Welcome to The Little Claymores U10

My name is Britt McTammany and I am head coach of The Little Claymores youth soccer team with the Clay County Soccer Club.  On behalf of myself, coach Greg Carmichael and team mom and my wife Laura McTammany, we would like to welcome you to our U10 team.  For those of you that are returning, welcome back.  For our new players and families we hope you have a great season playing with us.

Our team philosophy is to have fun learning the best game on the planet... soccer.  Between Greg and myself, we have been either playing or coaching soccer for over 50 years combined and have been coaching the Little Claymores since U5... with this being our 9th season.  For most of you this will be your first season playing U10 and will pose lots of exciting challenges for our team.  Coach Greg and myself are really excited to further develop your individual skills and begin to teach the more advanced tactical aspect of the game.

PRACTICES:
Practices will be Tuesdays at 6:30 and Sundays at 4:00 both at the Clay County Soccer Club in Eagle Harbor.  Please bring shin guards, soccer specific boots (cleats), plenty of liquid refreshment (water is usually best), a size 4 ball with ample air and a great attitude to have some fun.  Practice session are between and hour and hour and a half depending on how much fun the kids are having and we ask that you be there ready to play at the designated start time.

We realize that weekdays pose challenges do to homework requirements so please do not hesitate to leave early to fulfill these responsibilities.  We also ask that you are there to pick up your kids promptly at the end of practice.

GAMES:
The schedule is not yet out but as soon as it is delivered to me I will forward it to all of you.  I would like for everyone to be at the field dressed, and ready to warm up 30 minutes prior to the game time.  We also do snacks after every game and my wife Laura will be coordinating with each of you to make that happen.

END OF SEASON PARTY:
At the end of every season we have a party at the fields after that last game with snacks, cupcakes and medals/trohies for all the kids.  About mid way through the season we will have a better handle on pricing for the medals and can coordinate that with you.  We typically try to stay in the $8-$12 range per kid so as to not break the bank.

CONDUCT:
For the best interest of the children we and the club asks that you be on your very best behavior during games.  It’s hard enough for these young boys and girls to concentrate but when people are screaming and yelling from the sidelines it can be very difficult.  Cheering and positive encouragement is always welcomed but please refrain from giving specific instruction to the kids on the field during the game.

In addition, the club has made it very clear that profanity and abusive behavior on or off the field will not be tolerated.

Please reply to this email so that I know you have received it.  For many of you I do not have telephone contact information too so please send that just in case.  The primary form of communication will be via our website at http://thelittleclaymores.blogspot.com/ or email.  I make my best effort to keep the information up to date on the blog especially the weather information for practices and games.  Unless there’s lightning, a hurricane or flooded fields we will practice and have games.

Thanks again for your support and we look forward to seeing everyone at our first official training session this Sunday afternoon.  On Sundays, since the club is typically closed, we practice on the fields nearest the school located just before the main entrances to the club.

Sincerely,

Britt McTammany
THE LITTLE CLAYMORES