Fwd: FW: Field 5

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From: Peter Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Subject: FW: Field 5

Commissioners,
 
It appears some team(s) are still practicing at PSC Field #5, despite field being closed.  Not sure if it's a PTSA team (but field lining probably is indication that it is, or a Cup team is up there using our equipment and supplies without permission as was observed 2 weeks ago).  Please send message to all your Coaches that Field #5 is closed and under repair / maintenance.  Also, if anyone sees a Cup team up there, please ask them to respect the field closure signs.
 
Thanks, and as everyone knows, Field #5 will never get to suitable condition if the maintenance effort is handicapped by unauthorized use.

Pete Chiste pmchiste@hotmail.com 724-969-1070 h 412-327-8538 c

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Subject: Field 5
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:22:21 -0400
From: RecreationDirector@peterstownship.com
To: jcrummie@verizon.net; pmchiste@hotmail.com; peter.chiste@pncequity.com; dvaughan15@gmail.com

Hello…

All of the goals on field 5 had been removed from the playing fields and the Park Maintenance staff had started their intensive maintenance on the field.  In the last couple of days, some goals have made it back onto the playing surface and a field has actually been line with field paint.  There are "field closed" signs on the fence indicating that the field is closed.  I realize that it is possible for anyone to enter the area when it is not being monitored.  But because the field has been lined with paint, we tend to believe that it was an organized group.  Can you please get the word out that we really want to accomplish some intense maintenance on that field during the off season, play on that field man negate the efforts being put into the field.  I am also going to contact the Police Department and ask them to keep an eye on all fields that are posted "closed" in their rounds to help with enforcement. 

 

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Thank you!

Michele

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Fwd: Trophies

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From: Carpenter, Brad <brad.carpenter@lehman.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Subject: RE: Trophies

In an effort to minimize waste, would each of the commissioners ask that all coaches return their extra trophies to the shed at Peterswood (0771) this week.  Many coaches took extra trophies in case a player who had not been showing up all season, choose to attend the last game of the season.  I would prefer not to end up with 100 extras or 10 short at the end of the season.

 

Thanks

 

Brad Carpenter

Re: Fields Closed until 11am - check back later

A good question, so I'm bcc'ing the rest of the U8 coaches.

The answer is... I don't know. I'll need to check with the Fields guys to see. I know that some major work was to start at Peterswood Soccer Complex, but I'm not sure of the timeframe.

I'll see if I can dig up an answer soon. Worst case is that I'll find out at our PTSA Board Meeting on Monday night.

--Tony

On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Lopus, Allen M. <alopus@thorpreed.com> wrote:

Tony,
Would we be allowed to make up the games this week or next weekend?
Al

Fields Closed until 11am - check back later

U8 Coaches:

The fields have just been closed until 11am.

Make sure you still (a) pick up your trophies and (b) pick up your pictures.

We are to check the hotline before 11am games to see if they open.

What a bummer of a last day.

One last time: Thanks to all of you for your time this year. It is always greatly appreciated.

--Tony

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From: <sgm@firepatio.com>
Date: Sat, May 31, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Subject: Re: Trophies

FYI -- I just closed the fields until 11:00. I am hoping that we can get the games in this afternoon. I will update the hotline later this morning.
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

Fwd: Trophies

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From: Carpenter, Brad <brad.carpenter@lehman.com>
Date: Sat, May 31, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Subject: Trophies

Commissioners, please send an email to all your coaches, I will be handing out player trophies to all coaches this morning from 7:30 - 11:15 at the pavilion overlooking PSC.  I will be out of town next weekend, so please have your coaches come, whether their games are on or not.

 

Thanks

Soccer Pictures

U8 Coaches:

I received our soccer pictures last night.
I'll put them out on my front porch this evening after work (5pm-ish), and then again on Saturday morning.

For those that need reminded, my address is 109 Trotwood Drive.

--Tony

Fwd: Trophies

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From: Carpenter, Brad <brad.carpenter@lehman.com>
Date: Tue, May 27, 2008 at 6:50 PM
Subject: RE: Trophies

 A quick reminder, I have all the trophies in stock and available to be picked up this Saturday.  I ask that each commissioner make sure that one coach from each team come and pick up their trophies this Saturday (5/31).   I will have them at the pavilion overlooking the fields at PSC from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM on Saturday morning.  Anyone who cannot make this time, should let me know in advance so that alternative plans can be made. 

 

Please forward this message to all coaches.

 

Thanks

Fwd: PTSA Notice of Annual General Meeting & Ballot for 2008-09 Board Positions - Please Forward to All

U8 Coaches:

Note the new location.

--Tony

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From: Peter Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 23, 2008 at 5:41 PM
Subject: PTSA Notice of Annual General Meeting & Ballot for 2008-09 Board Positions - Please Forward to All

[NOTE NEW LOCATION]

 
PTSA Commissioners (and other Board Members),
 
The PTSA Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday, June 5th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at:
 

Valley Brook Country Club
425 Hidden Valley Rd
Mc Murray, PA 15317

 
I look forward to seeing everyone at the AGM which serves two very important functions:  First, to thank all our Coaches for (i) volunteering and managing their teams to contribute toward achieving the objectives of the Peters Township Soccer Association, and (ii) building enthusiasm for the sport of soccer so their players build the foundation for a life-long love of "the beautiful game", and second, to elect the leadership of PTSA for the next annual period.
 
Attached is the ballot, duly endorsed by the current Board of Directors, for the 2008-09 Board election to take place at the Annual General Meeting on June 5th (see election process below).  All voting members of PTSA (Board Members, Commissioners, Head Coaches (or an Assistant Coach designee, one per team) are expected to attend and participate.
 
Commissioners, please send out to all your Coaches ASAP as your email to them will be their official notice of the meeting.
 
Hors d'oeuvres , beer and wine will be served.  Please RSVP to me by email regarding your attendance (and with an estimate of the number of Coaches from your league that are anticipated to attend, for food planning).
 
Pete Chiste
President, Peters Township Soccer Association
pmchiste@hotmail.com 724-969-1070 h 412-327-8538 c
 

Section 3.

