Glastonbury Hartwell Annual Meeting
Glastonbury Hartwell Annual Meeting Monday, April 16, 2018
Agenda • Welcome & Club Updates o Club Intro/Overview
Recreation Update Travel / Premier Update DOC Update Tournament Update Club Business- Financials, Elections Upcoming Events – Dick’s Day, Hartwell Tournament • Q & A and Closing • • • • • •
Officers • • • • • • • • •
President – Tim Gourley VP – Jeff Grote Treasurer – Laurie Boyd Secretary – Ralph Coppola Registrar – Pietro Cicolini Rec Director – Greg Manzotti Travel Director – Justin Kelleher Tournament Director – Sheila Birrell DOC – Dan Sidebottom
Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club Providing recreational, instructional and competitive soccer opportunities for all Glastonbury youth. We strive to foster good sportsmanship, skill development, community commitment, and a love of the game. …..and make it fun!
Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club CJSA Central District CJSA Central District is one of seven districts that make up Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA). CJSA is affiliated with United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), which is affiliated with United States Soccer Federation, which is affiliated with FIFA. The main purpose and objectives of the Central District are to promote and develop the sport of soccer at the youth level, providing venues of participation at various skill levels to meet the need of the membership.
Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club CJSA Central District
GHSC Club Overview Our Programs Camps & Clinics • • • • • •
GK clinics Winter Clinics Futsal Clinics Summer/Spring Camps Academy Programs Summer Free Play
Recreation • • • •
TOPS Pre K K- 8 High School
Referees •
Training and Education
Coach Education
Travel
• • •
U9-U14 Premier High School (Spring)
• • • • •
Grassroots licensing Winter coach clinics Rec Curriculum’s Travel Seasonal plan Trainer support
GHSC Club Overview Program Stats – Fall 2017 Recreation (963) • • • • •
Summer Camps Spring Vacation camps Academy Pgms Winter Clinics Summer Free Play
Camps & Clinics
Referees
• • • •
TOPS Pre K K- 8 High School
Travel (307)
Coach Education
19 156 726 62
•
U9-U14/15 307
GHSC Club Update Registration Trends Recreation Fall 2010 Fall 2016 Fall 2017
1,516 1,023 944 7.5%
37%
Travel (w/Spring HS) Fall 09/Spring 10 401 Fall 16/ Spring 17 427 Fall 17 / Spring18 399 6%
.04%
Registrations Trends – Rec 2013 - 2017 800
Registrations
679
682
700 600
600
500
494
601
682 614
603 481
526
400
497 447
466
300
481 452
409
609 448 385
334
200 100 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 Males
Females
Rec Stats by Grade Level 2016 and 2017 Fall Seasons 250
Registrations
200 156
150
159
164 151
151
151 152
140 2016 2017
98
100
80
50 Pre-K
K
1st
2nd
3rd
Reg Trends – Travel 2013 - 2017 500 450
438
427
Registrations
400
350 300
395 344
364
363 338
338 306
307
250 200 150 100 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017
GHSC Club Update Coach/Volunteers 2017 Fall Registered Coaches Junior Coaches 2017 Travel Coaches
104 6 41
Thank you! We always need more volunteers!
GHSC Club Update New England Revolution Academy Partnership Hired a Part time Club Administrator Friday Night Futsal
New CJSA Registration System – Blue Star will require registration and birth certificates PCA Partnership Assessment of GHS Soccer Field Buildout (lights/turf)
Recreation Program Update
GHSC Recreation Update • Welcome Mike Shannon as new Assistant Recreation Director • New Registration time • Enhancement to Pre-K experience • Future changes to K and 1st experience
• Adjustments to K-2nd registration options • Updated divisions: 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 • “Rec Plus” for 5/6th and 7/8th divisions • Possible changes as a result of low participation
• Picture Fund Raisers
GHSC Recreation Update
• Volunteers Needed • Ongoing volunteer coach training to include • “Positive Coaching Alliance” online • US Soccer Grassroots Licensing courses online and in person- 4v4, 7v7 and 11v11
Travel Program Update
TRAVEL MISSION To provide structured and developmentally appropriate coaching for all players. The long term development of our players is paramount, with the program focusing on creating competitive, technically sound, tactically aware, physically able and psychologically alert players in a safe, positive and fun environment within the travel level soccer community.
GHSC DEVELOPMENTAL PHILOSOPHY • Develop well rounded soccer players in an appropriate environment which teaches the GHSC core values. • Create an environment for all players to play with expression, creativity and to play the correct way rather than impose restrictions and strict tactics on our players. • Focus on the longevity of a player’s development, as opposed to short-term results and performances. • Encourage and emphasize the core soccer attributes of technique and ball mastery above physical attributes. • Provide a learning environment where all levels of players will enjoy their soccer experience.
