The El Dorado Board of Directors hopes for the best soccer experience possible this season. As a player or family member, respect is expected toward coaches, players, officials and other team families. 

CLUB GOALS

• Create a positive soccer environment for players, coaches, and parents. While enforcing the Zero Tolerance Policy.

• Develop soccer skills and knowledge of the game.

• Develop teamwork both on and off the field.

• Create an environment in which players and team can rise to their full potential.

PROGRAM: The competitive program offers El Dorado Counties youth an opportunity to play at a higher level of skill with a longer playing season than that available in recreational or select programs. Recreational and Select programs are viewed as developmental and a feeder program for the Competitive program. Both play under the same league bi-laws and guidelines. The leagues include teams from District 6 which includes the surrounding communities (Placer County, Sacramento County, El Dorado County, Butte County, Fairfield, Napa, and Davis). League games are played on Saturdays and on Sundays. With the last weekend of each month set aside for tournaments or Jamborees. Practices are usually 3-4 times per week. Teams usually begin their training from early June until the end of the State Cup tournament, which is Jan-Feb for U11-U13, and April-May for U14-U19, (U10s do not participate in State Cup). Older players (U15-U19 Boys) stop play during the High School Soccer season, and begin again in mid November to mid February. This is considered to the Winter League. Beginning in August and throughout the playing season, there are several tournaments available from which teams may choose to enter and participate. It is highly recommended that teams participate in at least 5-7 tournaments during the season.

TRAINING: Competitive is more intense and there are higher expectations for time commitment, by the players and their families. Our club professional training program will be led by the Board of Directors and a qualified staff of trainers. A critical part of this program includes the education and development of coaches at higher levels. Details for camps, clinics and coaching workshops will be shared with all teams. Our Players will also receive from their coaches and trainers, written evaluations and feedback of their successes and needs for improvement.

FEES: League fees are required to participate in these programs, most of which can be offset by active team fundraising or sponsors. In addition to the registration fee, uniform and travel expenses, an estimated $600-$1000.00 per year is required for players. These fees will be needed to support the Competitive program operations and the team’s plans for a successful season. The largest expenses will be needed for tournaments, trainers, & equipment.

BENEFITS: 1) Players receive the opportunity to compete at the highest possible level against other similar youth teams and can maximize their talents and skills. 2) The level of training and coaching is more advanced which supplements, directs and guides the development of these talented players effectively. 3) This development process provides a higher chance for our youth players to be considered and scouted for even higher levels of competition such as the Olympic Development Program (ODP), High School, Premier and College.

INSURANCE: 1) Insurance coverage will be in effect as of the date of registration for the current season. 2) All injuries, to be claimed against the Medical Insurance Program, shall be completely reported on the proper Insurance Claim Form. This form shall be obtainable through CYSA Coach's Kit or the Registrar. 3) All completed reports on injuries shall be submitted to the designated EDYSL Board Member Insurance Coordinator within ten (10) days after the return of insurance forms from CYSA.

U-10 POLICIES: 

District VI mandates that the following rules be followed for Under 10 teams: 

1. There may not be more than a total of 20 games in a calendar season, June 1 -December 31. This includes league games, jamborees and end of season District VI competition.

2. The practice season will start on June 1 of each year and end on December 31 of each year. No earlier team practices may be held. 

3. There is no “Grandfather clause” for U10 players. All players who leave their league due to a lack of a U10 program must return the next year. No exceptions

4. No U8 player may play up. No exceptions. 

5. U10 teams may play only in District VI. 

6. Only two 9 year olds may play up to U11. 

7. Practice time is limited to 3 hours per week

8. A smaller roster of 12 is highly recommended. 

9. All other Class 1 rules apply. 

PROGRAM CALENDAR TIME-LINE:

February:	Try-out date finalized and published
March:	U10 to U14 Boys/Girls try-outs. Players must attend 2 of the 3 tryouts.
April:	U10-U14 Boys/Girls teams are formed and players notified. U15-U19 Boys/Girls try-outs are held. Players must attend 2 of the 3 try-outs.  U10-U14 Boys/Girls Working Roster must be submitted to Playing League.
May:	U15-U19 Boys/Girls Teams formed and players notified. U15-U19 Boys/Girls Working Rosters must be submitted to Playing League. Practice may begin for U11-19 Boys/Girls teams. Applications for annual tournaments should be submitted.
June:	Practice may begin for U10 Boys/Girls. Practice is limited to 3 hours weekly. Jamboree applications may be submitted. Any jamboree outside of District 6 requires Club Manager/League President signature.
June-August:	U11-U19 Boys/Girls tournament play.
August:	League playing schedules/CYSA manuals available.
September:	League play begins.
October:	Winter League schedules available. State Cup Tournament Application must be submitted. See CYSA manual  for application. Practice under the lights begins due to Day light savings ending.
November:	U10-U14 Boys/Girls League Play ends. (U10 play ends until next season.) U15-U19 Boys League play begins.
November-February:	Team practice continues for Tournaments and State Cup Play.
January-April:	State Cup & other Tournament play continues.

PLAYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Give your full attention to coach at practices and games.

• Give Unconditional support for your teammates.

• Treat each other, coach, parents, and officials with respect.

• Absolutely no foul language at practices or games.

• Always give your best effort during practices or games.

• Exhibit good sportsmanship at all times.

• Remember there is no “I” in soccer—it’s a team sport.

• Don’t ever blame or yell at fellow team members.

• Notify coach or manager of any personal injury or ailment.

• Take care of yourself—stretch, hydrate, eat healthily, personal conditioning.

• Keep a positive attitude—never “give up” on yourself or each other.

• Accept decisions of the officials with good grace.

• Treat opposing team with respect.

• Participate in team social events.

• Arrive on time to practice and games.

• Be open to new strategies, ideas, and techniques—you just might learn something new.

• Keep a positive attitude, even when we don’t win.

• Be respectful to teammates, opponents, officials, coaches, and parents.

• Attend all practices and scrimmages. Call the coach in advance if you are going to miss a practice or a game. Follow up with a discussion with the coach about your absence when you return.

• Coaches make the decisions regarding player’s position and game substitutions. Please do not ask coaches to be substituted into games.

• Do not put yourself down for a mistake. Work harder to fix the mistake.

• Better your game by attending referee clinics. 

• Give back to your club by using your skills to referee league games. 
  

COACH’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The expectation is that all coaches set the example and show proper respect for the referees, even when you disagree with them.

• Always put the player’s safety and welfare above the importance of winning.

• Provide instruction to players to develop technical skills such as passing, trapping, shielding, dribbling, chipping and shooting the ball, etc.

• Provide instruction to players to develop tactical and strategic skills such as positioning, setting up plays, switching the field, back passing, and using teamwork to score goals and defend more effectively, etc.

• Foster a positive attitude among team members.

• Inform manager of any schedule conflicts at least two weeks in advance to allow ample time for re-scheduling of games, etc.

• Inform manager of any player problems or issues.

• Arrive on time and prepared for all games and practices.

• Attempt to attend team social events.

• Treat players, parents, and officials with respect and honesty.

• Never use foul or abusive language at a game or practice.

• Provide feedback, both formally and informally, on player skills and performance.

• Keep a positive attitude, even when we don’t win.

• Provide instruction to the players for full understanding of the various playing positions and skills need in each of these positions.

• Enforce team policy fairly toward both players and parents using consequences outlined in this document.

• Complete a monthly coaching report to be mailed to Club Manager.

• Zero tolerance Policy enforced.
  
  

GAME DAY BEHAVIOR

Attitude

• Always have a positive attitude

• Be competitive in every game

• Compete fairly with your teammate. This will make you and your teammate better players.

• Never give up, regardless of the score.

• Observe good sportsmanship.

• Learn something new at every game.

• Play smart and simple.

• Be a soccer student. Watch soccer games on TV. Read soccer magazines. Stay informed about soccer.

Players on Sideline

• Stay next to the coach for instruction.

• Watch the game.

• Support your teammates with positive comments.

• Mentally prepare to return to the game.

• Let coach decide on substitutions.

Parents on Sideline

• Please DO NOT comment during the game in any manner other than to offer positive comment during a score and at the conclusion of the game.

• Do not comment on referee calls or management of the game in any manner.

• Do not give technical instruction to players during the game.

• Offer positive encouragement of players only during a score or at the conclusion of the game.

• Support the team no matter how the game is going.