Election Process

Elections shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting as prescribed in Article IV, Section 1.

Elections shall be made by secret written ballot if there is more than one candidate for a given

office. A ballot shall be prepared by the Nominating Committee and endorsed by the Board.

This endorsement signifies that the Board believes the candidates listed are qualified and willing

to perform their respective duties. The ballot shall be made available to all voting members at

least fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting.

At the Annual Meeting, nominations by voting members may be made from the floor and added

to the ballot prior to voting. The nominee shall state his/her acceptance of the nomination at the

Annual Meeting or have indicated in writing to the President, his/her willingness to accept a

nomination at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting.

Fifteen (15) days prior to the annual election meeting, the President shall appoint an election

judge who shall be neither a Board member, nor a candidate for an office. The election judge

shall then appoint tellers to assist with the vote count. The tellers themselves may be Board

members.

Fwd: PTSA Notice of Annual General Meeting & Ballot for 2008-09 Board Positions - Please Forward to All

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From: Peter Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, May 19, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Subject: PTSA Notice of Annual General Meeting & Ballot for 2008-09 Board Positions - Please Forward to All

PTSA Commissioners (and other Board Members),
 
The PTSA Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday, June 5th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at:  Bella Piatto Restaurant on Route 19 in McMurray (in the rear room).
 
I look forward to seeing everyone at the AGM which serves two very important functions:  First, to thank all our Coaches for (i) volunteering and managing their teams to contribute toward achieving the objectives of the Peters Township Soccer Association, and (ii) building enthusiasm for the sport of soccer so their players build the foundation for a life-long love of "the beautiful game", and second, to elect the leadership of PTSA for the next annual period.
 
Attached is the ballot, duly endorsed by the current Board of Directors, for the 2008-09 Board election to take place at the Annual General Meeting on June 5th (see election process below).  All voting members of PTSA (Board Members, Commissioners, Head Coaches (or an Assistant Coach designee, one per team) are expected to attend and participate.
 
Commissioners, please send out to all your Coaches ASAP as your email to them will be their official notice of the meeting.
 
Hors d'oeuvres , beer and wine will be served.  Please RSVP to me by email regarding your attendance (and with an estimate of the number of Coaches from your league that are anticipated to attend, for food planning).
 
Pete Chiste
President, Peters Township Soccer Association
pmchiste@hotmail.com 724-969-1070 h 412-327-8538 c
 

Section 3.

Election Process

Elections shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting as prescribed in Article IV, Section 1.

Elections shall be made by secret written ballot if there is more than one candidate for a given

office. A ballot shall be prepared by the Nominating Committee and endorsed by the Board.

This endorsement signifies that the Board believes the candidates listed are qualified and willing

to perform their respective duties. The ballot shall be made available to all voting members at

least fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting.

At the Annual Meeting, nominations by voting members may be made from the floor and added

to the ballot prior to voting. The nominee shall state his/her acceptance of the nomination at the

Annual Meeting or have indicated in writing to the President, his/her willingness to accept a

nomination at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting.

Fifteen (15) days prior to the annual election meeting, the President shall appoint an election

judge who shall be neither a Board member, nor a candidate for an office. The election judge

shall then appoint tellers to assist with the vote count. The tellers themselves may be Board

members.

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Fields are closed

U8 coaches:

Note that the fields are closed due to the saturated fields. Please cancel practices tonight - and keep checking the hotline (rain or shine).

--Tony

Re: Please send me your U8 Ratings

Al:

This is a really good question so I'm bcc'ing the rest of the U8 coaches on this email.

The answer is that you rate your players based on how they played this year, relative to all of the players in U8 this year.

See OP17 (I have a link below) for discerning between the ratings (e.g. A's are in the top %10-%20).

--Tony

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 1:17 PM, Lopus, Allen M. <alopus@thorpreed.com> wrote:

Hey Tony,

 

Are we supposed to rate the U-7s  in relation to the U-8s who will be moving up in age group in the fall?  In other words, I have some U7s who are pretty good playing with other U-7s, but they struggle when they're out there against u-8s?  Am I rating them on how I think they'll be next season, when they are the older players, or on how they've done this year?  Thanks,

 

Al

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From: Anthony Belfiore [mailto:abelfiore@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 12:46 PM

To: undisclosed-recipients

Subject: Please send me your U8 Ratings

U8 Coaches:

It's that time of year where you are responsible for sending me your Ratings for your U8 team.

As documented in the Ratings section in the PTSA U8 coaches Guide:

Each coach is responsible for rating their players at the end of the season (i.e. after the spring session). The rating of players: A, B, C or D is based upon the coach's judgment. Use A high and D low. There is also a "special needs" rating of E for children with specific issues. See item OP17 in the online PTSA operating procedures for more detailed information on how to properly rate your players.

--Tony

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Please send me your U8 Ratings

U8 Coaches:

It's that time of year where you are responsible for sending me your Ratings for your U8 team.

As documented in the Ratings section in the PTSA U8 coaches Guide:

Each coach is responsible for rating their players at the end of the season (i.e. after the spring session). The rating of players: A, B, C or D is based upon the coach's judgment. Use A high and D low. There is also a "special needs" rating of E for children with specific issues. See item OP17 in the online PTSA operating procedures for more detailed information on how to properly rate your players.

--Tony

Fwd: PSC field conditions

fyi - looks like games will be on tomorrow.

make sure you check the hotline in the morning.

--Tony

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From: Stephen Magnotti <sgm@firepatio.com>
Date: Fri, May 16, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: PSC field conditions

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have closed the fields for today.  As of now I do plan on opening them tomorrow.  The forecast is for the rain to stop this afternoon and not start back up again until tomorrow afternoon.  

 

Stephen Magnotti

Fwd: Trophies

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From: Carpenter, Brad <brad.carpenter@lehman.com>
Date: Wed, May 14, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Subject: Trophies

A quick note to all commissioners, we have ordered and received all the player trophies for this year.  As in the past, the trophies will be available to all coaches at the pavilion at Peterswood on top of the hill overlooking PSC on the morning of 5/31 (7:30 - 11:00).  I would ask that all coaches pick up their player trophies prior to their game, so they can hand them out to their team following the game.
 

