Merger FAQ's
Merger FAQ’s
1.
Why do Delaware Union and CDSA want to merge? We share philosophical views on youth soccer placing an emphasis on developing the whole person at every age and level of play. By pooling resources together a greater opportunity exists from our recreational programs all the way through the highest levels of competition to ensure that the players play at an appropriate level. By having teams at every level, players and their families will find it easier to move up or continue to play at the same level, depending on a player’s development and commitment. Also, we can gain greater efficiencies while expanding the quality of service and opportunities to our members.
2.
Will the club remain a non-profit entity? Yes, the club will remain a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
3.
Are the clubs merging or is one club in control? This is a merger of equals with unanimous support and cooperation from both boards. The merged club’s Executive Board of Directors will be comprised of members of each club’s existing Board of Directors.
4.
When will the merger take place? The merger will legally be effective July 1, 2014, however combined operations will begin as soon as January 1 st with joint marketing. Preparations for the 2014/2015 Representative season, including tryouts, will begin in early spring.
5.
Why is the merger happening so fast? Members of both leadership teams have been informally discussing a merger for several years, and more formally over the last 12 months. A merger on July 1 ensures the club will be operationally prepared for the 2014/2015 program and fiscal year.
6.
How will the combined club be managed? Members from the current Board of Directors of Delaware Union and CDSA will combine to form the merged club’s Executive Board of Directors. They will be responsible for the strategic oversight of the club, administration of programs, and coordination of resources. Additionally, two Regional Operations Boards (North-Middletown area and Central-Kent County area) will be formed to manage local soccer programs in their geographic areas.
7.
How do you plan to communicate with the membership? The existing Delaware Union and CDSA websites will be used to communicate with members. Emails will also be used as needed. Additionally, forums will be conducted in each of the club’s traditional areas to answer further questions. At its end state in fall 2014, the two clubs websites will be consolidated into a single site, delawareunion.com
8.
What will be the Director of Coaching structure of the merged club? The merged club will continue to have the soccer leadership from both Delaware Union and CDSA. A combined staff has been formed with professional, licensed coaches and trainers from both clubs. Fortunately, both clubs have accomplished DOC’s who bring expertise, experience, and knowledge to provide direction to all of our coaches.
9.
Chad Reed/DU Technical Director-USSF A license, current CDSA DOC Bill Boyer/DU Director of Coaching-USSF A license, current Delaware Union DOC
How will tryouts be conducted? Tryouts for the 2014/2015 representative season will be held in the spring of 2014. The Delaware Union tryouts will be managed by Chad Reed - Technical Director, Bill Boyer -Director of Coaching, and their staff. More information will be forthcoming as it is established (dates, times, locations, etc.)
10. My child plays on a representative or travel soccer team. What impact will the merger have on him/her? All players will continue to participate in yearly tryouts for representative teams together. Players selected as U8U10 representative players have been accepted and will be participating in the Pennsylvania Directors’ Developmental Program (DDP) in southeastern Pennsylvania. The DDP is a learning based program designed to maximize player development through a combination of matches. Pennsylvania Directors’ Developmental Program (DDP) members include:
U11 and above teams will be formed based on ability with creating “Orange” (A), “Navy” (B), “White” (C) teams, etc in each age group will be a combined team pulling players from the entire club area. Ability will be the primary criteria for representative team formation.
11. My child plays on a recreational soccer team. What impact will the merger have on him/her? We do not anticipate a change in the existing recreational program due to the merger. Your recreational player will retain the advantages he/she currently enjoys. Your player will practice and play games where they have traditionally practiced and played games. Recreational teams will be formed by age and geographic location and will continue to have volunteer parent coaches. Teams will continue to practice one to two times per week plus play games on the weekend. U12 and above teams will continue to play an inter-club schedule. The biggest change is that recreational coaches will have greater access to professional coaching resources, including more tools and training. The training will be based on the philosophy that it is more important for players to be placed in a situation to learn the game and have fun versus winning games.
12. How much will it cost for my child to play? Our goal is to make soccer affordable for every player. A financial structure will be developed comparable to the ones already in place at Delaware Union and CDSA.
13. I have a uniform for my child. Will he/she need a new uniform? The Delaware Union Representative uniform will remain the same and be required for selected players. The Delaware Union Recreational uniforms will remain the same geographically in Middletown and Dover thru the spring 2015 season. Recreational Uniform
2014/2015 Representative Uniform
14. Will the merged club still need volunteers? Absolutely. Volunteers are integral part to the club and will continue to be relied upon for things such as concessions, tournaments, and parent coaches. 15. How do I sign my child up to play? Recreational - For spring 2014 players will continue to register as usual thru delawareunion.com or cdsasoccer.org. In fall 2014 REC players will register at delawareunion.com and cdsasoccer.org will no longer exist.
Representative – For 2014/2015 tryouts players will register at delawareunion.com
1.
