VALLEY UNITED SOCCER CLUB
VALLEY UNITED SOCCER CLUB Annual Parent Meeting January 28, 2016 February 1, 2016
CONTENTS • • • • • • • • • • •
Welcome and Introductions Mission 2015 Review – Programs, Finances and Kudos 2016 Preview – Mandates, VAA, Costs and Improvements Key Dates Tournament Managers Uniforms and Spirit Wear Referees Volunteer Needs Questions 2
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Special Guest
Board of Directors
Andy Coutts, Director of Education Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
President – Andy McIntosh (2016) Vice President – Kevin Bigalke (2016) Treasurer – Sparkle Wimberly (2015) Director of Coaching – Derrick Cobb (2012) Website and Marketing – Camille Gallagher (2015) Registrar – Heather Nieminski (2016) Boys – Taufiq Ahmed (2013) Girls – Jay Dahlin (2016) Girls Assistant – Jade Paulseth (2013) Fields/Indoor Space – Wendy Schumacher (2014) Managers – Kim McDevitt (2016) Uniforms – Sandee Wenzel (2014) Tournament – Rolf White (2016) Player Development & Equipment – Keith Gilbert (2015)
Director Openings Volunteer Director/Coordinator - OPEN Community/Rec Director – OPEN Fundraising/Sponsorship Director – OPEN Recruiting Director – OPEN Assistant Boys Director – OPEN Assistant Girls Director – OPEN
Spirit Wear Coordinator - OPEN
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MISSION
“Provide a high-quality soccer program at all levels for the youth of our community”
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2015 REVIEW - PROGRAMS • 27 Teams for Summer 2016 – 29 in 2015; 32 in 2014; and 32 in 2013
• Approximately 370 Players for Summer 2016 – 405 in 2015; 418 in 2014; and 439 in 2013
• Launched an MYSA Academy Program – Currently both U10 and U12 Boys Academy (27 players)
• Hosted 2 Positive Coaching Alliance seminars • Launched new Training Programs – (ISSE Futsal, Elite One SAS, Keeper Training) 5
2015 REVIEW - FINANCIALS • Average 2015 Club cash balance - $84,000 – $119k in 2014; and $129k in 2013
• VAA approved a $200K VUSC budget for 2015/16 (August – July) – June 2016 to present 2016/2017 budget to VAA
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2015 REVIEW - KUDOS • Kudos and Congratulations! – MYSA Competitive Coach of the Year – Mario Wimberly – MYSA OATHS Winners – Cameron McGregor with BU16C2 and BU17C2 (Outstanding Ambassadors of Teams Honoring Sportsmanship) – Coach E-licenses – Jamie McIntosh, Mario Wimberly, Miguel SolorzanoSimons, Mike McKeen and Steve Banks – Coach D-license – Cameron McGregor – Retired Board Members – Melanie Cobb, Julie Lorenz, Tina Derby, Michael Crider, Nikki Curtright, Meghan Dugan, Doris Anger and Brad Miller – State Runner-Up – U11 C2 Girls (Solorzano-Simons) and U14 C2 Boys (Sutton) – Summer MRL Competitors – U15 C1 Girls (Kostadinov) 7
2016 PREVIEW - MANDATES • Changes and Improvements . . . lots of changes and improvements
• Andy Coutts, MYSA Director of Education
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U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiative Mandate Information for MYSA Players and Families
Who is making these decisions? • U.S. Soccer, the National Governing Body for soccer in the USA • Mandated = every youth soccer org. will comply, e.g. U.S. Youth Soccer (incl. MYSA), U.S. Club Soccer, AYSO, etc. • Not an MYSA or club decision IF or WHEN it will happen, just HOW to manage changes
Clubs
Why the changes? • U.S. Soccer wants to improve the youth soccer culture – More individual development focus vs. a team resultsdriven philosophy
• Fully implement small-sided games across the country with consistent standards
• Align player registration with international standards
Context • MN was the 2nd state in the nation to implement smallsided games about 15 years ago. • MYSA is one of a handful of state associations that manage state-wide leagues. In most states leagues are private forprofit enterprises influenced by market forces, not necessarily best practices. • Many areas of the USA have resisted SSGs, playing 11v11 at young ages, often within a hyper-competitive league structure. • U.S. Soccer felt it needed to standardize the player development pathway to improve the player experience and get better results.
