Workshop Session Topics May Change - Updated 1/30/2013
Saturday, February 4, 2012
General Sessions:
Referee Lecture: Positioning – Where Should I Be? – Brian Hall
8:30 am - 9:30 am Room 23 A
Brian Hall, former World Cup veteran referee and director of referee administration of CONCACAF, will discuss the key components to optimal positioning to ensure the best angle of vision to make the correct decision. He will use video and diagrams to illustrate correct positioning on the pitch.
School-Based Soccer Programs - David Glass
8:30 am - 9:30 am Room 23 B
This session will describe the operations of First Touch Sports in the school and how to deliver programs.
Social Media Tips - Greg Burton
8:30 am - 9:30 am Room 24 A
Greg Burton, talk show host with ESPN Radio 950, will discuss social media and communication tips for the 21st century.
When is Bad Behavior Breaking the Law? - Mike Doucette
8:30 am - 9:30 am Room 24 B
Not knowing about laws is like trying to play the game of soccer without knowing the rules. It would be difficult to win the game - or even to be a good player - without knowing the rules. Knowing about laws is especially important because our society is based on the "rule of law." While all bullying is mean-spirited, many times it crosses the line to also become illegal. Much of this illegal conduct can have very seriousconsequences on the rest of a young person’s life, whether that person is the bully or the victim. In this session we will talk about what is bullying, when does it become illegal, cyber-bullying and sexting, and what are the consequences of bullying. In addition, we will talk about some ways victims can lawfully combat bullying.
What is Game Fitness Anyway? - Wendy LeBolt, PhD
8:30 am - 9:30 am Room 25 A
Game fitness means more than who can run the fastest for the longest. We’ll look at what other kinds of training make an athlete fully fit for the game. Emphasis will be: core strength, joint stability, and injury prevention for dynamic performance. Game fitness = peak performance in the game environment. You’ll take home at least 6 activities to take straight to the field.
VYSA Insurance - What is Covered? - Jim Bonfils
8:30 am - 9:30 am Room 25 B
This session is for team, club, and league managers, administrators, and Board members. We will review and discuss the insurance coverage that is provided as part of your VYSA membership, including the claim process.
This session is for team, club, and league managers, administrators, and Board members. We will review and discuss the insurance coverage that is provided as part of your VYSA membership, including the claim process.
Hall of Fame Meeting - Hall of Fame Committee
10:00 am - 11:00 am Room 22A
The VA DC Soccer Hall of Fame Committee will hold its annual meeting to discuss the Hall of Fame and its future.
Referee Lecture: The Pre-Game: Setting the Tone - Brian Hall
10:00 am - 11:00 am Room 23 A
Brian Hall will explain the importance of the pre-game and how it establishes teamwork and the mode of communication within the referee team. Critical components of an effective pre-game will be presented, as well as the minimal requirements for a pre-game.
TOPSoccer Lecture: Engaging Children with Disabilities in a Fun, Meaningful, and Differentiated Learning Environment - Chris Hershey
10:00 am - 11:00 am Room 23 B
Chris Hershey, nationally recognized TOPSoccer clinician, will speak on the importance and the concept of developing a program that
engages children with disabilities and provides them with a fun, meaningful and differentiated learning environment.
Psychology Lecture: Don’t Choke: Bringing your “A” Game When it Counts Most - Dr. Dan Freigang
10:00 am - 11:00 am Room 24 A
If you practice well and compete poorly the culprit is probably anxiety. It can happen to anyone. However, some people thrive and enjoy demanding environments, while others tend to fall apart and become nervous just thinking about playing. We call this phenomenon “choking”. In this session we will explore how people can become mentally tougher and learn the coping skills necessary to handle choking situations and bring their “A” game when they need it most.
Closed Registrars’ Meeting - Lisa Wilson
10:00 am - 11:00 am Room 24 B
This closed session is for VYSA assistant State Registrars and will talk about registering players, changes in the National Championsip Series (State Cup), current registration policies and upcoming changes.
Born Ready Project: Decision Making - Lessons Learned from the Legacy of Len Bias - Dave Ungrady
10:00 am - 11:00 am Room 25 A
Author Dave Ungrady, former editor of VYSA Touchline, will talk about decision making as part of the Born Ready Project, which teaches life skills to youth and coaches. Ungrady developed the project from his recent book, Born Ready: The Mixed Legacy of Len Bias. The presentation defines the types of decisions and offers tips on how to make good decisions. Ungrady used the story of Bias, who was considered as good as Michael Jordan, made a fateful decision to overdose on cocaine, dying two days after the Boston Celtics made him the number 2 pick in the 1986 NBA draft.
Who’s Minding the Store: Keeping it Legal with the IRS - 501(c)3 Status - Jim Bonfils
10:00 am - 11:00 am Room 25 B
In this session we will review and discuss the financial business concerns of teams, clubs, and leagues, including several easy-to-implement and follow rules of thumb that can protect your nonprofit from loss. We will also discuss selected reporting topics of maintaining IRS-501(c)3 status.
Referee Lecture: Referee Mentoring Program - George Vergara and Bill Dittmar
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Room 23 A
George Vergara, State Referee Administrator for the Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program, will outline the plans for a referee mentoring program in our state with the main goal of developing new referees in a way that will enable them to achieve their maximum potential through personal commitment and continuous improvement. In addition, Bill Dittmar, US Soccer National level referee and current MLS referee, will discuss leaving a legacy and will explore 900 years of mentoring advice using five Yoda quotes as they relate to the journey of the soccer referee.