Thanks

Brad Carpenter

Fwd: Picnic Help

U8 coaches - please email Jeff is you or any of your parents can help on May 31st.

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From: Jeff Crummie <jcrummie@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Subject: Picnic Help

Board Members, Commissioners, Coaches and Parents,

 

The Annual soccer picnic will be on May 31, 2008, at Peterswood Park Shelter #1 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.  I will need people (parents and coaches and commssioner and board members) to help out throughout the day.  Set up will begin at 8 AM getting the shelter swept, tables covered, coolers filled, stuff set out and put up signs.  Grilling starts at 9:30 AM.  Throughout the day, help will be needed to cook hot dogs, keep coolers filled, empty garbage cans and keep supplies out.  My soccer game that day is at 3 PM (at Reese).  So I will need someone to take over around 2:30.  I will return after my game to help clean-up.  I will buy / bring all the supplies, but we will need coolers for drinks, ice and raw hot dogs.

 

Commissioners, please send this message to your coaches and have them send to their parents (yes, parents can help out).  All volunteers should e-mail me with the time they can help.

 

 

Take care.

Jeff
www.jeffcrummiespeaks.com

 

Fwd: Street Soccer Canceled May 17th

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From: Manuel Politis <mannygp@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, May 11, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Subject: Street Soccer Canceled May 17th
To: Peter Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>

Board members
Please inform  PTSA members through your lines of communications that the Street Soccer session Saturday My 17th  is canceled.
thank you
Manny Politis

Fwd: Street Soccer Goal keeping clinic and Magic Moves Clinic

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From: Manuel Politis <mannygp@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, May 8, 2008 at 6:14 PM
Subject: Street Soccer Goal keeping clinic and Magic Moves Clinic

Board members - please distribute to as many players and coaches as you can. 

Attention all goal keepers and coaches :

Ryan Koepka the PTHS varsity goal keeper will attend the Street Soccer Clinic Saturday May 10th from 5 to 7pm at PSC. Ryan will be able to instruct the PTSA players in goal keeping. Please take advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of the top keepers in the state of Pennsylvania. There will be other boys and girls varsity players in attendance to work on ball skills with the PTSA players as well. After the clinic the PTSA players will be able to play soccer on their own on the field.

If you have any questions please call Manny Politis - 412 759-4659

Fwd: Street Soccer

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From: Manuel Politis <mannygp@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, May 6, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Subject: Street Soccer

Commissioners, Coaches,and Board members:

Please send out the word about Street Soccer. Last Saturday we had four very talented PTHS players come and coach our young players. The PTSA players really loved playing with and learning skills from the High School players. Our young players received great training and played a ton of soccer just for fun. More of our kids should have this experience. Please send out this message to as many PTSA families as you can.

Thank you

Manny Politis 

Who:  Grasshopper through U12, registered PTSA players No pre-registration required                 Wear soccer gear, bring ball (with name/phone # on it), and plenty of water   Place & Time:      Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17 5-7 pm  in Peterswood Park Soccer Complex   Goal: Players get a feel for "street soccer" where they're in control of the game and largely supervise themselves; they can play free of the fear of making mistakes in front of adults, and they can be creative on the soccer field and experiment with learned or self-invented moves.   Schedule:   20 minutes    n PTHS Varsity Soccer players will teach individual soccer techniques n The use of 1 v 1  match related activities will help players perfect their skills against the opposition in more demanding situations.   100 minutes   n Participants play "street soccer" in a "pick-up" game environment n  Small sided teams are randomly assigned; play 5-10 minutes on a rotational basis n  No adult coaching, refereeing or feedback: the kids play games (supervised by PTSA coaches), where they motivate themselves, figure out how to use the learned techniques and play in a fear-free environment.   Questions? Contact Manny Politis, Director of Training   mannygp@comcast.net

Venetia Lining

U8 Coaches:

I've heard that the lines are almost gone at Venetia, so just a reminder:
The 9am coaches (regardless of where your game is played) are responsible for all U8 Boys fields, including Venetia.

This weekend it is Dave Grzyb and Kevin Hoffman (the home team coaches) that need to coordinate.
Brian Deyarmin and Robb Scott (the visiting coaches) should make themselves available to help.

Thanks.

--Tony

Fwd: Street Soccer

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From: Manuel Politis <mannygp@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: Street Soccer
To: Manuel Politis <mannygp@comcast.net>

On Apr 15, 2008, at 7:22 PM, Manuel Politis wrote:

Commissioners - Please send this message out to your coaches and ask them to distribute it out to their players.
 Street Soccer is played purely for the love of the game.  Street Soccer is not played for trophies. It is played  purely for fun. 
 PTSA has run this program in the past with great success. We know that everyone who participates will have a great experience.

Who:  Grasshopper through U12, registered PTSA players No pre-registration required                 Wear soccer gear, bring ball (with name/phone # on it), and plenty of water   Place & Time:      Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17 5-7 pm  in Peterswood Park Soccer Complex   Goal: Players get a feel for "street soccer" where they're in control of the game and largely supervise themselves; they can play free of the fear of making mistakes in front of adults, and they can be creative on the soccer field and experiment with learned or self-invented moves.   Schedule:   20 minutes    n PTHS Varsity Soccer players will teach individual soccer techniques n The use of 1 v 1  match related activities will help players perfect their skills against the opposition in more demanding situations.   100 minutes   n Participants play "street soccer" in a "pick-up" game environment n  Small sided teams are randomly assigned; play 5-10 minutes on a rotational basis n  No adult coaching, refereeing or feedback: the kids play games (supervised by PTSA coaches), where they motivate themselves, figure out how to use the learned techniques and play in a fear-free environment.   Questions? Contact Manny Politis, Director of Training   mannygp@comcast.net

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Re: U8 Rules

Sorry if this is a duplicate email - I'm at a conference and experiencing some email issues . . .

