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 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.

Coaches Committee

• Jame Witzel reported that all coaches attended the coaches meeting.  We have 26 teams this year.

Tournament Committee

• There will be a recreational tournament held at the same time as our Labor Day Kick.  It will be held at the South end of SRP.  More information to come.

SkVYSA Information

• Chuck Lamay said that some teams went to the Lakewood area teams.  There is discussion right now in SKVYSA about whether these teams should be allowed to practice in Stanwood.  Grandfathered teams are ok to practice there.
• An administrative assistant was hired and that expense will be reflected in next year’s fees.  Expect a 5 to 10 dollar player increase.
• Some discussiong of the possibility of Districts 1 and 2 combining in order to have more teams available to play against in the regular season games.  More competition.  Neutral playing sites may need to be established.

Us Club Soccer

• Individual trams can register.  There are additional expenses but this provides another tournament available to teams who register.  Monico will get more information.

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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 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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May 4th, 2009

An Important Note to Parents About Select Fees:  All across the State, select soccer fees are higher than the fees families are used to paying in recreation soccer.  This is primarily because:

1. In select soccer, there is a lot more soccer: more tournaments, more league play and more training.  And it’s usually over 10 months rather than the 2 months typical of rec ball; and
2. Kids learn more and learn it faster with higher level coaches and trainers.

To address this, NWUnited has a substantial scholarship program for families who need that assistance.  In addition, many teams raise additional funds through sponsorships, car washes, bake sales, etc.  These extra funds can be used to lower the casts for all on the team or just for those who most need assistance in order to keep playing the game they love.

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May 3rd, 2009

See our new page of former NWUnited/Storm players who are or have been on college rosters.

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March 1st, 2009

Chris designed our banner. Check out his terrific soccer pictures.

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