2. Agenda Why a Town Hall Meeting Introductions SSC vs SYSL
High School Coaches
Club Financials
Scholarship Recipients
SSC Teams & Coaches
Uniforms & Club Apparel
Training
YES Introduction and Overview
Note: Remind audience to hold questions until the Q&A section

3. Agenda - continued Player & Parent Protocol Team Formation
Volunteerism
Our Websites
University of Hartford Men’s Head Coach – Tom Poitras
Upcoming Events and Camps
Q & A
Note: Remind audience to hold questions until the Q&A section

4. Why a town hall style meeting?
In the past we’ve held separate parents/guardian meetings per team…
Town Hall benefits:
Consistent means to share information with everyone
Fosters a broader dialog between all SSC members
One meeting for parents/guardians with multiple children in the program
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5. Introductions – Board of Directors
President – Walt Swanson
First Vice President – Mendo Bajrami
Second Vice President – Mike Linehan
Treasurer – Randy Gage
Secretary – Scott Messina
Board Advisor/Consultant – Dave Yanosy
Note: All SSC positions are non-paid volunteer positions. We do it for the love of the kids and the love of the game!
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6. Walt Swanson – President
Board of Directors
Walt Swanson – President
Current and 9th President of the SSC – 2nd term
Coach in SSC and SYSL
Assistant Girls Varsity Coach at HS
CIAC Coaching Permit
Marketing and Communications Director for SSC
Playing for 32 years, original player on one of the very first SSC & SYSL teams
Holds a USSF “D” national coaching license
J.V. Coach for Cheshire HS Girls
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7. Mendo Bajrami – Vice President
Board of Directors
Mendo Bajrami – Vice President
Played Division 1 at Fairfield University with all MAAC Conference and all New England honors
Holds USSF “E” coaching license
Have coached for SSC for 7 years
Board Member for 5 years. 
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8. Mike Linehan – Vice President
Board of Directors
Mike Linehan – Vice President
USSF National Youth Coaching License
Current Southington High School Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
25 years coaching youth soccer
15 years coaching premier soccer – currently FSA FC U11 Girls Coaching Director
Played college soccer at the University of Hartford
Played in the Connecticut Soccer League for the Hartford Portuguese and Ludlow Lusitanos
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9. Randall Gage – Treasurer
Board of Directors
Randall Gage – Treasurer
Board member since 2014
Worked in community banking since 1993
Admitted to CT Bar
NSCAA Member since 1990
Holds USSF “E” coaching license
Current SSC U12 Girls Coach
Has coached in SSC since 2012, ages U10 – U14
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10. Scott Messina – Secretary
Board of Directors
Scott Messina – Secretary
SHS Boys Soccer Team Alumni and Captain
Holds USSF “E” coaching license
Current SSC U10 Girls and U11 Boys Coach
Board member since 2015
Has coached in SSC since 2012, ages U9 – U14
Coached in SYSL from
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11. Introductions – Committee Chairs
Webmaster - Sandi Siedel
Marketing & Fundraising Chair – Kristen Provo
Registrar– Cindy Albiach
Uniform Coordinator – Scott Messina
Field Coordinator – Bob Swanson
Concession Coordinator – Open
Note: All SSC positions are non-paid volunteer positions. We do it for the love of the kids and the love of the game!
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12. Global/State Soccer Organizations
Federation International Football Association (FIFA)
US Soccer Federation
Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA)
CJSA South Central District
Southington Soccer Club
World-wide governing body for soccer.
Governing body for soccer in USA.
Governing body for youth soccer in Connecticut.
Body that overseas youth soccer for the south central district of CJSA.
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Club that provides competitive travel soccer for the youth of Southington.
Note: Each organization is governed by the policies and rules of each organization above it.