Tony,
These are the rules listed in the PTSA By-Laws which are posted on the PTSA website.

Steve

From: Anthony Belfiore <abelfiore@gmail.com>
Date: 2008/04/29 Tue AM 08:26:05 CDT
To: Steve Glovier <sglovierptsa@verizon.net>
Cc: Pete Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>, Allen Lopus <alopus@thorpreed.com>,
Amy DeGurian <sarajacksophie@yahoo.com>,
Anthony Belfiore <abelfiore1.ptsau8boys@blogger.com>,
Anthony Belfiore <abelfiore@gmail.com>,
Anthony Ricci <glockdude@comcast.net>,
Brandon Barnett <bbarnett@youresquire.net>,
Brandon Barnett <bjbarnett@landam.com>,
Brian Deyarmin <west42west@yahoo.com>,
Dave & Jenny Grzyb <the_grizzy@excite.com>,
Dave Vaughan <dvaughan15@gmail.com>,
Demetri Mahramas <dmahramas@kpmg.com>,
Don Opferman <opferman12pt@verizon.net>,
Glen Brogno <swbrogno@comcast.net>,
Jim Brucker <jbruckerb@peoplepc.com>,
Jim Bubash <jdbubash@comcast.net>, Joe Richetti <jccjmp@verizon.net>,
Kevin Hoffman <kcjshoffman4@verizon.net>,
Mark Ferrari <mrferrari@msn.com>, Pete Donina <pdonina@gmail.com>,
Robb Scott <robb@fjsprints4u.com>,
Ron & Maureen Nee <mtnrfn@comcast.net>,
Steve & Becky Stuck <beckystuck@comcast.net>,
Tim Fitzgerald <tpfitz@hotmail.com>
Subject: U8 Rules

Steve:

There was some confusion this past weekend at one of the U8 games regarding rules.

Can you please confirm the U8 rules I have documented in my U8 Parent Guide.

The rules that cause the most confusion (since they are different than the standard adult rules) include the following:
All free kicks are indirect, with opponents five yards away from the ball.No penalty kicks.A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick off.
I wanted to re-emphasize these rules to all of the U8 coaches. Can you confirm that these are accurate.

--Tony

Re: U8 Rules

Tony,
These are the rules that are in the PTSA By-Laws and are posted on the PTSA website.

Steve

From: Anthony Belfiore <abelfiore@gmail.com>
Date: 2008/04/29 Tue AM 08:26:05 CDT
To: Steve Glovier <sglovierptsa@verizon.net>
Cc: Pete Chiste <pmchiste@hotmail.com>, Allen Lopus <alopus@thorpreed.com>,
Amy DeGurian <sarajacksophie@yahoo.com>,
Anthony Belfiore <abelfiore1.ptsau8boys@blogger.com>,
Anthony Belfiore <abelfiore@gmail.com>,
Anthony Ricci <glockdude@comcast.net>,
Brandon Barnett <bbarnett@youresquire.net>,
Brandon Barnett <bjbarnett@landam.com>,
Brian Deyarmin <west42west@yahoo.com>,
Dave & Jenny Grzyb <the_grizzy@excite.com>,
Dave Vaughan <dvaughan15@gmail.com>,
Demetri Mahramas <dmahramas@kpmg.com>,
Don Opferman <opferman12pt@verizon.net>,
Glen Brogno <swbrogno@comcast.net>,
Jim Brucker <jbruckerb@peoplepc.com>,
Jim Bubash <jdbubash@comcast.net>, Joe Richetti <jccjmp@verizon.net>,
Kevin Hoffman <kcjshoffman4@verizon.net>,
Mark Ferrari <mrferrari@msn.com>, Pete Donina <pdonina@gmail.com>,
Robb Scott <robb@fjsprints4u.com>,
Ron & Maureen Nee <mtnrfn@comcast.net>,
Steve & Becky Stuck <beckystuck@comcast.net>,
Tim Fitzgerald <tpfitz@hotmail.com>
Subject: U8 Rules

Steve:

There was some confusion this past weekend at one of the U8 games regarding rules.

Can you please confirm the U8 rules I have documented in my U8 Parent Guide.

The rules that cause the most confusion (since they are different than the standard adult rules) include the following:
All free kicks are indirect, with opponents five yards away from the ball.No penalty kicks.A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick off.
I wanted to re-emphasize these rules to all of the U8 coaches. Can you confirm that these are accurate.

--Tony

U8 Rules

Steve:

There was some confusion this past weekend at one of the U8 games regarding rules.

Can you please confirm the U8 rules I have documented in my U8 Parent Guide.

The rules that cause the most confusion (since they are different than the standard adult rules) include the following:

• All free kicks are indirect, with opponents five yards away from the ball.
• No penalty kicks.
• A goal cannot be scored directly from a kick off.
  

I wanted to re-emphasize these rules to all of the U8 coaches. Can you confirm that these are accurate.

--Tony

Re: feedback from referee/parents/coordinator to coaches

Brandon:

Thanks for the great comments. I always appreciate feedback from the U8 coaches. I've cc'd Pete Chiste (PTSA President) and Steve Glovier (Referee Coordinator). I've also cc'd the rest of the U8 coaches.

First, let me say that I greatly appreciate all the volunteer time you guys put into the season. I can never say this enough. It is a lot of work and I understand your issues and concerns. So, please understand that PTSA is grateful for your time.

I also know that the emails that come flying your way can become overwhelming. There are a lot of responsibilities for a coach and it can become difficult and confusing. I agree that setting the right "tone" is important, but it is often difficult in emails. Emails like Steve's can come off harsher than what I think he was suggesting.

Again, thank you for your comments. And thank you for your time and efforts.

--Tony

On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 8:20 PM, Barnett, Brandon J. <BJBarnett@landam.com> wrote:

Hi Tony,

I know this is my first time coaching and I am not one to be critical of others but I really feel I need to provide some feedback here to you. I am not sure if your other coaches have responded so I will wait to hear back from you but I felt compelled to provide a response to all of the e-mails I am getting and the tone of them.

