Bayside 2018-2019 Parent/Player Meeting - PowerPoint Presentation

Bayside 2018-2019Parent/Player Meeting September 2018

Agenda Club LeadershipClub Philosophy, Parent Expectations & Policies Finances 2017/2018 Wins – 2018/2019 Focus BUSA Affiliation / ECNL College RecruitmentClub Events 2018-19Board Elections

Club Leadership Rob Abbott, President, (Term Over)Elizabeth Langston, Treasurer, (Term Over) Open – 4 to 6 Paul Martin, DOC Eric Gile, Registrar and Operations Director

Coaching Assignments Girls09G/10G- Kristin Barona 08G- Molly Mersereau 04G- Molly Mersereau 02/03G- Ryan WilliamsBoys11B- Dan Drost 10B- Lani Smith 09B- Paul Martin 08B- Eric Gile07B- Dillon Gallet06B- Dillon Gallet05B- David McCarthy03/04B- David McCarthy * All Club Leadership, Coaches and team managers are background checked each year and complete mandatory concussion and safety classes.

Club Philosophy This is an experience for both the Parents and the child. "Teaching Players Life Long Lessons Through Soccer" Competitive while keeping it fun, is the essence of our teaching methodology. No matter what the age or ability level of a player, competitiveness, fun, and excitement combined with learning produces the optimal results. Challenging training is the most important element to the Bayside philosophy. Every player wants to succeed, and we want everyone we work with to succeed. Repetition is the key to skill development. Simply, the more touches on the ball a player is given the quicker that player's progress and growth. The Game is an important element in our program. We consider playing the game to be the best teacher.

Parent Expectations Pick up and drop off players at practice/games on time.Pay team dues on time. No coaching from the sidelines. This confuses the players when they are being told one thing from a parent and another from their coach. Let the coach coach !Only be encouraging and positive. Be respectful of your team and the opposing team.You WILL get bad referees and bad calls. Expect it. They are doing their best. There is a significant shortage of referees in the area. Abuse from Parents is the main cause of this.Remember – When you ask most kids what they want their parents to yell during the game it’s almost always “nothing”.

How do we define Success?Is it the Shiny $3 dollar medal? Is it wins over losses?Success should be defined by the growth and development of a player and a team, which doesn’t necessarily translate to wins.We can all agree that there are all levels of skill on various teams. From Rec up to ECNL or further. You can pick a schedule that generates a great number of wins, but does that mean your team is the best ever? Is that placing them in a situation where they are challenged to become better.A Team and Players do need wins to build confidence but they also need the challenges of competition. Blow-Out wins does not help your team or player become better. A coach has to balance, success with challenge, with the schedule they set. Gold vs Silver vs bronze. Sometimes a team that is experiencing losses is in a stage of development. They need to be given that time to develop and grow to that level of play. (Example 06 Boys).

Playing Time We are a competitive soccer club where playing time is earned……..with that being said all players need playing time to develop. Coaches were given the ability to select their teams at tryouts with the expectation that if you take the player they must play.To set expectations we have set the following standards to follow:U9-U12 – Approximately 50% throughout the season. Poor attitude and effort could effect playing time.U13-U18 – Approximately 30% throughout the season. Poor attitude and effort could effect playing time.I want to stress “throughout the season”. This policy is not meant for each and every game, but an overall for the season. Coaches have to manage this and pick their moments to ensure they meet this expectation.

Finances 2017-2018, our annual budget was a little over 245k.118K in revenue from club dues100K in revenue from our tournament27k in revenue from other activities97k in expenses to pay coaches salaries70k in expenses for Gulf Coast Invitational10k in expense for field space7k for FYSA/US Club Affiliation 9k in event expense (Summer Camp, 5K, FutGolf)8k in Coaching Development and EquipmentWe finished the year adding 25k to our reserves which currently stands around 110K

FeesClub Dues are paid to the club to cover all club related expenses like coaching salaries.An upfront registration fee is collected and then the balance of the dues are spread out over 10 months (Aug – May).High School teams we collect an upfront and then collect everything in Aug, Sept & Oct.Setting Club Dues – We target a budget with about 5% over our expenses to cover the unexpected. We also look at the other soccer clubs in the area to get a feel for where we line up as to the cost. Currently we are more expensive than Navarre and the Breakers, we are in line with Perdido and we are cheaper than the Texans.Team Dues are controlled by each team and are 100% separate from the Club Financials.Each team manager is responsible for the collection, spending and accountability of the team finances which is primarily used to pay for tournaments and coach travel pay.How are schedules set? General guidance from the DOC with some events being heavily recommended. The coach then develops the schedule and discusses with the team manager to ensure it meets the parents expectations. Travel or not to travel? Team manager should through conversations with parents have a feel for what the team is comfortable with.

