All coaches should be in the process of inputting their game schedule onto the Boys Section VI Soccer Website and also input their team roster once the team has been selected and jersey numbers have been chosen.

All coaches must submit their "official roster" to Todd Marquardt by Friday September 3rd. Roster form may be found at www.section6.e1b.org and can be e-mailed or faxed
TMarquardt@kenton.k12.ny.us or fax # 716-874-8570

The Boys Soccer Handbook can be found at www.section6.e1b.org Click on "sports" and then "boys soccer" and download/print a copy so you can refer to the handbook throughout the 2010 season.

In preparation for the upcoming season, the site will be performing a few maintenance tasks.

First, we are resetting everyone's password. You can learn your new password at a coaches meeting. Important information regarding the website will be shared as well.

Second, the 2009 season will be archived and cleared from the system. I see some of you have already started entering your 2010 schedules, I will try to save your data so you don't have to re-enter it again.

We had a good season last year, but there were still a few teams not participating. We need to aim for 100% participation, otherwise the site is useless at the end of the season. It is a vital tool in running the sectionals, as it greatly reduces overhead for the administration.

Thank you to those who have taken the time to switch to the website over the last 3 years. I hope it has made your life a little less stressful during the season. Let's make season 4 even better.

As always, if you have any questions or comments regarding the website, please email me at Matt@sectionalsports.com.


- Matthew Mikuszewski
Sectional Sports Administrator

The first 2010 Boys Soccer Poll will be posted Tuesday September 14, 2010 followed by each consecutive Tuesday.


2009 FINAL POLL

LARGE SCHOOLS W-L-T PTS
1. Clarence(6) 15-3-1 68
2. Grand Island 16-1-3 63
3. Williamsville South 17-2-1 51
4. Williamsville North 14-4-0 50
5. Canisius (1) 11-3-2 43
6. Lockport 13-5-1 30
7. Orchard Park 10-7-0 29
8. Cheektowaga 15-2-2 18
9. St. Joe's 8-4-3 15
10. Lancaster 11-5-1 11


SMALL SCHOOLS W-L-T PTS
1. Grover Cleveland (5) 17-1-0 50
2. East Aurora 17-2-0 41
3. Holland 13-4-1 37
4. North Collins* 12-4-2 29
4. Akron* 17-1-0 29
6. City Honors 12-6-1 27
7. Ellicottville 13-4-1 16
8. Lackawanna* 8-6-0 13
8. Silver Creek* 11-5-2 13
8. Westfield* 15-2-0 9

The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. An interscholastic program should be designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. Each student-athlete should be treated as though he or she were the coaches' own, and his or her welfare should be uppermost at all times. Accordingly, the following guidelines for coaches have been adopted by the NFCA Board of Directors.

The coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.

The coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with student-athletes, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct.

The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.

The coach shall avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with players.

The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program.

The coach shall master the contest rules and shall teach them to his or her team members. The coach shall not seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.

The coach shall exert his or her influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators, both directly and by working closely with cheerleaders, pep club sponsors, booster clubs, and administrators.

The coach shall respect and support contest officials. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which would incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical.

Before and after contests, coaches for the competing teams should meet and exchange cordial greetings to set the correct tone for the event.

A coach shall not exert pressure on faculty members to give student-athletes special consideration. A coach shall not scout opponents by any means other than those adopted by the league and/or state high school athletic association.