What isn’t changing • Soccer Seasonal Calendar = Fall-to-Summer – Player tryouts/evaluations can begin in late July – Fall MYSA league (Aug-Oct) – Summer MYSA league (Apr-Jul) – MN State Cup –> Region II Champ. –> US Youth National Champ. (Apr-Jul)
• Small-sided soccer still the norm in MN for U12-andyounger (many other areas will have culture shock) • Olympic Development Program (ODP) stays birth-year as it always has been • Soccer remains a great game for all kids
What is changing? • Switch from Aug-Jul to Jan-Dec (“Birth-year”) registration • Small-Sided Game Standards – 7v7 at U9/10 and 9v9 at U11/12 (currently 6v6 and 8v8) – Offside added at U9/10 – Field size and Goal size changes – Build-out line to encourage playing out of the back, i.e. “good” soccer
When is this happening? • Fall 2016 – Birth-Year Registration – All 55 U.S. Youth Soccer state associations – MYSA Leagues, State Cup, MRL, Regionals, U.S. Youth National Championship
• Fall 2017 - Small-Sided Game Standards – MYSA (other states may implement earlier)
U.S. Soccer Birth Year Chart In a wrap-around soccer season, age groups are based on the end of the season. Example A 2007 birth year is a U10 In 2016-17 based on turning 10 sometime in 2017. (Calendar Year – Birth Year = Age group)
MN Birth Year Chart Confusion has resulted because the soccer year and registration cutoff no longer align. Example In MN, players could play in a younger age group in the fall, since that season ends before the calendar flips. Then they would move up an age group (after Jan. 1) for the summer season.
2015-16 Age Group U19
U18 U17 U16 U15 U14 U13 U12 U11
2007 = U9 in 2016 and U10 in 2017.
U10
(Current year – Birth year = Age group)
U9
This adds challenges for clubs and MYSA to address for both player development and league integrity.
U8 U7 U6
2015Birth 16 Month Grade Aug-Dec Coll Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 12th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 11th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 10th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 9th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 8th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 7th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 6th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 5th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 4th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 3rd Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 2nd Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 1st Jan-Jul Aug-Dec K Jan-Jul Aug-Dec Jan-Jul
Birth Year 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011
2016 2017 2017 2018 Game #'s Fall Summer Fall Summer
Coll Coll Gr 12 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 11 Gr 10 Gr 10 Gr 9 Gr 9 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7 U7 U6 U6
U19 U19 U18 U18 U17 U17 U16 U16 U15 U15 U14 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7 U7 U6
Coll Coll Gr 12 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 11 Gr 10 Gr 10 Gr 9 Gr 9 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7 U7 U6
U19 U19 U18 U18 U17 U17 U16 U16 U15 U15 U14 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7
11v11
8v8/9v9
6v6/7v7
4v4
Birth Year Implications • School year (Aug-Jul) groups won’t align with new birth year groups • Aug-Dec players become younger within their new age group – “Leapfrog” an age group in the transition year (2016-17)
• U14 Aug-Dec players (older 8th graders) may have player pool shortage every fall to form 11v11 teams • Team formation and league placement are challenges in the transition period - until it becomes the new normal 2015-16 2015-16 Birth Month Birth Year Age Group Grade
U14
U13
Aug-Dec Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 7th Jan-Jul 8th
2001 2002 2002 2003
2016 Fall
2017 Summer
H.S. H.S. U14 U13
U16 U15 U15 U14