 

I, just  like Steve signed up because I wanted to help and you explained to me the shortage of coaches. I like you and most of the other coaches work full time and I still find time to coordinate practices and coach games.

 

However when I see e-mails like this and the e-mail a few weeks ago about the alleged harsh treatment that some of the refs got, I guess I feel that I need to provide our feedback.

 

Its hard enough time to manage all of the aspects of coaching and watching our kids, now Steve feels we have some additional obligation to coordinate travel or supervision for referees, and I understand they are kids but at what point do we as coaches stop getting these very negative comments for things we supposedly did wrong. I  am sorry no one stayed to help the refs but enough is enough on this. I understand the need not to yell at them and to provide positive support and I understand Steve has his hands full but so do most us and I am doing the best I can. I have to tell you that if this is what the Peters Township coaches are going to keep hearing from you and others than I would not want to volunteer again and I definitely will not recommend coaching to other friends.

 

I love coaching and I want to volunteer but I will not continue to be treated like this and I do feel that others that volunteer for you feel the same way.

 

Brandon Barnett

 

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From: Anthony Belfiore [mailto:abelfiore@gmail.com]

Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:05 PM

Subject: Fwd: feedback from referee/parents/coordinator to coaches

 

 

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From: Steve Glovier PTSA <sglovierptsa@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Subject: feedback from referee/parents/coordinator to coaches

Commissioners,

Can you please forward this on to the coaches? 

 

Thank you.

 

Steve Glovier

PTSA Referee Coordinator

 

Each week one or more of the coaches provides me with appropriate feedback on the conduct of the referees; and sometimes provides suggestions as to how we can improve the referee's performance.  We appreciate this feedback and we pass this feedback on to the referees and try to stress points that the coaches are trying to convey to them.

 

This past week I asked the referees to provide us with feedback for the coaches.  We received 1 from the referees, 1 from a referee's parent and 1 from me (the referee coordinator).

 

Referee Feedback - Can the coaches please stay back (3 feet would be great) off of the touchline so that the referees can run the touchline and see up and down the touchline.

 

Referee Parent Feedback - When the lightening storms rolled in on Saturday afternoon and the games were postponed and/or cancelled - all of the coaches and parents of the players left the area, leaving the youth referees to fend for themselves (until their parents/rides could pick them up).  It would have been nice for one of the coaches to stay behind and make sure the referees were safe.

 

Referee Coordinator Feedback - I took this job last fall with the naive perspective that my responsibility was to schedule referees to work games - there are 118 referees with ~90 referee slots to fill every weekend - so I thought scheduling would be my primary effort.  But as it turns out I am also a mentor to the referees, which means I had to not only become a referee, but work games, so that I could relate to the referees and actually help them.  And some people think I'm also supposed to train all 118 referees so that when they step on to their 1st U-8 game they are capable of making all appropriate calls and 'running' a soccer game - that expectation is a little too high . . . .

 

For the U-8 and U-10 in-house games, clearly one of the problems with the referees is their lack of call making - they feel it is easier to not make a call - this is often lack of confidence.  Since we can't work with 118 referees (40 brand new ones) 1-on-1, we will start to ask the new referees to make at least 1 penalty call each 30 minutes of play - 2 per game.  This might mean that in the beginning they might call a 'push' when the player just slipped and grabbed someone to keep from falling . . . so please be patient . . . .  if we get them making calls and blowing their whistles, please don't then jump on them for making a wrong call - this is actually a part of their learning process.

 

Telling young referees that they need to be more confident, or constantly telling them to blow their whistle louder, won't necessarily help them become more confident.  Confidence is built over time, with positive experiences.

 

Thank you for your assistance and patience.

 

Steve Glovier

PTSA Referee Coordinator

 

 

 

Fwd: feedback from referee/parents/coordinator to coaches

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Steve Glovier PTSA <sglovierptsa@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Subject: feedback from referee/parents/coordinator to coaches

Commissioners,

Can you please forward this on to the coaches? 

 

Thank you.

 

Steve Glovier

PTSA Referee Coordinator

 

Each week one or more of the coaches provides me with appropriate feedback on the conduct of the referees; and sometimes provides suggestions as to how we can improve the referee's performance.  We appreciate this feedback and we pass this feedback on to the referees and try to stress points that the coaches are trying to convey to them.

 

This past week I asked the referees to provide us with feedback for the coaches.  We received 1 from the referees, 1 from a referee's parent and 1 from me (the referee coordinator).

 

Referee Feedback - Can the coaches please stay back (3 feet would be great) off of the touchline so that the referees can run the touchline and see up and down the touchline.

 

Referee Parent Feedback - When the lightening storms rolled in on Saturday afternoon and the games were postponed and/or cancelled - all of the coaches and parents of the players left the area, leaving the youth referees to fend for themselves (until their parents/rides could pick them up).  It would have been nice for one of the coaches to stay behind and make sure the referees were safe.

 

Referee Coordinator Feedback - I took this job last fall with the naive perspective that my responsibility was to schedule referees to work games - there are 118 referees with ~90 referee slots to fill every weekend - so I thought scheduling would be my primary effort.  But as it turns out I am also a mentor to the referees, which means I had to not only become a referee, but work games, so that I could relate to the referees and actually help them.  And some people think I'm also supposed to train all 118 referees so that when they step on to their 1st U-8 game they are capable of making all appropriate calls and 'running' a soccer game - that expectation is a little too high . . . .

 

For the U-8 and U-10 in-house games, clearly one of the problems with the referees is their lack of call making - they feel it is easier to not make a call - this is often lack of confidence.  Since we can't work with 118 referees (40 brand new ones) 1-on-1, we will start to ask the new referees to make at least 1 penalty call each 30 minutes of play - 2 per game.  This might mean that in the beginning they might call a 'push' when the player just slipped and grabbed someone to keep from falling . . . so please be patient . . . .  if we get them making calls and blowing their whistles, please don't then jump on them for making a wrong call - this is actually a part of their learning process.

