Tallahassee United Futbol Club Board Meeting
February 23, 2009 @ Meadows
Submitted by Phil Sandon in the absence of Board Secretary
Board members present: Jim Parker, Eric Lipman, Laura Sullivan, Rob Hayes, Garland Sandel, Tony Kidd, Phil Sandon, Pam Nobles
1. Coaches Report:
- At coaches meeting, discussed survey of Feasibility Study. It was determined it was a board directed study conducted by a committee of coaches.
- Coach Rudy Powell will produce a breakdown of costs for participating in TUFC throughout the year.
- Lizzy Johnson named as FYSAA coach .
- Andy Warner participated in ODP selection.
- On February 7, Academy coaches had a meeting setting spring schedule. Also Gainesville and Columbus will be added to spring schedule.
- General discussion concerning TUFC/FSU joint programs. Andy Warner will contact FSU regarding further plans of working with FSU.
- Director of Coaching Report attached below.
2. Treasurer’s Report:
- Garland Sandel presented the treasurer’s report. Our main expense is PDF fees, reimbursement to coaches and over 10,000.00 to scholarships. We are solvent but desire to raise more funds. We can supply the specifics deposits, costs and balances if the board desires to make them public.
- Teams should present their accounting books and records to the Treasurer and Board.
3. Uniform Update:
- All managers were encouraged to acquire additional uniforms in support of guest players. After an extended period of time, all returnable uniform items were then sent back to Eurosport for a full refund to the club. The club is completing our 2nd year on our uniform contract with Eurosport—2009/2010 will be the 3rd and final year and will need to enter into a new contract for the 2010/11 season.
4. ODP:
- We will play a limited role in promoting ODP. There will be an advertisement and a link on our web site so that members can gather information concerning ODP tryouts
5. IRS requirements for 501C3:
- Discussed best practices as delineated by IRS for running not for profit corporation. Noticed Mr. Hunter, Mr. Howell and Ms. Bender would like to fill the two open seats on the TUFC board. It was agreed that resumes will be submitted by those interested in serving on the board. Voted 5 -2 that only 9 members will be on the board and bylaws should be drafted to reflect this vote.
6. Feasibility Study discussed at length by its author Tony Kidd. Recommendations:
- Hire a director to promote the club, put on a tournament, take care of day to day activities of the club etc.
- Continue to hire Warner Soccer to provide training to members and coaches.
- Appoint Eric Lipman and Phil Sandon to review bylaws of the club and recommend amendments. Mr. Howell offered his professional services and expertise in the redrafting of the bylaws.
7. Andy Warner to provide copy of contract so that service contract may be renegotiated by the board:
- Fees are reasonable under the current service contract.
- Discussion but no resolution of whether Warner Soccer or TUFC collects the PDF fees.
2009 DOC Report
The calendar year ended very well with the conclusion of the December 18th coaches meeting held at the Cabot Lodge. The main topics for review were as follows:
1. Team Updates and Evaluations
2. Pre Planning for Spring 2009/Start of Technical sessions
3. Discussion on Player Development
4. Budget considerations for 2009
5. Discussion on Board request for Survey
Two main areas of concern and discussion were highlighted during the meeting. Tony Kidd highlighted his role of coordinating the feasibility study at the direction of the board and answered many questions. It was concluded this study was not a coaches initiated study but rather a working group of board members. Secondly, the club versus team issue should be reviewed from a financial basis. Coach Rudy Powell agreed to prepare a detailed breakdown of expenses of his one year of participation in TUFC. Based on his findings, it was proposed to expand the cost analysis of participation in the club particularly focusing on the exceeding cost of travel and hotel expenses.
Coaches Development
As required contractually a detailed outline of a 2008-2009, coaches and player development guideline was provided to each coach including the new United States Federation Guidelines for youth development. It was emphasized that the club keep step with the National and Statewide trends for soccer development.
Dates were set for coaches training, Saturday February 7, 2009.
Olympic Development
Warner participated in December ODP Training in Pensacola working with the U14 boys. A total of 17 TUFC players in the ’94 and ’95 age groups were selected to attend the next stage.
Congratulations to Lizzie Johnson on her addition to the FYSA Coaching Staff. Lizzie completed her ‘C’ National License and was invited to join the staff by Director of Coaching, Mike Strickler.
Coaches Report
Andy Warner attended the super regional ODP center in Jacksonville working with the U14 boys. Also attended the National Soccer Coaches Association conference in St. Louis Mo. Particular areas of interest to player and coaching development were as follows:
1. The National trend of mega mergers of large clubs in urban areas.
2. The Development of year round leagues and tournament play.
3. The formation of Directors of Coaches Professional Association to unify and standardize Directors of Coaches relationships across the
country.
4. Development of Parent Education Programs on line.
· Conducted the Academy coaches training.
· Communicated via email important dates for the start of the Spring season and asked coaches for their updated spring schedules. As a follow up to the December meeting Aly Joslin pursued new opportunities for game play with focus being put on Columbus, Ga and Gainesville, FL as potential new associations.
· Dates were set for a NSCAA National Advanced Regional Diploma (2 Days) for April 3rd & 4th to be held at the Meadows.
The following College Coaches/Schools have been in contact or had discussions with TUFC Coaching Staff regarding TUFC players in the past eight weeks.
Appalachian State University-Boys
Darton College: Boys & Girls
Florida Gulf Coast University: Boys
Johnson & Wales University (Miami) Boys & Girls
University of Florida: Girls
Oglethorpe University (Atlanta): Boys & Girls
Stetson University: Boys
University of Georgia: Girls
Atlantic Armstrong University: Girls
Thomas University: Boys & Girls
Jacksonville University: Boys
Brewton Parker: Boys
Georgia State University: Boys
Emory University: Boys
Tampa University: Boys
King College: Girls
Respectfully Submitted
Andy Warner
Director of Coaching
