TAJ CHIU

AYSO’S SIX PHILOSOPHIES

EVERYONE PLAYS

• Play 3/4 of the game
• Our role:
• We record each player’s play time on the field and in the goal

BALANCED TEAMS

• Similar ability teams
• If the score is headed toward a greater than 6 goal differential
• At a break in play - Hey coach - remember the no blowout guidance
• Coach should have a plan!

OPEN REGISTRATION

• Some players are more challenging to referee than others
• Open the lines of communication with the coaches
• Take a beat before reacting

POSITIVE COACHING

• PIE
• Positive
• Instructional
• Encouraging
• Use these words to remind a coach who has forgotten for a moment

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

• Respect for:
• Coaches/Referees/Players/Spectators
• Introduce yourself to the coaches and shake hands before match
• Speak respectfully - even when giving a card!
• Remind players of expectations during check-in Safe/Fair/Fun

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

• Help younger players learn Laws of the Game
• Especially, when there are changes like this season!
• Understand the laws yourself - and communicate them clearly