• Support the coach’s decisions. He is likely considering things that you are not aware of.

• Parents/players have the right to discuss any concerns with the coaches at appropriate times. This should not be on game day or just before practice. Set a time with the coach to express concerns. The club recommends a 24 hour cooling off period before discussing concerns.

• Let the coach focus on the game without interruption.

• No negative comments about any player.

Remember: This game is not about the parents, it’s for the players. To play the game only requires the players, coaches and referees. Parents are observers not participants. Please parents, OBSERVE ONLY. If you have a complaint regarding anything that happens on the field, there are many outlets to use to file your complaint. None of them involve directly confronting a player, coach or a referee. 


Playing Time Guidelines Cont.

• At competitive level, playing time is at coach’s discretion. 

• Playing time is affected by:

  • Performance on the field that day (mental and physical)

  • Performance during practices and prior games

  • Attendance at practices and games

  • Conditioning

  • Skill

  • Behavior/Disruption 

PLAYER DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY CONSEQUENCES

At the Coach’s discretion he/she may require additional laps (or other physical conditioning) to be run by individual or team for:

• Not listening or paying attention.

• Not showing respect to coach, players, parents, or officials.

• Not giving full effort.

• Not following instructions.

• Foul or abusive language.

• Negative attitude

• Intentionally fouling 

• Not showing up and/or being late to practice

• Forgetting to bring your equipment and/or uniform 

Repeated violations of the above by a player and/or other violations of team policies by a player, or parent, may result in the following actions being taken:

• Generally informal discussion with player/parent and coach

• Being taken out of the game

• Not being allowed to start

• Sitting out of a portion of a practice and/or game

• Formal meeting with player, parent, coach and manager resulting in written warning

The following Board of Director’s actions may be taken:

• Player or parent suspension from one game 

• Player or parent suspension from games for one month.

• Player may be dropped from the team as a result of player or parent’s conduct.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Let the coach do the coaching.

• Learn the game with your child. 

• Do not attempt to instruct your child from the sidelines.

• Never talk negatively about any player—including your own daughter.

• Never talk negatively about the team, coach, parents or club in front of the players.

• Help your child arrive on time to all events and practices.

• Never use foul language during a game or practice.

• Support the coach in his/her decisions.

• Inform the coach or manager of any problems, ailments, etc that may affect your child’s ability to play.

• Remind your child of their player responsibilities.

• Always treat game official and opposing team with respect.

• Win or Lose—always cheer on the team and your child’s efforts.

• Don’t come up with excuses for a team’s loss

• Make all required payments in a timely manner.

• Try not to use up valuable practice time to talk to the coach—arrive early, stay late or set up another time.

• Remember that all the players on your team bring value to the team.

• Let the coach make decisions on playing time, positions, substitutions, etc.

• Realize that different positions require different skill sets. Speed, endurance, tenacity, passing, shooting, kicking power, kicking accuracy, trapping, chipping, shielding, heading, dribbling, play-making, field positioning, touch, and overall knowledge of the game, etc. are all important skills for various positions – (See “Position/Team Skills” for more details).

• Attempt to learn the rules of the game and strategy along with your child.

• Make an effort to attend games, tournaments, practices, meetings and social events.

• Make suggestions to the coach on how to better reach or motivate your child so he/she can reach their full potential.

• Keep a positive attitude, even when we don’t win.

• Periodically review these policies with your child to help keep them focused.

• Parents will share responsibility for the team. Each family will be responsible for an administrative task.

• Better your understanding of the game by attending referee clinics. 

• Give back to your club by using your skills to referee league games.

• Follow “Zero Tolerance Policy”.

Home Tournament: 
Each family must work with your committee member to fill your team’s responsibilities. 


SUGGESTED TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGER

• Work with the coach to apply for tournaments/jamborees

• Handle any team issues that may arise.

• Attend monthly club meetings.

• Game score reporting within 24 hours of game being played. 

• Coordinate team additional attire orders. (warm-ups, bags, jackets, practice shirts)

• The Clubs direct contact between the EDUCC Board and the teams coach, players, and parents. 

• Ensure distribution and enforcement of Club Policy. 

• Distribute Club/Team information to team players/parents via written documents, telephone or email.

• Enforce “Zero Tolerance Policy”

TREASURER

• Collect team fees 

• Maintain team monthly income/expense balances.