 

Telling young referees that they need to be more confident, or constantly telling them to blow their whistle louder, won't necessarily help them become more confident.  Confidence is built over time, with positive experiences.

 

Thank you for your assistance and patience.

 

Steve Glovier

PTSA Referee Coordinator

 

 

Fwd: ice packs

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Carpenter, Brad <brad.carpenter@lehman.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 26, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: ice packs

We had another large order of ice packs delivered.  Please have coaches grab them from the Peterswood storage shed. Ask coaches to limit it to two packs.

Fwd: May 16th PTSA Fundraiser Golf Outing

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <RJQuinn@aol.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Subject: May 16th PTSA Fundraiser Golf Outing

Commissioners / Coaches:

 

I apologize if this is a repeated e-mail, but I am attaching the flyer / registration form for the upcoming PTSA Fundraiser / Golf Outing.  I am making an urgent plea to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE distribute the flyers to as many PTSA parents as possible.  If the coaches don't want to print out the flyers, they can contact me or have the parents contact me.  I am hoping for a decent turnout and the sooner the flyers go out, the better.  We REALLY need your help with this distribution so that we can make the fundraiser successful and hopefully an annual event.  Thank you all so very much for your help with this.  Contact Beth Quinn at this e-mail or at 942-1057 with any questions.  Again, thank you.  ~beth quinn

Fwd: Referee enforcement of Law 4 - no jewelry

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Steve Glovier PTSA <sglovierptsa@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Subject: Referee enforcement of Law 4 - no jewelry

Commissioners - please forward this to the couches and have the coaches forward to the parents and players.

 

The referees are taught that their #1 priority is safety.  Law 4 is very clear - Safety - A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself (or herself) or another player (including any kind of jewelry).

 

All of the youth referees have been playing soccer for many years and they know they have never been allowed to where jewelry.

 

Since this law is clear, we have given the referees clear instructions to enforce this law.  No player will be allowed to play while wearing any type of jewelry, including earrings, even if they are taped or have Band-Aids on them.

 

Thank you in advance for your support in helping the PTSA players adhere to the laws of the game, and hence enjoy a safer game of soccer.

 

Steve

 

Fwd: Street Soccer

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Manuel Politis <mannygp@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Subject: Street Soccer

Commissioners - Please send this message out to your coaches and ask them to distribute it out to their players.
 Street Soccer is played purely for the love of the game.  Street Soccer is not played for trophies. It is played  purely for fun. 
 PTSA has run this program in the past with great success. We know that everyone who participates will have a great experience.

Who:  Grasshopper through U12, registered PTSA players No pre-registration required                 Wear soccer gear, bring ball (with name/phone # on it), and plenty of water   Place & Time:      Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17 5-7 pm  in Peterswood Park Soccer Complex   Goal: Players get a feel for "street soccer" where they're in control of the game and largely supervise themselves; they can play free of the fear of making mistakes in front of adults, and they can be creative on the soccer field and experiment with learned or self-invented moves.   Schedule:   20 minutes    n PTHS Varsity Soccer players will teach individual soccer techniques n The use of 1 v 1  match related activities will help players perfect their skills against the opposition in more demanding situations.   100 minutes   n Participants play "street soccer" in a "pick-up" game environment n  Small sided teams are randomly assigned; play 5-10 minutes on a rotational basis n  No adult coaching, refereeing or feedback: the kids play games (supervised by PTSA coaches), where they motivate themselves, figure out how to use the learned techniques and play in a fear-free environment.   Questions? Contact Manny Politis, Director of Training   mannygp@comcast.net

Picture Order Forms also available online

U8 Coaches:

FYI

The Soccer Picture Order Forms can also be printed from the PTSA website (there is a link from the homepage). This way you don't have to stop at my house. I'll still leave the order forms on my front porch for the "technically challenged".

--Tony

Re: soccer pictures

U8 Coaches:

Gail sent me a clarification on my email:

"Just some clarification: The forms should be distributed to players prior to picture day. Players should bring the completed form and payment the day of their pictures.  This will save time for the photographers."

--Tony

On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 2:06 PM, Anthony Belfiore <abelfiore@gmail.com> wrote:

U8 Coaches:

Picture Schedule
Here are the soccer picture schedules. Feel free to communicate your date/time with your team. Please resist trying to change your alloted schedule day/time - I know you can do it. It's very painful for Gail to put this schedule together, and even more difficult for her to change anything.

Order Forms
Every U8 coach will need to stop by my house (109 Trotwood Drive) to pick up their Team Picture Order Forms (i.e. the sheets of paper to hand out to all of your families). I'll have them in a box on my front porch starting sometime tonight. Please only take as many as you need, as I was given a limited number of sheets. Gail recommends that you don't hand these out until picture day.

--Tony

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: LaVigna5 <mgam4@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Subject: soccer pictures

Attached are the soccer picture schedules for both April 19 (shelter 4) and May 10 (shelter 1).  The schedules run from 8:30am to 6:45 pm both days.  There are no open time spots in the schedule.  Please encourage your teams to follow the schedule and be sure to bring the completed order form and fees with them on the day of pictures. Pictures will be taken rain or shine! 

April 19: Shelter 4 is the first shelter going up Merideth Drive on your left--you enter before the football field.  Lots of parking and big playground.

May 10: Shelter 1 is at the top of Merideth Dr (soccer picnic location) on your left by the playground. Entrance is on your left just after the driveway to field 5.

Gail

 

Fwd: soccer pictures

U8 Coaches:

Picture Schedule
Here are the soccer picture schedules. Feel free to communicate your date/time with your team. Please resist trying to change your alloted schedule day/time - I know you can do it. It's very painful for Gail to put this schedule together, and even more difficult for her to change anything.

Order Forms
Every U8 coach will need to stop by my house (109 Trotwood Drive) to pick up their Team Picture Order Forms (i.e. the sheets of paper to hand out to all of your families). I'll have them in a box on my front porch starting sometime tonight. Please only take as many as you need, as I was given a limited number of sheets. Gail recommends that you don't hand these out until picture day.

