Recreation Program Players / Parent Guide  

Welcome to the Manalapan Soccer Club.  

        Spring Schedule Tentative 
Game times and  fields are posted under Team Central.

** Picture day scheduled, but subject to change.

Rosters to be handed to coaches at the first General Membership Meeting on April 2. 

Coaches are asked to contact players within 48 hours.  Please wait until Friday afternoon before contacting Boys or Girls Rec VP. 

Players will receive their shirts at their first training session.

Practice and game time schedules will be released approximately two weeks prior to the start of the season.
 

Parents and Players should arrive 10-15 minutes early before each game and training session.  

What the Players Need  

• cleats - soccer cleats with rounded studs - NO FOOTBALL CLEATS 

• soccer shin guards 

• black soccer socks, to be worn over the shin guards and completely cover the shin guards 

• black soccer shorts - when it’s cold, they can wear black sweat pants 

• Manalapan Soccer Club issued soccer jersey 

• Soccer Ball:  Pee Wee and U5-U6 = Size 3;  U7-U12 = Size 4;  U13 and above = Size 5 

• Something to drink, preferably water 

• If a player wears glasses, we suggest they use sports-safe goggles 

• If a player is wearing a hooded sweatshirt, the hood must be tucked into the soccer jersey 

• NO Jewelry (watches and especially earrings)  

Cancellations: If one of our soccer sessions is cancelled due to inclement weather, head coaches will get a call or email.  The coaches will notify the parents. 

MSC also posts up to date cancellation information on our website (www.manalapansoccerclub.com) and on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/manalapansoccerclub) 

• field set up in the beginning of the season  

• field lining each weekend  

• field breakdown at the end of the season  

• fund raising & MSC team apparel sales  

• Memorial Day and Fun Fest tournaments  

• Picture day assistance  

GPS  Training:  During GPS training sessions, the GPS trainer conducts the training session. However, all head coaches and assistant coaches are strongly encouraged to join in on the training activities. Assist the GPS trainers in teaching the kids. If you don't know much about soccer, just follow the trainer's lead.  

The Games: Please see MSC Rules of competition, which covers all parts of Rec Games.

Playing Time: At the recreation level, all players MUST play at least 50% of the game.  

Frequently Asked Questions: 
Who are the Board members at the fields? 
At each game or training session there should be at least 1 MSC Board member.  Board members should be identified by their red MSC Board Shirt or red shirt at the fields.

Why are we playing 4v4, 7v7, or 9v9?? 
Short answer - With small-sided standards, what we're trying to do is to help players develop by putting them in an environment where they are constantly involved in the play.  Long answer - https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/changes_coming_to_youth_soccer_in_2016/ 

How do you pick teams? 
Each season MSC asks the coaches to rate their team.  MSC uses that information when putting the teams together the following season.  MSC and GPS are working on providing the format that will be used each week at training,  That information will be provided at the beginning of the season. GPS and MSC are working on improving the consistency of training across the board. 

Cancellations because of weather.
MSC tries to stick to the schedule laid out at the beginning of the season.  Field space is limited and adding makeup games at the end does not always work. 

Questions - who to ask??? 

Link to the Manalapan Soccer Board 

http://www.manalapansoccerclub.com/Default.aspx?tabid=554000