Club Philosophy

Metro West Premier Soccer Club is a registered Club with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association with its headquarters in Medfield/Framingham, MA.  The Club's main objective is to train players in the sport of soccer. The Club has competent individuals that are exclusively dedicated to train players.

Club Organization

President                      George Aguiar

Vice-President              Simon Shipley

Coaching Staff:             George Aguiar

                                   Simon Shipley

                                   

Metro West Premier Soccer Club

The Club's main activity is to recruit, train and build teams to compete in Massachusetts Premier Leagues (MAPLE/MASC League). The club will provide players of both genders, who are eager to succeed, the necessary technical skills to flourish as soccer players.

Each team will have a designated head coach and an assistant.  The head coach will be responsible, with the help of the assistant, for the technical and tactical training of each team. They will coach the team during its competitive seasons.

The purpose of the club is to create an environment where players can train and develop their technical abilities to their fullest within a team environment. This program starts with the U-10 player.

Our training philosophy will be reflected throughout the whole program because we place special emphasis on technique training. Each player will receive generous individual attention during technical training sessions and within a group and/or team structure. We also help the players develop the correct attitude toward practices and games.

Player development is tracked individually (on a quarterly basis) and amendments are made to their individual training program based on player needs.  The club players will be trained in technique and tactics and Metro West Premier Soccer Club will assign a coach and the team will then participate in a competitive league. Emphasis in the competitive league will be in having an environment to execute what is learned during practice.

Club Organization

The club has experienced coaches that will train and manage the teams (boys and girls). Each team will have 18 players; 16 field players, 2 GKs. Each team will have two coaches.

Practices will be two per week. At times, we may invite other teams to play scrimmage games. During these games, the focus will be on encouraging players to use and develop their acquired individual skills and talents.

As part of their development, the club will provide the team the following:

            1 to 2 tournaments per year

            Provide Indoor training during Winter months (once a week)

            Play indoor soccer, focusing on the game of Futsal.

Player Commitment

Players and parents are required to commit 100% to this Club. The Club understands that family and school are first. We only require from each player to attend each practice, game and tournament. These events will be scheduled and announced well in advance to avoid conflicts with other activities. Each player/parent will be required to sign a contract.

Commitment by the Club

The Club will provide each player a 12-month commitment. This pledge is subject to the player's compliance of rules and duties to the club (absences, attitude, effort, school work, etc.).This means that each player will be given 12 months to develop to their fullest. Each player will be evaluated every 12 weeks. Each evaluation will be discussed with parents and players as well. The areas assessed will be technical (dribbling, passing, etc.) as well as social (attitude, effort, etc.).

The club will also schedule social events such as MLS games, picnics, fundraising and visits to charitable organizations. These events will help create a healthy environment for the players to develop as responsible members of our society.

Tournaments

 The Club will try to play during the following tournament dates:

            Labor Day

            Columbus Day (Optional)

            Memorial Day Weekend 

            Also, we will make an effort to play on available indoor tournaments.

Parent Responsibilities

Punctuality - Make sure that your child arrives at all practices on time with the proper equipment.

Assistance - Help with one of the many jobs that are crucial to the success of a team. These may be acting as a team manager, helping the coach, etc.

Knowledge - Know the rules of the game . Know and understand the MYSA Coaches Code of Conduct also included in this handbook.

Coaches

Metro West Premier Soccer Club will evaluate coaches based on their ability to run practices, supervise games, knowledge of the game, attitude toward players and other personnel including parents and other coaches. Coaches should adhere to the MYSA Coaches Code of Conduct.

Metro West Premier Soccer Club coaches:

George Aguiar

George is the founder of the Metro West Premier Soccer Club.  He holds an USSF A License Certificate, B License and C License along with the state licenses. He played for the L.A.S.A. (Luso American Soccer Association) League, a semi-pro regional league. He has coached Youth Soccer for over 15 years and is a licensed FIFA state referee, College and High School referee. He is also a member of the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) and attends their seminars and conventions periodically.

Simon Shipley

Disciplinary Action Regarding Coaches

Actions by any coach that affects the reputation of Metro West Premier Soccer Club will result in the immediate suspension pending review by the Metro West Premier Soccer Club board of directors.

Coaches Responsibilities

The Coaches are responsible for the following actions:

Participates in Club team tryouts

Participates in the selection of players for the Club

Training of players at bi-weekly practices

Observation and coaching during team games

Overall management of the team

Players

A player's role is to commit to the weekly practices and weekend scrimmages for constant improvement. Weekly practices are to learn new technical skills.  Team practice sessions are for demonstrating the acquired skills, correcting technique and working with the team as a unit.

Players are responsible for soccer gear.

Players must arrive at practice at least 15 minutes prior to practice start time.

Players must participate in post-game team talks, jog and stretch sessions at the end of practice/matches.

Player Selection

Metro West Premier Soccer Club selects players based on skill, commitment and attitude. A willingness to learn and hard work are the keys to being selected for the Club.

Other criteria used in selecting players are performance in a tryout environment and recommendations of present and/or previous coaches.

Players Conduct and Disciplinary Action

In order to maintain an effective Club, players are asked to conform to certain commonly accepted standards. Any players breaking the following rules will be subject to immediate suspension pending a review by the coaches and the Metro West Premier Soccer Club Board.

Actions resulting in immediate suspension include:

Physical or verbal abuse of another player whether be a teammate, club-mate or opponent.

Physical or verbal abuse of a coach, assistant coach, referee, parent or spectator.

Tardiness and/or failure to attend games or practices

Poor or disruptive attitude.

Theft or destruction of any property.

Practices

When players arrive at practice early, they are expected to use that time to warm-up. A warm-up is absolutely necessary before playing soccer. Cold muscles should not be stretched; they have to be warmed up first. Players are expected to lead by example by performing warm-ups on their own and not waiting for others.

Player Absences

In the event that a player must miss practice, either coach or team manager must be notified of the reason at least 24 hours prior to practice. Missing practice without a valid reason may result in dismissal from the Club.

Families

A family commitment is essential for an club player's success. Player attendance at practices, scrimmages and Tournament games is absolutely mandatory except on unusual circumstances. A high number of un-excused absences may result in a player's commitment to be evaluated and possibly released from the club program.

Metro West Premier Soccer Club needs all parents to be supportive with all players, coaches, referees and also among parents. We expect parents to keep a positive attitude and ask parents to refrain from negative criticism directed at anyone.

Parents are never allowed to approach a referee before, during or after a game. Any and/or all question should be addressed with the coach. Any deviation from the rules stated above may result in grounds for dismissal from the Club by the Metro West Premier Soccer Club Board of Directors.

Negative behavior, aggressive, obnoxious or otherwise by any adult does not help the players become a better soccer player. Your cooperation is not only appreciated, it is mandatory.