Soccer

Weekly Announcements

August
8

Soccer test and rules meeting are now available after you log-on as the soccer coaches or official.
Please make sure that you have completed BOTH before September 6th, 2011.

2010-11 Soccer Points of Emphasis

2011-12 Soccer Points of Emphasis
1. Concussion Management
2. Elbows
3. Player Equipment
4. Handling
5. Online Education

Concussion Management – The position of the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is that no athlete should return to play or practice on that same day after suffering a concussion. Studies have shown medical professionals that the school-aged brain does not recover quickly enough for a high school athlete to return to activity in such a short time. No athlete should return-to-sport or other at-risk participation when symptoms of concussion are present and recovery is ongoing. Please see the “NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion” at www.nfhs.org for further information. (See page 106)
Elbows – Officials should continue to monitor players for the dangerous and illegal use of the elbows in striking opponents. Such misconduct can produce serious injury and, if allowed, threatens the integrity of the game.
Player Equipment – Enforcement of player equipment rule (4-1 and 4-2) begins with the players wearing only legal equipment. Coaches, as the adult leaders of their teams, must work with their players and officials to ensure that player equipment is safe and legal. Officials must also emphasize player safety and legal equipment throughout the match.
Handling – Concern has been expressed that the infraction is not being officiated properly. Officials and players should continue to strive to ensure the integrity of the game is not compromised. (See page 67 for a definition of handling.)
Online Education – The NFHS Web site (www.nfhs.org) offers coaches and officials online education opportunities. These include rule changes, situational videos, tactical and technical instructions, concussion education and management skills.