What can parents/families do? • Be accurately informed - Chain of communication – Families Club leaders MYSA U.S. Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer • Keep the big picture in mind – National standardization affects individuals, clubs and states differently • Be supportive of club leadership – no easy solutions • Control what you can • Reassure your child that s/he can adapt to these changes
2016 PREVIEW - VAA
Community
Academy 20
Competitive
2016 PREVIEW - COSTS • Valley United will: – Operate under a balanced, sustainable budget – Continue to provide great VALUE for members • Participation fees will increase 2016/2017 • Wide variety of quality programming
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2016 PREVIEW - IMPROVEMENTS • Improve Member Experience – Improve Communication and Increase Transparency • • • • • • • • •
Grow Club membership Feedback surveys used as a tool for improvement Increase size of the Board Post Board Minutes to the website Update Bylaws Transition to new technology platform Centralize communications Incorporate community soccer Annual Volunteer Appreciation event 22
KEY DATES •
Jan 28 and Feb 1 – Annual Parent Meeting
•
Feb 6 – MYSA Symposium and AV Midwinter Fest Soccer Event (Bring a Friend – 11am-1pm @ AVCC)
•
Feb 15 @ 7pm – Team Manager Meeting
•
Feb 23 – Final Tuesday age-group training at the dome
•
March 19 – Final Saturday ISSE Futsal training
•
Mid-March to early-April – Coaches Meeting
•
April 15 – MYSA online presentation and schedules released
•
May 2 – MYSA league play starts
•
June 3 - 5 – Apple Valley Invitational Tournament
•
July 24 – MYSA U9/U10 Jamboree
•
July – VAA Volunteer Appreciation event (TBD – likely 24th or 31st)
•
July – Player Evaluations and Team Formation (TBD – likely last week)
•
Aug 25 – MYSA online presentation and schedules released
•
Sept 10 – MYSA league play starts
•
Oct 1 – MYSA U9/U10 Jamboree 23
AVIT TOURNAMENT • Rolf White, Director – June 3-5, 2016 – Free for all Valley United teams – HUGE revenue generator for Club • $20k - $50k net income annually
– 200 non-VUSC teams in 2015!! • 176 in 2014 & 151 in 2013
– Volunteers Needed – 4 hours/player ($100 buyout) – Sponsors Needed – variety of levels
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MANAGERS • Kim McDevitt, Director – Meeting Feb 15 @ 7pm – No Player Passes Until Accounts are Paid in Full – Following Teams Need a Parent Manager: • Boys: U9 Gonzalo • Girls: U9 both teams, U10 TBD, U15 Cobb and U17 Johnson
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UNIFORMS • Sandee Wenzel, Director – New to role since Dec. 1st… thanks for your patience! – Additional U9/U10 and new player order to be placed midFeb – 6 weeks until our big Lotto order arrives approx. March 15th – will distribute pieces through team managers – No decision has been made on "new uniforms" for Summer 2017 season • Third season with current style • Board will continue to discuss and see how " MYSA changes effect teams" 26
SPIRIT WEAR & WARM UPS • VUSC Spirit Wear and Warm Ups – – – –
Nothing available right now or in the near future Warm ups– switching vendor to a US supplier Spirit Wear…..sweats, sweatshirts, hats, logo wear TBD We are proud of our community club and love the team pride, but are prioritizing team uniform needs first
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SPIRIT WEAR (CONT.) • Backpack – New style – Still in Navy for $50
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REFEREES • Ian McGregor – Referee Mentor – Development and Retention – Seeking Referees
• Lee Hartwell – Referee Assigner
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GET INVOLVED • Join the Board • Coach or Manage • Recruit – Boys U9-U11 – Girls U9-U12
• Fulfill Volunteer Hours • Sponsor or Solicit Sponsors • Provide Feedback 30
QUESTIONS
“Provide a high-quality soccer program at all levels for the youth of our community”
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CONTENTS • • • • • • • • • • •
