MINNEAPOLIS UNITED SOCCER CLUB TEAM MANAGER'S HANDBOOK
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MINNEAPOLIS UNITED
SOCCER CLUB
TEAM MANAGER’S
HANDBOOK
This manual belongs to:MU Vision
Topics Pages
Minneapolis United Vision & Objectives 3
Thank You and Welcome 4
Manager Responsibilities 4
Club Contacts 5
Working with Your Traveling Coordinator 5
Working with Your Team Coach 6
Safety Guidelines 7
MYSA Player & Adult Protection Guidelines 7
MYSA Weather Policy 9
MYSA Policy on Concussions 13
Manager Activities 15
Pre-Season Administrative Responsibilities 15
Conduct a Team Parent Meeting -- Team Calendar -- Coaching Fees
Tournaments -- Uniforms
Pre-Season Game Preparation 17
Verify Team Roster -- MYSA Competitive Team Representative Meetings
Rescheduling Games -- Player Passes -- Match Line-up/Referee Reports
Liability / Medical Release Forms
In-Season Activities 19
Mpls United Borrowing Player Procedure
Mpls United Playing Time Guidelines
Before Each Game -- At Each Game -- After Each Game
End-of-Season Activities 21
District and State Tournament
Player Evaluations
Tryout & Team Formation Process 22
Appendix Pages
Overview of Minneapolis Soccer Club Annual Events 26
State Cup / MRL 27
MU Summer Camps and Events 28
MYSA Playing Nights Summer Season 29
MYSA Playing Fields 31
Mpls United Board of Directors 33MU Vision
MPLS UNITED VISION & OBJECTIVES
MPLS UNITED VISION (THE MU WAY)
To become Minnesota’s best club at developing technically sound, tactically disciplined players who play a
possession based, attack oriented, and entertaining style of soccer. Play the MU Way!
STRATEGIC FOCUS
Create a top youth traveling soccer program in the region that leverages both proven and new ideas in
player development to attract and retain both players and coaches.
OBJECTIVES OF THE MINNEAPOLIS UNITED SOCCER CLUB
To build the character, self-esteem, and athletic ability of each athlete while fostering the growth of
their passion for soccer.
To develop individual players to their full potential while valuing the importance of team play and
tactics.
To promote the spirit of a “Club” community among players, coaches, and parents.
To create an environment that develops and supports teams to be consistently competitive at the
Premier level on a State, Regional, and National level.
To identify, attract, and retain high-caliber players for all levels of play: Gold, Maroon, C3, C2, C1, and
Premier levels.
To enhance continuously the education and performance of Minneapolis Soccer Club coaching staff.
To place Minneapolis United Soccer Club coaches at appropriate age levels according to their soccer
knowledge, coaching ability, and personality.
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Thank You and Welcome to the MU Team
Thank you for managing your child’s soccer team for Minneapolis United. As the manager you are the “face”
of MU and MYSA for the parents on your team. Our club would not exist without our many excellent,
committed volunteers like you. The MU board, the Coaching Directors and the Traveling Coordinators rely on
managers like you and their coaches to ensure a smooth season for our teams, players, and families.
MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
All team communications
Tournament Organization
Manage team calendar on www.minneapolisunited.org (optional but strongly encouraged)
Maintain the team’s Liability/Medical Release Forms
Maintain the team’s player passes
Maintain the team’s corner flags
Provide Competitive Match Reports
Reschedule any changed games
Coordinate payment of team’s coach
You serve as a crucial link between families and coaches. When a child first starts playing traveling soccer,
the parents often have no idea all that is involved (Our game is where? At what time? How do we get
there?). You can do a lot at the beginning of the season to make it easier for them, and thus, easier for you in
the long run. It is your job to insure the team has a smooth season, but you do not need to do all that
requires yourself. Enlist the help of other parents on your team.
Initial Activities:
Complete a MYSA background check. Each Fall all adults with a role in MU traveling soccer (coach, asst.
coach, team manager) need to complete a background check
o Go to the MYSA website, open and/or print out the instructions and fill out the required
information.
The User ID and password are MYSMUS / MYSMUS.
Familiarize yourself with the MYSA website.
1. Member Services – Managers (This is a gold mine of information for team managers)
2. Field Directory
3.Tournament Finder
4. Leagues – Formation/Seeds
5. Forms
6. MYSA “Give & Go” biweekly newsletter. Many timely topics are addressed in this newsletter.
Sign up by visiting: http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/page/show/680931-newsletters
Familiarize yourself with the Minneapolis United website, www.minneapolisunited.org
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MPLS UNITED – TRAVELING SOCCER CONTACTS
Executive Director Greg Wheaton awheatone@aol.com
Club Administrator Keela Cottew mu.admin@comcast.net
Boys Coaching Director Tamba Johnson tambaj13@yahoo.com
Boys Coordinator (U9-U12) Brian Brom muboystraveling2@gmail.com
Boys Coordinator (U13-U19) Kris Haug muboystraveling3@gmail.com
Girls Coaching Director
Girls Coordinator (U9-U12) Scott Larson mugirlstraveling1@gmail.com
Girls Coordinator (U13-U19) Brian Kelley mugirlstraveling2@gmail.com
Referees Tom Daymont MAT Assigning: 612.702.7413
WORKING WITH YOUR TRAVELING COORDINATOR
The role of the Mpls United Traveling Coordinator is to ensure that all teams within their area of
responsibility have all the information, support and guidance to have a safe, enjoyable and successful
season.
Aside from your team coach, the Traveling Coordinator should be your primary point of contact within Mpls
United. Your coordinator (as listed above) is a current MU Board Member and is a parent of MU player(s).
Your Traveling Coordinator will be able to provide you with guidance or clarification on any issue or task in
regard to your team.
Your Traveling Coordinator should be your first point of contact in regard to any coaching concerns you or
your parents may be having, assuming those concerns have already been presented directly to the coach.
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WORKING WITH YOUR COACH
The manager position requires organizational skills, patience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well
with others. The ability to partner effectively with your coach will be vital to your team's success and
experience. A strong coach and manager partnership will create a positive team atmosphere, ensure clear
communication, and most importantly, allow your coach to focus on player/team development.
