Meeting of February 10, 2003
Board of Directors Meeting
A.J. Tomiolo’s
November 10, 2003
Meeting was called to order at 7:15pm.
Board Members Present: Bob Kody, Denise Keller, Kim Miller, Janine Colleran, Mike Turpin, Darrell Lemmerman, Don Miller, John O’Reilly, Ian Wallace, John Courtney, Joan Clowes, Len Spencer, Brian Lanciault, Mike Fratoni
Board Members Not in Attendance: Angela Rose, Mike Proctor
Minutes: The October 2003 minutes were discussed. Two minor editing requests. Joan motioned to accept pending changes. Darrell seconded. All in favor.
Secretary’s Report:
Kim announced that NYSA Special Olympic Unified team won the Gold Medal
at the State Special Olympics held on November 9th. Both Dave Clowes and Tom Krouse’s
coaching efforts were acknowledged as they substituted for Kim.
NYSA By-Laws are in the process of being modified with the changes that were approved at the Annual Coaches meeting.
Treasurer’s Report:
Brian reviewed the Transaction Report for October 2003. Discussion
held. Kim motioned to accept the Transaction Report for October 2003. Mike Turpin
seconded.
All in favor.
Brian reported that he and Bob will be meeting with accountant, Paul Benedetto on November 12, 2003 to review accounts, finances and taxes.
Brian also stated that he has yet to see the invoice for the two large goals that were purchased for the 135 fields.
Vice President’s Report:
Darrell reported that the role and responsibilities of Vice President
has officially been transferred to John Courtney.
Darrell handed out the Boys and Girls Fall ’03 Nashoba Scores broken down by age group and team. Review and discussion held on various season records and team statistics.
Darrell also commented on the NYSA Coaches Feedback. The Board agreed that feedback was positive and helpful.
Registrar’s Report:
Upper Registrar:
Janine reported the following Fall 2003 Final Counts:
U10 Boys 101
U10 Girls 94
Total U10 Players: 195
U12 Boys 84
U12 Girls 98
Total U12 Players 182
U14 Boys 73
U14 Girls 72
Total U14 Players 145
Grand Total: 522
Janine also reported that Spring registration is underway.
Lower Registrar: John C. reported that the total Fall 2003 counts were 312. John C. or Mike F. will provide a breakdown of the total number based on age group and gender where appropriate (similar to Upper Registrar)
Mike F. reported that trophies were distributed to all coaches. Both Janine and Mike agreed that Walk-in Registration was successful and busier than expected. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of a waived fee for unique situation. All in favor.
Coach Coordinator’s Report:
John O. reported that he will be attending a MYSA Coaches Clinic on
November 22nd in Milford. John O. will report back and will integrate certain
learned items and techniques into the Coach Training Session in the Spring.
Travel Team Coordinator’s Report:
Don reported that the transition of his role to Angela is in process.
Don commented and asked the Board to take note of the decrease in Travel Team tryout numbers. Discussion was held on the possible reasons for the decrease in numbers and suggestions were made on improving these numbers. Historical travel team tryouts are as follows:
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003* |
|
| U10 Boys | 55 |
64 |
50 |
60 |
47 |
| U10 Girls | 47 |
44 |
42 |
52 |
55 |
| U12 Boys | 58 |
59 |
63 |
68 |
44 |
| U12 Girls | 57 |
55 |
57 |
52 |
53 |
| U14 Boys | 63 |
58 |
61 |
34 |
36 |
| U14 Girls | 48 |
46 |
45 |
44 |
47 |
|
|
|||||
| TOTAL Boys | 176 |
181 |
174 |
162 |
127 |
| TOTAL Girls | 152 |
145 |
144 |
148 |
155 |
2003* All teams moved to Nashoba League in Fall/Adoption of 4v4 small sided game tryout.
Don will send a letter to all Travel Team coaches regarding add/drops for Spring Season.
Bob also announced that Don will now be the NYSA liaison to the Northborough Recreation Commission.
Referee Coordinator’s Report:
Len reported that the Fall went well for the referees. Discussion held
on minor issues such as tardiness and games starting late. Feedback was that the
assistant referees for the older leagues worked well.
Ken O’Hara/ Player Development Officer
Ken distributed a comprehensive debrief of the MLS player development
program. The document detailed strengths, areas of improvement and recommendations
broken down by age group. Discussion was held regarding the MLS PDO program and
the benefits it has brought the NYSA.
The Board thanked Ken for a job well done.
Field Maintenance Coordinator’s Report:
Bob represented Mike P. in his absence. Bob reported that the large
goals are assembled and in place at the 135 Fields. Fields have been limed and
aerated.
Bob requested the Boards assistance in removing and storing the soccer goals for the winter. Breakdown will be held Saturday, November 15th at 10:00a.m.
Darrell inquired on field patch repair. Bob assured the Board that patch repair is done on a regular basis, as needed.
A request was made for a snow fence or some mechanism that would stop the soccer balls from going down the hill into the woods by the gazebo. Concerns were raised that the players retrieving the balls could be injured, get a tick bite or get poison ivy. DPW will be notified.
Field Scheduling Coordinator’s Report:
No report given.
Equipment Coordinator’s Report:
Discussion held on role of Equipment Coordinator.
Fund Raising Coordinator’s Report:
Joan reported that 82 Northborough soccer balls were sold as the latest
fund raiser. Joan also reported that the Field of Dreams will be emptied and cleaned
on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00a.m.Joan was happy to announce the Mark Rutan
will be assisting her with the Field of Dreams in the Spring.
New ideas:
Starter kits for U6 and U7 players, exterior updates to the Field of Dreams
Joan will contact Polar to investigate the possibility of Polar being the beverage provider for Spring.
New Business:
Teamworks Winter Clinics: Bob will send out flyer to all coaches.
Clinics will be held on Tuesdays. Clinics will be offered for Ages 6&7’s
and Ages 8-10’s.
Website Update: Bob distributed the NYSA Home Page. Target On-Line Date: Spring. Progress is being made. Still awaiting updates from several board members.
Bob once again thanked the departing Board Members for all of their time and dedication and warmly welcomed the new Board Members.
Mike T. moved to adjourn the meeting. Janine seconded the motion. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned 8:45p.m.