Welcome and Introductions Mission 2015 Review – Programs, Finances and Kudos 2016 Preview – Mandates, VAA, Costs and Improvements Key Dates Tournament Managers Uniforms and Spirit Wear Referees Volunteer Needs Questions 2
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Special Guest
Board of Directors
Andy Coutts, Director of Education Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
President – Andy McIntosh (2016) Vice President – Kevin Bigalke (2016) Treasurer – Sparkle Wimberly (2015) Director of Coaching – Derrick Cobb (2012) Website and Marketing – Camille Gallagher (2015) Registrar – Heather Nieminski (2016) Boys – Taufiq Ahmed (2013) Girls – Jay Dahlin (2016) Girls Assistant – Jade Paulseth (2013) Fields/Indoor Space – Wendy Schumacher (2014) Managers – Kim McDevitt (2016) Uniforms – Sandee Wenzel (2014) Tournament – Rolf White (2016) Player Development & Equipment – Keith Gilbert (2015)
Director Openings Volunteer Director/Coordinator - OPEN Community/Rec Director – OPEN Fundraising/Sponsorship Director – OPEN Recruiting Director – OPEN Assistant Boys Director – OPEN Assistant Girls Director – OPEN
Spirit Wear Coordinator - OPEN
3
MISSION
“Provide a high-quality soccer program at all levels for the youth of our community”
4
2015 REVIEW - PROGRAMS • 27 Teams for Summer 2016 – 29 in 2015; 32 in 2014; and 32 in 2013
• Approximately 370 Players for Summer 2016 – 405 in 2015; 418 in 2014; and 439 in 2013
• Launched an MYSA Academy Program – Currently both U10 and U12 Boys Academy (27 players)
• Hosted 2 Positive Coaching Alliance seminars • Launched new Training Programs – (ISSE Futsal, Elite One SAS, Keeper Training) 5
2015 REVIEW - FINANCIALS • Average 2015 Club cash balance - $84,000 – $119k in 2014; and $129k in 2013
• VAA approved a $200K VUSC budget for 2015/16 (August – July) – June 2016 to present 2016/2017 budget to VAA
6
2015 REVIEW - KUDOS • Kudos and Congratulations! – MYSA Competitive Coach of the Year – Mario Wimberly – MYSA OATHS Winners – Cameron McGregor with BU16C2 and BU17C2 (Outstanding Ambassadors of Teams Honoring Sportsmanship) – Coach E-licenses – Jamie McIntosh, Mario Wimberly, Miguel SolorzanoSimons, Mike McKeen and Steve Banks – Coach D-license – Cameron McGregor – Retired Board Members – Melanie Cobb, Julie Lorenz, Tina Derby, Michael Crider, Nikki Curtright, Meghan Dugan, Doris Anger and Brad Miller – State Runner-Up – U11 C2 Girls (Solorzano-Simons) and U14 C2 Boys (Sutton) – Summer MRL Competitors – U15 C1 Girls (Kostadinov) 7
2016 PREVIEW - MANDATES • Changes and Improvements . . . lots of changes and improvements
• Andy Coutts, MYSA Director of Education
8
U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiative Mandate Information for MYSA Players and Families
Who is making these decisions? • U.S. Soccer, the National Governing Body for soccer in the USA • Mandated = every youth soccer org. will comply, e.g. U.S. Youth Soccer (incl. MYSA), U.S. Club Soccer, AYSO, etc. • Not an MYSA or club decision IF or WHEN it will happen, just HOW to manage changes
Clubs
Why the changes? • U.S. Soccer wants to improve the youth soccer culture – More individual development focus vs. a team resultsdriven philosophy
• Fully implement small-sided games across the country with consistent standards
• Align player registration with international standards
Context • MN was the 2nd state in the nation to implement smallsided games about 15 years ago. • MYSA is one of a handful of state associations that manage state-wide leagues. In most states leagues are private forprofit enterprises influenced by market forces, not necessarily best practices. • Many areas of the USA have resisted SSGs, playing 11v11 at young ages, often within a hyper-competitive league structure. • U.S. Soccer felt it needed to standardize the player development pathway to improve the player experience and get better results.
