Hello Montclair U10 Boys Families,
Welcome to the 2011-2012 season. Our first training session will be this Tuesday (September 6th) at 5:30 at Brookdale Stadium.
Below we provide some essential information about the program. Also note that there will be a parent meeting September 13th (details below).
· Practices will be Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:00 & Thursdays 4:00 to 5:30. Most practices will be at Brookdale Stadium but the location may change from time to time. As light conditions change, the club will also shift the practice times. Be alert for emails from us with updates.
· Small sided games will be held on another day to be determined. These will be optional but we encourage those who can to attend. The small sided games give kids an opportunity to experiment with skills taught in training session. The schedule will be communicated as it becomes available.
· League play will begin September 10th. The managers for each team will communicate with team members about times and logistics.
· Trainers are from the Red Bulls. The Red Bulls have a well-structured training curriculum. For more information visit: http://www.redbullsacademy.com/training. Our trainers are Mike O’Hara and Paul Oates, both come to us from Ireland.
· Uniforms will include 2 game jerseys (home & away), 1 pair shorts, 2 pair socks, 2 practice jerseys. The cost of the uniform kit is already included in the full fee.
· Fall season goes until weekend before Thanksgiving.
· Winter Training is not part of the regular program. We will be developing an optional indoor winter training program. More information to come.
· Spring session will begin late March or early April. Spring will have similar format to fall session, including league games. More information to come.
· Program philosophy and structure about player development are elaborated in the attached document that was developed by the club. Please review it.
Player and family conduct. We will have a program that is affirming of kids who want to learn how to become good football players. We want the kids to develop a life-long love for the game. The Red Bulls trainers are dedicated professionals who have high standards for development but believe this can best be accomplished by creating a positive environment for learning. We will encourage players to show respect for one another. We ask that families also show their positive regard to all players on the pitch. Please allow the trainers to do the coaching during the games.
The parent meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the Edgemont Park boat house. Representatives from the club will be there to address larger club questions as well as questions specific to our group.
We are looking forward to a great year! Please contact us at musc2002@gmail.com if you have questions or comments.
Charlie & Bill
We have 1 or 2 players from Hillside School who need rides to the training sessions. The training sessions will be on Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:00 and Thursdays 4:00 to 5:30.
One family cannot sign onto the program unless they can find a ride for their boy.
Please let us know if this is something you could do.
