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CarthageABC Soccer

AcademyModel Soccer Club

IYA MATTHEWP.O.BOX,71079MOYO-KAMPALA

CSA CEOUGANDA

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CSA Model Soccer Club

The Model outlined is aimed at enhancing, expanding thegrowth of soccer in CarthageABC Soccer Academy UGANDA

This outline shows possible structures of a clubgoing forward in this rapidly ever changing youth soccerenvironment

Hopefully this model will provide an incentive for players to stayin the game longer as players and as coaches, aid in thedevelopment of the Club,the coach and the player by providingaprofessional learning environment for all the professional threeparties

Success- This is a long term process and will not occurOvernight

Decisions made shall be based on:

Based first and foremost on the player

Based second upon the team

Based third on theClub

Based fourth on logistics and the family

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Model Soccer ClubGroup Activity

What are qualities and components ofan ideal soccer club

What are some of the biggest obstaclesin achieving goals with youth soccertoday

Open Soccer Club: Club providingparent administrators and parentcoaching with volunteer positions only

Development Club: Volunteer Boardand administrators, with certified coacheswho may be volunteer or paid.

Professional Club: Providing coachingand administrative support via paidprofessionals to offer maximumopportunities to play at the highest level.

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Model Soccer Club

Coaching&PlayerDevelopment

It is important to realize that manyplayer development programs willnever function effectively if we do notimprove our coachingdevelopment programs.

The two programs (Coaching andPlayer Development) cannot beseparated and we must accept that

the quality of player will neverimprove if the standard of coaching isnot improved.

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Player retention is tied to the quality

of coachingModel Soccer Club

Senior Teams USL, 1st divisions,2nd

divisions

Youth Teams

Academies

Recreational Soccer

TOPSoccer

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Model Soccer Club

Senior Teams USL, 1st division, 2nd

division (Professional)

The aim and goal here is to win,creating enthusiasm, an

IDENTITY, a club spirit and

potential cash flow.

This gives the organization theopportunity to create a positiveatmosphere for the whole club. It is

essential that the players act as goodrole models for younger players.

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Model Soccer Club

Youth TeamsThe aim is to build a range of youth

age groups thus creating aCompetitive development structurefor both players and coaches

In this area having multiple teamsthat allow movement betweenteams is a must for development

Youth TeamsThe focus here is to ensure that all

players are developed with regards

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to their age and utilizing ageappropriate teaching techniques

Academies (8 10)

What is your belief system on theAcademies

Should players be assigned to teamsat an early age If not, what age should they be What are the advantages of the

Academies

Player movement Players not pigeon holed intoteams or positions

What are the disadvantages ofthe Academies

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Administratively more difficult Parents do not get the No team

concept

Model Soccer Club

Recreational program

Building a recreational base (Base of thepyramid) for the Club and give players anopportunity to play soccer in a fun, safe,developmentally appropriate environment.

This program will be the life line in the appropriate age

groups that may supply the competitive youth teamprogram.

Recreational program; Items needed to improvein this area

Designate a Grass Roots Development StaffCoach as resource

Distance learning support via the internet

On-line technical support package for club HeadCoaches (Manuals, Training Videos, Fun gamesideas)

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NO ALL-STAR teams for recreational teams or precompetitive teams. Recreational teams can play in any

recreational tournaments offered in the area, we need tode-emphasize the all-starconcept in this area

Model Soccer Club

TOPSoccer(Program for specialneeds players)

(The Outreach Program for Soccer)is a community based program that isdesigned to meet the needs ofchildren and young adults that havephysical and/or intellectual disabilities

The program is geared towardsplayer

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development rather than tocompetition.