What isn’t changing • Soccer Seasonal Calendar = Fall-to-Summer – Player tryouts/evaluations can begin in late July – Fall MYSA league (Aug-Oct) – Summer MYSA league (Apr-Jul) – MN State Cup –> Region II Champ. –> US Youth National Champ. (Apr-Jul)
• Small-sided soccer still the norm in MN for U12-andyounger (many other areas will have culture shock) • Olympic Development Program (ODP) stays birth-year as it always has been • Soccer remains a great game for all kids
What is changing? • Switch from Aug-Jul to Jan-Dec (“Birth-year”) registration • Small-Sided Game Standards – 7v7 at U9/10 and 9v9 at U11/12 (currently 6v6 and 8v8) – Offside added at U9/10 – Field size and Goal size changes – Build-out line to encourage playing out of the back, i.e. “good” soccer
When is this happening? • Fall 2016 – Birth-Year Registration – All 55 U.S. Youth Soccer state associations – MYSA Leagues, State Cup, MRL, Regionals, U.S. Youth National Championship
• Fall 2017 - Small-Sided Game Standards – MYSA (other states may implement earlier)
U.S. Soccer Birth Year Chart In a wrap-around soccer season, age groups are based on the end of the season. Example A 2007 birth year is a U10 In 2016-17 based on turning 10 sometime in 2017. (Calendar Year – Birth Year = Age group)
MN Birth Year Chart Confusion has resulted because the soccer year and registration cutoff no longer align. Example In MN, players could play in a younger age group in the fall, since that season ends before the calendar flips. Then they would move up an age group (after Jan. 1) for the summer season.
2015-16 Age Group U19
U18 U17 U16 U15 U14 U13 U12 U11
2007 = U9 in 2016 and U10 in 2017.
U10
(Current year – Birth year = Age group)
U9
This adds challenges for clubs and MYSA to address for both player development and league integrity.
U8 U7 U6
2015Birth 16 Month Grade Aug-Dec Coll Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 12th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 11th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 10th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 9th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 8th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 7th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 6th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 5th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 4th Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 3rd Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 2nd Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 1st Jan-Jul Aug-Dec K Jan-Jul Aug-Dec Jan-Jul
Birth Year 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011
2016 2017 2017 2018 Game #'s Fall Summer Fall Summer
Coll Coll Gr 12 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 11 Gr 10 Gr 10 Gr 9 Gr 9 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7 U7 U6 U6
U19 U19 U18 U18 U17 U17 U16 U16 U15 U15 U14 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7 U7 U6
Coll Coll Gr 12 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 11 Gr 10 Gr 10 Gr 9 Gr 9 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7 U7 U6
U19 U19 U18 U18 U17 U17 U16 U16 U15 U15 U14 U14 U13 U13 U12 U12 U11 U11 U10 U10 U9 U9 U8 U8 U7
11v11
8v8/9v9
6v6/7v7
4v4
Birth Year Implications • School year (Aug-Jul) groups won’t align with new birth year groups • Aug-Dec players become younger within their new age group – “Leapfrog” an age group in the transition year (2016-17)
• U14 Aug-Dec players (older 8th graders) may have player pool shortage every fall to form 11v11 teams • Team formation and league placement are challenges in the transition period - until it becomes the new normal 2015-16 2015-16 Birth Month Birth Year Age Group Grade
U14
U13
Aug-Dec Jan-Jul Aug-Dec 7th Jan-Jul 8th
