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Hamilton Wildcats FC

Hamilton Wildcats FC. History. Founded in 2004 Part of Hamilton Girls Soccer Club (formerly HTRGSL) Three original teams – U8, U9, U10 Added teams each year Today: 9 teams from U8-U14 36 players in 2004; 125 players 2008. Wildcats FC Executive Board. Chair – Tom Slater

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Hamilton Wildcats FC

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  1. Hamilton Wildcats FC

  2. History • Founded in 2004 • Part of Hamilton Girls Soccer Club (formerly HTRGSL) • Three original teams – U8, U9, U10 • Added teams each year • Today: 9 teams from U8-U14 • 36 players in 2004; 125 players 2008

  3. Wildcats FC Executive Board • Chair – Tom Slater • Vice-Chair – Wayne DeAngelo • Secretary – Adria Tampellini • Treasurer – Peter Pagano • Trustee – Carol Smith • Trustee – Beth Bruning • Director of Training – Lisa Pittaro • League rep – Jay Johnston

  4. Wildcats FC Committees • Uniforms – Carol Smith • Fundraising – Dawn Darvas • Tournament – John Shutack

  5. Introduction of Coaches • Lisa Pittaro U8 • Erin Slater U9M • John Shutack U9W • Ken Priestley U10 • Jim Bazanka U11M • Jamie Acheson U11W • Bruno Falvo U12 • Jay Johnston U13 • Tom Slater U14

  6. Introduction of Trainers • Jen DiPersio U8 • Erin Welsh U9M • Erin Slater U9W • Eric Epstein U10 • Lauren O’Malley U11M • Jamie Acheson U11W • Lisa Pittaro U12 • Tom Slater U13 • Jess Pandolfini U14 • Suzy Caruso U14

  7. Wildcats FC Budget • Expenses: • Tournaments -- $400-450 each X 4 per team • League fees -- $140 per team per season • Carding Packets -- $100 per team • Referee fees -- $14-20 per game • Uniforms -- $90 per player • Trainers -- $800 per season

  8. Wildcats FC Budget • Income • Dues -- $160 per season plus $50 indoor • Fundraisers -- $750 per team • Total Budget 2007-08 playing season $40,000-plus

  9. Fundraisers • Tag days • 2 hours per player fall and spring U8-U11 • Team fundraisers • U12 and older Goal: $750 per team

  10. Traditional Travel Soccer Characteristics • Little support from parent club • Independent team franchises • Winning as a primary focus • Little development concept • Inconsistent training • Player attrition by teen years

  11. Foundation of Wildcats FC • Executive Board support and direction • Curriculum for training • Player evaluation and placement • Coaching education • Communication and Club Culture Activities

  12. Mission • Provide a soccer-rich environment that emphasizes player development, promoting sportsmanship, respect and fun. • Focus is on the individual player

  13. Training Curriculum • Based on recommendations from US Soccer • Age appropriate • Based on individual development

  14. How do we get there? • Coaches role • Parents role • Trainers role • Players role

  15. Coaches role • Plan and implement effective training sessions • Be a role of positive influence • Continue coaching education • Support the club

  16. Trainer’s role • Work with coach of assigned team • Plan and implement effective training sessions • Attend two games per season • Support the club

  17. Player’s role • Respect coaches • Respect trainers • Be prepared for training sessions and games • Respect the game

  18. Parents’ role • Fulfill fundraising duties to club • Bring daughter to all games • Support the club • Be a positive influence

  19. Code of Conduct • For all parents, players, coaches • Available on web • Handouts here

  20. Developing a Club Culture • More than just a collection of teams • Common goals • Training together • Look of a club • Philosophy • Values

  21. Developing a Club Culture • Parents games – Spring 2008 • Wildcats apparel • Community service projects • Passback program • Holiday toy drive

  22. What is important • Attendance • Practice • Games • Other events • Communication • Website – www.hamiltongirlssoccer.com • Newsletter • Parents Meeting

  23. What is important • Respect • Coaches • Players • Other parents • Opponents • Officials • The Game

  24. Future Plans • Wildcats FC Labor Day Tournament • Aug. 29-30-31 2008 • More fields • Increased coaches education • Parent education

  25. Questions

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