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Positive Coaching and Parenting

This is a recreation league, the PBGYAA expects all parents to be positive to all players, referees and other parents. Bad behavior or negative cheering is not tolerated.

Player Code of Conduct

We expect all players to be respectful to all players, coaches, referees, and parents.  The Board requests that all parents and coaches encourage good sportsmanship

Coaches Meeting

August 14 630-8pm

All head and assistant coaches need to attend.

Location: PBG Recreation Center off Military Trail.

This meeting will cover the following topics:

• Background checks
• Sponsorship’s
• Game schedules
• Practice schedule
• Rules
• Coaching expectations
• Closing Day Raffle Basket
• Club update

Gardens District Park Soccer Fields

All soccer activities, including evaluations, practices, and games are schedule to be conducted at the Klock Soccer Fields on Burns Road.

Player Evaluations

Evaluations will be held for all Boys and Girls age groups U8 and higher.  Evaluations give the Coaches the opportunity to see all players conduct some basic soccer skills and play in a short scrimmage.  The evaluation provides the Coaches insight into each player’s abilities and it helps to ensure that all teams are drafted with players at all skill levels.

During evaluations each player is provided a number that is pinned to their shirt. Evaluations last approximately 45 minutes.

Evaluation Schedule:

August 16 – At Gardens District Soccer Fields

• U8 Boys 5.30pm surname A-L
• U8 Boys 6.30pm surname M-Z

August 17 – At Gardens District Soccer Fields

• U8 Girls 8am
• U10 Boys surname A-L 9am
• U10 Boys M-Z 9.45am
• U10 Girls A-L 10.30am
• U10 Girls M-Z 11.15am
• U12 Girls noon
• U12 Boys A-L 1pm
• U12 Boys M-Z 1.45pm
• U14 Girls 2.30pm
• U14 Boys 3.15pm
• The U16 and High School will be held the following week with the date to be confirmed.

Team Drafts

August 17-21 – During the week directly following evaluations, the coaches from each gender and age group meet to draft the players onto teams starting Sunday Feb 10th.  The player draft is facilitated by Soccer Board members to ensure there is an equitable distribution of all skill level players on each team.

Please note that for any coach that has a child playing in the Spring Recreation program, this player will automatically be added to their team.  Also, for any siblings that play in the same age group, they will be drafted to the same team unless the parent requests otherwise.

August 21 After the completion of the drafts for each age group, teams will be allocated in Blue Sombrero and each parent

will receive an email notification of the team their child(ren) will be playing on, along with the Coaches name and contact information.

Team Information

After the notification of what team each child will be playing on, the Coach will be communicating with all parents to introduce themselves and provide additional information regarding the practice schedule and expectations for the season.

It is appreciated if there is one or two parents willing to help the coach and coordinate the other activities for the team such as picture day, snacks, etc.

Team Practice

August 21 and after – The team practice schedule will start August 21.  Each team is allocated field space for two practices a week, one weekday evening practice and also a practice on Saturday.

Once games start, it will be at the discretion of the Coach if they choose to have additional practices or not for their team.

Team Uniforms and Soccer Balls

Each player is provided a soccer ball at the first practice.  Please be sure to put your child’s name on it to ensure if it is left at the fields it can be returned to you.

Uniforms will be handed out before Opening day and will only be given to the coach. The uniform kit consists of a jersey, shorts, and socks.  A range of sizes are provided to help fit the players as best as possible.  We do not take any number requests and please email us if you have uniform issues.

Games and Scheduling

All age groups games will start the week of March 4th.  Each team will play two games a week, one weekday evening game and Saturday depending upon the age group.

The official game schedule will be emailed to each parent via Blue Sombrero prior to the first week of games.

With approximately 110 teams, the scheduling process takes some time and review before the final schedule is posted.