2001 2002 2002 2003
2016 Fall
2017 Summer
H.S. H.S. U14 U13
U16 U15 U15 U14
What can parents/families do? • Be accurately informed - Chain of communication – Families Club leaders MYSA U.S. Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer • Keep the big picture in mind – National standardization affects individuals, clubs and states differently • Be supportive of club leadership – no easy solutions • Control what you can • Reassure your child that s/he can adapt to these changes
2016 PREVIEW - VAA
Community
Academy 20
Competitive
2016 PREVIEW - COSTS • Valley United will: – Operate under a balanced, sustainable budget – Continue to provide great VALUE for members • Participation fees will increase 2016/2017 • Wide variety of quality programming
21
2016 PREVIEW - IMPROVEMENTS • Improve Member Experience – Improve Communication and Increase Transparency • • • • • • • • •
Grow Club membership Feedback surveys used as a tool for improvement Increase size of the Board Post Board Minutes to the website Update Bylaws Transition to new technology platform Centralize communications Incorporate community soccer Annual Volunteer Appreciation event 22
KEY DATES •
Jan 28 and Feb 1 – Annual Parent Meeting
•
Feb 6 – MYSA Symposium and AV Midwinter Fest Soccer Event (Bring a Friend – 11am-1pm @ AVCC)
•
Feb 15 @ 7pm – Team Manager Meeting
•
Feb 23 – Final Tuesday age-group training at the dome
•
March 19 – Final Saturday ISSE Futsal training
•
Mid-March to early-April – Coaches Meeting
•
April 15 – MYSA online presentation and schedules released
•
May 2 – MYSA league play starts
•
June 3 - 5 – Apple Valley Invitational Tournament
•
July 24 – MYSA U9/U10 Jamboree
•
July – VAA Volunteer Appreciation event (TBD – likely 24th or 31st)
•
July – Player Evaluations and Team Formation (TBD – likely last week)
•
Aug 25 – MYSA online presentation and schedules released
•
Sept 10 – MYSA league play starts
•
Oct 1 – MYSA U9/U10 Jamboree 23
AVIT TOURNAMENT • Rolf White, Director – June 3-5, 2016 – Free for all Valley United teams – HUGE revenue generator for Club • $20k - $50k net income annually
– 200 non-VUSC teams in 2015!! • 176 in 2014 & 151 in 2013
– Volunteers Needed – 4 hours/player ($100 buyout) – Sponsors Needed – variety of levels
24
MANAGERS • Kim McDevitt, Director – Meeting Feb 15 @ 7pm – No Player Passes Until Accounts are Paid in Full – Following Teams Need a Parent Manager: • Boys: U9 Gonzalo • Girls: U9 both teams, U10 TBD, U15 Cobb and U17 Johnson
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UNIFORMS • Sandee Wenzel, Director – New to role since Dec. 1st… thanks for your patience! – Additional U9/U10 and new player order to be placed midFeb – 6 weeks until our big Lotto order arrives approx. March 15th – will distribute pieces through team managers – No decision has been made on "new uniforms" for Summer 2017 season • Third season with current style • Board will continue to discuss and see how " MYSA changes effect teams" 26
SPIRIT WEAR & WARM UPS • VUSC Spirit Wear and Warm Ups – – – –
Nothing available right now or in the near future Warm ups– switching vendor to a US supplier Spirit Wear…..sweats, sweatshirts, hats, logo wear TBD We are proud of our community club and love the team pride, but are prioritizing team uniform needs first
27
SPIRIT WEAR (CONT.) • Backpack – New style – Still in Navy for $50
28
REFEREES • Ian McGregor – Referee Mentor – Development and Retention – Seeking Referees
• Lee Hartwell – Referee Assigner
29
GET INVOLVED • Join the Board • Coach or Manage • Recruit – Boys U9-U11 – Girls U9-U12
• Fulfill Volunteer Hours • Sponsor or Solicit Sponsors • Provide Feedback 30
QUESTIONS
“Provide a high-quality soccer program at all levels for the youth of our community”
31
