Hosted by Lakehill Soccer Association at Reynolds Park Code - LISAAS1013B
FUNdamentals
October 27th 9:30-4:30pm Hosted by Prospect Lake at Glandford Park Code - LISAFUN1013B
December 1st 9:30-4:30pm Hosted by Prospect Lake at Glanford Park Code - LISAFUN1213
Learn to Train
November 17th and 24th 9:30-4:30pm Hosted by Prospect Lake at Glanford Park Code - LISAL2T1113
December 8 and 15th 9:30-4:30pm Hosted by Salt Spring United Code - LISAL2T1213
Soccer for Life
November 3rd and 10th 9:30-4:30pm Hosted by Lakehill Soccer Association at Reynolds Park Code - LISAS4L1113
More courses will operate in the winter and spring, including a Pre-B and another B Provincial course, stay tuned for details. |
6 Magic Words |
When it comes to saying the right thing to your child athlete, research points to 6 magic words for parents to say:
"I love to watch you play."
More than anything else, college and professional athletes stated that these six words were the best words a parents could say to them to make them feel great and amplify their joy during and after a game (as a child, and even as an adult).
Here are some "do"s and "don't"s for parents:
DO |
DON'T |
- Cheer on everyone, not just your child |
- Overemphasize sport at the expense of sportsmanship |
- Model appropriate behaviour |
- Have different goals than your child |
- Know what is suitable to discuss with the coach |
- Treat your child differently after a loss than a win |
- Know your role |
- Undermine the coach |
- Be a good listener and a great encourager |
- Live your own athletic dream through your child |
For more information, click here. |
Extending 8v8 Soccer Through U13
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| Sussex County FA has it right... |
LISA has proposed that for the 2014/2015 seasons, the U13 age groups involved in intra-club play will continue to play 8v8 soccer and graduate into the 11-a-side game in their U14 year.
Anticipated benefits are as follows:
- more touches on the ball
- closer to the action
- smaller goals = harder to score and fewer blow outs
- smaller squads = easier to make teams
- favours the late developers
- encourages controlled play (big kicks will go out)
- players experience more meaningful actions
We also propose that for clubs wishing to enter the U13 Provincial Cups, we provide an 11-a-side tournament to declare a rep and then make a rule amendment to allow our representative to pick up players to build their roster up to the required number of players for 11-a-side games.
Give us your thoughts [email protected] |
Field Closures - What should I do?! |
You must advise your score recorder, LISA scheduler ([email protected]) and your club schedulers (i.e. field, referee) of any changes to the original schedule. |
Can I Switch Teams? |
The end of all player movement is January 15th.
The BC Soccer Transfer form and $10 fee payable to BC Soccer applies. Find the form here: |
Facebook page! |
LISA has taken the plunge into the world of Facebook! Be sure to 'like' our page to stay up to date with soccer in the lower island, including news, pictures, videos, and much more.
Find the link below:
LISA's Facebook page! |
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Who's on your team? | Scott Farquhar LISA Board Member |
Scott is one of LISA's newest board members!
Scott has coached his nine-year-old twin boys' soccer team for the past three years. His 5-year-old daughter will be starting organized soccer this year, and apparently
always wants the ball when she plays with her father and brothers.
Scott also loves tennis, having played on the University of Alberta varsity tennis team while studying law.
Favourite soccer team: Vancouver Whitecaps.
Welcome to the board, Scott! |
The Evolution of Soccer |
Soccer has seen many changes throughout it's history. Ticket prices, player wages, stadium capacities, laws of the game, and other facets of the soccer over the last 30 years are neatly summarized in this infographic. | |
Free Practice Plan |
This month's practice plan comes from the FUNdamentals Coaching Certification Course.
Practice Plan #6 | |
YOU MAKE THE CALL! | | If a defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area and continues
holding them inside the penalty area, what is the correct call?
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THE CORRECT CALL |
The referee must award a penalty kick.
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Warm-up to Women's 2015 FIFA World Cup
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Canada vs Mexico |
Sun, Nov 24th, 2013 BC Place, Vancouver
(click logo for ticket details) |
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