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Iowa Soccer Level 3 leagueGreater Des Moines area
Iowa Soccer Staff• Harold Kahler
Executive Director• Nancy Greenley
State Registrar• Craig Winger
Director of Competitions• Jenny Wood
Director of Marketing & Communications
• Ian BradleyDirector of CoachingDirector of Recreational Programs (Jan. 1)
• Gareth SmithDirector of Coaching (January 1)
• Jane BrackettAdministrative Assistant
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Provide leadership, programming, services for largest member group
Program alignment Integrated pathway Promote collaboration
Provide more opportunities Create a better soccer environment Keep kids (and coaches!) in the game Contribute to referee retention and
development
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Member engagement through focus groupsGoals:• Communication• Collaboration• Expressing concerns
directly to us so we can address
• Transparency with our members
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Member engagement through focus groupsDiscussion guide:• Desired
characteristics/elements
• Challenges, if any, with current league
• Express concerns about Iowa Soccer
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
• Fall 2016 start date• U11-above• League Director
• Level 3 and Level 2• Small-sided games
older ages• Support by all staff
The Nuts & Bolts
• Governed by Iowa Soccer Bylaws, Rules, Policies
Focus groups resultsdesire for a league that is different
Make it easy Be flexible Maximize technology
Support the clubs
Support the game Include member input
Provide value Be affordable
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Schedule• Distance/travel first…then
“like” match-ups• Returning team threshold• 6 games over 8 week season• Saturdays and/or Sundays• Different competition
options• Web/app reflect reschedules
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Results• Post scores, not
standings
Rosters & Game Day• Maximum allowable sizes• One-time multiple roster
process• Guest player allowance• Game compliance
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
•Coordinate deadlines•Team entry simplified•Returning team rule•Field inventory•One database
15-Jul 26-Aug September 10-11 September 17-18 September 24-25 October 1-2 October 8-9 October 15-16 October 22-23 October 29-30
15-Jul
26-Aug
September 10-11 September 17-18 September 24-25
October 1-2
October 8-9 October 15-16 October 22-23
October 29-30
Suggested Fall 2016 timeline/play dates
16-Feb 17-Mar April 1-2 April 8-9 April 15-16 April 22-23 April 29-30 May 6-7 May 13-14 May 20-21 May 27-29 June 3-4
16-Feb
17-Mar
April 1-2 April 8-9
April 15-16
April 22-23 April 29-30
May 6-7
May 13-14 May 20-21
May 27-29 Kohl’s AmericanCup
Suggested Spring 2017 timeline/play dates
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
•Staff available by phone, email, in-person
•Staff fields, handles and resolves issues, disputes, concerns
•Staff monitors and handles compliance
•Staff ensures follow-up, accountability
•Done in real-time
Professionally staffed support structure
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Input & Collaboration• Advisory Panel• “Meet” before/after
season• Regular engagement• Call anytime!• Talk soccer• Share challenges• Brainstorm solutions
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Coach, Parent, Player: Education & Development
• League relationship: more regular and direct interaction with Iowa Soccer’s coaching education staff
• League website: hub of coaching & parent education resources
• League structure: facilitate club partnerships to bring more participants to coaching clinics
• League sportsmanship program• League playing rules &
development initiatives: promote player development
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
Referees
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
•Between now and December 6, take this initial proposal back to your board to discuss
•Contact us any time with your feedback about this initial proposal – we want more input!
•December 6 town hall meeting for a final round of collaboration
•Later that week we’ll email final proposal for your club board’s review
•By end of year we’ll contact your club to gauge support of Iowa Soccer Level 3 league
•Decision to launch contingent upon club support
•Decision announced in January
Timeline
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston
Sunday, December 63:00-5:00pmMeadows Room
Team Entry Fee
Mission: provide soccer opportunities Vision: soccer the sport of choice
• Sound financial management
• Hit reserves policy• Strategic
planning/staffing• Reinvest in our
membership• Commitment to
providing soccer opportunities
Team Entry Fee Schedule• 2016-17 and 2017-18,
$25.00• 2018-19, projected @
$40.00