Model Soccer ClubGroup Activity

Who does a soccer club serve What services should a soccer club provide

WHO DO WE serve? Primary Customers

Players, Players, Players

Supporting Customers Parents Coaches Volunteers

Club Philosophies

Player Development

Player Movement

Centers of Excellence

Tournaments

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League Play

Club Philosophies Player Development

Are you willing to be following established guidelines (FUFA,Uganda Youth Soccer federation)

Are you willing to lose players (Registrations, $$$$$$) and stickto your core value beliefs

Model Soccer Club

What are the components your club will focus on inPlayer development

Team Training, Age Group sessions

Centers of Excellence

Speed and agility

Functional Training

Player Movement

What is our belief system on player Movement

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Do you move players from the A team to the B (Vice versa) teamor are they there for the whole time

Do you SHARE players throughout the year (Tournaments,

Friendlies)

What is your belief system on player Movement

Do you have players play up an age group when appropriate

Do you allow Girls to play with Boys

Center of Excellence

A club player development program that allowsplayers aged 12-18 additional, year round coaching from the ClubDOC and the staff coaches.

This is a long term initiative designed to help raise the playingstandards within the club by establishing good technical /tacticalhabits for the more committed player.

Tournaments

At what age do we allow your teams to travel out of district

How many tournaments per year will you allow your teams to goto tournament

Do you select a tournament that is aPARENTS Tournament

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League Play

How do you decide which leagues yourteams will play in

How many leagues will your teams play in

How many games per year are your kids going to play?? (40games a year??)

ODP

After all this where does ODP fit in

with number of sessions a player isinvolved in as well as the number ofgames they play?

Are you willing to adjust yourschedule to not have players haveover use issues?

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Staffing

Organizational Structure

(Structure should be designed toenhance execution of the clubsstrategy)

Volunteer Coaches

Professional Coaches and Trainers

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Directors of Coaching

Executive Director/Director of SoccerOperations

Volunteer Coaches (Recreational)

What is their role

Provide a fun practice and game environment Understands that focus is on development Does not focus on winning Provide a safe environment for kids to play Assist in the transition to Select Programming

Age Group Coaches (Professional)

Train teams in accordance with club philosophy and

curriculum

Attend Games

Provide player evaluations

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Have parent and player meetings

Responsible for working with a specific group of coaches andplayers

Develop a player based self training program

Responsible for mentoring that group of coaches under thedirection of the Club DOC

Essentially fulfills the task of Assistant Club Coach,encouraged to pursue coaching certification to the highest levelpossible

Age Group Coaches (Professional) Required

Length of term 2 years

Compensation Based on license level

National Youth License or equivalent

National C license or equivalent

Age Group Director reports only to the Technical Director

Professional DOCs(Director of coaching)

Full Responsibility for the Club Technical Program

Involved in the selection of ALL coaches

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Should be FUFA or UYFA Educated to the highest level availableOR its equivalent

Provide evaluations on staff

Develop coaching, player and parent Materials

Monitor coaching licensing within all areas of the club

Direct interface with the Board

Develop parent educational materials

Reports directly to the Chief Executive Director-CEO

Conduct Team tryouts

Face of the Organization

Provides the overall BIG PICTURE

The DOC today is not the same

as he / she wasten to fifteenyears ago. They MUST beproficientin communication byutilizing all available tools.Being a professional coach today

is not just accepting a check

Length of term - takes up 3 years

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to see increases program results

Compensation, Based on licenselevel

Club president/CEO and or coachingcommittee chairperson evaluate theTechnical Director/DOC

Attends BOD meetings

Staffing Qualifications

Technical Director/DOC A or B (must pass the course within oneyear),

National Youth License OR its equivalent

Age Group Coach C, B, or A (must take or audit within one

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year),National Youth License OR its equivalent

Competitive Head Coach (GROUP) State or National D OR its equivalent

Competitive Assistant Coach E License OR its equivalent

U6, U8, U10 and U12 RecreationalCoach U6/U8 or U10/U12 Youth Module

Certificate OR its equivalent

Staffing Administrative

Team Managers

Office Staff

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Volunteers/Board Members

Executive Director/Director of SoccerOperations

Team Managers

Provides administrative support to the Team Coach, direct linkto the parents

Responsible team registration for leagues,tournaments, teamcommunications

VITAL in the success of teams and the Club, they are thesounding board of the parents

Office Staff

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Provides overall administrative support to the Organization andClub DOC

VITAL link to the Coaching Staff as they become a soundingboard and can head off problems before they get out of hand

