RESOURCES

Handbook & Rules

Here are some resources which may be helpful to parents and coaches in the Recreation Program.

RECREATIONAL LEAGUE HANDBOOK

REC RULES MATRIX

REC RULES ADDENDUM - FALL 2017 (BUILD OUT LINE - U9 / U10)

*PLEASE READ THE ABOVE MATRIX CAREFULLY AS THERE ARE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FIFA RULES AT TIMES, BUT IN GENERAL:

FIFA refers to FIFA rules in the table
For U9-12 we follow FIFA’s rules as adjusted for small-sided play
For U13-U19 we follow standard FIFA rules (with modifications made by SFL)

FIFA Laws of the Games

SFL Rules of the Game (for Spring 2020)

US Youth Soccer Rules of Play

Small-Sided Game Rules (last adjusted in 2017)

Build-Out Line Explanation

Coach Resources

Recreation Coaching Philosophy

Each player should receive maximum touches on the ball - through small-sided games and other activities. No lines, no laps, no lectures.
Teach through positive reinforcement - each and every child should walk away from every session feeling better about him/herself.
The game (soccer) is the best teacher - as coaches you don't need to always hear yourselves speak.
Let the kids make their own decisions - don't tell them what to do.
FUN! Ensure all sessions are fun for the kids.

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VYSA Rule Change: For U11 and younger: Whenever the ball strikes a player in the head, play is stopped. The proper restart depends upon whether the player deliberately played the ball with his or her head. If deliberate, the proper restart is an indirect free kick to the opposing team. If this occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred. If the play by the head is deemed inadvertent, then the proper restart is a dropped ball.