Welcome to the 2024 Fall Soccer Season!

Contact Information

- Head Coach Mike Marshall: Phone: 928-853-6758

- Assistant Coach Alysson Siers: Phone: (208) 755-2929

Important Things to Do Tonight

1. Sign-Up and Make a Payment: Register for volunteer roles and make any necessary payments.

2. Collect Your Jersey: Pick up your team uniform if you haven’t already.

3. Donate to Game Snacks: Contribute cash or use Venmo to support the purchase of game snacks for the season.

4. Identify 3 Business Sponsors: Help secure at least three business sponsors for our field banners. Use the provided link for easy sign-up and payments.

Questions? Feel free to ask!

Introduction

- Welcome to the New Season: I’m Coach Mike Marshall, and I’m thrilled to be working with your players this fall.

- Meet Coach Alysson Siers: I’m excited to introduce our Assistant Coach, Alysson Siers. Alysson has extensive experience as both a player and coach. She excelled on the field and now brings her passion for soccer to our coaching staff. Alysson is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of the game and inspires players with her enthusiasm and commitment. Her focus on continuous learning helps all players, young and old, reach their full potential.

- Mountain Christian League: We are proud to be a part of the Mountain Christian League. The members of the Mountain Christian League desire to put Christ first in our league activities and to promote Christian character within our schools, teams, coaches, and athletes. We aim to encourage sportsmanship, foster cooperation and Christian fellowship, and submit to the authority of God in our relationships with one another.

- Our Program: We are a Christ-centered program committed to developing young men in their faith, character, and athletic abilities. Our varsity boys soccer team is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, and competitive excellence. As Lions, we embody strength, courage, and unity both on and off the field.

- Our Mission: Our mission is to use the platform of soccer to glorify God, foster spiritual growth, and build a strong sense of community among our players, coaches, and families. We strive to develop well-rounded individuals who will go on to make a positive impact on the world.

Our Objectives

- Skill Development: Focus on individual skills, teamwork, and game strategy.

- Physical Fitness: Encourage regular exercise and improve overall fitness.

- Sportsmanship: Promote respect, fair play, and positive attitudes.

- Fun and Enjoyment: Ensure every player enjoys their time on the field.

Theme of the Season: Humility

- Quote: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” — C.S. Lewis

- Application: This season, we will emphasize humility as a core value. It’s about prioritizing the team over individual accolades and showing respect for everyone involved in the game.

Practice Schedule

- Practices: Monday to Thursday, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

- Location: Christian Center School

- Games: Schedule will be posted on TeamSnap and our social media channels. Stay tuned!

Note: Please arrive 10 minutes early to get ready!

Equipment and Uniforms

- Uniforms: Blue for home games and White for away games

- Cleats: Proper soccer cleats are required.

- Shin Guards: Must be worn at all times.

- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated!

Uniforms will be distributed after our meeting tonight.

Communication

- TeamSnap: Check for game schedules, updates, and announcements.

- Social Media: Follow us for news, highlights, and event information.

- Website: Access all information online at [https://christiancenterschool.org/soccer](https://christiancenterschool.org/soccer). You can view and add the game calendar to your web-based calendar from this link.

- Email: Regular updates and important information.

- Phone Calls/Text: For urgent updates.

Exciting Events

- Chili Night: Join us for a chili cook-off during our home game against Oaks! Date and details to follow.

- Senior Night: Celebrate our senior players with special activities and recognition. Date to be announced.

We’re looking forward to these fun and community-building events!

Volunteering Opportunities

1. Snack Coordinator: Work with Alysson to provide healthy snacks for the team on game days.

2. Fundraising and Sponsorship Coordinator: Manage fundraising efforts and track sponsorships, money collected, and banners. Contact: Tiffany Mills

3. Communication Coordinator: Manage team communications and updates.

4. Field Maintenance: Handle mowing, hole repair, and general upkeep of the field. Contact: Jaret Paulson

5. Score Keeper: Manage the scoreboard during home games. Contact: Kyle Cotten

6. Statistics: Train with Jason Tesky to keep detailed statistics for the team. Contact: Kyle Cotten

7. Special Event Coordinator: Organize events such as Senior Night, Home Game Fundraisers (e.g., Chili Night), Award Ceremony

8. Concessions: Oversee and manage the sale of snacks and beverages at games. Contacts: Sophia and Rachel Farrar

Interested in any of these roles? Please sign up at the end of the meeting or contact me directly.

Sponsoring the Team

- We are pleased to announce the return of our successful fundraising event: Soccer Field Banners Sponsorship! This initiative not only helps support our team but also offers local businesses an excellent opportunity for visibility within our community.

- About the Sponsorship:

- New Sponsor: $250

- Returning Sponsor: $200

- Each sponsor will receive a banner prominently displayed facing the soccer field, showcasing their support throughout the season.

- Player Participation:

- Each player is encouraged to secure one sponsor. To streamline this process, we will provide a link for sponsorship purchases. Players can forward this link to potential sponsors or use it themselves to facilitate on-the-spot payments. The link can be found at [https://christiancenterschool.org/soccer](https://christiancenterschool.org/soccer).

- Special Incentive:

- Any player who procures three or more banners will receive a complimentary sweatshirt or warm-up.

- Deadline:

- Please ensure that all sponsorships are submitted by September 3rd.

Your participation in this fundraiser is crucial for the success of our team, and we are grateful for your support and efforts in helping us reach our goal.

Fitness Test Requirements

- Cooper Run: Complete a 1.5-mile run in 12 minutes (equivalent to an 8-minute mile).

- 30 Consecutive Juggles: Demonstrate juggling using both feet, with head, thigh, and chest touches counting toward the total.

- 30 Pushups: Perform 30 pushups in one minute.

- 30 Sit-ups: Do 30 sit-ups in one minute.

- Ten 120-Yard Sprints: Complete sprints the length of the soccer field with 45-second intervals for recovery after each sprint. There will be longer recovery periods after sprints 4 and 7.

Test starts to be performed in the 1st and 2nd week of practice.

Closing Remarks

- Looking Forward to a Great Season!

- Thank you for your support and enthusiasm.

- If you have any questions or concerns, please encourage your student to talk to their coach.

- Let’s make this a memorable and successful season for all players.

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