1. Vision: To develop youth soccer players to achieve their highest potential as a soccer player and person by focusing on individual player development in a team based environment.

2. Objectives – Development resources Coaching and player development separate functions but linked by the vision Board positions defined and people held accountable Coaching Performance Standards Define and hold to Expertise Applicable certification/training Philosophy of development first Coaching curriculum must be adhered to Tie in development with the AWYSL league Parent education Help parents understand the program Gain parental commitment to the program

3. Define R&Rs in an org chart Board positions Coaching/managersParents Define what the coaching certs cover & make sure all adhere to the policy Establish parent ed planned events Tie into season kick offs Newsletter tie ins Define the AW soccer offerings/programs Continue joint development programs and communication with the AWYSL league Solicit AWYF/AWYSL coaching and board support

4. Objectives – AW Soccer board support Board members with soccer experience and or involvement Spirit wear conducive of soccer styles Support social opportunities Group events MLS, College, HS game attendance Make soccer part of the community Be proud to be a soccer player

5. Communicate what the board positions are responsible for and the importance of the board Capture in a board position the scheduling of soccer outings. MLS, college, etc Insure X # of group outings Post on the website past player success stories Update spirit wear to current soccer styles Communicate the number of kids participating in AW Soccer Update the website and links to other soccer sites

6. Objectives – Fundraising plans to support Maintenance and growth Add new resources as needed Equipment replacement and upgrades Keep up with attrition of equipment Add new technologies

7. Expand fundraising scope Tie in with AWYF Define goals for fundraising Options to volunteering Budget replacement of equipment Expand grant applications

8. Objectives – Keep pace with the district population growth Keep pace with the district population growth Expand our reach Expand our reach Expand our offerings Expand our offerings Link with the Rec league Link with the Rec league

9. 1Insure growth does not dilute the product 2Continue to expand available paid coaches 3Tie into areas that are expanding their population 4Continued collaboration with the AWYSL 1To become a united/linked organization 2Jointly recruit at the community soccer day 1Based on the child/family desire 2Merge the academy programs 3Link on-line registrations 5Determine the measure of successful growth