• Write monthly club dues to be mailed to Club Treasurer.

• Send a copy of monthly statements to Club with dues. 

TRAVEL COORDINATOR

• Reserve team hotel/motel space when attending tournaments/jamborees.

FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

This position is necessary to ensure that the EDUCC annual Tournament is successful. It
is an individual team decision to add this position to the Manager’s duties. 

• Attend annual Tournament Committee meetings.

• Coordinate individual team Tournament committee. (Field marshals, trash pick-up, field set-up and tear down.)

• Coordinate annual Tournament snack responsibilities.

• Implement and manage all Club fundraising decisions. 

• Manage EDUCC team Scrip sales. (this may be a shared position with the treasurer)

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Required Club Fees: 

• Registration fees 

• Uniform

• Monthly Club Dues

Monthly Club Dues pay for the following:
1. Professional Coaching fee’s
2. Goalie Training 
3. Field usage fees.
4. Additional light usage.
5. Game referees.

Team Fee’s pay for the following: 
1. Tournament/Jamboree fees.
2. Optional team attire. IE. Warm-ups, bags etc. 
3. Team Equipment.
4. Coach Travel and expenses. 

The team manager/treasurer will establish a payment schedule that will cover the cost of the year.
If a parent is unable to meet the financial payment schedule, it is suggested that they discuss any alternate payments with the team manager/treasurer. 


MONTHLY DUES:

Club dues are required to be sent to the club treasurer by the 10th of each month. In addition payment an attached copy of any non-paying members. A copy of the team bank statement should be included with monthly dues. 

Recommended Communication Process: 

• Communicate immediately any problems with the treasurer/manager.
• Non-payment of monthly dues, notification to club treasurer as well as insufficient team fees.
• 90 day Non-payment with no payment plan will result Board recommended disciplinary action. 


ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

As stated above in the “Coaching Responsibilities” the goal for EDUCC Coaches are many and NONE encourage arguing with the Referees. Every one of these goals deals with the Coaches’ responsibility to teach Youth Players about soccer using skill, reason, fitness and logic. Some specific goals encourage the coaches to:

· Inspire a love for the game and the desire to compete fairly.

· Realize that you are a teacher (and role model) and that the soccer field is a classroom.

· Develop respect for the ability of opponents, as well as for the judgment of the officials and opposing coaches.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

As a role model and teacher of youth Players, it is expected that all Coaches will refrain from exhibiting negative behavior by shouting and arguing with the Referees officiating their games. The CYSA Rules of Play (3:08:03) specifically prohibit this behavior and an offending Coach can be awarded a minimum of a three game suspension and a three game probation by the proper authorities.

Many verbal confrontations revolve around Coaches and the referee’s difference in opinions. Referees are trained to make calls based on FIFA Instruction of the Application of the Laws of the Game. FIFA and CYSA specifically recognize the decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final.


COURSE OF ACTION

EDUCC has adopted a ZERO tolerance response toward any Coach, player or parent confronting and verbally abusing a referee before, during or after a game. Coaches will be suspended per CYSA guidelines mentioned above.

The Club has instituted steps to monitor behavior. The first step is instructions to Referees to record on the game card any warning to a Coach regarding unacceptable behavior. The Club referee coordinator will work the offending Coach regarding the negative impact of unacceptable behavior on Youth Soccer. Secondly, selected Board members will attend random games to observe first hand any negative behavior. This may also be done, by the use of Referee Assessors and Referee Instructors, to observe the referees. All game observations will be documented and reported back to the Board.


REMINDER TO COACHES

All Coaches must understand that they are the Leader for their team and their actions, both positive and negative. Coaches greatly influence the enjoyment of the Youth Players and Team Parents. As stated above, it has been noted that a Coaches’ abusive language on the sidelines, spills onto the playing field and increases the chance of Youth Players being Cautioned or Sent Off for Dissent or worse – use of foul and abusive language. Section 4:08:02, of the CYSA Team Manual, assigns a minimum for a send off of one game for dissent or two games for the use of foul and abusive language. Section 4:08:06 adds two games, whatever the send off, if the offender is a Coach.

