Shoreline Sports Club Informational Meeting for Parents Presented

Shoreline Sports Club Informational Meeting for Parents Presented by Dorothy Mitchel, Heron “Sheriff” Grey & Craig Tomlinson

Welcome! ▪ Thank you everyone for coming today. ▪ Its all about kids and community ▪ Why are we here?

Agenda ▪ Launch of the Shoreline Sports Club – Introductions – Mission – Objectives – Club Structure ▪ What to Expect in 2015/ 2016 – Programs – Teams – Training Schedule • How to Register • Fees Schedule & Payment Options • Scholarships • Registration • Communication Plan • Website • Social Media • Regular communication • Volunteer Opportunities • Q&A

Welcome! Launch of the Shoreline Sports Club

Mission Statement Through a well- managed Professional training program, help each child athlete succeed on and off the field in a positive environment increasing self- esteem and physical fitness. ▪ Help each child athlete succeed on and off the field ▪ Create a positive environment for learning ▪ Develop a cross training curriculum for healthy kids (and Parents!) ▪ Strong community spirit and involvement ▪ Increase self esteem and physical fitness

Introductions ▪ Heron “Sheriff” Grey (Director of Coaching) – – 30 years experience as player, coach and technical director Strong leadership and organizational experience In depth tactician and master of technical and tactical play Developed players from all skill levels. Including World Cup Players. ▪ Craig Tomlinson (Technical Director) – USSF National B License – 15 years of international playing experience – USL Sounders, Ohio State, Fresno State, Jamaica Premier and National Team – Sounders Director of Youth Soccer Programs

Coaches ▪ Coaches – Sheriff Grey – Craig Tomlinson ▪ Volunteer Coaches – – – Christopher Wright Denis Kalamar Evan Lorbiecki Sydney Flynn Garfield “Bigga” Johnson (Goalkeeper Coach)

Who is Shoreline Sports Club? ▪ Shoreline Sports Club was founded by Founded by Heron “Sheriff” Grey and Craig Tomlinson in 2015. ▪ SSC is a Washington State not-for-profit organization registered under US Club Soccer and the Puget Sound Premier League and under application for 501 c 3 status as a Non Profit organization. ▪ The Board of Directors was formed in May 2015. By-laws provide governance to the Board of Directors. ▪ The Board consists of 4 Directors. The Board is answerable to the club members and to the Association of Leagues (PSPL).

Club 2015 / 2016 Objectives ▪ Establish a club culture where players advance their skills in a positive environment increasing self-esteem and physical fitness ▪ Raise Funds of $145, 000 – Player sign-ups of 70 -100 ▪ Apply for 3 -5 grants ▪ Develop a Communication Strategy for Players, Families and Community ▪ Create confidence with Players, Families and Community that SSC is a well-managed Club

Club Structure ▪ Commercial Director (Sheriff Grey) - increase revenue(s) from merchandise sales, advertising, sponsorship, hospitality, fundraising, retail and media to widen the scope of commercial activity at the Club level. ▪ Football (Soccer Director – Sheriff Grey): support the Management Team in bringing together and developing a playing squad that is best-placed to achieve the aspirations of the Club on the pitch. ▪ Coaching Director (Sheriff Grey) - the board, Technical Director and Team Managers will work closely with and support the Director of Coaching; sharing a similar soccer-oriented objective, training, soccer camps and also focusing on ensuring the success of game day administration and logistics. ▪ Technical Director (Craig Tomlinson) – Develop the training curriculum and technical development plan with assistance from all players and coaches. ▪ Community Director (Craig Tomlinson) - engage a greater diversity of the community and increase opportunities for input from community groups. ▪ Communication/ Marketing Director - increase awareness of the Shoreline Sports Club (SSC); locally, regionally and nationally. ▪ Director of Operations (Tara Lowe) - provides the support functions necessary for SSC to deliver its products and services in an efficient and cost effective manner. ▪ Director of Finance (Emil Anderson) - maintain a detailed financial business model which will create a framework for responsible and prudent financial management to enable the club to achieve its aims and objectives.

Brand & Club Logo

What to Expect in 2015 / 2016

Programs Shoreline Sports Club is more then just soccer. We are a community service and sports organization that focuses on the development of the individual child. ▪ Cross training ▪ Sports camps ▪ Technical soccer training ▪ Team training ▪ Adult fitness programs ▪ Coaching clinics

Teams Competitive teams will be associated with US Club Soccer participating in the Puget Sound Premier League. Competitive Teams – Boys 00, 01, 02, 03, 04 – Girls 00, 01, 02, 03, 04 Development Teams for Boys and Girls – Boys 05, 06 – Girls 05, 06

Training Schedule To be good at what we do, training is essential. Our training schedule has two practices each week as well as an optional weekly technical and tactics clinic. Practices ▪ Monday and Wednesday 5: 30 – 7: 00 PM at Bitterlake Playfield Technical and Tactical Clinic (Verrou) ▪ Fridays 5: 00 – 6: 30 at Bitterlake Playfield

Team Colors and Uniforms ▪ We will have team kits available soon for all registered players. ▪ Team colors will be Volare Blue (home colors) and Scarlet (away colors) ▪ Starting game kits will include Shorts, Shirt and Socks (home and away) ▪ Future kits will include backpacks and warm-ups Home Away

Program Fees, Registration and Scholarships

Fee Schedule & Payment Options We offer many payment options: ▪ Pay in full at registration ▪ Full club payment plan (first payment of 400. 00 at registration followed by 7 payments of 200. 00 per month) ▪ Visa / Master. Card or Check ▪ Returned Checks will have a 35. 00 bank processing fee

Scholarships Community Service and giving back is one of the core values of our club. ▪ We will be providing limited full scholarships to low income families that meet the free Public School Lunch criteria. ▪ We will provide half off scholarships to qualifying families as funds are available and scholarships are approved ▪ Players that qualify for scholarships will be able to earn uniforms through community service hours or direct purchase.

Registration You can register for all programs on the website. There is a step by step registration guide available on the bottom right corner:

Fundraising We will form a fundraising committee that will focus on raising funds for scholarships, future programs and community outreach. Here a few of our ideas: ▪ Car Wash ▪ Bake Sale ▪ Coffee Fundraiser ▪ Wine Raffle ▪ Corporate Sponsorship ▪ Local Business Sponsorship

Community Service Serving the community helps us grow as a team, organization and as individuals. Our service is what will set us apart from other clubs. Here are just a few ideas: ▪ Trash Pickup at Sports Fields ▪ After School Tutoring ▪ After School Fitness Programs ▪ National Day of Service (monthly) ▪ Giving out food and blankets to the homeless ▪ Equipment Collection for Underprivileged Youth

Communication Plan

Website & Social Media The website is live! Please visit us at www. shorelinesportsclub. com ▪ Register for Camps, Training, Teams & Volunteer Opportunities ▪ We are on Facebook and Twitter now ▪ Google Calendar for all events, practices, games and camps. ▪ You. Tube channel coming soon.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers ▪ We have volunteer opportunities available ▪ Please sign up during the registration process or see a board member for more information ▪ Special skills needed – – – Graphic Artist Grant Writer Developer Photographer Fundraising Committee

Q&A

Thank You! Shoreline Sports Club 117 NW 91 st St Shoreline, WA 98177 Email: shorelinesportsclub@gmail. com Phone: (206) 321 -9568