Soccer Across America: How to Serve and Include the Underserved Communities - Marcelo Gangotena/David Glass/Boris Flores
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Room 23 B
J. Marcelo Gangotena, Program Co-Chair, will explain the Soccer Across America Program and its guidelines and how to reach the underserved communities through Soccer Fiestas. David Glass, First Touch Sports founder, and Boris Flores, International Football Club founder, will explain how to put together a club with the underserved and the new immigrant communities in your area.
Online First Impressions and Effective Seasonal Prep - Sean Rose
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Room 24 A
Did you know that it only takes .2 seconds to make a first impression? This session will provide quick, easy-to-implement ideas to make sure your website is positively representing your organization. We’ll also discuss key factors and information that need to be present for the start of next season.
What Teams Should Know When They Travel - Lisa Wilson
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Room 24 B
Team managers (recreational & travel) are often not fully aware of what they need when a team travels to tournaments. This session will cover taking a guest player from another team. If the guest player is from another state, learn what is needed from both states. Includes even more important information to keep your team in good standing.
Signs and Symptoms of Concussion - Dr. Charles Dillard
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Room 25 A
This session covers signs and symptoms of concussion, common misperceptions, diagnosis, testing, treatment, return to play specifications, and long term effects.
The Business of Running a Non-Profit Youth Soccer Organization - Tom Gross, Justin Wilt, Mike Yeatts, Lula Bauer, and Debi Honaker
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Room 25 B
Just because a youth soccer club is a non-profit does not mean it can ignore the bottom line. Rather the reverse. A laser-like focus on keeping a club solvent is the only way to ensure that the best possible programming is made available to your membership at an affordable price. Our panel of club directors will discuss the hard-nosed spending and revenue decisions clubs need to make in an increasingly complex, competitive, and expensive environment.
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Referee Lecture: What Kind of Referee Am I? - Brian Hall
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Room 23 A
What kind of referee are you? How do others perceive you and is that important? Brian Hall will ask you to consider your strengths and areas for improvement as a referee and examine how they impact your approach to handling players and your overall managements of the game.
TOPSoccer Meeting - Bob Sokolinksy
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Room 23 B
Psychology Lecture: Cultivating Motivation: Maximizing Athlete Development - Dr. Dan Freigang
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Room 24 A
Is motivation learned? When you watch some athletes play their sport, you can see...no feel their passion. These players also practice more, try harder and welcome difficult challenges. What determines whether an athlete welcomes challenges and delights in 10,000 hours of developmental training or fears change and complains at every practice? We will explore how you as a leader within the sport community can enhance the motivational climate for parents, athletes and coaches. This is where the love of the game is cultivated; and, later, peak performance and lifelong competence are harvested.
Risk Management Background Checks Policy and Procedure - Lisa Wilson, and Eileen Deery
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Room 24 B
I thought VYSA ran my background checks - you mean our club needs to run them? This session will explain the difference between what VYSA does and what your club does in the background check process. We will review the VYSA Policies and Procedures along with what your club’s policies and procedures are.
Your Brain on Concussion - What’s a Coach to Do? - Wendy LeBolt, PhD
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Room 25 A
Concussion: You know how to recognize it. You’ve educated your parents and players about it. But the concussion epidemic is not going away. Now what? We’ll walk through the concussion conundrum for coaches, parents and players and dive into:
• What to do with a kid who has one?
• What to do with a kid who has recovered from one?
• What to do to lower the risk of concussion injury to your athletes?
VYSA Semi Annual Meeting - VYSA Board of Directors
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Room 25 B
VYSA Clubs and Leagues will meet to discuss VYSA Activities and Programs.
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Referee Lecture: -The Secrets to Guaranteed Referee Success - Bill Dittmar
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Room 23 A
There are few guarantees in life, and especially in officiating, but when the journey is intentional with respect to passion, friendships, and hard work, it is possible to have a career full of Success with No RegretsTM.
Preparation and Prevention Before Activity/Regeneration After Activity - Nicole Grevious
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Room 23 B
Do you want your players to compete at their peak potential on a regular basis? This session is designed to assist coaches and athletes in developing a plan that will allow the athlete to perform at optimal levels both physically and mentally. It will include nutritional recommendations for pre/post participation and timing for that food/drink, static vs. dynamic stretching and other modalities that expedite recovery post participation. If you take care of your body, it will take care of you!
Coaching Lecture: A Coach’s Guide to Positive Parenting - Paul Shaw
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Room 24 A
This is a "yellow card" workshop for coaches. What are the caution offenses and how do you navigate them? We will outline keys to parent development within your team and how to get the best out of this important relationship.
How to Implement a Club and League-Wide Policy on Concussion - Steve Bender
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Room 25 A
The Virginia General Assembly is adopting new legislation this year that will require youth sports organizations to establish a comprehensive Concussion Awareness, Education and Management Plan. By July 1 your club will need to have a policy in place. Come to this session to find out what you will need to do to comply with this new law. This presentation will include information on awareness education requirements, cognitive testing options, what to do when a player is suspected of having a concussion, and requirements for returning to play.
