Spring 2018 Parent Meeting March 15, 2018 John Muir Middle School

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1 Spring 2018 Parent Meeting March 15, 2018 John Muir Middle School

2 Welcome and Club Overview Financials Team Formation 2018 Club Schedule Club Communication Uniforms and Spiritwear Playing Time and Coaches Q&A

3 What makes MC United different? Serving 275 players and 20 teams this spring largest soccer club in central and northern Wisc. Board of Director introductions Need for volunteers Solid financial footing with appropriate governance practices Fee payment and scholarship options

4 Focus on player development and growth Options for players from K through high school Competitive soccer: Classic, State League, MRL East Bay Sports Complex premier quality fields Tournaments:120 teams and 5,000 players/fans All teams attend the same tournaments easier for families with multiple children playing Winter/off-season training Goalkeeper training (free for MCU players) Access to other specialized training, camps etc. Scholarships

5 BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTACTS MC UNITED SOCCER CLUB effective date: 1/25/2018 Board Chairman President Sharon Belton (B) (January 2017) I Board Member Board Chairman Board Member Board Member Volunteer Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Secretary President Competition & Coaching Home Tournaments Team Formation Registrar Vice President Michelle Rothmeyer (B) Sharon Belton (B) Lance Kelly (B) Mehrdad Nazari-Witt (B) Daren Abbiehl Eric Lorge (B) Sharon Belton (B) Todd Suckow (B) Angie White (B) (January 2013) (January 2017) (January 2018) (January 2018) (January 2015) (January 2017) (January 2018) (January 2014) I I I I I I I Bookkeeping & Coaching Home Tournaments Team Formation Player registration Finance Lance Kelly Girls - Dave Rachel Shirck - Daren Abbiehl - Draeger Treasurer Coordinator Boys - Mark Angie & Lynn White Schommer I I I I Field Assignor CWSL Scheduler Michelle Rothmeyer Website and IT Michelle Rothmeyer Daren Abbiehl Team Managers State Team Tryouts Lance Kelly Sharon Belton Elizabeth Kurth Mike Pickard State teams - Sharon Belton Sponsorship and marketing Nick Hemauer Uniforms and Spiritwear Amanda Jacobson I I I I Referee Assignor Eric Lorge Tournament hotels Deb Baumann Youth Academy Tony Hollander Coaches Wear Amanda Jacobson Equipment Jason Peak I

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7 JULY 2017 Club operating cost breakdown Field rental and storage 12% Other 10% Tournament registration 24% Coaching and refs 41% League and licensing 13%

8 Registration fee payment installment plan 50% or 100% scholarship for students participating in school reduced cost lunch programs Multi-player discount beginning with 3 rd registered player from the same family Waiver of the registration fee for the youngest player, assuming cost of play for CWSL 50% discount for foreign exchange students

9 Club is completely dependent on volunteers Opportunities to get involved big and small Head coaches are paid a small stipend but all other club staff are unpaid Two volunteer hours required of all families supported by $50 uncashed check Mountain Bay Cup (May 4-6) requires many volunteers Sign up for specific tournament jobs on under Dibs

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11 Boys Team Formation Chair and Girls Team Formation Chair Committee also includes Head of Coaching, Registrar, and MCU President Seek input from coaches and parents, as needed, in order to make informed decision Example: Is Kate Smith able to play up?

12 Rules That Apply to All CWSL Teams o Soccer age eligibility rules o Players cannot play down in age o U10 and under: play up 2yrs max o Roster maximums set by WYSA o U10 and under rosters must change by 50% from one season to the next (these teams cannot stay together) o WYSA rules concerning when and how tryouts are conducted for state league teams Other Factors Considered by MCU o Manage roster sizes (try to avoid large or over-rostered teams) o Combine age groups, if needed o Create fair/ even teams in terms of skills based on coaches evaluations o Assign goalkeeper(s) o No tryouts/state teams before U12 o Provide players access to highest levels of competition by forming state league teams o Other factors considered on a case-by-case basis (specific coach or friend requests not considered)

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14 Get to know the other families on your team. When possible, it helps to stay at the same hotel on tournament weekends. Cheer for all the team s players. Remember sideline etiquette. Follow the lead of your coach. Communicate with the team manager and coach. Keep perspective. This is supposed to be fun!