--Tony

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: LaVigna5 <mgam4@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Subject: soccer pictures

Attached are the soccer picture schedules for both April 19 (shelter 4) and May 10 (shelter 1).  The schedules run from 8:30am to 6:45 pm both days.  There are no open time spots in the schedule.  Please encourage your teams to follow the schedule and be sure to bring the completed order form and fees with them on the day of pictures. Pictures will be taken rain or shine! 

April 19: Shelter 4 is the first shelter going up Merideth Drive on your left--you enter before the football field.  Lots of parking and big playground.

May 10: Shelter 1 is at the top of Merideth Dr (soccer picnic location) on your left by the playground. Entrance is on your left just after the driveway to field 5.

Gail

 

U8 Referees

U8 Coaches:

Another reminder, and this is also documented in the U8 Parent Guide and the U8 Top 10 FAQ.

The referees are typically kids and are part of the learning process. Do not "make calls" for them. Please be patient and give them your respect. Always encourage them to be loud and vocal (as they are often timid).

I don't want to hear any stories of referees going home crying. Be as tactful, supportive and positive as possible. Keep in mind that some of these kids are as young as 10 years old. It's very intimidating for them.

--Tony

Lining Fields

U8 Coaches:

I was embarrassed to see that not all of our U8 fields got lined by 9am Saturday morning.
So, as a refresher (all of this information was already available in the Coaches Guide), I'm sending this email.

Who is responsible for lining the fields?
All 9am coaches are responsible for lining the fields. The designated "Home" coaches should take ownership of coordinating and making sure all fields get lined. Feel free to delegate field lining duties to some of your player parents if you are too busy.

What fields do we have to line?
PSC 3, 4 & 5, plus Venetia B.
Make sure they ALL get lined. Don't forget about Venetia, even if your game is not there.

When should I line the fields?
I would highly recommend you get it done on a Thursday or Friday before the Saturday games. I would recommend having one or more of your player parents do it while you coach during the week.

Where can I find the field lining equipment?
Paint machines and paint for PSC can be found in the storage shed above the fields. See the Coaches Guide for more details.
Venetia can be lined with the machine and paint from Rees Park (they are in an unlocked box behind one of the soccer fields at the top of Rees).

How do I line the fields?
See the field lining procedure is in the Coaches Guide.

--Tony

Fwd: 2008-2009 PTSA Board Positions

U8 Coaches:

Please pass this along to your parents. We are looking for folks that would be interested in helping with the soccer board for next year (no playing experience required). Anyone with interest in making the soccer association a better organization is welcome to give Bill Weyers  a call (724.969.0630).

--Tony

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: TheWeyers <theweyers@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:57 AM
Subject: 2008-2009 PTSA Board Positions

Please let your parents know that positions are available on the PTSA Board for the 2008-09 year. 

These positions are open to anyone. 

Interested parties can contact me with questions.

Bill

Fwd: pre Travel Tryout training sessions - Clarification!

U8 Coaches:

See the note below.
Please note that none of our current U8 players are eligible for the Travel Tryout Training.

--Tony

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: TheWeyers <theweyers@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:37 AM
Subject: pre Travel Tryout training sessions - Clarification!

Commissioners and Travel Coaches:

As you know, PTSA is holding training sessions this month for those players who are eligible to tryout for Travel Teams in May for the 2008-09 year.  We had a great turnout this past Saturday, but some of the players attending were not the correct ages, which put a strain on the instructors.  To be age eligible to attend these sessions, a player interested in U10 Travel must be born between 8/1/98 – 7/31/99. 

This means the child must be 9 years old by July 31^st, 2008

If a child will not be 9 years old by that cutoff, we have a great Street Soccer program in May. You will be receiving information on this to pass on to your teams, it's on the website, and also will be in the Soccer Shorts newsletter this month.

Please send this information to all of you teams, regardless of their ages, because this is important information for siblings as well.  Please make parents aware that, just like at tryouts in May, we need them to be clear of the sides of the fields.  For a great view, they can watch from the top of the hill near the playground.  It's much less distracting for the kids if the parents are not in their line of vision.

Contact me with any questions –

Bill Weyers

Fwd: soccer pictures

U8 Coaches:

Just giving you a heads up on the picture days. Times have not been finalized yet. I'll get more information this Wednesday.

--Tony

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: LaVigna5 <mgam4@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Subject: soccer pictures

Soccer picture update:
Soccer pictures will be taken on Saturday April 19 (Shelter 4) and Saturday May 10 (Shelter 1) at Peterswood Park. I have not yet finalized the schedule. I would like to distribute the order forms to age group Commissioners on Wednesday at the Board meting.  Please let me know if you are not going to be at the meeting so we could make other arrangements for you to get the forms. I am relying on the information posted on our website as to the number of teams in each age group, coaches, and game times (for April 19 and May 10).  If this information is incorrect or has changed please let me know.

Thanks,
Gail

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Re: Fields Opened

A good question.

I'm going to keep our games canceled for this weekend.

Teams can practice though as long as the fields are open.

--Tony

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Mahramas, Demetrios D <dmahramas@kpmg.com> wrote:

Does that mean that the games are now "back on" for this weekend, or are they still cancelled?

 

---

From: Anthony Belfiore [mailto:abelfiore@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 3:40 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fields Opened

 

U8 Coaches:

Please read carefully.

--Tony

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <peter.chiste@pncequity.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Subject: Fields Opened

All,

PTP&R opened the fields late this afternoon.  Steve M. is updating the
Hotline to effect that PTSA concurs and has opened fields for practices.
There are still a lot of soft spots on them, so Commissioners, please
request Coaches to avoid those areas.  Also, Commissioners should instruct
Coaches to check the Hotline daily over the next several days as some rain
is in the forecast, especially Friday, and PTSA may close the fields if
they saturate again.

PTP&R Maintenance over-seeded and fertilized some fields today and plans on
doing so at PSC (Field #5) tomorrow morning.  The "fields closed" signage
and gates there may still be closed (unless PTP&R Maintenance was able to
take them down and open the gates late today), but the that field is
nevertheless open as well for the moment.  If gates are closed, access s/b
from the hillside, down.