As a manager, you SHOULD:
be your coach's greatest ally in having a successful and enjoyable season
be constantly kept in the loop on any changes to sessions, activities, or your availability
bring any parental concerns (individual or group) to your coach's attention
be the primary sender of communication to the team parents
be responsible for all team items for games (i.e. passes, match report, corner flags, etc.)
proactively communicate calendar conflicts (vacations, school events, holidays, etc.) to your coach
work with your coach to conduct a comprehensive pre-season team meeting to discuss the upcoming
season and all logistics and expectations
Seek out and motivate other parents to help out on certain tasks
As a manager, you SHOULD NOT:
be expected to coach in your coach's absence. Coaches are expected to find professional substitutes
when needed
have any input on playing time, tactics, player talent, or any on-field activities
be making decisions regarding where, when, and how often the team trains. Providing input on these
topics is acceptable but the ultimate decision resides with your coach
be responsible for identifying guest players from other teams. Coaches should contact other coaches to
coordinate as needed
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
MYSA Player/Adult Protection Guidelines
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this document, we will define ADULT as those persons in their roles as coach, assistant
coach, trainer, team manager, board member, officer, administrator or adult referee who works with, for or
around PLAYERS. This would include anyone older than the age group they are interacting with; for example,
a 15-year-old assistant coach of a U-11 team would be considered an ADULT for the purposes of these
Guidelines.
PLAYER defines all persons who are members of or play on a soccer team. This definition does include those
players who participate at the U-19 level, even though they may be of legal age.
In the example of the 15-year-old assistant coach: if s/he is also a rostered participant on a U-16 or higher
team, that person is also subject to the guidelines applicable to a PLAYER.
GUIDELINES
These guidelines recognize that the lines of authority and separation between adults and players must be
recognized and respected. Generally, players are children and as such, deserve special protection. These
guidelines provide that protection while setting levels of acceptable conduct for adults.
I. Physical Contact
ADULTS must be aware that any physical contact with PLAYERS can be misinterpreted. Physical contact
should be limited to that necessary and appropriate to teach a skill, treat an injury, or console or
congratulate a player. In the instance of teaching a skill, minimal contact should be involved and none which
places the & ADULT in a position of power and/or intimidation; for example, taking a PLAYER by the
shoulders and physically moving them to another field or body position.
Sexual contact of any kind or type is prohibited between ADULTS and PLAYERS, whether or not contact is
consensual. [The exemption to this guideline would be in the event of player/coach spouses or legally-
declared domestic partners.]
II. Social Contact
ADULTS should not socialize or spend time alone with PLAYERS except at games, practices, or team
functions. An ADULT in a one-on-one situation with a PLAYER ; is generally inappropriate.
ADULTS should avoid instances such as driving alone with a non-family PLAYER. However, in the event that a
PLAYER remains on a field waiting for transportation, the ADULT should wait with the PLAYER on the field to
guarantee the PLAYER’S; safety and well-being. (ADULTS should stress with their PLAYERS’ parents the
responsibility for safe and timely transportation to and from the field.)
During out-of-town tournaments, a non-parent/custodian ADULT shall not share any sleeping arrangements
with a PLAYER or PLAYERS.
ADULTS should respect the privacy of PLAYERS. If shower or changing room facilities are available, schedules
should be arranged so that ADULTS and PLAYERS have separate use. If using a changing room, ADULTS
should provide privacy for PLAYERS to make necessary preparations before entering for pre/post-game
discussions. In addition, ADULTS should not allow others to enter except by the expressed wish of
the PLAYERS still present.
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III. Health and Well-being
ADULTS share the responsibility for the PLAYERS’ health while at practices, scrimmages and games. ADULTS
should have PLAYERS’ release forms and medical kits with them at all times. ADULTS are also responsible for
seeing that the field conditions are safe for the PLAYERS and that the field equipment is in good, safe
condition prior to the start of any activity.
Head injuries resulting in disorientation should result in a PLAYER remaining out of the game.
ADULTS transporting players must model safe driving techniques and enforce seat belt use with PLAYERS and
other vehicle occupants.
ADULTS need to be aware of signs of neglect and abuse (physical, emotional or sexual) of the PLAYERS.
Observations should be reported to the local law enforcement agency
IV. Language
Offensive and insulting language by ADULTS or PLAYERS is unacceptable. ADULTS should model good
communication skills.
Language that is denigrating in nature, content or tone or refers to one’s gender, race, national origin,
disability, sexual orientation or religion is unacceptable.
Inappropriate language targeting officials, opponents or spectators may be grounds for PLAYER penalties or
ADULTS’ removal from the game and/or the premises.
V. Violations
Violations of these guidelines by ADULTS or PLAYERS will subject them to disciplinary actions, including but
not limited to, warnings, sanctions, suspensions or release by the Member Club and/or MYSA.
Appropriate legal authorities may be called upon based on the nature of the violation.
Anyone witnessing a violation of these Guidelines should report the violation to the MYSA State Risk
Manager or MYSA Executive Director.
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MYSA WEATHER POLICY
Weather conditions are the responsibility of the game officials, coaches, tournament directors and club
administrators. All should be aware of the potential dangers posed by different weather conditions and work
together to keep the players and other participants as safe as possible. If the weather conditions warrant,
game officials and coaches should discuss before the game starts what the procedures will be to insure the
safety of the players. Tournament directors should monitor weather conditions including the warnings and
watches issued by the National Weather Service. In the event of sudden changes, the tournament directors
should have a means of sending warnings to the site officials. A weather plan should be provided to the
participating teams to allow a clear understanding of shelter locations, evacuation plans and how the
weather will affect tournament results. Club administrators should perform similar functions for league play.
Technology has improved the monitoring capability for all concerned. Weather radios are relatively
inexpensive and provide virtually instant information on alerts, watches and warnings. Lightning detectors
can take the guesswork out of how far away lightning is. Cell phones and two-way radios can meet
communication requirements to implement weather plans.