Review the Club “Coaching Responsibilities” and the “Goals for Coaches” in the CYSA Team Manual. This is the criteria by which EDUCC will judge Coaches’ acceptable versus unacceptable behavior. Pages are available for the Parents and Players because Coaches are held accountable for their actions as well.

Understand the Laws of the Game and how they should be applied. The USSF web site, www.us-soccer.com, provides instructions to Referees on how the Laws of the Game are to apply during a game. This information is valuable.


Reminder to Coaches, Players and Parents

A negative comment during a game to a Referee reduces the pleasure and heightens the tension for Officials, Players, Spectators and other Coaches. These comments accomplish nothing except to diminish the Good of the Game.

Learn the proper way to protest a Referees’ actions on the Field. EVERY Club has a 
Referee Coordinator where you can register your comments regarding an individual Official.

Parents and Players remember that your Coaches will be held accountable for your actions as well.

CYSA Rule of Play 3:08.03 states that: "Coaching from the sidelines, giving directions to one's own team on points of strategy and position is permitted, provided: 
· The tone of voice is informative and not a harangue. 
· No coach, substitute, or player is to be anywhere but his/her bench area during the game. 
· No coach, substitute, player, or spectator is to make derogatory remarks or gestures to the referees, other players, substitutes, or spectators. 
· No coach, substitute, or player is to use profanity. 
· No coach, substitute, player, or spectator is to incite, in any manner, disruptive behavior of any kind. 
· The penalty for the above shall be ejection from the game ...." 
El Dorado United Competitive Club-Team Policy 

COMMUNICATION

Being able to express your concerns and viewpoint is an important part of the success of the team.

Suggestions on how to help your child succeed are always welcome.

Parents/players have the right to discuss any concerns with the coaches at appropriate times. This should not be on game day or just before practice. Set a time with the coach to express concerns. It’s best to give the coach some advance notice to any discussion you may need to have with him.
The club recommends a 24 hour cooling off period before discussing heated concerns that arise. It is also suggested that along with your concerns that parent or player is prepared to discuss what they feel could be a solution to the concern being discussed.

Suggested Communication Process:

Any major concerns should first be discussed with the team manager and then the coach. Manager is usually free to discuss issues or answer questions during practices, after games, via email or phone calls.

If needed, conferences can be scheduled with coach, manager, player and parents.

If conference doesn’t resolve issue, your concerns should be addressed in written format to the appropriate girl’s or boy’s El Dorado United Club Vice President. 

If this still does not resolve the issue, your concerns should be addressed to the El Dorado United Club Manager. 

If all other steps have been unsuccessful and your issue requires Board action, an allotted time for closed session will be provided to resolve the issue at the scheduled board meeting. Depending on the severity of the issue a “special meeting” can/will be arranged. 

 


El Dorado United Competitive Club-Skill & Positioning Guidelines 
Club-Team Policy | Skill & Positioning Guidelines

Position / Team Skills Guidelines

The following are only guidelines and to be used for reference purposes. Each age group will have different expectations. Distances are based on ages 12 and up. 


FORWARD:

· Aggressive to the goal, offensively minded
· Good speed, quickness, and acceleration
· Can control the ball in opponents own 3rd of field with feints, shielding, shot (Left/Right footed), pass (left/right footed), dribble, or back pass.
· Ability to set up, make, or receive simple short wall passes in the air and on the ground
· Ability to shoot accurately with two touches maximum with left or right foot.
· Ability to lose defenders, penetrate a defense, and attack the goal 
· Ability to maneuver past defenders to head the ball for a goal.
· Ability to pass and/or cross the ball accurately from the goal line areas (50 meters).
· Follows-up aggressively on all shots made on goal 
· Strong trapping ability
· Can receive ball in the air or on the ground, while on the run, and shoot or pass on the run with the inside or outside of the left or right foot.
· Can make accurate direct penalty kicks, and hopefully bend kicks
· Knows how to optimize indirect and corner kicks.
· Ability to read the field and set up plays
· Ability to run at and past opponents with the dribble with the use of one trick and/or one option.
· Exhibits a “team” attitude recognizing that the midfielders and defenders create all of their scoring opportunities.
· Creates space by utilizing the width of the field, and arrives in space to receive passes on time.
· Stays in position (whether dropping back or pushing up)
· Ability to communicate game strategies with other offensive and midfielders.


