Travel Coaches Checklist for Games
Monday/Tuesday
Contact opposing coach. Confirm game time, get directions
to the field, confirm uniform colors. If colors are the same,
the Home team changes.
Wed/Thur/Fri
Hand out (email) directions to the field and game time
information to your team.
- Bring ice and a First Aid kit.
- Arrive 30 —45 minutes before game time.
- Home coach - check the field for corner flags, nets are
fastened and goals are anchored.
- Have 3 copies of your Roster Form completed with players
names and uniform #‘ s.
- Have coaches passes available to present to the Referee.
(2 coaches on the sideline)
- Have player passes available for travel teams.
- Each coach pays 1/2 Referee fee in Cash $ before the game.
The amount is on the game cards.
- Each team is to provide 1 linesperson to assist the Referee
in calling out of bounds for U9/U10 games with only a center referee. This person is not to call off-sides.
- Home team provides game balls. Have 2 for game.
- Make sure your Goal Keeper shirt is a different color from
both teams colors.
During the Game
- Demonstrate proper conduct and sportsmanship
towards opposition and Referee.
You are responsible for your players conduct and
the conduct of your fans
- Keep your comments and instructions to your players positive.
Remember, whatever you yell, the parents will hear.
If the game is lopsided, teams are allowed to pull players.
- Be prepared for injuries
After the Game
- Congratulate the opposing team and thank the Referee
- Keep your post game talk short and positive. This is
not the time to discuss mistakes observed during the game.
Wait 24 hours before assessing the game with the team.
- Report the score on the league website within 24 hours of the game.
If any comments are warranted, good or bad, about the refereeing,
complete a referee evaluation form and send it to the club president.
Do not confront the Referee about a call you disagreed with.
NEVER CONFRONT THE OPPOSING TEAM, Fans, Coaches, etc.,
Save all comments for the club officers.
-
If no referee showed up for the game report this to your club with your scores.