Meeting
Minutes - 2016
Club Meeting -- December 8,
2016
1. The opening weekend for the 2017 season is April
2, 2017. However, some games will be played the weekend before. No games
are scheduled for Easter weekend, which is also the beginning of school
spring break.
2. Rob Ryan, Field Manager, will be coordinating
indoor practices. Please schedule through him. Space at Falmouth Academy
is available Saturdays and Sundays. Lawrence school gym is available Monday
7-8:30 for one of the older teams and there will also be slots at Morse
Pond and North Falmouth schools.
Outdoor practice days and times will be assigned at the February coaches
meeting. Field Lining will probably be March 18. The club hopes to schedule
all games at Trotting Park this year.
3. Equipment Manager Tom Lacey reminded coaches
that ALL FSC players will wear the new black shorts for the 2017 season.
Grades 2 and 3 players will need to purchase the new style jerseys as
well. Replacement old style jerseys for the older age groups will still
be available this year. Tom will coordinate an equipment order in mid-
January. Look for a team order form by email.
4. Coaching Director: Most coaching slots have
been filled. All coaches and assistants must be registered with MYSA and
CORI’d. There will be a MANDATORY meeting for new coaches in January.
5. Frank Mastriano, Try-out Coordinator, handed
out packets for D2 teams. D2 coaches need to get missing coach and player
pictures to him as soon as
possible so that he can complete the player cards. Grades 2-3, 9-12 and
any teams with roster openings are still accepting registrations. FSC
currently has 23 teams. There is a Coach’s Manual available on the
website.
6. Other – The field committee is currently
on hold pending the town sponsored Field Use Survey. The question of whether
there might be additional fields associated with the YMCA coming to Falmouth
was raised.
Respectfully submitted,
Becky Kirk
Club Meeting -- October 13,
2016
President’s Report
The slate of officers for 2016-17 is as follow:
President – T.J. Turner
Vice President - Erin Lewis
Secretary – Becky Kirk
Treasurer – Sara Turner
Registrar – Rick Chandler
Coaching Director – Rich Corner
Field Manager – Rob Ryan
Equipment manager – Tom Lacey
Referee Assignor – Frank Mastriano
Fundraising Manager – Cheryl Gregory
The vote to elect this slate was postponed due to lack of a quorum.
FSC will hold Uniform and Registration night on
11/03 6-8 pm. at the Rec Center.
• Registration will be open for Grades 2,3 and 9-12.
• Flyers will go out to the elementary schools within the week.
• It was suggested that information could be available at Falmouth
Heights during the Grade 1&2 games.
• Coaches are urged to come and help out that night.
T.J. reminded coaches and players about the opportunity
to attend the Revolution game on 10/23.
Vice- President’s Report
Fall playoffs will be 11/05-06 at the #1 seed’s
site. Semi-final and final games will be on the same day.
• There are no play-offs for Grade 4.
• It is important to report scores on time. The playoffs will be
set as soon as all scores are reported on 10/30.
• FSC has expressed the opinion to SCSL that it would be better
to play 8 games in the fall than 6 with playoffs.
The spring season will begin 4/01 but games may be rescheduled to 3/25.
Field Manager’s Report
Coaches who are lining the fields should remember
to paint the spectator line and technical boxes.
Rob Ryan will coordinate indoor practice times
and locations.
MYSA insurance does not apply to indoor soccer
leagues.
Equipment Manager’s Report
The club will begin phasing in the new style of
uniform shorts beginning with Grades 2 & 3. The current style has
been discontinued.
Coaching Director’s Report
Assignment of D2 coaching slots will be completed
soon
All coaches and assistants must be registered with MYSA and CORI’d.
High school players under 18 who are assisting a coach do not need to
be CORI’d.
Referee Assignor’s Report
FSC received a $500 donation from the Falmouth
Road Race.
Fundraising Manager’s Report
Members of the club will once again walk in the
Falmouth Christmas Parade on 12/04. Suggestions and participation are
welcome.
New Business
• It was suggested that a Treasurer’s
Report be included in the meeting agenda.
• There was discussion of the tryout and
registration process. The following ideas could be considered to insure
a fair evaluation of all players:
1. Schedule one part of the tryout during the week.
2. Have evaluators watch players in a full-field, real game situation.
3. Give more weight to coaches’ assessments especially if an outside
evaluating group is used. Ask coaches to identify clear D1 and D2 players
instead of top, middle, and bottom.
4. Get a collective assessment from all the coaches of a team, not just
the head coach.
5. To help coaches get their players registered quickly, the club could
have a digital camera at tryouts to take the pictures of those who do
not bring one.