Preliminary Concerns
It is strongly recommended that clubs purchase weather radios and have them available for onsite
monitoring. Lightning detectors are recommended also. Coaches may wish to consider obtaining their own
weather radios.
Rec Plus and competitive league play obviously involves travel. Conditions in one location may be very
different from another, especially the further apart the two locations are. The coaches are responsible for
keeping informed of the weather conditions at home, along their route to the game and at the game site.
The coaches are also responsible for communications with the opposing coach and their own team in the
event of inclement weather. Discussions between the coaches must provide for common sense to prevail.
The Competitive Representative must be informed immediately of any games affected by inclement
weather.
Tournament directors should provide participating teams with the weather guidelines for the tournament.
Some things to consider are:
How are games affected? Is a game complete at the half? Half plus 1 minute? Will subsequent games be
shortened?
Are refunds available in the event games are cancelled for weather? How will standings be determined if
some teams' games are cancelled and no time is available to make them up?
Severe Storms
Severe storms can produce high winds, heavy rain, hail, lightning, thunder and/or tornados. If a severe storm
approaches the playing area, the safety of the players is the number one priority of coaches and referees,
and may require that the game be suspended while shelter is sought. In the event the game is suspended,
ALL participants MUST clear the field immediately and move into their cars or other permanent shelter.
High winds can create problems by dust and debris being in the air or blowing over objects. Heavy rain can
create hazardous field conditions or lead to flash flooding. Hail can cause injury. Lightning and thunder is
discussed separately below. Tornados are obvious dangers of any severe storm. Use common sense and seek
shelter as appropriate.
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Lightning and Thunder
Lightning is the second leading cause of storm-related deaths (flooding is first). Lightning can strike up to 10
miles outside of a thunderstorm, literally a bolt from the blue. The danger from lightning can persist for 20-
30 minutes or more after a thunderstorm has passed. The National Weather Service does not issue watches
or warnings for lightning by itself. However, the National Weather Service does advise that if you see a
lightning bolt and hear the thunder in 30 seconds or less, you seek shelter and wait 30 minutes before
resuming outdoor activity.
If a person can hear thunder, or see lightning, the danger already is present. A clear, sunny sky overhead
with storm clouds nearby can still be dangerous.
Referees and Coaches should adhere to the following:
If lightning is within five miles, with or without hearing thunder, the game(s) or practice(s) should be
suspended and shelter sought. A lightning detector can identify the distance accurately but may not be
available. A rough guideline is to measure the time between the lightning flash and hearing the
corresponding thunder. If it is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter. It may not be possible to determine which
lightning strike generated which roll of thunder. A simple rule: If you can see it or hear it, clear it!
MYSA recommends that participants seek immediate shelter in their automobiles or a designated severe
weather shelter, if there is one nearby. Smaller, open structures, tents, trees, isolated areas, etc., should be
avoided. Cars, with windows rolled up or buses, can provide good shelter. Avoid contact with metal or other
conducting materials to the outside surfaces. Do not stay in open, unprotected areas.
Games should not be restarted for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike is seen or roll of thunder
is heard.
Tournaments should inform participating teams of notification and evacuation plans and shelters near the
playing sites.
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Hot Weather
Heat is a problem when it prevents the body from cooling itself. The hotter the body gets, the more likely it
is to increase fatigue levels, develop cramps and increase the possibility of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The hotter and more humid the weather, the faster these problems can develop. Temperatures as low as 65
degrees, with a relative humidity of 100%, can be serious.
1. A heat index chart should be given to every coach and referee (www.nws.noaa.gov)
2. Games need to be adjusted as the heat index rises:
a. Mandatory water breaks
b. Go to quarters
c. Shorten the games
3. Provide training to coaches to teach the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Club administrators and tournament officials are responsible for monitoring the heat index (by weather
radio, online or the Weather Channel) and keeping the participating teams and game officials informed of
the heat index. Coaches are encouraged to also monitor the conditions. The following are recommended
when there is a possibility of dangerous high heat index:
Heat Index Recommendations
Up to 89° Normal Play
Mandatory two-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half
90° - 99°
shortened by five minutes.
Mandatory two-minute water breaks per half with running time. Each half
100° - 105°
shortened by ten minutes.
105°+ Suspend Play
For further information, please check the NOAA website for additional information in regards to how
temperature and humidity combine to make it feel hotter.
Special Heat Rules for TOP Soccer
If the heat index exceeds 95 degrees, the practice or game is immediately suspended. If the National
Weather Service issues a heat index warning that will exceed 95 degrees, the MYSA TOP Soccer Committee
Chairperson (or designee) will notify TOP Soccer administrators by 1:00 p.m. on practice/game day that
practices/games are suspended. Parents and/or legal guardians should also listen for heat warnings and take
appropriate action.
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Cold Weather
For fall play, cold becomes a factor. Players should be allowed to dress in appropriate clothing. Field
conditions will be affected by freezing rain, sleet and snow. The ground may become frozen and be unsafe
for play. Temperature means either ambient (still air) or wind chill index. Check weather radio frequently for
temperature and weather conditions.
Cold Index Recommendations
46° and higher No Change
45° and lower Allowable Additional Clothing:
Layered beneath uniform (for example)
long sleeves / long Pants / additional socks
Gloves or mittens
Stocking caps without straps
Sweat pants or shirts [MYSA Rule 7.4.1.e]
In the case of extremely cold weather, may be worn underneath the
uniform, provided the entire team uses the same color sweats
Jackets
may be worn under the uniform so that referees can see the player's
number in the event of a card being issued.
Clothing NOT Allowed:
Hooded sweatshirts
- hoods and strings present possibility of being grabbed
Ear muffs (headbands OK)
plastic or metal part crossing top of head presents potential hazard
Scarves
Isadora Duncan Syndrome
40° and lower Shorten games
5 min/half
35° and lower Suspend games
Players on sidelines should remain dressed (if in warm-ups) until they enter the game.
Players coming off should towel off (if sweaty) and get dressed quickly.
No one should sit or lie directly on ground. The heat is lost faster to ground than to air.
Blankets and chairs are recommended.
Keep hydrated-avoid caffeine and pop.