Why do Delaware Union and CDSA want to merge? We share philosophical views on youth soccer placing an emphasis on developing the whole person at every age and level of play. By pooling resources together a greater opportunity exists from our recreational programs all the way through the highest levels of competition to ensure that the players play at an appropriate level. By having teams at every level, players and their families will find it easier to move up or continue to play at the same level, depending on a player’s development and commitment. Also, we can gain greater efficiencies while expanding the quality of service and opportunities to our members.
2.
Will the club remain a non-profit entity? Yes, the club will remain a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
3.
Are the clubs merging or is one club in control? This is a merger of equals with unanimous support and cooperation from both boards. The merged club’s Executive Board of Directors will be comprised of members of each club’s existing Board of Directors.
4.
When will the merger take place? The merger will legally be effective July 1, 2014, however combined operations will begin as soon as January 1 st with joint marketing. Preparations for the 2014/2015 Representative season, including tryouts, will begin in early spring.
5.
Why is the merger happening so fast? Members of both leadership teams have been informally discussing a merger for several years, and more formally over the last 12 months. A merger on July 1 ensures the club will be operationally prepared for the 2014/2015 program and fiscal year.
6.
How will the combined club be managed? Members from the current Board of Directors of Delaware Union and CDSA will combine to form the merged club’s Executive Board of Directors. They will be responsible for the strategic oversight of the club, administration of programs, and coordination of resources. Additionally, two Regional Operations Boards (North-Middletown area and Central-Kent County area) will be formed to manage local soccer programs in their geographic areas.
7.
How do you plan to communicate with the membership? The existing Delaware Union and CDSA websites will be used to communicate with members. Emails will also be used as needed. Additionally, forums will be conducted in each of the club’s traditional areas to answer further questions. At its end state in fall 2014, the two clubs websites will be consolidated into a single site, delawareunion.com
8.
What will be the Director of Coaching structure of the merged club? The merged club will continue to have the soccer leadership from both Delaware Union and CDSA. A combined staff has been formed with professional, licensed coaches and trainers from both clubs. Fortunately, both clubs have accomplished DOC’s who bring expertise, experience, and knowledge to provide direction to all of our coaches.
9.
Chad Reed/DU Technical Director-USSF A license, current CDSA DOC Bill Boyer/DU Director of Coaching-USSF A license, current Delaware Union DOC
How will tryouts be conducted? Tryouts for the 2014/2015 representative season will be held in the spring of 2014. The Delaware Union tryouts will be managed by Chad Reed - Technical Director, Bill Boyer -Director of Coaching, and their staff. More information will be forthcoming as it is established (dates, times, locations, etc.)
10. My child plays on a representative or travel soccer team. What impact will the merger have on him/her? All players will continue to participate in yearly tryouts for representative teams together. Players selected as U8U10 representative players have been accepted and will be participating in the Pennsylvania Directors’ Developmental Program (DDP) in southeastern Pennsylvania. The DDP is a learning based program designed to maximize player development through a combination of matches. Pennsylvania Directors’ Developmental Program (DDP) members include:
U11 and above teams will be formed based on ability with creating “Orange” (A), “Navy” (B), “White” (C) teams, etc in each age group will be a combined team pulling players from the entire club area. Ability will be the primary criteria for representative team formation.
11. My child plays on a recreational soccer team. What impact will the merger have on him/her? We do not anticipate a change in the existing recreational program due to the merger. Your recreational player will retain the advantages he/she currently enjoys. Your player will practice and play games where they have traditionally practiced and played games. Recreational teams will be formed by age and geographic location and will continue to have volunteer parent coaches. Teams will continue to practice one to two times per week plus play games on the weekend. U12 and above teams will continue to play an inter-club schedule. The biggest change is that recreational coaches will have greater access to professional coaching resources, including more tools and training. The training will be based on the philosophy that it is more important for players to be placed in a situation to learn the game and have fun versus winning games.
12. How much will it cost for my child to play? Our goal is to make soccer affordable for every player. A financial structure will be developed comparable to the ones already in place at Delaware Union and CDSA.
13. I have a uniform for my child. Will he/she need a new uniform? The Delaware Union Representative uniform will remain the same and be required for selected players. The Delaware Union Recreational uniforms will remain the same geographically in Middletown and Dover thru the spring 2015 season. Recreational Uniform
2014/2015 Representative Uniform
14. Will the merged club still need volunteers? Absolutely. Volunteers are integral part to the club and will continue to be relied upon for things such as concessions, tournaments, and parent coaches. 15. How do I sign my child up to play? Recreational - For spring 2014 players will continue to register as usual thru delawareunion.com or cdsasoccer.org. In fall 2014 REC players will register at delawareunion.com and cdsasoccer.org will no longer exist.
Representative – For 2014/2015 tryouts players will register at delawareunion.com