• Coaches are encouraged to attend licensing
courses. Falmouth will consider hosting a course if there is enough interest.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm
Respectfully submitted, Becky Kirk
Club Meeting -- May 12,
2016
Meeting opened: 7:05
President’s Report
Falmouth Night at the Revolution 5/21
Joe Kirk Tournament – send T.J. an email if
you know of a family to be considered for proceeds
Tryouts 6/25 and 6/26 for 10s-14s
Tryouts all day both days, schedule out soon
D1 commitment runs from 7/1 to 6/30
Moving to birth year teams, not school year teams,
per USSF and MYSA
Teams based on ages for the year 2017
Anyone who can’t make it to tryouts but wants
D1 consideration must email T.J. with explanation
Vice-President’s Report
Many reschedules, please cooperate if your practice
is impacted
Fall Season: 6 games with playoffs
Fundraising Manager’s Report
“Passback” project on-going for gently
used equipment
Coaches need to consider liaison position for their
teams
Like us on Facebook (icon on FSC site)
Referee Assignor’s Report
Zero tolerance
Many games back-to-back, trying to keep them on schedule
Field Manager’s Report
Remember to lock the trailer
Dates
6/4 final weekend of regular season
6/9 June coaches meeting
6/18 SCSL D1 semi-finals and finals
6/19 SCSL D2 semi-finals and finals
6/24-26 Mass Tournament of Champions
6/25-26 FSC tryouts
Meeting closed: 8:20
Club Meeting -- February 11,
2016
Presidents Report
Joe Kirk Tournament 3/5, volunteers and donations
needed
Cape Cod Soccer Academy added to Summer Camps link
on website
Coaching Director Report
MYSA-led coaching clinics 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
On-line F license needed for all head coaches; Club
will reimburse the $25 fee
Fundraising Manager Report
Language being developed for Team Liaison role
Cumberland Farms fund raising event well underway
Referee Assignor Report
Zero tolerance will be adhered to by the Club
Commitment documents will be reviewed at the March
meeting
Equipment Manager Report
Equipment exchange took place before/after meeting
Field Manager Report
Spring practice sessions were chosen
Next meeting 3/10/16
Field lining 3/19/16
Club Meeting -- January 14,
2016
I. President’s Report (Erin for TJ)
a. March 5th: Joe Kirk Tournament-plan ahead and tell your teams
Let us know if you know of someone or a business that would like to donate
a raffle item
II. Vice President’s Report (Erin)
a. SCSL Updates
i. U11 and U12 D 2 games 1 ref minimum, Falmouth will still most likely
use 1 center and 2 ARs
ii. Multiple rostering- MA Youth Soccer BoD decided to remove the restriction
on multiple rostering for age 15 and above
iii. MA Youth Insurance does not cover any indoor leagues including Futsal
in the state-it does cover indoor practices including those at an indoor
facility
iv. Heading-Due to recent lawsuits, rules regarding heading will be forthcoming
v. Changes to Manual & Rules of Play-Make sure to read it when distributed
in March
b. US Youth Soccer Initiatives
i. Teams- Birth year definite for 2017-2018; 2016-2017 will be a transition.
SCSL has recommended we switch, MA Youth may decide to switch already
or do a transition
ii. Field sizes may change for 8v8 and 11v11 for next soccer season
iii. Team formations: 6v6 and 8v8 most likely changing to 7v7 and 9v9
c. Important Dates
i. Feb 8th reschedule period of U8-U14 ends; However there will be reschedules
allowed (if both towns agree) after this date. Schedule will lock Wednesday
the week before game at 9pm
ii. Feb 28th Final Schedule Posted on Website
iii. Season Opens: April 2nd;Extra games have been scheduled for March
26th (Easter Weekend)
iv. No games scheduled April 16/17, first weekend of April Vacation
and May 28-May 30, Memorial Weekend
v. June 5th Spring Season Ends
vi. June 7th: Play Offs begin
vii. June 11th and 12th Friendship Games U8-U10
viii. June 24th-26th MTOC
III. Coaching Director Report (Rich)
a. Still need 2 coaches for U10B and U11B
b. All head coaches are now required to get their F license online-We
will reimburse all coaches (head and assistant) the fee ($25)
c. Coach training & Player development will be conducted by MYSA
2-4pm @ TJO Sports An hour for each age group
Feb 6- U8&U9&U10
Feb 13- U11&U12
Feb 20- U13&U14
SportsPilot message will be sent
Coaches come and participate/ask questions
d. New Coaches meeting on January 27th, 7-8pm at WEBB Research
IV. Registrar’s Report (Rick)
a. Email has been sent regarding coaches that need to register or get
CORI’ed, please complete ASAP
V. Fields Manager (Rob)
a. Indoor Practices- space has been tight
Let Rob know if you want to get practice at Morse Pond
b. If it snows, cannot practice at Falmouth Academy
c. Morse Pond will be available for Spring practices 5 days a week
d. U8s and 9s at NF
e. Field Lining will be on March 19th
VI. Equipment Manager (Tom)
a. Order forms will be emailed soon, need back by Jan 27th
b. Ask Tom if you need pinnies before including it on your order
c. Bring in any unneeded equipment to the next meeting
VII. Fundraising Manager (Cheryl)
a. Xmas Parade was great, 30 kids showed up
Some parents & coaches have ideas for next year
b. Fundraiser with Cumberland Farms-Email was sent via Sports Pilot Minimum
$1000 @ the new one on 28 in Teaticket
January 21st form 4-5pm
Cumberland Farms donates 10 cents from every cups of dispensed beverage
sold (iced coffee, hot coffee, fountain soda, frozen chill zone &
brewed tea) directly
c. We raised $100 from 99 fundraiser
VIII. Referee Assignor Report (Frank)
a. Thanked coaches for protecting younger referees and honoring Zero Tolerance
Policy
IX. Questions
a. It was suggested we try to talk to the Youth Baseball league (Tom Hawkins)
and some other Falmouth leagues for scheduling coordination-we will reach
out again
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