Keep an eye on field conditions (wet, icy, etc.). Cold wet conditions can quickly change field from safe footing
to slippery.
Keep an eye on the goalie—usually the player who gets coldest first, as not running or moving like a field
player.
Referees and coaches should discuss weather and fields pre-game.
Safety and health of the players come first.
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MYSA Policy Relating to Concussion and Concussed Players
Preliminary Statement
The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association is adopting this policy as part of its obligation to provide a safe
playing environment for its players. Awareness of concussion and effects of concussion on players,
especially youth players, has increased over the past decade. Medically, a concussion is a form of traumatic
brain injury. Because it is a brain injury, a concussion is not a visible injury, such as a broken arm. It requires
time to heal properly, involving both physical and mental rest. Consequences may include loss of
coordination or memory, vision problems, learning issues and changes in emotions and behavior.
A concussion may result from a direct blow to the head or from an indirect blow to the body that causes
various forces to affect the brain within the skull. Signs and symptoms may appear immediately or may be
noticed hours or days (or longer) later. There are a wide variety of symptoms which are possible. Loss of
consciousness is not required to be diagnosed with a concussion. Adolescents require more time to recover
from concussions than adults.
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has established the HEADS UP: Concussion in Youth Sports
program and tool kit to provide training to coaches, athletes and parents regarding concussions. The
Minnesota Legislature passed legislation (MN Statute 121A.37 and 121A.38) in 2011 regarding youth
athletes, concussions and return to play.
Application
The Minnesota statute requires any nonprofit organization that organizes a youth athletic activity for which
a fee is charged to meet the requirements of the statute. Accordingly, it is recommended that all MYSA
Affiliate Member Clubs adopt the provisions of this policy to comply with the statute. This policy does apply
to all MYSA coaches, officials and players who are involved in MYSA activities, including but not limited to
such programs as ODP, TOPSoccer, MYSA camps and coaching clinics involving any youth player.
The statute specifically applies to participating coaches and officials. Officials include referees, assistant
referees and fourth officials. Furthermore, MYSA recommends that this policy apply to team managers and
anyone else receiving an MYSA pass.
Pre-Season Requirements
Coaches and officials are required to take the free CDC online training course Concussion Training for
Coaches, www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html (click here to take the training, which is
located in the middle of the webpage and takes approximately 45 minutes) before they may coach or
officiate for the first time starting with the 2011/2012 season and once every three years thereafter. The
certificate of completion at the end of the training is proof the course has been taken. Parents and athletes
may take the course for their own information.
Parents, players, coaches and officials should print more information about the nature and risks of
concussions from the CDC at www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html and click on the appropriate
link for fact sheets for parents, athletes and coaches/officials (located about two-thirds the way down the
webpage).
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Season Requirements
Coaches during practices and coaches or officials during games shall remove a player from active
participation in the practice or game if the player exhibits the signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a
concussion or is suspected of sustaining a concussion (MN Statue 121A.37(b)).
The player is not allowed to return to play until cleared in writing by a provider trained in evaluation and
management of concussions (MN Statue 121A.37(c)). The coach shall inform the parent/legal guardian about
the possible concussion and the event surrounding the possible concussion (e.g.-collision, fall, etc.).
Post-Concussion Requirements
Currently being developed for possible future adoption.
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MANAGER ACTIVITIES
PRE-SEASON ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct a Team Parent Meeting
This meeting should be co-conducted by both you and the team coach.
Do this as early in the season as possible. Bring a calculator and a calendar to the meeting and ask everyone
to bring their family calendar. At this meeting you will:
Gather every adults e-mail, phone number and cell phone numbers. Be sure to get all parent contact
information if the child spends time at more than one home.
Determine your team philosophy: this is where your coach states their expectations (team
expectations/goals, expected attendance at practice, time to arrive before games, behavior codes,
tournaments, etc). Decide where to practice, and how often. The coach is the leader who guides the
team to meet/exceed the team’s goals.
Use a calendar to tally which players on your team are going to be out of town, and when.
Choose which tournaments your team will attend: Circulate the tournament list and decide how many
tournaments your team will be doing and have all families make a note of where and when they will be
held. This is when the calendar comes in handy. Once you’ve decided on your tournaments, you can
calculate the amount due by each family. It is easiest if you can collect all the money at this time. If
there are families on your team who cannot do this, it may be easier to set up a monthly payment
schedule with them.
Distribute the Medical Release Form: This form is required for all team members. These should be
completed before the first game of the season. Have the parents complete them at the meeting if
possible. Parents need to understand that their child cannot play in a game or tournament without
having the Medical Release/Emergency Consent Form on file with the team manager.
Request a small photo of each child to be turned in at the first practice. An alternative is to use a digital
camera and take a picture of everyone at the first practice. The manager and coach will need a picture
also. These pictures will be used to make the players, coach and manager passes.
Distribute an initial team roster. After you’ve created your finalized team roster with all the families
contact information, distribute a copy of it.
Find a volunteer to organize post-game snacks or extra water on hot days, for each game. Post-game
snacks are a team by team decision, most older teams don’t do snacks.
Helpful tips for after the meeting:
Put all the contact info into one group on your e-mail program. It will save a lot of time over the
summer. Register for tournaments. Tourneys that are early in the year or very popular fill up quickly.
You’ll need to pay for each tournament as you sign up for it.
Immediately send out a reminder to parents that you need the consent forms, pictures and money for
tournaments at the first practice. Some parents will need multiple reminders.
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TEAM CALENDAR (Ngin is optional but highly encouraged)
Team Designations
MYSA MU Calendar
MUS11GC101 Girls U11-C1-MU Black
Club Designation MUS MU
Age Group 11 U11
Gender G (G/B) Girls
Level of Play C1 C1
Team Designation 01 Black
MU Team Color Designations
Top Team 2nd Team 3rd Team 4th Team 5th Team
Black Blue White Yellow1 Yellow2
COACH PAYMENT PROCESS
All payment to traveling team coaches will be facilitated through the Minneapolis United Treasurer and
Registrar. Payments will be made to coaches from Minneapolis United according to the following schedule.
