Tolland Soccer - League Athletics

2014 Annual General
Meeting
Thursday, May 1
7:00 pm
The Lodge
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2013 Recap
2013 Club Highlights
Board Business
2014 Club Objectives
Awards/Recognition
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Fall 2013 – 600 players registered
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327 recreation – 17% decrease from 2012
231 travel – 17% decrease from 2012
24 TOPS – 9% increase from 2012
Northeast District D5 rec program participation
Connecticut Cup success
3v3 Tournament
60 Grade 8 certified referees managing over 400 games
Sponsorship
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Club
Tolland Events
Adam’s Adventure
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Programs
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Continued decline in player counts
 Population stabilization
 Premier focus
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D5 focus for rec programs
Continuation of U5 program
Retention of teams and competitive level
Cup and league success
Cape Cod Memorial Day
Fee increase
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Player/Coach Development
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USYS model – U6/U8
 Focus on technique, skill development and small-sided play
 Youth Module – Introduction of high school players to teaching environment
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U5 Recreation program
Oakwood Soccer Club Alliance
 Spring 2014 coaching clinics
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Ray Reid Soccer School Partnership
 Spring and Summer camps
 One-day free clinics
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Eagle Soccer School
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8th Annual 3v3 Tournament
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85 teams
In excess of $40,000 donated to Friends of Tolland HS Soccer since
inception:
 Turf field commitment
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Referees
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Year-over-year increase in certification
Fee increase for center refs
Cross-district utilization
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No proposed changes
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Travel Program Director
U5, U6, U8 Recreation Director
U10, U12, U14 Recreation Director
Secretary
TOPS Program Director
Technical Director
Referee Assignor
Safety Director
Fields/Equipment Director
Sponsor Relations Director
Tournament Director
Director-at-Large
Director-at-Large
Tom Dennis
Eric Wallert
Bruce Giguere
Dave Giroux
Rob Lumia
Laurie Lebel
Tamara Paolangeli
Dave Giroux
John Donlon*
Jose Aponte
Bob Nivison
Kevin Enman
Tom Whitwell
Open
Erin Reed
Open
* New
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Direct Public Support
Fundraising
Investments
Program Income
Special Events Income
Total Income
Expense
Awards
Business Expenses
Contract Services
Education
Equipment & Maintenance
Facilities
Fundraising Expenses
Operations
Other Types of Expenses
Players/Games
Total Expense
Net Income
$5,000
$36,289
$108,000
$149,289
$7,100
$18,000
$150
$3,000
$50,000
$8,000
$24,962
$3,000
$1,000
$27,500
$142,712
$6,577
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Program Growth
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Improved communication through website
Travel program expansion beyond U14
Board turnover – Succession planning
Player and Coach Development
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New Director
Focus on U5, U6, U8 rec program improvements
Coaching development across rec and travel
Licensing
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Fields/Equipment
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Heron Cove 2
Cross Farms
High School turf
Outside usage
TOPS
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Maintain state leadership
Promote Club involvement
Identify future program director(s)
Awards and Recognition
The Tom Gray award shall be awarded annually to the 8th grade boy and 8th grade
girl from the Tolland Soccer Club who possess a keen interest in the game, and
demonstrate a strong ethic of sportsmanship and teamwork. The winners should
consistently show high levels of positive attitude and respect to themselves and their
teammates, while elevating the play of their teammates to a higher level.
The TSC Board of Directors proudly recognizes the
accomplishments of our members, players and coaches
2013 Tom Gray Award
Sarah Gorman
The TSC Board of Directors proudly recognizes the
accomplishments of our members, players and coaches
2013 Tom Gray Award
Aidan Devaney
The TSC Board of Directors proudly recognizes those that
have sacrificed their time and demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to the game of soccer, the advancement of the
Tolland Soccer Club and the development of children
Thank You!
Jim Leahy