Mill Valley Soccer Club MVSC Competitive Team Parent Meeting July 2020
Mill Valley Soccer Club
MVSC Competitive Team Parent Meeting July 2020
Our FocusWhere We Are Today
What Remains UnknownCOVID Safety Protocols
Season FeesQ & A
Agenda
The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings. ~Kakuzo Okakura
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. ~Jon Kabat-Zinn
● Create safe opportunities for kids to play soccer, in compliance with evolving California and Marin
County guidelines
Our Focus
● Maximum of 12 players in stable playing groups● Groups must remain stable for a minimum of 3 weeks
● No interaction between groups● Players cannot participate in any other camp or
organized group activity● Social distancing emphasized, but player contact is
permitted within the stable group● Masks required on arrival/departure, but not during
physical exertion
Resource: https://marinrecovers.com/summer-camps-youth-activities/
Where We Are Today
● Modifications to current group training restrictions● If and when League, State Cup or Friendly games are
played● Format of game play, if games are permitted
What Remains Unknown
● Criteria for initial pod formation○ 2019 teams○ Player availability○ Coach assessments
● Pod formation going forward○ Coach assessments from August training○ By age (birth year), as possible○ Player additions through tryout process in August
Team/Pod Formation
Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape. ~Anonymous
● Player temperatures checked on arrival● Any player with fever or symptoms will be sent home
● Coaches will be masked and maintain physical distance from players
● Bathrooms sanitized after each use● Equipment sanitized daily
COVID Safety Protocols
● Parents are not permitted on the field before, during or after training
● Only the coach will touch cones & other equipment● Players will bring their own balls, which will be
shared within the player pod only● No shared bibs or pinnies are permitted
COVID Safety Protocols, cont.
MVSC 2020 Training Policies & Guidelines
Other resources:
CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html
Marin County - Marin Recovers
https://marinrecovers.com/summer-camps-youth-activities/
COVID Safety Resources
Season CostsRegistration Fee
Paid to MVSCTeam Fees
Paid to Team TreasurerOther Expenses
Personal Expenses
• Fall field rentals• Referees• NorCal League
registration• Club admin,
operations• Insurance
• Coaching• State Cup &
Tournament registration
• Goalkeeper training• Tryouts• Spring pool training• Team tent & bench• Team party
• Uniforms• Tournament
accommodations• Meals
Registration Fees: Paid
● $420 - $495, depending on age and residency
First Team Fee: Due by August 2
● $500 per player● Estimated to cover training through mid-September
Second Team Fee: Early September
● Timing & amount will depend on playing guidelines at that time
Payment Schedule
● Players:○ Bring a soccer ball to training (size 4 for U12 & younger, size 5 for U13 &
older)○ Wear grey or white jersey; bring red and blue shirts○ Wear a mask!○ Bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen & hand sanitizer
● Parents:○ Make initial team payment by Sunday, August 2nd○ Complete health survey○ Keep your child home if he or she shows any signs of sickness or has been
exposed to someone who is sick
Pre-Season Checklist
Q & A
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