Age Group Game Schedule:. Subject to change

• Monday – TOPSoccer program, U16 and High School teams
• Tuesday – U8 Boys, U10 Boys and U12 Boys
• Wednesday – U5 and U6 Coed, U14 Boys and Girls
• Thursday – U8 Girls,U10 Girls and U12Girls
• Friday – Free clinics
• Saturday – U5,U6,U8, U10, U12, U14 Boys and Girls

Opening Day

Saturday, September 14^th – The season’s official Opening Day will be Saturday, September 14^th.  All teams play on this day, and there are other activities available for the kids including bounce houses, snow cones, and the opening of the Concession Stand.

Team and Individual Pictures are taken the following weekend on Sept 21st.  Coaches will provide their team with the time schedule for pictures prior to the start of the teams game.  A picture make-up date will be scheduled later in the season if necessary.

Season Dark Days

Games will not be played on the following dates:

Dates Oct 8 and Oct 31st  Make up games will be on Sunday 10/14

Closing Day

November 9th – All teams will play on this day, including championship games for the U10 and older age groups. Other activities will be available or the kids including bounces houses, snow cones, and the annual Team Basket Raffle to benefit our Soccer Division Academic Scholarship fund.

Friday Night Clinics

These are free clinics for all players and are run by our professional trainers. Dates are to be confirmed.  Further information will be emailed to all parents once the season starts.  This is great opportunity for players to build on their skills, especially for those players who have not played before and are still learning the game.

Concession Stand

The concession stand is open Tuesday – Thursday, and on Saturday all day.  Food and beverages are available for purchase.  All proceeds from the concession stand fund the Soccer Division Academic Scholarship fund.

Weather Notifications and Make Up Games

We will email parents if we have any rain outs. We usually do not make a decision until 5pm as we do our best to get the games played.  If a game is rained out the Board will attempt to reschedule it to be played at a later date.

Season Updates and Communication

All communication is through email and please email us if you have any questions or concerns. [email protected]

You can download the Dick’s Team Sports HQ app on your Apple or Android device.  Use your Blue Sombrero login and password.  This will give you mobile access to your child’s team roster, game reminders, etc.

No requests will be honored for specific uniforms.

 AGE GROUP DIVISIONS
All age groups are split by year of birth as of Jan 1, 2020 per US >Soccer guidelines.

• U5 are for children born in 2015
• U6 are for children born in 2014
• U8 are for children born in 2012 and 2013
• U10 are for children born in 2010 and 2011
• U12 are for children born in 2008 and 2009
• U14 are for children born in 2006 and 2007
• U16 are for children born in 2004 and 2005
• High School are for children born in 2001 through 2003

 COACHES NEEDED

The PBGYAA Predators Soccer program is run by all volunteers, including the coaches.  We are always in need of parents who are willing to coach.  It is a very rewarding experience for the parent and your child.  Please register as a volunteer to coach when you register your child to play for the season.

 SPONSORS NEEDED

Help us continue to keep the cost of entry into sports as low as possible.  We have several sponsorship opportunities available, including team sponsorship for $350.  The generosity of our sponsors allow us to maintain our low cost, provide financial assistance to kids who otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate and support our many other programs, including TOPSoccer.  Please visit our website www.pbgyaa.com for all sponsorship opportunities.

Please email us [email protected] with any questions

 TOPSoccer COACHES NEEDED TOO!

Our Special Needs Soccer Program which was just named the Florida TOPSoccer Program Of The Year For 2019!  Our Second Year In A Row!!! This is an awesome program and you will be amazed at how you can be a blessing to our Players and Buddies! Questions or to volunteer, please call Mark Loewenberg at 561-214-0370

 POSITION COACHING AND PARENTING

This is a recreation league, the PBGYAA expects all parents to be positive to all players, referees and other parents. Bad behavior or negative cheering is not tolerated.

 PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

We expect all players to be respectful to all players, coaches, referees, and parents.  The Board requests that all parents and coaches encourage good sportsmanship