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Delaware Union FAQ’s – Management

Why do Delaware Union and CDSA want to merge? • Share philosophical views on youth soccer placing an emphasis on developing the whole

person at every age and level of play • Pooling resources together for a greater opportunity to service our recreational programs

all the way through the highest levels of competition • Gain greater efficiencies while expanding the quality of service and opportunities to our

members How will the combined club be managed? • Members from the current Board of Directors of Delaware Union and CDSA have

combined to form the merged club’s Executive Board of Directors for the strategic oversight of the club, administration of programs, and coordination of resources

• Additionally, two Regional Operations Boards have been formed (North - Middletown area & Central - Kent County area) as well as a Smyrna/Clayton Affiliate Board to retain and manage local soccer programs in their geographic areas

Delaware Union FAQ’s – The Recreational Approach

My child plays on a recreational soccer team. What impact will the merger have on him/her? We do not anticipate a change in the existing recreational program due to the merger. Your recreational player will retain the advantages he/she currently enjoys. Your player will practice and play games where they have traditionally practiced and played games. Recreational teams will be formed by age and geographic location and will continue to have volunteer parent coaches. Teams will continue to practice one to two times per week plus play games on the weekend. U12 and above teams will play an inter-club schedule with other local REC clubs in fall 2014. The biggest change is that recreational coaches will have greater access to professional coaching resources, including more tools and training. The training will be based on the philosophy that it is more important for players to be placed in a situation to learn the game and have fun versus winning games.

Delaware Union Executive & Operational Leadership Summary

An Executive Board has reformed atop the organization with 3 supporting operational/affiliate boards formed to manage regions in MOT, Smyrna & Dover, with affiliate boards eventually targeted in Milford & Milton

Delaware Union

Executive Board

Northern Operational

Board (MOT)

Central Operational

Board (Dover)

Affiliate Region (TBD)

Affiliate Region (TBD)

Affiliate Board

(Smyrna)

Executive Board: • Strategic Management • Program Development • Major Decisions • Manages Enterprise Premier REP Program Operational Boards: • Managed by Executive Board VP’s • Manages local REC development • Local Field Management • Develop Local Sponsors • Manage Local TOPS Program • Fosters transition to REP program

Affiliate Boards: • Managed by Affiliate Board/partners w/ DU • Manages local REC development • Local Field Management • Develop Local Sponsors • Fosters transition to REP program

Executive Board

Delaware Union Org Chart – Leadership

Delaware Union Org Chart – Merger Transition Team (Dec 13’ – July 14’)

Mike Womer – Executive Director (Transition Team Chairman)

Bob Wallace - Secretary

Taylor Cameron – Dir Planning & Development

Kevin Hess – North Ops Board VP

Skip Ford – Central Ops Board VP

Chad Reed – Technical Director

Bill Boyer – Director of Coaching

Mike Frayler – DU Finance

Sarah Patterson – CDSA Finance

Meet Bill Boyer – Delaware Union Director of Coaching Coach Boyer has over 25 years’ experience as a player and coach in the game of soccer. Bill continually looks to fulfill a passion to redesign and create a new youth development model that services all players in Delaware. He earned his USSF National A License in 2001, holds an NSCAA Advance DOC Certificate, and continually places an emphasis on continuing education for himself and his development staff. Coach Bill’s professional career spanned the 90’s with the Delaware Wizards as a player and General Manager, as well as the coach of the Delaware Genies professional women’s team. His dedication to high school and collegiate programs have yielded success in the 90’s earning him NSCAA DHSSCA Coach of the Year in 1998 while at Archmere Academy. In early 2000, Boyer initiated a program at Wilmington University winning its conference in 2002 and named CACC Coach of the Year. Several years later he went on to lead Newark High School to win its Blue Hen Flight A Conference in 2005 & 2006. Coach Boyer continues the development of high school athletes with his leadership at Appoquinimink High School. Bill spent time in early 2000 as the Central Delaware Soccer Association (CDSA) Director of Coaching leading up to his current role at the helm of the Delaware Union Soccer Club.

Delaware Union Director of Coaching

Meet Chad Reed – Delaware Union Technical Director of Coaching Coach Reed has over 25 years experience as a player and coach in Delaware and the region. Chad has been fortunate to have played under great leadership such as Lew Atkinson (State of Delaware Director of Coaching), Joe Brown (former Professional Club Head Coach of the Carolina Dynamo), Matt Driver (former European Professional Player) and Kendal Walkes (Current Director of Soccer in the US Virgin Islands). His grass roots as a player stems back to his time as a USYSA Delaware ODP player, Delaware High School All-State Player and a 4 year collegiate career at West Chester University. Giving back to game, Coach Reed became one of the youngest men to earn an A License from the US Soccer Federation. As the former owner of the Star Soccer Academy, Reed became the largest youth soccer camp provider in Kent and Sussex County Delaware during its time. He went on to become a USYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP) Coach in Delaware, a USYSA Region 1 staff member, as well as leading teams to 7 Delaware State Championships and a Regional Semifinalist finish in two separate clubs. He holds an NSCAA Advanced Diploma, US Soccer Youth Development Diploma, and KNVB Dutch Youth Development Diploma.