MIDFIELDER:

· These are the best all-around players of the game and can meet most of the requirements for both defenders and forwards.
· Both offensively and defensively minded
· Ability to read the field and set up plays
· Ability to receive, control and run with the ball while shielding it effectively
· Ability to pass backwards and to the side with accuracy and touch
· Ability to two touch pass for a shot, pass, volley or half volley
· Ability to shoot on goal with accuracy and power from 25 meters (+/-)
· Ability to ground pass deceptively through small gaps over 25 meters (+/-)
· Ability to make long, accurate passes of 50 meters (+/-) to switch the field
· Ability to anticipate and intercept passes from the opponent.
· Understand forward defensive responsibilities and appreciate the counter-attacking possibilities
· Ability to head the ball effectively from the midfield position
· Maximum endurance, good speed, acceleration, and quickness.
· Ability to make medium and long passes accurately
· Ability to run set plays: Accurate corner kicks, and quick, accurate throw-ins
· Strong trapping ability
· Strong chipping skills
· Ability to set up offensive plays and scoring opportunities 
· Good dribbling skills
· Stays in position (whether dropping back or pushing up)
· Ability to communicate with other midfielders as well as defensive and offensive players.


DEFENDER:

· Defensively minded and understands and likes that defense is equally as important as offense to the teams success.
· Stays in position (whether dropping back or pushing up)
· Ability to control the ball, and to pass out of trouble, or clear the ball.
· Ability to intercept opposition passes in own 3rd of field and move ball efficiently to midfielders in the middle 3rd of the field.
· Ability to make short and long pass accurately down the line
· Ability to move the ball from the middle of the field to the outside without turning the ball over to the opposition.
· Demonstrates the ability to mark, track and cover the offensive players
· Competes to head the ball
· Quick acceleration, quickness, and speed needed to stay with opposing forwards
· Ability to steal the ball and reinitiate offensive momentum
· Strong shielding ability
· Understand how to work with (not against) the goalie, and implements defensive alignment instructions from goalie.
· Understands how to defend the ‘back door” shot.
· Understands how to defend against corner kicks; and direct and indirect kicks.
· Ability to communicate with other defenders, goalie and midfielders.


GOALKEEPER:

· Strength and power
· Agility, coordination, and quick reflexes
· Flexibility
· Confidence, courage, fearless, tough
· Mentally tough; right attitude to be a goalie
· Good perception and coordination
· Ability to catch and box
· Ability to dive for ball
· Ability to handle breakaways
· Ability to handle low, high, and wide shots
· Ability to distribute the ball anywhere on own half of the field accurately
· Ability to play angles of the shot to her advantage
· Ability to anticipate the shot
· Strong communication and leadership to insure proper defensive alignment, especially on direct, indirect, and corner kicks.
· Strong, accurate punting ability
· Strong, accurate goal kicking ability
· Comprehends defensive alignment 
· Strong, accurate ball throwing ability
· Willing & Able to “charge” the ball, or a player
· Ability to quickly spot open teammates to set up an offensive play
· Ability to make quick decisions
· Ability to communicate with defenders, midfielders and offensive players.


TEAM PLAY

Possession

o Ball on the ground most of the time; not always in the air
o Ball is controlled and passed accurately; not struck on the first touch
o Play in opponents 3rd of the field, and keep ball out of own 3rd of the field.
o Have possession of the ball for 75% of playing time.
o Control the pace of the game
o Cause opponents to chase the play

Position

o Players have space in which to play as opposed to not having time to make space.
o Attackers can work to use their skills without being fouled.
o Work to exploit the opposition’s weaknesses by focusing play there.

Surprise

o Play involves frequent interchanges of position; as opposed to the players appearing in the same position throughout the match.

Depth in Offensive Attack and Defense

o Shots at goal are frequent and accurate; not rare and opportunistic.
o Shots come from skillfully created openings; not on ricochets and defensive errors.
o Players vary play by passing and dribbling; not always passing and never dribbling.
o Play has a clear pattern and purpose, and is NOT pattern less and/or aimless.
o Defenders mark and cover quickly, and intercept and turn passes consistently.
o Seek penetration on offense and containment on defense
o Attempt to create dispersion on offense and compression on defense
o Seek to have mobility on offense and balance on defense

Club-Team Policy | Skill & Positioning Guidelines