13. Southington’s Soccer Organizations
Within Southington there are two soccer organizations available for the town’s youth:
Southington Soccer Club (SSC)
Southington Youth Soccer League (SYSL)
There are many of the same individuals that volunteer at a leadership and coaching level between the two organizations BUT there are key differences between the two organizations
Let’s take a look at the differences…
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14. Southington Soccer Organizations (continued)
SSC
SYSL
Formed
1979
1975
Founder
Bob Swanson
Joe Laporte
Ages
U3 – U19
U6 – U14
Focus
Competitive
Recreational, no standings kept
Logistics
Travel within CT (and beyond)
Southington only
Tryouts/Rankings
Yes No
Playing Time
Performance based
Evenly distributed
Player Positions
Skill based
Play all/most positions
Gender based (U9 & Up)
Some co-ed
Tournaments
Available (U9 & Up)
Pro Training
Coaches Licensed
Most
Not required and most are not
Seasons
Fall, Indoor, Spring
Fall
Sanctioned
CT Jr. Soccer Association
None
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15. High School Coaches Mike Linehan – SHS Girls Varsity Head Coach
Dave Yanosy – SHS Boys Varsity Head Coach
Relationship with High School Coaches
SSC – is a developmental program for the high school
Sharing of ideas and coaching strategies
Partnership for Southington youth soccer camps and clinics

16. Financial Support Revenues Year Ended 12/31/2016 12/31/2015
Registration Revenues (net)
$ 152,865
$ 135,748
Fundraising, Concessions & Town Appropriation
$ 13,075
$ 28,972
Total Revenue
$ 165,940
$ 164,720
* Cash Basis

17. Financial Obligations
Expenses
Year Ended
12/31/2016
12/31/2015
Indoor Soccer / Winter Programming
$ 52,305
$ 49,010
Professional Coaching
$ 37,500
$ 50,050
Officiating
$ 17,647
$ 15,490
Field Lighting
$ 10,114
$ 9,900
Player Registration, Insurance & HS Turf Fee
$ 9,322
$ 8,431
Field & Fieldhouse Maintenance
$ 8,984
$ 8,631
Equipment
$ 7,441
$ 6,774
Scholarship, Tournament & Banquet
$ 5,705
$ 8,422
Concession & Fundraising
$ 2,359
$ 12,622
Professional & Coaching Development
$ 1,942 $
Other Expenses
$ 5,620
$ 3,422
Total Expenses
$ 158,939
$ 173,527

18. Expenses as a % of Total Revenue

19. Congratulations Girls Recipient: Boys Recipient: Nicole Breedlove
2016 Scholarships
Girls Recipient:
Boys Recipient:
Nicole Breedlove
Jacob Morrell
Congratulations
Eric - Victoria
Dale - Michael

20. Coaches All coaches trained in First-Aid and CPR
Most coaches hold a coaching license
Team
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Development (3-5 & 6-8)
YES
Boys U9 WILD
Rick Silva
Boys U10 Spartans
John Cerra
Greg Potamis
Girls U10 FLASH
Anthony Kosior
Girls U10 SONICS
Scott Messina
Hugo Vera
Girls U11 STINGERS
Christina Cassarino
Steve Ditota
Boys U11 REVOLUTION
Pete Farr
Girls U12 ROWDIES
Randy Gage
Diana Drechsler
Girls U12 FORCE
Darrell Cook
Rob Michaud
Boys U12 FUSION
OPEN
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Note: Sal Penta is also the head coach for the SHS girls team and Mike Shea is the head coach for St. Thomas school