15 Club Code of Conduct Zero Tolerance Rule Board review and disciplinary actions Suspensions will not result in a registration fee refund

16 Weather see or hear lightning/thunder? 30 minutes off field and in shelter or car. Play will resume No jewelry and casts must be padded with foam ½ inch thick - Ref needs to approve Header limitations through U12 Potential head injury protocol Referee Zero Tolerance rule

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18 Outdoor practices begin in April Each coach will set their own practice schedule CWSL league schedules available after April 20 May 12 - July 20; no games Memorial Day weekend or week of July 4 U10-U15: begin May 12 with weekend games; June 1 weeknight games can begin (tentative) U16+ begin around June 11 (due to high school athletic/academic commitments) (tentative) Girls play M/W; boys play T/R; high school boys play M/W Spring 2018 tournaments; coach or manager will contact parents on available tournament hotel options Spring 2018 Tournaments MC United Mountain Bay Cup; May 4-6 Scheels Flatgrass - Neenah; May Eau Claire United; June 9-10

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20 Online registration through League One Demosphere in fall Update player photos here as well Watch for Fall 2018 registration in May-June Same with Fall State Team try-outs, dates, and locations

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25 All Stefan s Soccer uniform orders and spirit-wear orders are now in the imprinting process Club delivery expected in late April for all Classic league teams. Coaches and team managers will be contacted to help with delivery Late orders are available but may incur late fees and delivery charges (not guaranteed to arrive before the first game or tournament.) Issues, concerns, questions contact Amanda: athurber82@gmail.com

26 Every player will need a uniform (to be used through the end of the Spring 2019 season!) Gold home jersey White/black striped away jersey Black shorts Black/white socks Gold / black shocks Optional items to purchase: Warm-up jacket or pants Backpack Other spirit-wear items

27 Club utilizes Stefan s Soccer for ease of use and consistency of brand Spirit Wear was offered during the spring ordering period Sweatshirts, long and short-sleeve t-shirts, shin guard straps, backpack, soccer blanket Orders will be delivered to the team with the uniform orders Dick s Sporting Goods discounts (20% off March 17 and 18 th) Find a coupon on the MCU web site of Facebook page

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29 U9 and U10: Equal playing time U11 and U12: Close to equal (e.g. 40%-60%) U13 and up: Minimum 30% of the game, subject to the coach s discretion based on technical and tactical abilities of the players. State League and MRL teams: There is no minimum playing time. Coaches may reduce playing time for attendance, effort, attitude, fitness, injury

30 Poor attendance and/or punctuality at practices or games. Poor effort, attitude, and/or behavior during practices or games. Poor fitness level, including injuries. Inability to work/play well with teammates.

31 Coaches will consider what is best for individual players and what is best for the team. Coaches will use discretion. Coaches will communicate decisions to limit/reduce playing time to affected players.

32 Players with questions or concerns. Parents with questions or concerns. Parents may discuss playing time with the coach; should allow 24 hours to cool off If not resolved with the coach, please contact Director of Coaching, President, then Board

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34 Camp Aug. 6 Aug am through 4 pm Little Sparks (players up to age 7/2 nd grade) $80 Competitive half day $150 Competitive full day $260 50% off scholarship for those on reduced school lunch program Want to host a camp coach? Field trip Fire vs New York Red Bulls August 11 - $25 ticket

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36 NEW Registration software DEMOSPHERE Will require patience as we implement 2 volunteer hours per family per season We need your support May offer 4 rather than 3 tournaments Exploring winter league and off-season training

37 Remember to review and keep your handouts! Thank you for coming.