Clifton Park Soccer Club, Inc.
Minutes of May 16, 2006

The next meeting will be at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20th.

PRESIDENT: We have only received a few requests for games to be played under the lights so far. Coordinate with Mich if you would like to have a game under the lights. U-10 teams are encouraged to work together and get two games side by side under the lights. Peter went over the list of Clifton Park teams already signed up for our tournament, applications were handed out to teams not yet signed up. Please get your applications to Rick Knizek ASAP.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Nothing to report.

INDOOR:Nothing to report.

CDYSL: State Cup finals will be played in Saratoga this year on the weekend of June 3rd and 4th. Proposals are being sought for an online registration system. There has been some confusion this year; reminder that teams should review your coaches’ guide. Tournament schedules should be submitted 10 days in advance of your tournament. Oneonta is using a 3 ref. system, if you have any games there, plan accordingly. Some teams are in bad standing; one team has been dropped from CDYSL.

REGISTRAR:Nothing to report.

TOURNAMENT: Peter announced applications are down from past years and we have not seen applications from too many local teams. Coache’s, talk it up with local teams you play and inquire why local teams are not entering the tournament. Ads, team photos and the names of players in team photos are due to Janet Cody by May 31st at Acm2ej@aol.com. Names should be listed back row, left to right, down to front row, left to right.

VOLUNTEER: Nothing to report.

COACHING COMMITTEE: Tryout dates for next season were announced, they have been moved back to July this season. The information is available on our web site www.cliftonparksoccer.com. Evaluations will be distributed to teams, encourage your parents to fill them out. Evaluations are due back by May 31st. Coaching applications for next season, available on line, are due back to Mark by June 15th.

INDOOR: Nothing to report.

ADULT LEAGUE: Nothing to report.

OLD BUSINESS: Nothing to report.

TOP SOCCER: Nothing to report.

NEW BUSINESS:Mich announced the remainder of all this season’s field assignments will be posted on the bulletin board. If you have a revised schedule or need to reschedule a game, please contact Mich with this information. Karl referred to an article by Landon Donovan that emphasized the importance of keeping coaching in perspective, keeping it fun for the kids and warned about too much pressure leading to burn out and children leaving sports.