One payment at the beginning of the season.
One payment at the mid-point of the season (Summer season only)
One payment at the end of the season -- upon delivery of individual evaluations to players AND team
evaluations to Coaching Director.
The managers role is to calculate the season’s coaching fees per family, based on the agreed upon rate as
determined by the MU Coaching Director. Divide the season’s coaching fee across all the families on your
team. It is easiest if you collect the coaching fees at the manager/coach pre-season meeting, along with any
tournament fees. If there are families on your team who cannot do this, it may be easier to set up a monthly
payment schedule with them.
Submit payment to Kipp Barksdale, Club Registrar at 4133 Blaisdell Ave S, Mpls, 55409, red box on the steps.
Include team name, MYSA team designation, coach name and your name.
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UNIFORMS
For your team to order uniforms follow these instructions:
1. Important: Go to Planet Soccer (2716 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis) and try on sample uniform pieces so
that the correct sizes are ordered. If an incorrect size is ordered a fee will be assessed in order to make
the correction. No order information will be collected or processed at Planet Soccer.
2. Minneapolis United will send out an email to each registered family (November) to enroll into the
automated online account at Planet Soccer. At this time instructions are given along with an username
and password.
PRE-SEASON GAME PREPARATION
VERIFY TEAM ROSTER
Sport Ngin
To get to your Sport Ngin Team Page login to the website: https://minneapolisunited.sportngin.com/,
click on Traveling Program>Traveling Teams>Boys or Girls>Age Group>level>click on roster. If
there are missing players they have not registered. Managers have ‘owner’ access and can send emails
to the team, add schedules, photos, etc. To send an email go to Admin>Groups>Messages (down to
the left, next to Members)>Send Message to Group (down below on right). Here is a training video to
help: http://training..sportngin.com/emailfromteampages
MANDATORY MYSA COMPETITIVE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE MEETINGS
Fall Competitive Team Rep. Online Presentation
Minnesota Youth Soccer will continue to offer a more member-friendly, online format for team
representatives to get schedules and other important information. One representative from each team
must successfully complete the process to receive the team login and password to view the team’s fall
competitive league schedule. On Thursday, August 28, 2014, emails which include the online
presentation information will be sent to the registered coach and team contact. Rescheduling fall
competitive games may begin at that time and must be completed by September 11, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
To complete the background check go to www.mnyouthsoccer.org and click on Club Officials > Background
checks and follow instructions using MYSMUS as both user id and password.
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RESCHEDULING GAMES
Reschedules are for home games only. Away games are rescheduled through the other team's club. You
have ten days to reschedule a game, no exceptions.
Please be aware that a large number of rescheduled games cost the club administrative time and money. A
missing coach or not enough subs are not considered quality reasons for a reschedule. The primary reasons
for rescheduling a game are the following: games that were not scheduled initially, or weather related game
cancellations.
New this year! – Other than for weather or “Acts of God” rescheduling of games will not be allowed after
September 11, 2014 (2 weeks after the mandatory District Meetings).
Game Rescheduling Process
To reschedule a game go to the MU website, click on Traveling Program at the top of the page and then
Traveling Managers in the drop down box. Then click on reschedule game request on the right hand side of
the page.
1. Contact the visiting team and come up with at least 2 dates that work for both teams. For summer
this must be Mon-Fri and for fall Sat. and Sun. only. Make sure to confirm with the visiting team that
whichever date they receive they will be able to play; this will save a lot of time.
2. Input your request in the MU Website. Two options are required in order to submit. If you have a
time preference (e.g. 10am-1PM) you may include it in the comment box but exact requests for
times can usually not be accommodated because of our referee schedule. You may also include a 3rd
and/or 4th date in the comment box.
3. Fill in the CAPTCHA code and submit.
4. You will receive an email back within 72 hours. If a field is available on one of the dates you
requested you will be given the new date/time/field. If a field was not available on the dates you
requested you will be asked to contact the visiting team, find 2 other dates that work for both teams
and re-submit.
5. When you receive confirmation of your new date/time/field you will need to submit the change on
the MYSA website. This information can be found in the packet you received at the mandatory
competitive meeting.
PLAYER PASSES
Kipp will notify you when they’re available. Team members must sign their own pass. Affix the photo you
gathered earlier and laminate both sides of the passes. You and the coach will need a pass with a photo on it
also. Passes cannot be photocopied. We recommend that all cards be punched and put on a key ring or
lanyard. Passes must be laminated or they will not last for the entire season.
If any team members have a balance due on their fees, the player
pass will not be issued to them until they’re paid in full.
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MATCH LINE-UP/REFEREE REPORT
Print one copy of the Match Line-up/Referee Report from the MYSA website.
Fill it out with the info that doesn’t change from game to game (your team code, age group, players name,
MYSA registration number and jersey number). Photocopy enough to have for the entire season. Then at
each game you only need to fill in that one match’s information.
Attach a stamped, addressed envelope to each home game match report. At the district meeting you’ll be
given the address stickers for each home game, but you will need to supply the stamp.
LIABILITY/MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS
All teams must have a completed Liability / Medical Release form on-hand for every player rostered for that
game. This form is available on the MYSA Website.
IN-SEASON ACTIVITIES
MPLS UNITED BORROWING PLAYER POLICY
The team coach – NOT YOU -- is responsible for finding players in the event that your team is short of
players. This is NOT the team managers’ responsibility.
1. The team coach contacts the other team coach.
2. The team coach of the team loaning players recommends players who they feel are deserving of the
opportunity to play based on the following:
Good attitude
Excellent attendance at their own team practices and games
Good performance
3. You should first try and contact the team coach within your own age group for example:
U13C1 borrows from U13C2
U12C2 borrows from U12C3
If the team is the lowest team in the age group you should contact the team coach of the age below for
example:
U13C2 borrows from U12C1 or U12C2
U15C2 borrows from U14C1 or U14C2
If there are no players within your age group available or ONE age group below then please contact the
appropriate Coaching Director for advice about where to pull players from.
Any exceptions to the above format must first be approved by the coaching directors.
