LUFCAnnual report

2013 - 2014

Our Mission:Lakes United Futbol Club is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the physical

mental and emotional development of area youth through the sport of soccer.

Our Board• President: Tom Hallberg Fields Coordinator: Ban Nguyen• Vice President: Joe Lefto Equipment Coordinator: Michelle

Sorensen• Secretary: Dani Brink Communications Director: Val Rogers• Treasurer: Laura Jackson Fundraiser Coordinator: Kevin Callahan• Registrar: Randy Power Member – at – Large : Maggie Seibel• Recreation Coordinator: Eric Rich Member – at – Large: Christine Long

Director of CoachingChris Haggerty

Boys Director – Memo OrgetaGirls Director – Paco carabes

Our TeamsFall 2013

• 9 teams– Ages 9 thru 14

Little Kickers• NB Micro Soccer• Forest Lake

Summer 2014• 31 teams• 15 chose to partake in district

playoffs• 2 made it to state

– U11 C2 Girls– U15 C1 Girls

Financial InformationWhere did your money go?

Revenues• Registrations 121,431• Flowers 8,035• Tournament 6,943• Fundraisers 31,522• Other 41,822

– TOTAL 209,752

Expenses• MYSA 24,136• Uniforms 34,832• DOC 40,000• Refs 14,900• Trainers 5,709• Indoor Time 14,183• Field Maint 9,146• Other 64,223

– Total 207,082

* We have 54,600 currently for the future site. $7,500 of which was from our merge with North Branch.

Soccer Complex VisionPhase 1

– 4 - Full Size Fields U13 and up (2 acres/each) - 8 acres– 6 - 8v8 Fields U11&U12 (1 acre/each) - 6 acres– 9 - 6v6/4v4 Fields U9-U10 & Little Kickers (2 acres/3 fields) - 6 acres– 20 Acres Outdoor Fields Needed for Fields for Phase 1

– 1 acre of parking per field (110 spots per field)– 19 acres for Parking (this may be excessive, as we don't feel we need this many spaces per field)

– Pop-Up Dome– 3 acres for Dome– – Pavilion (bathrooms, concessions area, and covered area with picnic tables)– 1 acre?

Total of approximately 43 acres for Phase 1

Future Phase(s)

– Permanent indoor facility with meeting rooms, locker room, concessions, etc. (approximately the size of the Chisago Ice Arena or larger)

– Room for additional soccer fields as the club continues to grow– Room for other sports to purchase space (i.e. that may help with City/County funding, etc.)?

Coaches•Are we recruiting/retaining the right coaches?•Do we have the right mix of paid/volunteer coaches?

•Do we have a development plan for all coaches?•Do we provide regular analysis, evaluation, feedback, and recognition?

•Do we provide the tools coaches need for success?

Players•Are we effectively recruiting/retaining players?•Do we have the right mix of players?•Do we have a development plan for all players?•Do we provide regular analysis, evaluation, feedback, and recognition?

•Do we provide the tools players need for success?

Philosophy•Do we practice a consistent process?•Do we encourage creativity?•Do we comprehend systems of play?•Are we prepared mentally and physically to compete?

•Are we keeping it fun!

Parents/Community•Are parents educated in our club strategies?•Are parents/communities engaged in our club?•Do we have strong, visible partnerships with local schools and organizations?

•Do our parents and the community support and endorse the club?

Governance•Do we have defined processes?•Do we have an active, engaged, and supportive Board?

•Does the staffing model support the strategies of the club?

•Do we have a clear, defined facilities plan?•Do we have a defined marketing & communications strategy?

