Draft Criteria |
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Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
| CLUB STRUCTURE |
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| Legally structured as a corporation or similar legal entity |
X |
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| Legal description |
X |
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X |
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| Centralized, executive authority in a President, Club Board, Executive Committee |
X |
X |
X |
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| Centralized Technical Authority: Director of Coaching who has ultimate decision making authority on all teams |
X |
X |
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| Central bank account for all Club registrations and transactions |
X |
X |
X |
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| MARKETING AND OPERATIONS |
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| Web Page |
X |
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| Club Logo |
X |
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| 5 Year business plan with mission statement, goals and objective, financials |
X |
X |
X |
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| Marketing plan; sponsorship program, other revenue generators |
X |
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| Marketing/Sponsorship/Revenue Programs Detail |
X |
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| Capable of editing Club web site within 48 hours |
X |
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X |
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| Dedicated Business Fax/Phone and email |
X |
X |
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| Policy and procedures for technical programs |
X |
X |
X |
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| Player scholarship assistance program |
X |
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X |
| FACILITIES |
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| Dedicated training facility controlled by the Club as either the owner or leasee |
X |
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| Rented/Permit property from a public or private entity |
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| Club
designated stadium which can be locked. Entrance charge for games can
be made with entrances, etc. and seating for at least a minimum of
1,000. Leased or owned. |
X |
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| Club house and meeting room with locker room at the training site |
X |
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| Club's office staffed by an administrator(s) a minimum of 4 hours per day |
X |
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| TECHNICAL PROGRAMS |
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| Technical Plan integrated and age specific |
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X |
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| Participation in USCS & USYSA Player ID Program (Club supports) |
X |
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| TEAMS |
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| Teams
- Min of 3 teams, U10 or above either gender - All three teams must be
duly registered with Players Names, addresses, allocated team numbers
from US Club Soccer |
X |
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X |
| Teams,
Min of 5 teams U10 or above different age groups same gender - All five
teams must be duly registered with Players Names, addresses, allocated
team numbers from US Club Soccer |
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| Direct access to Rec players (U12 and younger) |
X |
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| Vertically aligned Boys or Girls teams: U11 to U18 |
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X |
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| Infrastructure of coaching for U8 and older |
X |
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| STAFF |
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| Salaried Administrative staff or registrar |
X |
X |
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| Registration secretary - one person responsible for US Club Soccer player registration |
X |
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| Permanent, salaried Director of Coaching with an "A" license or its equivalent |
X |
X |
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| Permanent salaried Director of Coaching with a "B" or equivalent |
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X |
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| Coaching staff are all paid at all age groups |
X |
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| All coaches have contracts to coach with the Club |
X |
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