Pete


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Fwd: Fields Opened

U8 Coaches:

Please read carefully.

--Tony

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <peter.chiste@pncequity.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Subject: Fields Opened

All,

PTP&R opened the fields late this afternoon.  Steve M. is updating the
Hotline to effect that PTSA concurs and has opened fields for practices.
There are still a lot of soft spots on them, so Commissioners, please
request Coaches to avoid those areas.  Also, Commissioners should instruct
Coaches to check the Hotline daily over the next several days as some rain
is in the forecast, especially Friday, and PTSA may close the fields if
they saturate again.

PTP&R Maintenance over-seeded and fertilized some fields today and plans on
doing so at PSC (Field #5) tomorrow morning.  The "fields closed" signage
and gates there may still be closed (unless PTP&R Maintenance was able to
take them down and open the gates late today), but the that field is
nevertheless open as well for the moment.  If gates are closed, access s/b
from the hillside, down.

Pete


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U8 Fields Diagrams Completed

U8 Coaches:

Field Diagrams Completed
I completed the U8 field diagrams (PSC and Venetia) and they can be found on my U8 web site.

Spectators
Use the diagrams to educate your parents on where to stand/sit for the games.

Stay off of the U11/12 area
We are not sure if there will be a U11/12 field at PSC. We hope to close off that area for field maintenance work. So, please stay off of that area.

We have 3, 4 & 5
Remember, we have fields 3, 4 & 5 at PSC.

Venetia fields flip-flopped
Note that the U8 Boys field at Venetia is on the left - the opposite of last year.

--Tony

U8 Game Schedule Completed

U8 Boys Coaches:

Game Schedule Completed
I've completed the U8 Game Schedule, and I've added it to my U8 Boys website. The pink column represents the games I've decided to cancel for this coming weekend. I would really like the 9am coaches in the pink column to take responsibility for lining the fields this weekend (that is you Don & Jim). As mentioned earlier, the 9am Home Coaches are responsible for delegating/managing the lining work. We are responsible for PSC 3, 4 & 5, and Venetia B (although it would be nice to take care of Venetia G if you are there).

Field Diagrams & Numbers
Hopefully I'll get a chance to update the field diagrams - so you know where to practice and play games. In the meantime, note that we made sure to label the PSC fields with large "3", "4", and "5" numbers next to each field.

Fields Still Closed
I called the hotline this morning and the fields are still closed. Keep checking the hotline this week.

--Tony

U8 Spring Soccer to begin... maybe.

U8 Coaches:

Here are my latest thoughts/notes on the Spring season.

Fields still not open
Parks & Rec still has not open the fields for our use. Please stay off of them until you hear the hotline say they are open. We are trying very hard not to destroy our already poorly conditioned fields.

Fields are created and lined
With the help of some great volunteers on Saturday morning, we were able to create all 7 U8 soccer fields (it took 5 hours to get everything completed). Like in the fall, U8 Boys will be assigned PSC U8 fields 3,4 & 5 - and one U8 field (marked with a "B" for Boys) at Venetia.

Games will be delayed 1 week
Our first game will be April 12th. Last game will be May 31st (trophy and picnic day), as originally planned. That is a 7 game schedule. Optionally, I'll let you decide if you want to make up the game originally planned for this coming weekend. Just pick a practice night sometime during the season and have a friendly scrimmage.

I need a few volunteers
I will be out of town this weekend, and a badly need a couple of volunteers to re-line our U8 fields so all of our hard work does not get erased by the weather. It should only take an hour or two if I can get a handful of volunteers. I'd like the work to be done sometime on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Anyone, anyone? Bueller, Beuller?

I should have a full game schedule completed tonight or tomorrow (I keep saying that... sorry).

--Tony

Need Volunteers For U8 Soccer Fields This Weekend

U8 Coaches:

Here is the latest information I have on fields, practices and games. I need volunteers for this weekend. Please email me or call me (412.327.6464) if you have the time to help. It will be greatly appreciated.


Where will we play U8 soccer this Spring?
Unfortunately, we still have not heard back from Parks-N-Rec regarding the availability of the PV space. This puts me in an awkward position since we need to line fields this weekend. I've talked with Pete Chiste and other board members, and we've agreed to go ahead and put 5 U8 fields at the Peterswood Soccer Complex (PSC) and 2 U8 fields at Venetia. This is the same configuration as last fall (however, we'll rotate the fields 90 degrees at PSC).

If PV becomes available we'll address moving all U8 fields at that time (this would allow for PSC rework and rest). I'm hoping we get a response today confirming or denying PV availability. I would hate to have to create U8 fields twice. But for now, I'm assuming PV will not be available to us. I can't hold off any longer.

Will the fields be open next week?
Currently, all fields are closed. It's up to (a) Mother Nature and (b) our Director of Fields to determine availability next week. Keep in mind that it is not uncommon, in the Springtime, for us to have little-to-no-practice before our first games. It's not ideal, but what can we do? Check the hotline if you want to know if they are open or closed.

I need volunteers for this weekend
Ok, I just looked at weather.com and it looks like we will have a window of opportunity to get the U8 fields lined and set up tomorrow (Saturday). I plan on starting at 8am at PSC, and won't stop until all of the fields are complete. The more volunteers, the faster it will go. The work that needs done includes:

• Measuring & Staking all of the fields (7 total fields).
• Lining/painting all of the fields.
  
• Moving goals into place.
  
• Inspecting and repairing any netting issues.
• Inspecting and placing all goal sand bags.
  

What will be the practice schedule?
As of today, I plan on keeping the same practice schedule as the fall. New coaches can send me their requests. If we get PV, this will need to change.

What will be the game schedule?
My policy is that I won't build a game schedule until all of the fields are lined and completed. It would be a mistake to create the game schedule not knowing what will happen with the field situation (number of fields, locations, etc). Hopefully I can get the game schedule done on Sunday.

--Tony