Club Statistics

2012 2013 2014Teams 32 26 31

Maroon 1 1 1Gold 9 4 7C3 9 5 9C2 8 11 9C1 5 4 5

Premier 0 1 0Players 439 374 450

Club Retention

2013

2014

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

How Likely to Come Back Next SeasonFor Sure Very Likely Somewhat Likely Unsure Not Likely No Chance

Club Retention

2013

2014

3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38

2013 2014

Lost interest in soccer 2 5

Financial 3 6

Time Concerns 5 1

Conflicts with other sports/activities 6 4

Joining another club 12 19

Reasons for Leaving LUFC

Club Administration

Overall Experience

Value for the Price

Club Objectives

Club Responsiveness

Club Transparency

Club Communications

Effectiveness of Board

Director of Coaching (DOC)

Website Usefulness

Merger Effectiveness

Volunteer Policy

Volunteer Opportunities

Awareness of Club Needs

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

2013 2014

Formation/Registration

Tryout Communications

Tryout Sign ups

Tryout Process

Tryout Fairness

Proper Assessment of my Son/Daughter

Registration Communications

Registration Process (after tryouts)

Fairness of Team Formations

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

2013 2014

Coaching/Managing

Coach(es) prioritized player development over winsCoach(es) was a role model for sportsmanship

Coach(es) treated all with respectCoaches had good rapport with players

My player was excited to go to practicesMy player had an enjoyable experience

Coach(es) communicated effectivelyManager communicated effectively

My player's skill level improvedMy player was treated fairly during practice

My player was treated fairly during gamesPractices were organized & well run

Coach(es) were knowledgeable about the gameComments

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

2013 2014

Other Measures

0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00

Paid Coaches for C1 Teams2013 2014

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

I would recommend LUFC to a friend interested in soccer.2013 2014

0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

The club is focused on the development of all players.2013 2014

Why I like LUFC• The communication and spirit!• More kids involved gets kids playing at proper levels• The fact that its merged Chisago, FL, and NB.• I liked that you offered a payment plan for paying the soccer fees!• overall positive experience• Feeling of belonging to a club that is trying to improve and build. Used to be loyalty of players.• Well Organized Tryouts• website • The resources available to the players and coaches. The multiple levels of play.• the colors• mixture of girls my daughter gets to play with• I like the parents and staff. I like that the board members are visible and communicate.• Development of it's coaching staff to better support and develop players• The players and their families.• I love the unity and enthusiasm the player and club have about soccer• our manager this year;• LUFC offers a competitive option for my son vs a community ed program.• community based, player with his friends. quality character coach that also teaches life lessons. • The vision that Chris and the Board have put together is spot on.• Lots of ways to get involved and help• The clubs vision for the future, the direction for coaching, the focus on development of all players

and not just the top players (C1)

What Needs Improvement?• More training for coaches and support for them. Also, watching each level• Play up ruling - if player makes it, they should be allowed to play, not top 3-5• Communication and informing public of tryouts/info about traveling soccer• Player development, facilities, coach development.• What dies our registration money go to? Would like to see a breakdown.• training' for parents on the game of soccer. How teams move from C1-C3, nutrition education, how to

help kids at home/train/practice.• Retention of players• Focus on U9 and U10s• Make more opportunities for C2 players to continue to improve their skills and keep them driven.• Experienced trainers, provide more 1/1 training to the players, while coaching the overall team.• establishing final rosters earlier• communicating with other clubs for learning/growth. Investing in land for training/game sites.• keep cost down to build numbers, when numbers improve slowly implement stragies• not requiring paid coaches at c1 levels. Coaches surveys seen by the entire board, not just DOC.• Hopefully the survey results will be acted upon with open minds• more urgency and ownership of the DOC in appointing coaches for ALL teams by NOV• have goalie tryouts• more committee management & too many parent conflicts of interest. I would like to see an anti-

bullying policy among the players that is in writing.• more free training that are specified (foot work, cardio, goalie, etc.)• More people willing to help rather than the same people stuck doing everything

Next Steps

Elections

Set Strategy

Implement

Repeat

What makes the club work?....You!!!!

As we all know, volunteers is the key to success with any club.It is important for all of us to make a point to volunteer time and or talent to make the club a success. There are several opportunities, board member, committees and during our fundraisers. (Flower sales and tournament).

The board is made up of 10 members. It is vital that we get new people, voices, ideas on the board. The positions are for a two year period, staggered with a chance to re-up once.

PLEASE consider serving on a committee or the board. A club needs new members and ideas to keep moving forward.

People

Time

Talent