Who we are as a Travel Program • We are a town program:
o Still one of, if not the, largest town soccer clubs in New England o 28 travel/premier teams and over 400 players • 22 travel teams U9-U14/15 • 5 spring high school travel teams • 1 premier soccer team. o Local kids, local fields, local families
• We are a volunteer-run organization
o We have hundreds of wonderful volunteers/coaches who make the club what is. o We have one full-time paid staff member, paid seasonal trainers and one part-time club administrator.
• We offer an incredible value and have invested heavily in player/coach development at little, if any, cost to members o In many cases comparable to or better than what you might get elsewhere
Who we are NOT as a Travel Program • We are NOT a for-profit enterprise
o Other than DOC, we do not have full-time, paid staff working on Club matters o We do not focus on strategies for generating revenue
• We do NOT aspire to compete with Elite/US Development Academy programs
o We support and encourage players destined to play at this high level to go to these clubs.
• We are NOT focused solely on short term, win-at-allcosts, strategies. • We do NOT look to attract players from other clubs
o However, we are interested in retaining our local players, or at least aiding them and their families in making choices about where to play.
Issues we face • Youth soccer in CT (and nationally) has changed dramatically over the past several years. o A dramatic expansion of premier/professional programs in CT. • For-profit enterprises with paid staff • Targeting players in non-profit, town programs
• Changes mandated from US Youth Soccer • Age Change • Field/Team sizes
• Hartwell has seen increasing attrition as its players are lured to these programs. o We are a non-profit, volunteer-run, town soccer organization o Resources constrained by our structure and charter
• Perception among members
o Premier/professional programs are better o Hartwell has no plan
Hartwell Travel Strategic Plan o Invest heavily in increased professional training and coach education. o Identified need for more structured/analytical approach to player development to enhance player skills and team competitiveness. o One of the few clubs in the state with a full-time Director of Coaching to oversee player/coach development o Implemented 4v4 program ahead of US Soccer mandate. We have done it for 6 years. • 4v4 program for U9 through U11 and began transition to 3:1 practice/game ratio o Developed Club Curriculum for age-based player development o Enforced licensing requirement for all head coaches and offered supplemental training and education programs throughout the year o Began focusing on K-2 “rec” program as incubator of travel talent pool o Assess progress and plan and analyzed against state of CT youth soccer o Implemented U.S. Soccer’s birth year and field size mandates
Hartwell Travel Strategic Plan o Travel Soccer: • Player centered model. • Academy style practices with Blue/White/Red teams with a professional lead for U9-U11. • Dedicated age group trainers • 3:1 practice/game ratio more stringently enforced: o 4v4’s continue for U9,U10 and U11’s o Small-sided games and tactical practices strongly encouraged for U12-14 • Development clinics with professionals offered as a 3rd practice a week o Premier Soccer: • 3:1 practice/game ratio more stringently enforced: • Increased trainer support for player development and coach education. • Winter Program. 14 sessions indoors with Professional Trainer.
GHSC Financials 2017 Expenses
Referee assigner, 4% RecFest, 1%
Field Rental & Maintenance, 5%
General Expenses, 17%
tournament, 2% Professional Services, 4%
Facilities, 18%
Scholarships, 1% IT, 2% CJSA registration, 10%
Equipment, 7%
Education, 1% Trainers, 28%
GHSC Financials Revenue & Expenses 600,000.00
500,000.00
400,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
100,000.00
-
Revenue Expenses
2016 520224.34 449500.93
2017 476525.55 430481.78
GHSC Capital Improvement Field/Facilities Considerations - High School Soccer Buildout – active with FOGS (contribute vs drive)
GHSC Financials What’s in the fees? • DOC / Trainers • Per Player Fees:
o CJSA o Town of Glastonbury
• • • • •
Player / Coach Shirts Recognition (trophies, events) Referees Field Maintenance (we own/maintain goals) Equipment –
o Balls, bags, puggs, pinnies, pumps, first aide kits, ice packs. nets , sandbags,
• Coach Education o Licensing, clinics
Recognition
Ralph Coppola
Elections Secretary Kathy McGuire Treasurer Laurie Boyd
GHSC Upcoming Coming Events • • • • • • •
Dick’s Appreciation Day Rec Registration Close Scholarship Deadline Rec and Travel Coach Meeting Spring Break Camp Hartwell Tournament Volunteer Picnic
Apr 7th & 8th Mar 15th April 1st Mar 29th Apr 19-12 Apr 27-29 June 10th
GHSC Q&A
Questions ??