21. Coaches - continued Team Head Coach Assistant Coach Boys U12 IMPACT
Rob Palko
Girls U13 SURGE
Walt Swanson
Sandi Siedel
Girls U14 SPIRIT
Boys U14 SOUNDERS
Kevin Hubert
VJ Penisse
Boys U14 Wolves
Chris Carollo
Girls U15 STARS
Anthony Kosior
Girls U16 BLUE KNIGHTS
Boys U19 BLUE KNIGHTS
Mendo Bajrami
Bob Swanson
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22. Uniforms (u9 and up) http://southingtonsoccerstore.org
Two year replacement cycle
Next uniform change: Spring 2018
Required pieces (approx $125):
Blue Jersey
Green Jersey
Blue Shorts
White Socks
Blue Practice T
Practice dress:
Black Shorts (do not need to be purchased on our site)
Black Socks (do not need to be purchased on our site)
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23. Club Branded Apparel http://southingtonsoccerstore.org
All optional items
Warmup Jackets
Warmup Pants
Backpack
Hoodies
Goalkeeper shirts
Hats
Umbrella’s
….and more
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24. SSC Website & Store
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25. Training Sessions Two training sessions per week
Two time slots: 5:30 – 7:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Additional Training Sessions (optional)
Goalkeeper Clinic – Mondays 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Skill Clinic – Mondays 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Practice dress:
Blue Practice T
Black Shorts
Black Socks
Practice equipment:
Shin Guards
Ball (size 4 for up to U12, size 5 for U13 and up)
Water or sports drink
Expectations:
Positive Attitude
Respectful of Coaches
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26. Stephen Bell

27. Player and Parent Protocol
Always
Proper soccer attire: shorts, jersey, shin guards, soccer socks, soccer cleats, and NO jewelry, hard hair accessories (e.g., barrettes, bobby pins, etc.)
Contact the coach if the player will not be at practice or a game
SSC Parents’ Checklist
Please do not “coach” your players from the sidelines but encouragement and cheering is always welcome
Stay behind field sidelines
Code of Conduct
Concussion Awareness
Steve
Eric

28. How Teams are Formed Goal of the SSC:
Provide a place to play soccer for the youth of Southington
Field as many teams that we can that will be competitive within our district of the CJSA
When forming teams that align with the goal of the SSC we must take into account:
The total number of registered players per season
Their Age
Their Ability
In addition, decisions are made for what is best for the SSC holistically and NOT what is best just for a single season, single team, or a single player
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29. Volunteerism Please get involved! Coaching Concession Stand
Fundraising
Jim

30. Tom Poitras University of Hartford Men’s Soccer Head Coach
Holds a USSF ‘A’ coaching license and USSF National Youth License while recently receiving an NSCAA Premier Diploma.
Currently works as a US Soccer Developmental Academy Scout
Served as an Olympic Development staff coach both in Region I and Region II
Previously a USSF Coaches Licensing Program Associate Director in Connecticut
Inducted into the CT Hall of Fame
SSC & SYSL Alumni

31. Upcoming Events Practices start - Tentatively April 10th
Spring clean up - April 9th - 9am - 12pm
3-5 year olds - Small Stars 
Fridays - 3 year old boys/girls - 5-6pm 
Fridays - 4/5 year old boys/girls – 6-7pm 
Runs Friday April 14th - May 26th.
6-8 year olds - Academy Program 
Mondays / Wednesdays – 6/7 year old boys/girls -  5-6pm
Mondays / Wednesdays – 8 year old boys/girls -  6-7pm
Start Date Monday April 17th - June 14th.
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32. Upcoming Events - continued
SSC Monthly Meeting (Open to all) – 4th Tuesday of every month
Next meeting – 4/25
SSC Banquet - June 5th Aqua Turf - register on website
Parents vs Coaches game - Tentatively - June 10th  6p - 9p
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33. Upcoming Camps HS Girls Middle School Camp HS Boys Summer Camp
High School - Week of June 19th - 5p - 7pm 
Call Coach Linehan at 
HS Boys Summer Camp
High School - Tentatively week of June 26th
Tom Poitras - University of Hartford Hawks Camp
Rec Park -  June 26th - 30th -
Ages 5-7 - 9am -12pm
Ages  9am - 3pm
SSC Pre Season Camp 
Week of August 21st - 
Ages: U5 - U6 Time: 4pm - 5pm Cost: $50
Ages: U7 - U10 Time: 5pm - 8pm Cost: $110
Ages: U11 - U15 Time: 5pm - 8pm Cost: $110
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35. Question and Answer ?

36. Team Breakouts
Please proceed to the designated area for your child’s team

37. Important Resources SSC Website
Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) Website
CJSA – South Central District Website