Please find a recap of my notes from our meeting on Monday. Thanks,

 

 

1. Introductions / Welcome new families to the club:

• Schwaben was founded in 1926 in Chicago: Check out the link and learn more of the history of our club http://www.schwabensoccer.com/page/show/701774-schwaben-a-c-history
• Schwaben moved to Buffalo Grove in 1970
   
• Schwaben Athletic Club Facilities and Indoor Locations:

o   Practice and home game fields:

• Schwaben A & B Fields and the Banquet Hall are on the east side of Weiland Road
• The C, D, E and F fields are on the west side of Weiland Road
• please drop them off before the sign, you can walk them back to the practice and game fields, but please do not drive them past the sign that says Do Not Enter!

 

• Poe School: 2800 N. Highland Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004
• The Accelerated Center: 1900 Old Willow Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062
• Kits: 325 Surryse Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047When dropping your child off on the west side fields 

 

• Which stage are we in? Curriculum Competitive Stage:

The Competitive Stage is the culmination of the developmental program. At this level our coaches and staff are preparing and assisting college-bound players in obtaining playing opportunities and scholarships if desired. Schwaben will focus on systematic improvement and stabilization of technical proficiency and tactical knowledge.

 

COMPETITIVE STAGE - CONTENT

Technical: 
Controlling and continuation with the ball by all allowed body parts with speed and more resistance and also into direction
Passing with the inside on ground and in air bigger distances (both feet)
Passing with laces on ground and in the air bigger distances (both feet)
Shooting at goal from different angles
Stopping the ball in different ways/techniques 
Learning and maintaining moves for passing an opponent
Expect  players to workout on off and practice days throughout the entire indoor season

Tactical:
Line-specific tactic:

• Train to built-up from the back
• Passing to strikers and follow-up
• Movement in front of the goal

Ball winning strategies, Pressing, Counter pressing
Targeted expending of theoretical knowledge
Playing out of the back (defender to learn how to make themselves available for the GK)
Players to push on in attack or drop back as a team

 

 

 

 

Physical:
Focus on improvement and stabilization of soccer-specific athleticism/condition
Maintaining a good running technique and coordination, 
Maintain and improve the flexibility
Power training with own body weight and specific exercises. 
Expect  players to workout on off and practice days throughout the entire season
In addition the club is implementing speed, agility and fitness sessions on Saturday.
Emphasis on explosiveness (starts, sprints, jumps, plyometrics)

 

 

 Personality:

Concept of Fair Play

Sporting attitude and respect 

Learn communication: player-player, player-coach

• Accept leadership rules (coach, players and staff)
• Accept decisions
• Active player input on and around the pitch
• Ability to be coached

Learn to be critical of own performance
Listen to the own body and be able to report injuries
Have study discipline (school)
Encourage motivation to compete
Encourage creativity

 

2.Communication Chain

The Communication Chain is used for any concerns/issues you have. Here is the proper way to address: Player/Player àCoach/Manager àDOC àBoard of Directors

Parents and players are asked to strictly adhere to the following Schwaben A.C. Chain of Communication. 

• The first communication step should be in the form of an email to the manager (organizational questions only) or coach (soccer specific questions regarding your child/the player).
• The second communication step, in the event an issue/question has not been resolved, should be a scheduled in person discussion with the coach. Do not walk up to a coach after/before practice/game to discuss. 

o   U6 - U11 parents should speak with the coach.

o   U12 - U14 parents and the player should speak with the coach

o   U15 – U18 the player should speak with the coach.

• The third communication step, in the event an issue/question has not been resolved, should be a phone call or email to the Director of Coaching by the parent/player. 
• Parents and players should adhere to a 24-hour pre-game and post-game period when communicating with the coach. Please note this does not apply to communication to the coach to let them know a player is sick or injured and cannot attend a game, for example.

 3.Training / Practices:

• Be at practice 5 to 10 minutes early so you are ready to start on time.  
• I combined the 17/18 to ensure quality practices
• Please wear your Schwaben blue or grey practice t-shirt, blue shorts and blue socks.
• We start the week on Monday with blue and go from there
• Puma is our equipment provider. No adidas etc permitted.
• Please know you are representing the club when you step on the practice and game field.
• Please notify the coach unable to make a practice at least 24 hour prior in cases of non-emergency – via text, email or phone call
• I will attempt to contact you via email/sport ngin before practice, if practice is cancelled
• Schwaben AC will make the final decision due to field conditions
• Please note: If there is thunder and lightning during practice parents will be permitted to drive up to the barn and pick up your child in the circle drive. Schwaben will send a club email as well so be sure to check your email on these days. 

 

 4. Games:

• Arrive 45 minutesprior to an outdoor game time (indoor 30 minutes), the players need adequate time to warm up prior to a game.  It’s your responsibility to get your child there on time.
• We will need full commitment from everyone 
• Please notify coach and team manager at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to make a game: 

 5. Practice Attendance 

• I understand there are emergencies; these are things that you cannot foresee. 
• However, absences for homework, for example, speak to time management and priority setting skills. Everyone has homework but it is up to you to manage your time. We have players with 90% or more attendance that get excellent grades. Look at this as practice for college and your future employment in the working world as it doesn’t get any easier.
• In addition, contacting me shortly before practice is not acceptable (except in the case of emergency). I plan the practice around you and when you don’t show up this affects the whole team

 6. Practice Perspective

• Push yourself to your limit in one hour each practice. Your fitness level should be improving with each practice. This is vital for the spring season and tournaments. 
• Come mentally prepared – think about what we are doing and why
• You must love the journey of hard work in every practice and game
• Along the lines of time management and priority setting, take a hard look at what you are spending your time on and what your goals are.  Success in any area of your life is directly linked to what you make a priority. 
• I am NOT forcing all the above. I see myself as an inspirer and push to reach potential .

Ask yourself where soccer fits in your priorities. What goals do you have for yourself and the team

Attendance, attitude, striving excellence, your perspective are all connected. The outcomes are results. 

 

 7. Player Movement

Player movement up and down is based on practice attendance, practice and game performance, development pace, attitude toward coach, players, practices and games. This is at the discretion of the coach(es) and is not based on requests from parents or players.

 

 8. Tournaments:

U15

Indianapolis 11/13-11/15/15

Region Cup March 11-13

U16

Crossroads of America April 15-17

Puma Cup TBD June

U17

Indianapolis 11/13-11/15/15

PDT Phoenix  2/12-2/15/16

Adidas Blue Chip Ohio  2/22-2/24/16 (if accepted)

U18

Crossroads of America April 15-17

Nike Cup or Puma Cup TBD June

 

Schwaben will book rooms and flights if necessary
 

I would like to remind everyone that these are team trips and it's important the team does not get distracted. They will be together the whole weekend to bond and focus on the games with no time to spend with family. Fantastic bonding experience!

 

 9. Winter Indoor Season:
No league play
Focus on an additional practice to prepare for tournaments
Friendly games versus other teams

 

 10. Information Sharing:

Schwaben A.C. is committed to open communication with parents and players via:

1. Informational emails/Newsletter
2. Annual evaluation of players, continuing the PDP and 
3. Workshops for players and parents

 12. College Recruitment
Schwaben is committed to support all players with college soccer aspiration by attending college showcases and offering college soccer educational seminars.   

Sign up at CaptainU , its for free, you should have received an email from CaptainU (check your junk mail)

Create your college profile on gotsoccer
Read the Schwaben college recruitment document.

Attend the college night Schwaben offers.

 

 13. IMPORTANT DATES:

December 7th at 8:30pm in banquet – college recruiting night

December 13th – Holiday party – volunteer opportunity- team basket