Thanks for participating!
Agenda • Welcome & Club Updates o Club Intro/Overview
Recreation Update Travel / Premier Update DOC Update Tournament Update Club Business- Financials, Elections Upcoming Events – Dick’s Day, Hartwell Tournament • Q & A and Closing • • • • • •
Officers • • • • • • • • •
President – Tim Gourley VP – Jeff Grote Treasurer – Laurie Boyd Secretary – Ralph Coppola Registrar – Pietro Cicolini Rec Director – Greg Manzotti Travel Director – Justin Kelleher Tournament Director – Sheila Birrell DOC – Dan Sidebottom
Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club Providing recreational, instructional and competitive soccer opportunities for all Glastonbury youth. We strive to foster good sportsmanship, skill development, community commitment, and a love of the game. …..and make it fun!
Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club CJSA Central District CJSA Central District is one of seven districts that make up Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA). CJSA is affiliated with United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), which is affiliated with United States Soccer Federation, which is affiliated with FIFA. The main purpose and objectives of the Central District are to promote and develop the sport of soccer at the youth level, providing venues of participation at various skill levels to meet the need of the membership.
Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club CJSA Central District
GHSC Club Overview Our Programs Camps & Clinics • • • • • •
GK clinics Winter Clinics Futsal Clinics Summer/Spring Camps Academy Programs Summer Free Play
Recreation • • • •
TOPS Pre K K- 8 High School
Referees •
Training and Education
Coach Education
Travel
• • •
U9-U14 Premier High School (Spring)
• • • • •
Grassroots licensing Winter coach clinics Rec Curriculum’s Travel Seasonal plan Trainer support
GHSC Club Overview Program Stats – Fall 2017 Recreation (963) • • • • •
Summer Camps Spring Vacation camps Academy Pgms Winter Clinics Summer Free Play
Camps & Clinics
Referees
• • • •
TOPS Pre K K- 8 High School
Travel (307)
Coach Education
19 156 726 62
•
U9-U14/15 307
GHSC Club Update Registration Trends Recreation Fall 2010 Fall 2016 Fall 2017
1,516 1,023 944 7.5%
37%
Travel (w/Spring HS) Fall 09/Spring 10 401 Fall 16/ Spring 17 427 Fall 17 / Spring18 399 6%
.04%
Registrations Trends – Rec 2013 - 2017 800
Registrations
679
682
700 600
600
500
494
601
682 614
603 481
526
400
497 447
466
300
481 452
409
609 448 385
334
200 100 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 Males
Females
Rec Stats by Grade Level 2016 and 2017 Fall Seasons 250
Registrations
200 156
150
159
164 151
151
151 152
140 2016 2017
98
100
80
50 Pre-K
K
1st
2nd
3rd
Reg Trends – Travel 2013 - 2017 500 450
438
427
Registrations
400
350 300
395 344
364
363 338
338 306
307
250 200 150 100 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017
GHSC Club Update Coach/Volunteers 2017 Fall Registered Coaches Junior Coaches 2017 Travel Coaches
104 6 41
Thank you! We always need more volunteers!
GHSC Club Update New England Revolution Academy Partnership Hired a Part time Club Administrator Friday Night Futsal
New CJSA Registration System – Blue Star will require registration and birth certificates PCA Partnership Assessment of GHS Soccer Field Buildout (lights/turf)
Recreation Program Update
GHSC Recreation Update • Welcome Mike Shannon as new Assistant Recreation Director • New Registration time • Enhancement to Pre-K experience • Future changes to K and 1st experience
• Adjustments to K-2nd registration options • Updated divisions: 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 • “Rec Plus” for 5/6th and 7/8th divisions • Possible changes as a result of low participation
• Picture Fund Raisers
GHSC Recreation Update
• Volunteers Needed • Ongoing volunteer coach training to include • “Positive Coaching Alliance” online • US Soccer Grassroots Licensing courses online and in person- 4v4, 7v7 and 11v11
Travel Program Update
TRAVEL MISSION To provide structured and developmentally appropriate coaching for all players. The long term development of our players is paramount, with the program focusing on creating competitive, technically sound, tactically aware, physically able and psychologically alert players in a safe, positive and fun environment within the travel level soccer community.
GHSC DEVELOPMENTAL PHILOSOPHY • Develop well rounded soccer players in an appropriate environment which teaches the GHSC core values. • Create an environment for all players to play with expression, creativity and to play the correct way rather than impose restrictions and strict tactics on our players. • Focus on the longevity of a player’s development, as opposed to short-term results and performances. • Encourage and emphasize the core soccer attributes of technique and ball mastery above physical attributes. • Provide a learning environment where all levels of players will enjoy their soccer experience.