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MPLS UNITED PLAYING TIME GUIDELINES
U9 – U11 / ALL C3 Teams
It is MU’s policy that participants at these levels will get a chance to play multiple positions and will
generally get equal time in games over the course of the season.
Player development is the focus at these levels of play.
Coaches can reduce playing times for reasons such as the following:
Missing or disrupting practices
Tardiness to practice
Failure to notify the coach or manager in advance regarding absences from practices or games
Failure to follow coach’s directions
U12 – U19 C2, C1 and Premier Teams
Coaches have discretion to field the most competitive team (playing time and position). When and
where a player plays is strictly up to the coach.
Before Each Game:
Have an accurate count of who will be present at the game.
Communicate with coach and determine if borrowing players is necessary.
At Each Game:
1. Have the laminated player passes and a completed Match Lineup report.
2. Have the Medical Release forms for each player. (Do this for all tournaments too.)
3. Have a First-Aid Kit. You will be furnished one from MU at the manager’s pre-season meeting.
4. Each home team must supply the game ball of the appropriate size.
5. Each home team must supply corner flags (available at Planet Soccer).
**A helpful idea is to keep ALL the above in a MANAGER’S BAG you bring to every game **
At least 15 minutes before each game give the referee the player passes and Match Lineup report.
Make sure you get the player passes back from the referee at the end of the game!
Remind parents that it’s the coach’s job to coach, and the parent’s job to enjoy the game.
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After Each Game:
1. Have the players thank the referees at the end of the game.
2. Get the player passes back from the referees.
3. Have your players and families pick up after themselves, including empty bottles, candy wrappers and
soccer balls.
4. Home games – retrieve the corner flags.
5. Call in your score to MYSA. . Scores are reported via the MYSA website (instructions handed out at
mandatory team rep. meeting).
o U11-U18 – It is the responsibility of the home team to report the score within 48 hours. As a visiting
team, you must verify the score has been submitted.
o U9 & U10 – Game scores must be entered even though official score is not kept. This is MYSA way of
ensuring games are played. Officially, game scores are not recorded for these age groups.
END-OF-SEASON ACTIVITIES
DISTRICT AND STATE TOURNAMENTS (U11+)
Summer Season – Both District & State Tournaments are held.
Fall Season – Only the State Tournament is held.
At the end of the regular season MYSA holds a district and a state tournament. Each team can decide
whether or not to participate. However, you must agree to participate in both the district and state
tournaments, or neither. The district tourney schedule is typically listed online 3-4 days before the start.
The District tournament is single-elimination. The State tournament is a round robin format-you will play 3
or 4 games. There are extra fees to be in the district and state tournaments.
MYSA no longer gives #1 seed a direct bye to State Tournaments!
PLAYER EVALUATIONS
At the end of the season each coach is required to fill out an individual and team Evaluation. This is a very
important tool used as part the team formation meeting after tryouts. Once team managers have confirmed
with the MU Admin that these evaluations have been turned in for the team they manage, the coach will be
paid their last payment.
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TRYOUT PROCESS
The Minneapolis United Soccer Club owns all team designations which include (Gold, Maroon, C3, C2, C1 and
Premier). The Coaching Director along with the MU Board determines the amount of teams that an
age/gender group can support based on player skill levels manifested through the tryout process.
The Coaching Directors are responsible for leading the tryout process in conjunction with the independent
contractor ISSE. Tryout format is at the discretion of the Coaching Director and MU’s Board.
Players will be asked to compete against a group of their peers in various 1 v 1, 4 v 4 and 7 v 7 drills to
evaluate them on various skills like first touch, passing and vision, field awareness...Each player then receives
a score based on how they compared to the other participants.
There is an annual tryout fee for all players participating in the tryout process. This fee assists in
compensating the Evaluators and facility rental.
FACTORS
The following factors are considered in the tryout process (not ranked in order of importance):
Attitude and commitment level to attend practices, training, games and tournaments. Commitment to
attend winter training program (attendance at winter training is expected)
Performance at tryouts (specifically, how the player rated on various skill tests)
Performance as observed by the Coach in game situations from the previous season. This information is
submitted on the Player Evaluation form.
Specific positions needed
Note: All coaches are required to fill out and turn in a Player Evaluation Form on each player by early July.
TEAM TRYOUTS
All players wishing to try out for a fall/summer team for the club must be registered prior to tryouts.
All teams are formed for the fall and upcoming summer season and will stay intact until the next
scheduled tryout for that age group
All teams are formed based on the tryout process.
It is assumed that every player participating in the process is trying out for the top-tiered team. He or
she will be placed on a team based on the criteria noted above.
Qualifying for a specific team one year does not mean that the player will automatically be placed with
that same team or coach in later years
All decisions on player selection shall rest with the Coaching Director, with input from the returning
Coach being an integral part of the process. Team Managers are not involved in the player selection
process.
In instances where multiple players are ranked relatively equal in terms of commitment (attendance at
Winter Training), attitude, and skill, (and there is not a particular position need), loyalty will go to
returning team members (incumbents).
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MULTIPLE TEAMS AT SAME PLAYING LEVEL
When multiple teams exist in one age group at the same level of play, the Coaching Director determines the
team that will be considered the top-tiered team.
It is assumed that every player participating in the process is trying out for the top-tiered team. He or she
will be placed on a team based on the criteria noted above.
NOTIFICATION PROCESS
Notification of placement on a Minneapolis United fall and summer season team will be posted to the MU
website as results are finalized. The player's first name along with the first initial of their last name will be
posted as notification of team placement.
An email will be sent from the Boys and Girls Traveling Coordinators to all players notifying players of their
placement along with contact information for their coach and team manager, if already assigned.
Players choosing not to accept a position on the designated "team" as posted to the MU website must
submit a written request WITHIN 72 HOURS to the club's Administrator at mu.admin@comcast.net
declining placement with the club. Upon receiving written notification the club will then refund their
registration fee minus a $35 processing fee.
PLAYERS MISSING TRYOUTS
MU is unable to arrange individual tryouts.