Volunteers/Board MembersThe backbone and support of the organization

Provide the policies by which the organization operates

Solicit assistance from within the parent group to assist withclub functions and dutiesTournaments, TOPSoccer, Field days

Executive Director/Director of Soccer Operations

Responsible for marketing, sponsorships and

overall administration of the Club

Liaise with Club DOC on technical programAdministration

Ensures Club Policies are being implemented /fulfilled

Oversees the day to day running of the club,Developsand implements marketing strategies

Ensures the Soccer and Business side are workingcohesively

Reports directly to the Executive Board

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

Staffing Club WorkingCircle of how it all works

The ClubDirectors ofCoachingPLAYER

ClubManagement

Staffing Club Structure

ExecutiveBoardExecutive

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IONAL PROGRAMMINGFESSIONAL STAFFVOLUNTEER COACHES

SDOCEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TOURNAMENTT PROGRAMMING

DirectorTournamentSelectProgramming

RecreationalProgramming

DOCsProfessionalStaffVolunteerCoaches

BusinessA soccer club is a business and must be run like one

Whether the organization has professionals running it or not, it

is still needs to run like a business

Many organizations have over a million dollars running throughtheir checkbook..

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SWOT Analysis

Strengths i.e./ DOCs, Facilities, Training Programs

Weaknesses Lack of facilities, funding, qualified staffing

SWOT

Opportunities Club synergy, sponsorships, connect to Professional Clubs,

Access to Media

Threats Competing organizations, In fighting between club parts andadults, Differingvision between decision makers

Benchmarking Local, regional, national clubs Indicates how you compare with other clubs within the areasidentified How do you want to be perceived What impacts that perception Have you identified where you want to be in the food chain ofyouth soccer clubs

Business

Mission Statement

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What is the purpose for your club?

The mission defines the reason foryour existence!!!

You must communicate your mission

MORE IMPORTANTLY YOU MUST LIVE

YOUR MISSION STATEMENT

Funding

Tournament Hosting

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Tournaments are a dime a dozen,separate yours from the others.

QUALITY not QUANTITY will get youwhat you need

Who is yourTargeted Audience

How will you use these Funds to

offset Costs

Partnerships Can you partner with vendors youuse

regularly to help offset club costs

FundraisingUsing kick back programs from localvendors such as grocery stores,auctions, Fun Runs..

Formulate a Business Plan

Measures more than financial success,also

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player and coach development

How will you use the recourses to accomplish

your goals

How will your development of players affect yourfinancial goals

Short Term and Long Term planning Identifying short term needs and costs

Player Education

Coaching education

Parent Education

Professional staff

Equipment needs (soccer)

Equipment needs (PC, Printers, Projectorse.t.c)

Short Term and Long Termplanning

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Identifying long term needs and costs

Staffing

Facilities

Marketing

Sponsorships

Fundraising

Financial Investments

501C 3???

(SHORT Term and LONG Term planning)

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Should Sponsorship dollars (Soft Dollars) bepart of the short and long term planningwithin BUDGETS?

Budget Preparation

Annually and beyond if possible

Involve a CPA, review by board

Major elements:

Player fees

Camps

Concession

Spirit wear

Coaching feesFacilities

Salaries

Advertising

Tournaments

Sponsorships

Administrative

Facilities

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Impacts programming

Allows you to control when your teams train in a

quality environment

-Provides a physical home / identity that feeling ofbelonging

May increase costs to membership What would be ideal? Several grass fields A Turf type area that is for training Indoor field for off season / bad weather Training Onsite water (Retention pond, Well), will helpkeep costs lower

Ideas

Develop a sister club system toexchange,ideas,problems/ solutions andpersonnel

Have a sister club in each of the four otherSoccer Regions Continents

Have a sister club in each of the FIFAconfederations CONCACAF,UEFA,CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC & OFC.

The First Step

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CEO CarthageABC We must work

to create an environment to developthe Ugandan players growth anddevelopment! In the past we havetried to train the Dutch way, theBrazilian way, etc.

We can and will together create thefinest players in the world if weunderstand the growth, developmentand specific characteristics of ouryouth.

Distributing the body of informationfrom the Y License is the firststep.