July 3rd, 2009

Parents

Please see the attached file for some thoughts on how we can best support your players.

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June 23rd, 2009

Thanks coaches, players, managers, parents for your part in a successful tournament.  We hope all teams had a good experience on the field and off.  Developing individual soccer skills and understanding of the game should be a fun and satisfying experience.  Your first tournament helps coaches and trainers build their training and development plan for the year and beyond.  Rome wasn’t, and great soccer players and teams aren’t, built in a day.  It is a long and we think satisfying process.  Take the long view:  By the end of the summer players and teams will have advanced substantially in skill and understanding.  By the end of league, even more so.  By end of the seasonal year:  WOW!

In the meantime, congrats to all teams who played and to those who achieved an extra measure of success by making it to the finals.

• BU11 Gold.  Warman Spitfires: Tournament Runnersup
• BU12 Gold.  Jacobs Vipers:  Tournament Champions
• BU14 Gold.  Cook: Tournament Champions
• BU15 Gold.  Hopp: Tournament Runnersup
• BU16 Gold. (La Liga-Franks): Tournament Champions
• BU17 Gold. Caro: Tournament Champions
• GU11 Gold.  Powell: Tournament Champions
• GU14 Silver. Hughes-McBee: Tournament Champions
• GU15 Silver. Colvin: Tournament Champions
• GU 16 Silver. Warman: Tournament Runnersup
• GU 19 Gold. Stauber: Tournament Champions

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June 22nd, 2009

René Caro’s BU17 team will be spending field and training time with Gary Warman’s BU11 team.  René and Team Manager Linda Schoen offered and Gary jumped at the chance.  Here are the two teams at the Firecracker.  The Spitfires were on their way to receive their second place medals and the older boys were warming up for the championship match–which they won.

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June 1st, 2009

Communication/Ombudsman

• Please contact NWUnited Communications if you notice errors anywhere in the website.
• See note on the website concerning team websites.
• Discussion of an “All United” night, such as ice cream social, bbq or strawberry short cake feed.  Perhaps one evening of the Firecracker.  If interested contact Bob Raymond.
• Coaching standard, behavior and expectations were all discussed.  These have been signed by all NW United coaches.  Parents with concerns or questions contact Bob Raymond.

Treasurer

• Approx.  $9,000 currently in account.  Treasurers’ meeting scheduled for 5/27 at 6:30 at Round Table Pizza.  Duane will be going over how teams should structure player payments.
• ALL United fees are due by the end of Sept.  All teams should try to collect at least $100 at first team meeting.  We need to settle how to handle delinquent payments from families.   Skagit State Bank is the Club bank.  They have the appropriate information for team accounts.

Tryout

• Over 390 kids tried out.  An increase from last year.  This number does not include all players who tried out at the BU15-17 sessions.  Some age groups need some attention to bring in more players and ensure future teams.  Tryout committees is invited to share more with the board at the next board meeting to help guide needs for next year’s tryouts.  Discussion of  having a booth at the pre tryout clinics to provide information to parents.  Increase in players who tried out from the Anacortes/Oak Harbor areas.

Contracts

• NW United logo needs to be added to the PSSA registration forms.  Monico will contact Todd.  Goalie trainings are being negotiated with Christian Warman.  Bob will talk to some others who may be interested in filling in when Christian is not available. The goal would be to have about 2 goalie training available per month per team.  $5000 has been budgeted fro this. Motion was passed to keep the $5000 as the amount available.

Scholarships

• 2 applications have already been received; they are due by 6/8.  This is a soft date.
• Only treasurers and committee will have access to information regarding scholarships.  The starting amount is $175; more can be given based on need.

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May 29th, 2009

Coaches/managers. Some players do not have Internet access and will need to fill out the attached form.  Please download it and make it available to families who need it.

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May 27th, 2009

There was a time when many teams maintained a team website.   There are several options for doing it.

• See if there is a parent or manager on the team who builds websites.
• Check out eteamz.  Those are flexible and airly easy to set up.  Tons of teams use them.
• If you are interested in creating a free team website, email Anna Schoneker. See her website for the GU12-Hansen team.   It is very nice.
• If you already have a team website and would like a link to it posted on the Club website, please send the URL to NWUnited Communications.
• If you want NWUnited to set up and update a site for you, contact NWUnited Communications.  You will have to provide all the information, but we can do the updating.

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May 25th, 2009

Coaches and Managers. Here is the field schedule for Whitmarsh.  Please remember there are many teams practicing.   Each has an assigned goal.  Please use your assigned goal and  remember to move your practice space around – use edges and spots other than center – to minimize wear on the center.   If your practice runs long or starts early, use the edge of the field.  Waiting teams shouldn’t have their practice cut short or go later than necessary.  Thanks.  Jame Witzel, Chair, Coaching Committee.

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May 15th, 2009

The NWUnited Scholarship Program helps players and their families who need assistance meeting the financial commitment to participate in our soccer program. Each year, the Board determines the number of scholarships to be awarded as well as the Dollar Amount for each scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need.

There is still time to get scholarship applications in.  July 18 is the deadline for new scholarships.  We will be meeting on that day, so we need to have applications in hand by that date.  Also, if you didn’t receive a requested scholarship, you may apply again if you feel you may be able to shed more light on your financial need.  If you have any questions please contact:

See this form for information and application regarding 2009 NW United Scholarships.  En español.

Kelly Gomez klg@fishersons.com
Kelly Middleton kbmiddle@msn.com

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May 13th, 2009

Washington Youth Soccer is changing the way it forms the State’s Premier League.  Few details, but they have accounced the end of LPTs, application dates, and basic league structure..  Click here for their announcement.

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May 8th, 2009

Lots of interesting and important jobs. Parents contact NW United Communications to discuss your interests. Coaches, talk to your parents about volunteering with our club.

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