This Update has SEVEN important messages this week which we would ask you to please read.
SMS text – how to report scores
Power Play U7-U10 – Not used in official YEL games
Match returns
Team sheets and ID checks
U7s-U9s ONLY – No throw ins, now pass ins/dribble ins
Coaches club – It’s back!
And finally… Quick guide
SMS Text – how to report scores
Scores should be submitted straight away (max 3 hours after the advertised kick off time on Full-Time)
DO NOT enter half time score
DO NOT do live goals on matchday app
AGREE FINAL SCORE WITH OPPOSITION before texting the result by SMS
Only report the score via SMS text (nothing else)
If you do not receive the SMS text, email the YEL Office with your team name, age group and playing day – office@yelonline.com – (club will need to ensure your details are in WGS with a mobile number)
Last week 50 result errors which all had to be checked manually!
CORRECT WAYS TO REPORT A SCORE BY SMS TEXT – just the score or short codes with score and hyphen (NOT ‘v’) MUST BE HOME TEAM SCORE FIRST, THEN AWAY TEAM SCORE
0-3
MS06 2-5 WW24
Mp10 3-1 ey17
EXAMPLES OF TEXTS CREATING ERROR MESSAGES (DO NOT USE ANY OF THESE STYLES)
H 3 – 1 A
H 2 – A 3
H – A 0 – 2
3v0
Power Play U7-U10 – Not used in official YEL games
To be clear, the YEL has NOT adopted Power Play. The reason is that it can distort the results which we rely on heavily to determine the ability level of each team. Unlike other leagues, we monitor the results of U7/U8 football very closely over a four/six week period. The results give us a strong indication of the ability level of each team and allows us to move teams around into development groups of similar ability teams. Similar story for U9s & U10s. The friendly group matches help us to determine which divisions the teams go into when creating divisions in the two competitive phases that The FA permit each season.
Recommendation: In a game where the score is becoming excessive eg seven clear goal advantage to one team and little prospect of it turning round, coaches should discuss what is happening between themselves and then, if in agreement, decide to call the game at that point and record that score with the league. Teams can then have an additional (non YEL) game during the remaining time where Power Play can be used or teams mixed to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for the team that is losing. It also gives the other team different development challenges.
To clarify, Power Play should NOT be used during the ‘official’ YEL game until the score that is being submitted to the league has been agreed. When you email the office, please include the stage of the game the score was recorded ie half time, mid way through the second half etc so we can gauge whether it would have been 14-0 or 9-0. You CANNOT make up a random score eg 5-0 when it was significantly worse as it will distort our view on the teams’ ability levels and we will have to report both teams to The FA for creating a fictitious result which will be dealt with through their disciplinary procedures.
Match Returns
We are now into the new season and all teams should be completing match returns on Full-Time. Notice has been given to everyone in these weekly Updates and in the weekly incomplete match reports emails that come out from the league.
If you are still unsure if you are completing them correctly, read the step by step ‘Basic guide to running a YEL Team’ found in the Useful information for coaches section on YELonline.com
https://yelonline.com/managers-and-coaches-useful-information/
DO make sure you complete the match return by logging into Full-Time
DO make sure you complete all sections
DO make sure you ONLY list the players who started in the ‘started’ section; list the players who started as subs and came on in the ‘subs used section’ (There should be no entries in the ‘subs unused’ section as all children who attend games should play at some stage)
DO ensure the return is completed within 24 hours of the advertised kick off time (League Regulation 3C)
DO NOT use MatchDay app to complete your match return. It’s poor reliability is well known and has been widely advertised by the YEL. We’ll not accept this as a valid reason for an incomplete match return
Team sheets & ID checks
As we are in the early days of September we appreciate people are getting used to the return to football. In light of this we have been very lenient and not issued any fines for not completing ID checks or giving team sheets to the official referees.
Team sheets have to be given to the referee before the start of the game IF there is an officially appointed YEL referee.
Our referees are required to complete reports on every YEL game they officiate so we will know if teams have failed to do ID checks/provide team sheets. This is a League Rule/Regulation, voted in at the AGM. There is no excuse for this as the need for ID checks and team sheets has been heavily advertised in the weeks leading up to the season start date.
Our role, as league administrators, is to apply the rules as approved. Please be aware that fines for not adhering to the League Rules/Regulations will start to be issued shortly. Those teams that have not been doing this will know who they are. Please do not be surprised if your Treasurer/Club secretary makes contact having received a fine asking the question why the rules are not being followed.
EXPLANATION OF HOW AN ID CHECK IS DONE – At the game, you should have your printed ID sheet of players/photos downloaded from Whole Game System. Before the match, go to your opposition manager and exchange sheets. Call in the players from both teams. Call out the names of the opposition players on the sheet in front of you whilst the opposition manger does the same for your players. Exchange sheets back. If any players are not on the list THEY CANNOT PLAY as the are not league registered. This applies to YEL organised friendlies, league matches and cup games. Any issues, call the YEL Hotline – number at the bottom of the Update
U7s-U9s ONLY – No throw ins, now pass ins/dribble ins
These two new methods of restart after a ball crosses the sidelines are designed to encourage ball skills, quick thinking and movement in players. As the name suggests these are ‘dribble ins’ and ‘pass ins’. They ARE NOT INDIRECT FREE KICKS. We have heard that a number of coaches during pre season tournaments/ friendlies have been encouraging players to take the restart as an indirect free kick and shoot at the goal in the hope that the ball hits a player and goes in. This is not a pass in/dribble in, it is a kick in and cannot be condoned. We have highlighted these concerns to Wembley who have called a meeting to discuss our email. Whilst this is being discussed, please ensure that you follow the guidance in the video link below and report any teams that are using this restart as an indirect free kick. We wish to avoid at all costs any altercations on the touchline between coaches/parents etc as you are all role models to these young players.
Video ‘Dribble in/pass in’ demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP_DzpoMSXg
Coaches Club – It’s back!
Message from Notts FA… (If you are a club secretary, please share with your managers/coaches
‘Are you interested in being involved with our Notts FA Coaches Club?
The club will offer you various CPD events around coaching development, all of which are ‘opt-in’ without commitment. Some events are already planned to include: The FA’s Coach Development team; Mansfield Town FC Academy; England Futsal; Nottingham Forest’s Performance Analysis; Academy Coaches and Sports Psychologists.
All information and communications regarding these events will be published in a WhatsApp group for those who express an interest via the Google Form. The County FA will reach out upon completion of this.
If you or any coaches at your club are interested in belonging to this opportunity and the benefits that follow then please complete here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN9hSbqjlfuqM1ONvRn4QwK94aN9tc6jSSlkXmD3ld1XbeNQ/viewform
We kick start the first of our 15+ events this season at Keyworth United on Monday 16th September, this event is almost at capacity and therefore we urge any coaches who may be interested in ‘Introduction to Coaching in Football: Delivering a Football Session’ delivered by FA Coach Development Officer and Derby County Women’s Head Coach Sam Griffiths then please respond at your nearest convenience’
and finally… Quick guide
Three ‘at a glance’ graphics with all you need to know about football at the different age groups
YEL Game Day hotline
If you have any issues or on the day queries relating to your game only, you can contact the YEL Game Day Hotline number for advice.
07510 305354
Available between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Sat/Sun
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ON THE DAY MATCH RELATED ENQUIRIES – no other issues will be discussed.
Contacting the YEL
If you email the YEL OFFICE – office@yelonline.com – please ensure you state the team name, age group and playing day so we can quickly deal with the enquiry
Rob Harwood CEO
YEL OFFICE