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Asphalt Green Wave Boys Travel Program
09-10 Teams
U9 Tidal Wave, U10 Rangers, U10 Lazio, U11 United, U11 Knights, U12 Celtic, U12 Spartans, U13 Inter, U14 Generals, U15 Greenwave
Director of Boys Program: Martin Moreland
NSCAA & English FA licensed Coach, former District, County & Semi-Pro Player in Northamptonshire, England. 15 years coaching experience including 6 in the USA. Coached High School and competitive teams in New Hampshire, Connecticut & New York, New Haven CT U14 boys won State Championship in 2005.
Boys Coaching Staff:
Former College, Club and/or High School Players, NSCAA and USSF & Internationally Licensed Coaches, Former High School, Competitive Travel Coaches, Youth Coaching Experience.
History:
Founded in 1998 with the simple mission to advance the physical and social well being of kids and adults through competitive soccer, Asphalt Green has grown exponentially ever since.
Two teams have evolved into a projected 20 for 2009-2010. Asphalt Green's mission is to build a reputation among the NYC community for creating more than just championship soccer teams, but championship people. The staff is proud of our current players and alumni, and look to build upon successes on and off the field.
For Asphalt Green, that passion among its directors, players, and parents is turning this small NYC soccer club into one of the most successful, non-profit athletic organizations in the region.
Where do we play? Teams play in the 5 boroughs as a member of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League.CJSL
Tournaments Our teams also play in various tournaments throughout the year. All of our teams participate in Columbus Day, Memorial Day, and winter indoor tournaments. Past tournament locations have included: Manhattan, Westchester, Poughkeepsie, Long Island & New Jersey.
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Asphalt Green Wave Boys Travel Policy
Asphalt Green Wave Boys Program:
Asphalt Green Wave Boys is a competitive traveling soccer club on the Upper East Side in New York City. We are committed to total player development and encourage our boys to strive to be their best on and off the field. Our program is designed for players to excel and aspire to the highest level of competition during their club years and beyond into college soccer programs.
Player Selection-Tryouts:
Tryouts will be held annually in May/June, scheduled by Asphalt Green Wave Boys, within a two-week period, which includes at least two tryout periods on two different days. The primary criterion for player selection will be soccer skill level. Other criteria include physical and emotional maturity, attitude, behavior, and commitment level. Participation on a team one year does not guarantee selection the next year.
Player Responsibilities
Each player is responsible for putting forth his best effort, cooperating with coach and teammates, and at all times behaving in a sportsmanlike manner. Each player is expected to be on time for practices and games, to wear the appropriate equipment, and to leave inappropriate equipment at home or in the “off” position (e.g., cell phones).
Team and Player Equipment:
1. Each player is issued two Asphalt Green Wave Boys practice shirts and a home and away uniform (2 socks, shorts, and Green/White Jersey). Players must wear issued practice shirts or other Asphalt Green Wave Boys issued apparel (warm-ups, sweatshirts,) to each practice and bring both uniforms to games.
2. Shin guards are mandatory at practice and games.
3. Players are responsible for bringing their own pumped up ball and water to practice
Asphalt Green Wave Boys Commitment:
Playing in the AGW Boys program requires a 10-month commitment (Sept-June). Selected players, along with their parents must agree to this commitment to the team. We recognize that many of our players are involved in a variety of activities and conflicts may arise. Players and parents have found it extremely rewarding to be part of our team and our club and we know you will value the experience and time together throughout the year.
Players registered with Asphalt Green Wave Boys may not guest for other teams without written permission from their coach. If a player changes clubs during the commitment period no refund will be given.
1. Practices:
Scheduled team practices are mandatory. There are two team practices per week during the fall and spring. During the winter teams will practice once per week with an option of a second day. Players must inform their coach in a timely manner if they are not able to make it due a specific reason (illness or holidays).
2. Competition:
a. CJSL games are mandatory. Games are played on Saturdays (very occasionally on a Sunday) unless it is a make up or TBD game. Most of the make up games/TBD games are played on Saturdays. Players must inform their coach in a timely manner if they are not able to make it due a specific reason (illness or holidays).
b. State Cup and Tournaments: Teams will schedule 4-10 tournaments per year. This is based on level of the team and is a coach and manager decision. Attendance is expected at Columbus Day, Memorial Day, and State Cup Tournaments. Winter tournaments (Dec-March) are at the discretion of the coach and manager. Coach and boys director will decide if the team is participating in State Cup each year (U12 teams and above). The cost of the tournaments is an additional cost and is split between the team parents ($200-$400).
c. Summer Tournaments: Older teams (U11 and above) will participate in Summer Tournaments and Showcases. Attendance is highly recommended, as this is an opportunity for our players to be seen by college coaches and get recruited. A decision will be made early in the season (Fall) if teams will be participating in a Summer Tournament.
d. International Travel-Starting next year U12 and older teams have the option to travel abroad to a tournament /friendly competition during the summer. This is a new part of our club curriculum and details regarding fundraising and timelines will be announced in Sept.
Players who miss practices, games, and are not available for tournaments will be subject to the following disciplinary action:
1) Receive a verbal warning from coach and Boys Director
2) Meeting with Player, Parents, Coach and Boys Director
3) Suspension from, or limited, game playing time.
4) If lack of commitment continues after all of the above, the player will be asked to leave the club.
Coach Responsibilities:
1. Provide a Safe Learning Environment: The coach is responsible for creating a safe and encouraging learning environment for our players.
2. Determine Playing time: Playing time is determined by skills, attendance at practices, attitude and behavior during practice, and is at the final discretion of the coach. Please talk with your coach if you have concerns.
3. Provide a structured environment: A coach may dismiss players from his team for unsportsmanlike conduct or disciplinary reasons, after first orally warning the player and her parents of possible dismissal, and informing and discussing the situation with Boys Travel Soccer Director.
4. Work with Team Manager and Boys Soccer Director to choose Tournaments for the team.
5. He is expected to behave in an exemplary, sportsmanlike manner at all times. A coach may be dismissed, in accordance with the bylaws, for unsportsmanlike conduct.
6. Each coach is also expected to maintain or increase his soccer knowledge and coaching skills by attending workshops or clinics, obtaining progressively higher coaching license levels, and/or playing the game. Coaches of competitive-level teams are expected to hold an appropriate level of coaching license.
7. Each coach is responsible for recruiting parents to be assistant referees. During practices, games, and tournaments, coaches are also responsible for assisting in supervising players during this timeframe to make sure players represent AGWB appropriately.
8. Coach is responsible for player passes, team rosters, medical forms, and traveling papers.
Parent Responsibilities
1. All Parents are responsible for delivering their children to, and picking them up from, practices and games on time, and for volunteering to help the team.
2. Parents are expected to give positive, encouraging comments to their children both on and off the field. Parents are to refrain from making any coaching comments or negative statements of any kind during games to players on or off the field.
3. To remain consistent with our League rules, all parents must remain on the opposite side of the field as the player’s bench. Verbal abuse by parents of referees, coaches, or players, will not be tolerated. Repeated offenses may result in barring a parent from the soccer field during all games and practices.
4. Parents should make sure to check their emails and respond to information from team (parent) manager, coach and/ or boys director. If email communication is not done on a daily basis they should communicate that to the team manager to keep the communication line open.
5. Financial responsibility for a child's involvement in the program lies with the parent. If fees are not paid on time, player is subject to have playing card revoked. Asphalt Green Wave Boys offers a scholarship process to give those an opportunity in need, to participate in our programs.
We know how vital the parents are to the success of our club, and appreciate all of your continued support to the program. Thank you!
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