Delaware Union Technical Director of Coaching

Meet Joe Brown – Delaware Union High School Age Director of Coaching Coach Brown has over 25 years of coaching experience at most levels in the United States. He coached 15 years in the United Soccer League (USL), 11 of them with the Carolina Dynamo and 4 with the Delaware Wizards. About the USL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Soccer_Leagues In 2000 Brown was appointed Head Coach of the Region I team that competed in the US Soccer Festival. In 2002 Coach Brown was inducted into the USL Hall of Fame and named USL executive of the year. In 2003, the Carolina Dynamo won the USL Pro Select League Regular season championship, and Brown was selected as Pro Select League Coach of the Year. During his time with the Carolina Dynamo and Delaware Wizards, Coach Brown has coached over 50 Professional players that have gone on to play in Europe, Major League Soccer, MISL, USL1 and USL2. Over time, the Carolina Dynamo have had 87 players selected in Major League Soccer's Super Draft with 4 Carolina Dynamo players going in the first round. Reference: www.battlegroundnc.com. Along with his successful training organization USFT Sports, Joe Brown is in his fourth season at the helm of Padua Academy's Women's Soccer program. Brown's Padua team has compiled a 50-3-3 record with winning back-to-back State Championships in 2012 and 2013. Padua's 2012 team finished ranked 9th in the NSCAA National poll with an undefeated season, while the 2013 team finished ranked 13thin the NSCAA National poll. Brown holds an "A" license from the United States Soccer Federation.

Delaware Union High School Age Director of Coaching

Delaware Union Registration Process

How do I sign my child up to play? Recreational – • For spring 2014 players will continue to register as usual thru delawareunion.com or

cdsasoccer.org • In fall 2014 all REC players will register at delawareunion.com and cdsasoccer.org will

no longer exist

. . REC Registration

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Delaware Union New Branding – Website Splash Page (Feb 2014)

Delaware Union New Branding – Website Main Page (Feb 2014)

U8 REC Practice Plans

In order to make practices run smoothly and be fun, it is important for us to have a basic understanding of the intellectual, emotional and physical developmental stage of the players we are coaching. Here are some typical characteristics of the Under 6 player. • Focused on themselves – reality to them is based on what they see and feel • Unable to see the world from another’s perspective • Everything is in the here and now • Cooling systems are less efficient - need frequent water breaks • Enjoy playing, not watching. Every player should have a ball in practice • Limited attention span - keep directions concise and to the point • Effort is performance – if they try hard, they are doing well • Active imaginations – utilize their imaginations in activities, they will love practice! • Look for adult approval – be encouraging when they say “Coach, look what I can do!” • Unable to think abstractly – spatial relationships are a mystery • Typically have 2 speeds -- extremely fast and stopped • Usually unaware of game scores – keep it that way

SPRING 2014 U8 LESSON PLANS

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Below are 10 Lesson Plans designed specifically for the U8 player. Simply click on the icon ball.

Delaware Union REC Curriculum – Website Tools

Delaware Union REC Curriculum - Website Tools

U8 REC Practice Plans – Week 1

In order to make practices run smoothly and be fun, it is important for us to have a basic understanding of the intellectual, emotional and physical developmental stage of the players we are coaching. Here are some typical characteristics of the Under 6 player. • Focused on themselves – reality to them is based on what they see and feel • Unable to see the world from another’s perspective • Everything is in the here and now • Cooling systems are less efficient - need frequent water breaks • Enjoy playing, not watching. Every player should have a ball in practice • Limited attention span - keep directions concise and to the point • Effort is performance – if they try hard, they are doing well • Active imaginations – utilize their imaginations in activities, they will love practice! • Look for adult approval – be encouraging when they say “Coach, look what I can do!” • Unable to think abstractly – spatial relationships are a mystery • Typically have 2 speeds -- extremely fast and stopped • Usually unaware of game scores – keep it that way

Delaware Union Uniforms

I have a uniform for my child. Will he/she need a new uniform? The Delaware Union & CDSA Recreational uniforms will remain the same geographically in Middletown and Dover thru the spring 2015 season or until a new title sponsorship is signed with Premier Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Management