• Fields. (3/25) Jeff reported that one of the two club fields has been repaired and closed for the Spring season. Nets will be removed and club coaches will be notified that the field should not be used. Nets have been ordered to replace worn and torn nets on the other field. (4/15) Jeff reported that the open field has been lined and nets replaced, portable toilets and trash container are in place, so all is ready for opening weekend. Board continued a discussion of field usage and costs. After discussion, the Board authorized purchase of two player benches.
• Alliance/Tryout Info. (3/25) Mary reported that a meeting is scheduled for later that week at which she and Craig Carlson of the 56ers would present information about tryouts and competitive teams and answer questions. Club members have been informed of this meeting through the newsletter, and email. There will be a follow-up meeting on May 8 at the Library to assist in registering players for tryouts; preferably, players will register online. Further information will be available, advertised in local media, on our website ( and coaches/managers will be informed via email.
• Brenda Schmidt will be identifying a date for player and team registration for recreational teams. Will likely take place later in May.
• Level 1/Level 2. A discussion of a program that will be implemented by the Magic Soccer Club this fall took place. The Magic program will require players/parents to choose the level of commitment they have for soccer and teams will be formed on that basis, utilizing individual registration of players (rather than team registration). The different levels will be based on commitment - not skill evaluation - and the goal is to allow kids who are willing to commit more time and a bit more money to play together on teams that will practice more often and use trainers from the 56ers. It will likewise allow kids who "just want to play soccer" to do so on teams that are commensurate with their level of interest.
• Jeff distributed the Club's financial report and the detail log of transactions to the Treasurer.
• High School Fields/Lighting. The prospects for development and lighting of a field on school grounds in the near future appear dim. The Board discussed other options and the question of whether the Club could participate in any development projects.

• We anticipate 40-55 teams will participate. Concern over the number of Verona teams was expressed. The Board members will divide up various age groups and make calls to help fill brackets as needed. Brenda Schmidt will coordinate volunteers, Paul Anjeski will organize referees, other Board members will be present on the day of the tournament to help with tournament operations.
• Andy reported on efforts to secure sponsorships (monetary and in-kind) for the tournament.
• T-Shirts. The Board reviewed several t-shirt designs and decided on quantity to order, etc.

Coaching Issues

• There was a discussion on activities that could be coordinated by the Coaching Director. Andy will work on trying to develop lists of people with an interest in and qualifications for coaching VASC teams. He will also work on keeping track of the level of license held by Verona coaches and the receipt of Waiver Forms. He will attempt to determine the intentions of current U10 teams and whether they have plans to move to the Classic level.
• Other Issues: At the 4/15 meeting, the Board and the MAYSA Executive Director discussed the role of clubs' boards of directors in dealing with and mediating the rare disputes or complaints from individual teams. Keith said individual coaches/managers have the option of moving their teams to a different club if they feel they cannot accept the policies of their existing club. He said that coaches/managers need to understand their role and it may be useful for the clubs to develop guidelines for team management. In general he said he views any such disagreements as internal matters and MAYSA is not interested in dealing directly with individual team/club disputes.

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