Why They Stop 

After investing the time and money into any sport, this is the last thing a parent wants to hear, but it happens.

Frequently. 

To read the entire article "Why They Stop", click here.

Parent's Place  KYSoccer.net's Newly Redesigned Parent's Sub Web

The new sub web offers:

• articles featured in Applause - our parent's enewletter

• parenting articles and information

• information on selected books and DVDs

• stories from "Great Soccer Parents"

• articles on health and fitness designed to aid parents in dealing with their child

To visit Kentucky Youth Soccer's NEW Parent's Place, click here.

Good governance depends on enlightened decision making. Board members in turn need to be knowledgeable about the organization's status and needs if they are to make sound decisions that advance its mission. But boards often say that the information they receive hinders rather than facilitates good governance and strong leadership.  They protest that they are overwhelmed with large quantities of irrelevant information, that they don't get enough information, or that they receive material too late to devote serious attention to it. An effective board information system should focus decision making, stimulate participation, and support an appropriate balance of responsibility between board and staff.

For the full article in Administrator's Toolkit on effective board communications, click here.

• Step 1: Preparation
• Step 2: Leadership
• Step 3: Follow Through
• Step 4: Make a Decision

Ultimately, a board that makes a conscious effort to take advantage of its monthly meetings has a club that will improve. Make sure your administration is prepared for the meeting beforehand, maintain relevant discussion during the meeting, and stay proactive toward club goals and tasks after. In the end, it is an effective board that will allow the club to grow and prosper.

For the full article in Administrator's Toolkit on running effective board meetings, click here.

US Youth Soccer is celebrating its 35th year in 2009 and the celebration begins at the US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop in San Jose, Calif., March 5-7, 2009. Registration is now open where over 3,000 soccer coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts are expected at the organization's annual convention held this year at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.   Registrants can save 50 percent by registering before December 15.

A great benefit to US Youth Soccer member clubs is the free, club directory. Register your club in the US Youth Soccer Club Directory and help families looking for soccer in their area or an area that they will be moving to, directly to your club easily via the club directory.  

The free, searchable directory of US Youth Soccer member organizations provides access to your club web site. Also, when you register your club you can select to have key staff receive important information from US Youth Soccer including coaching education, member benefits, news and more.  To learn more, click here.