Current MU Traveling players who cannot attend tryouts may petition MU in writing for placement to be on
an MU team for the upcoming season. Sending the petition does not guarantee a position on a specific team
rather it alerts the coach and the coaching director that even though your child was not at tryouts they are
still interested in playing for MU. Players will be placed on a team based on their skill level. No player is
guaranteed a spot on a team and “close calls” will go to those that attend tryouts.
Send notice to: MU.Admin@comcast.net
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TEAM FORMATION POLICY OVERVIEW
Minneapolis United (MU) is a community-based club that strives to balance the needs of all players’ at all
competitive levels, from Recreational to Premier.
The goal of the Minneapolis United Team Formation process is to create a system in which players can best
develop their individual soccer skills and participate in statewide soccer play.
Traveling soccer allows players to develop individual and team skills necessary to play at the high school
varsity level and beyond.
MU believes that Individual and team development work best when players participate on teams with other
players at similar commitment and skill levels.
Placement of individual players on appropriate teams is increasingly critical at the higher levels of
competition.
MU forms all teams through a formal tryout (evaluation process) as outlined in the previous sections. To
ensure accuracy and fairness MU employs an independent contractor ISSE to oversee and administer the
tryout process.
The Boys and Girls Coaching Directors are responsible to hire and place coaches for all traveling teams.
Note: After the Tryout Process and Team Formation Process is complete, but prior to the next annual
tryout, the Coaching Director with Team Coach have the authority to add up to two players to each
team.
ROSTER SIZE
The number of players on each team may be a function of the number of players registering for any season
and other specific team considerations as determined by MU’s Coaching Director, with input from the Team
Coach.
U9 to U10 teams play 6v6 and roster 10-12 players.
U11 and U12 teams play 8v8 and roster 12-14 players.
U13 and older teams will roster 15-18 players.
Note: All Gold level and C3 teams must accept new registrants if the team does not have a full roster.
Minneapolis United Soccer Club thanks you again for donating your time and energy to manage your
player’s team. Enjoy the season and have fun playing the beautiful game of soccer.
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APPENDIX ITEMS
Mpls United Annual Calendar Summary
State Cup / Midwest Regional League (MRL)
Mpls United Summer Camps
MYSA Playing Nights
Mpls United Playing Fields
Mpls United Board of Directors
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Mpls United Annual Calendar Summary
MID/END OF JULY
TRYOUTS
COACHES MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
FALL SEASON (U09 – U14)
TEAM PRACTICES
GAMES (SAT/SUN)
HARVEST FEST TOURNAMENT
NOVEMBER – MARCH
WINTER TRAINING
SKILLS
FUTSAL
DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE
AGE GROUP TRAINING
INDOOR LEAGUES
MARCH
COACHES MEETINGS
APRIL
PRE-SEASON
SPRING TRAINING PROGRAM
COACHES MEETINGS
TEAM TRAINING
MAY – JULY
SUMMER SEASON
TOURNAMENTS
TEAM PRACTICES
GAMES (M/W OR TU/TH)
STATE CUP
STATE TOURNAMENT
MU SOCCER CAMPS
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State Cup / Midwest Regional League (MRL)
If your team is planning to participate in State Cup or MRL, please work with your Team Coach and your
Coaching Director to coordinate the process.
STATE CUP
This tournament is open to all U13–U19 competitive teams. The US Youth Soccer Minnesota State Cup is a
tournament designed to select the Minnesota league team or Midwest Regional team at each age level and
gender to represent Minnesota at the US Youth Soccer Midwest Region II Championships. Regional winners
will go on to compete in the US Youth Soccer National Championships.
MRL
Midwest teams, boys and girls U-14 through U-18, will be invited to enter the Midwest Regional Leagues
(MRL) based upon guidelines set down by the MRL Commission or governing body. The MRL is comprised of
highly competitive teams from all states in US Youth Soccer Region II.
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Mpls United Summer Camps 2014
Encourage your players to attend these camps to develop their individual skills or have your whole team sign
up and take advantage of some of our top club coaches as well as other guest coaches from High School
Varsity Programs or Minnesota College Teams.
Ball Mastery camps at Pearl Park
TBD
Attacking Defendıng & Gk camp at Ft. Snelling
TBD
Try out camp at Ft. Snelling
TBD
TOP TALENT CAMP @ Ft. Snelling
TBD
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MYSA Playing Nights – Summer Season
Age/Division Girls Boys
U9 Tu-Th M-W
U10 M-W Tu-Th
U11 Classic 1 Tu-Th M-W
U11 Classic 2 M-W Tu-Th
U11 Classic 3 Tu-Th M-W
U12 Classic 1 M-W Tu-Th
U12 Classic 2 Tu-Th M-W
U12 Classic 3 M-W Tu-Th
U13 Classic 1 Tu-Th M-W
U13 Classic 2 M-W Tu-Th
U13 Classic 3 Tu-Th M-W
U14 Premier Tu-Th M-W
U14 Classic 1 M-W Tu-Th
U14 Classic 2 Tu-Th M-W
U14 Classic 3 M-W Tu-Th
U15 Premier M-W Tu-Th
U15 Classic 1 Tu-Th M-W
U15 Classic 2 M-W Tu-Th
U15 Classic 3 Tu-Th M-W
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MYSA Playing Nights – Summer Season
Age/Division Girls Boys
U16 Premier Tu-Th M-W
U16 Classic 1 M-W Tu-Th
U16 Classic 2 Tu-Th M-W
U16 Classic 3 M-W Tu-Th
U17 Premier M-W Tu-Th
U17 Classic 1 Tu-Th M-W
U17 Classic 2 M-W Tu-Th
U17 Classic 3 Tu-Th M-W
U18 Premier Tu-Th M-W
U18/19 Classic 1 M-W Tu-Th
U18/19 Classic 2 Tu-Th M-W
U19 Premier Sun-W Tu-Th
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Mpls United Playing Fields
De LaSalle High
MUS01 1 De La Salle Dr Minneapolis MN 55401
School
Directions - MUS01 From I-94 and HWY 280 travel west; take the CEDAR AVE exit 234C; Turn RIGHT onto CEDAR
Field Updated: 4/10/10 AVE; Take I-35W N; Take CR-36/UNIVERSITY AVE exit 18 toward 4TH ST SE; Stay STRAIGHT
to go onto I-35W EAST FRONTAGE; Turn LEFT onto 1st AVE NE/CR-52 W; Turn Right onto DE
LA SALLE DR; 1 DE LA SALLE DR Is on the LEFT.
