Training Information

Team Managers

The position of Team Manager is there to assists the coach by performing all the administrative tasks required to run and maintain a successful team. Whilst the coach remains in charge of the team, the Team Manager can have significant influence in the way the team performs and behaves.  Thus a capable Team Manager can contribute to the on ground performance on the side.   Consequently a good Team Manager will allow the coach to concentrate on coaching the players.  This will ensure each players receives optimum attention and give every player a chance to perform to the best of their ability.

It is up to the parent to appoint a Team Manager for their team.  If there is more than one parent interested in the role, we recommend the applicants produce an application and present it to the Committee so a final decision can be made.

A Team Manager needs to be selected for each Team as soon as possible after the registration day.

Training

Pre-Season training will commence Monday 6th February 2012.

Please see attached handout for pre-season training timetable.  ( Here )

In-Season training will commence by April, dates will be advised by the Coach or the Team Manager.

Training will be conducted at St Albans Saints Soccer Club, Churchhill Reserve.

Coaches and Team Managers will be advising training dates and times once they have been confirmed.

PLEASE NOTE:  Ground conditions will be assessed on an ongoing basis and a decision made if grounds are suitable for training.  All Team Managers will be contacted if training is to be cancelled.

PLAYERS are to contact the Team Manager if they are unable to attend a training session or Game Day Match in regards to weather or illness.

Should a player not attend training it is the coach's decision on whether or not the player is able to participate on a Match Day.

Training Policy

All players must be supervised by a parent, guardian or responsible adult at all times.  The Club cannot be held responsible for any players left unattended during or after training and game days.

ST ALBANS SAINTS SOCCER CLUB IS NOT A CHILDCARE CENTER

All players are expected to wear suitable sports attire for training.  All players must wear soccer boots and shin pads for training.

It is policy that parents do not enter the training field to interact with players and/or Coaches.  Please speak to the Team Manager who will be able to address the issue by speaking to the coach on your behalf.  This way, distractions will be kept to a minimum to ensure players have a higher quality training session.  If you wish to be a regular volunteer, please speak to the Team Manager.  Parents who volunteer, must wear suitable sports footwear and attire.