Who we are as a Travel Program • We are a town program:
o Still one of, if not the, largest town soccer clubs in New England o 28 travel/premier teams and over 400 players • 22 travel teams U9-U14/15 • 5 spring high school travel teams • 1 premier soccer team. o Local kids, local fields, local families
• We are a volunteer-run organization
o We have hundreds of wonderful volunteers/coaches who make the club what is. o We have one full-time paid staff member, paid seasonal trainers and one part-time club administrator.
• We offer an incredible value and have invested heavily in player/coach development at little, if any, cost to members o In many cases comparable to or better than what you might get elsewhere
Who we are NOT as a Travel Program • We are NOT a for-profit enterprise
o Other than DOC, we do not have full-time, paid staff working on Club matters o We do not focus on strategies for generating revenue
• We do NOT aspire to compete with Elite/US Development Academy programs
o We support and encourage players destined to play at this high level to go to these clubs.
• We are NOT focused solely on short term, win-at-allcosts, strategies. • We do NOT look to attract players from other clubs
o However, we are interested in retaining our local players, or at least aiding them and their families in making choices about where to play.
Issues we face • Youth soccer in CT (and nationally) has changed dramatically over the past several years. o A dramatic expansion of premier/professional programs in CT. • For-profit enterprises with paid staff • Targeting players in non-profit, town programs
• Changes mandated from US Youth Soccer • Age Change • Field/Team sizes
• Hartwell has seen increasing attrition as its players are lured to these programs. o We are a non-profit, volunteer-run, town soccer organization o Resources constrained by our structure and charter
• Perception among members
o Premier/professional programs are better o Hartwell has no plan
Hartwell Travel Strategic Plan o Invest heavily in increased professional training and coach education. o Identified need for more structured/analytical approach to player development to enhance player skills and team competitiveness. o One of the few clubs in the state with a full-time Director of Coaching to oversee player/coach development o Implemented 4v4 program ahead of US Soccer mandate. We have done it for 6 years. • 4v4 program for U9 through U11 and began transition to 3:1 practice/game ratio o Developed Club Curriculum for age-based player development o Enforced licensing requirement for all head coaches and offered supplemental training and education programs throughout the year o Began focusing on K-2 “rec” program as incubator of travel talent pool o Assess progress and plan and analyzed against state of CT youth soccer o Implemented U.S. Soccer’s birth year and field size mandates
Hartwell Travel Strategic Plan o Travel Soccer: • Player centered model. • Academy style practices with Blue/White/Red teams with a professional lead for U9-U11. • Dedicated age group trainers • 3:1 practice/game ratio more stringently enforced: o 4v4’s continue for U9,U10 and U11’s o Small-sided games and tactical practices strongly encouraged for U12-14 • Development clinics with professionals offered as a 3rd practice a week o Premier Soccer: • 3:1 practice/game ratio more stringently enforced: • Increased trainer support for player development and coach education. • Winter Program. 14 sessions indoors with Professional Trainer.
GHSC Financials 2017 Expenses
Referee assigner, 4% RecFest, 1%
Field Rental & Maintenance, 5%
General Expenses, 17%
tournament, 2% Professional Services, 4%
Facilities, 18%
Scholarships, 1% IT, 2% CJSA registration, 10%
Equipment, 7%
Education, 1% Trainers, 28%
GHSC Financials Revenue & Expenses 600,000.00
500,000.00
400,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
100,000.00
-
Revenue Expenses
2016 520224.34 449500.93
2017 476525.55 430481.78
GHSC Capital Improvement Field/Facilities Considerations - High School Soccer Buildout – active with FOGS (contribute vs drive)
GHSC Financials What’s in the fees? • DOC / Trainers • Per Player Fees:
o CJSA o Town of Glastonbury
• • • • •
Player / Coach Shirts Recognition (trophies, events) Referees Field Maintenance (we own/maintain goals) Equipment –
o Balls, bags, puggs, pinnies, pumps, first aide kits, ice packs. nets , sandbags,
• Coach Education o Licensing, clinics
Recognition
Ralph Coppola
Elections Secretary Kathy McGuire Treasurer Laurie Boyd
GHSC Upcoming Coming Events • • • • • • •
Dick’s Appreciation Day Rec Registration Close Scholarship Deadline Rec and Travel Coach Meeting Spring Break Camp Hartwell Tournament Volunteer Picnic
Apr 7th & 8th Mar 15th April 1st Mar 29th Apr 19-12 Apr 27-29 June 10th
GHSC Q&A
Questions ??
Thanks for participating!