Parade Athletic
MUS04 400 Kenwood Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55403
Fields
Directions - MUS04 Start out going NORTH on MN-100 N (5.1 mi), Merge onto I-394 E/ US-12 E toward
Field Updated: 4/13/08 MINNEAPLOIS (2.6 mi), Take the DUNWOODY BLVD exit, EXIT 8A, toward HENNEPIN AVE
(0.2 mi), Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto DUNWOODY BLVD/ WAYZATA BLVD (0.1 mi), Turn RIGHT
onto S EMERSON AVE/ EMERSON AVE S (0.3 mi), Turn LEFT onto KENWOOD PKWY (0.1 mi),
End at 400 Kenwood Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55403 Estimated Time: 11 minutes Estimated
Distance: 8.44 miles
414 E. Diamond
MUS05 Pearl Park Minneapolis MN 55419
Lake Rd.
Directions - MUS05 From the intersection of 35W & Diamond Lake Rd. East on Diamond Lake Rd to Portland Ave
Field Updated: 4/1/12 (stoplight). Left (north) on Portland 2 blocks. Field runs N/S on western boundary along
Hampshire Dr.
Pearl Park- 414 E. Diamond
MUS06 Minneapolis MN 55419
Southwest Field Lake Road
Directions - MUS06 From the intersection of 35W & Diamond Lake Rd. East on Diamond Lake Rd to Portland Ave
Field Updated: 1/20/02 (stoplight). Left (north) on Portland 2 blocks. Field runs E/W along northern boundary of
park.
Pearl Park-East 414 E. Diamond
MUS07 Minneapolis MN 55419
Field Lake Road
Directions - MUS07 From the intersection of 35W & Diamond Lake Rd. East on Diamond Lake Rd to Portland Ave
Field Updated: 1/20/02 (stoplight). Left (north) on Portland 2 blocks. Field runs N/S and is central field.
6600
MUS12 Holy Angels Academy Nicollet Richfield MN 55423
Ave.
Directions - MUS12 "From the intersection of interstates 494 and 35W. Go north on 35W to 66th St. exit. Go
Field Updated: 1/20/02 east on Nicollet Ave. take a right (south) on Nicollet past the school (on immediate right) to
driveway " turn right into parking lot.
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MUS15 Ft. Snelling (Nieman Complex) Minneapolis MN
Directions - MUS15 "From the intersection of interstates 35W & 494. East on 494 to Hwy 5 past airport one mile
Field Updated: 1/20/02 to Hwy 55 turn-off (to Mpls). North 1/8 miles on Hwy 55 to Bloomington Rd (Ft. Snelling)
exit. West .25 miles to Minnehaha. Turn left then left again into parking lot. Fields are
marked on posts A-H (U9-U10 play on field A, AN = north side of field, AS = south side of
field). (U11-U12 play on fields B & E, a 90x50 is created across the full size field)
MUS26 South High School 3131 19th Ave S Minneapolis MN
Directions - MUS26 "Take I-394 east until I-94 west exit 8B take the MN-55/Hiawatha Ave exit number 234A
Field Updated: 1/20/02 turn right onto E Lake St turn left onto 19th Ave S. Field is between 19th and 21st on 31st
St."
Southwest High School (at Pershing 3300 West 48th
MUS27 Minneapolis MN
Park) St
Directions - MUS27 "Take I-394 to the MN-100 exit exit number 5 take the W 50th St/Vernon Ave. Keep left at
Field Updated: 1/20/02 the fork in the ramp turn left onto W 50th St turn left onto Chowen Ave S. Turn right onto
48th St W. Field entrance is on the right."
201 West 49th
MUS28 Washburn High School Minneapolis MN
St
Directions - MUS28 "Take I-394 east to I-94 until exit number 233B I-35W South. Take exit number 13 for 46th
Field Updated: 1/20/02 St turn right onto E 46th St. Turn left onto Nicollet Ave S turn right onto 49th St W. Field
entrance is on 49
2323
MUS34 Augsburg College Riverside Minneapolis MN 55454
Ave S
Directions - MUS34 From downtown Minneapolis take I94 East toward St Paul. Exit onto Riverside Ave. Go left
Field Updated: 4/17/05 on Riverside. Take the 2nd left onto 8th street. Field is along the North site of I94.
2501
West
MUS35 Armatage Minneapolis MN 55410
56th
Street
Directions - MUS35 From I35W & Hwy62: Take Hwy62 west to Penn Ave. Go North on Penn Ave approx. 1.0 mile
Field Updated: 8/22/05 to 56th Street. Then take left 0.1 miles. Fields are next to Armatage Elementary School
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Mpls United Board of Directors
Mark Kelley President
Denver Gilliand Vice President
Charles Spolyar Treasurer, Rec Program
Kim McIntosh Secretary, Volunteer Coordinator
Brian Brom Boys Traveling Coordinator (U9-U12)
Kris Haug Boys Traveling Coordinator (U13+)
Scott Larson Girls Traveling Coordinator (U9-U12)
Brian Kelley Girls Traveling Coordinator (U13+)
Sean O’Driscoll Winter Training / Futsal
Dave Jones Winter Training / Futsal
Dan Johnson Marketing, Communications
Josh Katan Communications
Scott Kirkeby Uniforms
Tom Ellingson Fund Raising, Financial Assistance
Melissa Davies Advancement / Fund Raising
Sam Moore Advancement / Fund Raising
Libby Weil Advancement / Fund Raising
Jim Rowader Fields & Facilities
Keela Cottew Club Administrator (non-voting)
Kipp Barksdale Club Registrar (non-voting)
The Board structure is based on an 18 voting member board, where members hold three year staggered
terms. A third of the boards' positions become open each year. These open positions to the Board are
filled by election by votes cast of the Board members holding the seats that are not open for that year.
Elections are held every July.
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