OCT. 4-5, 2025

THE OBJECTIVES OF SILENT SATURDAY ARE:

To emphasize that the game itself is the best teacher of the game
To give players the chance to trust their skills and instincts without sideline input
To encourage teamwork and communication on the field by the players

COACHES:Do Not provide any direction – verbal or non-verbal – to the players on the field. Your coaching moments are before the game, half time or with the players on the bench with direction on things they could do differently when they go on the field.

U6 and Younger– These age group are still learning and still need a lot of
guidance from their coaches. So, these guidelines do not apply to these age groups.
U8– This age group maybe have played before but still need a little guidance.
For the coaches please try to use one or two-word directions, more positionally
directions like “spread out” - “drop back” - “move up” – Do not use words like,
shoot, pass and dribble.These are the things we want them to do without direction.
U10 and Above– No Coaching at all other than before the game, half time and
showing players on the sidelines adjustments they can make when they take the field.

PLAYERS: While on the field, players are encouraged to communicate to each other to support and providedirection to each other to improve their game play. Substitute players on the bench should communicate with their teammates on the field as well. Substitute players are the 12th players on the field that see the game froma different prospective. Learning to use your voice as a player from the sidelines is a huge tool to help their team. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not the coach telling the players what to say, this is the players watching the game and verbalizing what they are seeing to their teammates.

SPECTATORS: We request you make NO verbal comments about the game or direct anycomments to the players, referees or coaches. There are many ways to cheer other than verbally such as clapping, shaking a pom pom, twirling a rally towel or even get creative and make a sign with your child’s name on it. No horns, whistles or noise makers areallowed.

REFEREES: For this one-day referees are asked to monitor the spectators and coaches and remind them to adhere to these guidelines. The referee may give a little reminder by saying “Remember it is Silent Saturday”please be respectful to them and honor their reminders.

Thank you for your assistance in helping this unique, special day of the season take place.

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MIRA MESA SOCCER

Silent Sidelines this Saturday

OCT. 4-5, 2025

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