2017 / 2018 WINSContinuity in the leadership from Paul Martin who is now responsible for the Boys and Girls program.Gulf Coast Invitational went fantastic bringing in almost 30K in profit to the club.We continue to invest in the professionalism and organization of our clubEquipment & continued education for coaches.Relationship with BUSA and the ECNL & Champions League program continues to developSuccessful FootGolf and 5k eventsBUSA led Summer CampCollege Recruiting Seminar by Andrew Brower, executive director of Alabama FCTPSA has formally acknowledged that we are a permanent part of Tiger Point. Greater cooperation between us and TPSA, no longer combative. Field space still an issue.

2018 / 2019 FocusFill & Engage the Board of Directors – FIRST step is establish priorities and areas of responsibility.Examples:FieldsNew WebsiteScholarship ProcessCommunication (parents and manager handbooks)Managing Player/Parent behaviorUniforms for 2019-2021

BUSA Affiliation / ECNL / Champions League Who is BUSA?Birmingham United Soccer AssociationWhat is ECNL?The Elite Clubs National League was founded to improve the daily environment for youth soccer players through a collaborative club-based development program featuring competition, player identification, and coaching and club development platforms.Who is Alabama F.C.? Alabama FC is the ECNL program/team that is run through BUSA. (4 players)Champions League (9 Players)Summer Camp (140 players enjoyed this)Coaching clinic run by Ben Parks College Recruitment talk by Ben Parks

Benefits of playing ECNL – Champions LeagueHighest level coaching offered in Alabama with excellent training opportunities.Opportunity to play with and against the best players in the USA.Access to id-2, PDP, and other ECNL specific elite player identification platforms.College recruitment:Maximum college exposure though showcase series only for the ECNL Program. 50+ BUSA players will be going to play in college in the 2017 signing class.Coaching staff has a vast network of recruiting contacts to best serve players. BUSA/AFC hosts the largest College ID Camp in AL with over 80 coaches at each session of the Nike ID camp each May.

College RecruitmentAndrew Brower – Executive Director of BUSA ran a presentation during the summer camp on the college recruitment process, we will continue to do that each summer.Hosts College ID camps on behalf of BUSA. Over 55 players for 2017 received verbal commitments to college.Freshman Year – Create a list of schools your interested in and research themSophomore Year – Narrow your list of schools, begin visiting college campus’sUnderstand the college recruiting process. Attend Bayside course, discuss with your coach and/or DOC. Junior Year –Narrow your list to 10 schools, continue visits to schools.Senior Year – Apply to collegeContinued attendance to College ID camps (Individual) and showcase events (Team)

2017-2018 EventsClub Appreciation night at UWF – TBD5th Annual FootGolf Charity Challenge – October 13thRelay for Life All-Star Playdate – FALL High School All-Star Game – SPRING 3rd Annual Tiger Trot 5K - SPRINGGulf Coast Invitational, Free to all Bayside teams - SPRING

Club Appreciation Night @UWF Bayside players get in freePlayers get to watch soccer at the next level, play on the field at halftime, and participate in an autograph session after the game Great time for kids and parents alike Girls will watch Women's Team on TBD Boys will watch Men's Team on TBD2 Volunteers needed for each night

FootGolf Tournament October 13, 2018Tiger Point Golf Course Benefits the US Soccer Passback FoundationTeams of 6+parent chaperone10-15 Volunteers and Helpers needed -Raffle prizes, planning prior to event, and event day help -Sign up sheet at back of room Footgolf Video

Relay for Life All Star Game December 2018Bring together rec all-stars and Bayside teams to benefit Relay for Life 5-8 Volunteers and Helpers needed -Raffle prizes, planning prior to event, event day help -Signup sheet at back of room

High School Soccer All Star Game Pensacola Sports AssociationBallboy/Ballgirls for games Play on field at halftime One parent needed to organize boys game, and one parent to organize girls game

Tiger Trot 5K April 2019Tiger Point Golf Course Benefiting the Phoenix Rising Rescue 15-20 Volunteers and Helpers needed -Raffle prizes, planning prior to event, event day help-Sign up sheet at back of room

Gulf Coast Invitational April 2018 – Free to all Bayside teams.Foley Sports Tourism Complex 170+ Teams from Southeast come to participate 20-30 Volunteers needed throughout weekend -Field Marshall and other game day tasks

Q&A / Contact Information Rob Abbott – robiabbott@yahoo.comElizabeth Langston – ealangston@icloud.comPaul Martin – tallpall99@msn.comEric Gile – egile23@bellsouth.netBaysidesoccer.gotsport.com or baysidedynamo.com Facebook - Bayside Dynamo Futbol Club

Board ElectionsGeoff Freeman – 08 GirlsJessica Isakson – 06 Boys, 04 Girls, “01 Boys”Kate Mast – 09 BoysJaina Watson – 05 BoysWhitney Sumrall – 09 Boys, 07 Boys, 04 Girls