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Your Questions Answered...
Does MSA conduct back ground checks on their coaches?
Risk Management Forms for Coaches, Managers, Referees and other Volunteers
MSA and its parent organization, NTSSA, have required all coaches, managers, adult referees and other volunteers to fill-out the Volunteer Application form, commonly referred to as the Risk Management Form, which was used to check the background on our volunteers to protect the children from exposure to unsavory characters. We now have a better method of doing this with an ONLINE form---which makes it easier to use, avoids the existence of paper containing any confidential information which had to flow through the MSA office, allows the clearance determination to be obtained immediately by the volunteer. ALL COACHES, MANAGERS, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM PRIOR TO REGISTRATION EACH FALL.
~What age bracket is my child in? How much is the registration fee?
AGE DIVISION ALIGNMENT
Age Group-Reg. Fee-Born Between
Under 5 - $50 8/1/04 – 7/31/05
Under 6 - $50 8/1/03 – 7/31/04
Under 7 - $55 8/1/02 – 7/31/03
Under 8 - $55 8/1/01 – 7/31/02
Under 9 - $60 8/1/00 – 7/31/01
Under 10 - $60 8/1/98 – 7/31/00
Under 12 - $65 8/1/97 – 7/31/99
Under 14 - $70 8/1/95 – 7/31/97
Under 16 - $70 8/1/93 – 7/31/95
Under 19 - $70 8/1/90 – 7/31/93
~How does my child get on a team?
After registration, all players are placed within their age group, then seperated by middle school area so they will go to a team with players from their area. Players are then picked from a blind pool by the coach and commissioner for each team and the coach will contact the player soon after the July 25th Pool Draw.
~When would practices and games start?
Practices will start in late July and games will start August 22nd.
~When and where would the practices be?
The coach will set up the practice days, times and locations.
~When and where would the games be?
Games are located at Eastfield Soccer Complex or Bruton Soccer Complex.
Most games are on Saturdays, with some games on Sundays. Under-9 and above may have some weeknight games.
~How much are the uniforms?
Each coach picks out their team's uniforms and will take care of the pricing and ordering of the uniforms.
~How much play time will my child get?
Each player is required to receive 50% play time of each game, including tournament and play off games.
~How do I file a complaint on my child's coach?
Contact the Sgt. At Arms to file a formal complaint.
~What is a sponsorship?
MSA has a sponsorship program for the players that cannot afford to pay the registration fee. Just complete the sponsorchip form located on the "Forms" page and turn it in with $20 for approval. Not all applications are approved.
Does my child get a trophy?
Players U-5 thru U-8 get participation trophies each season. For U-9 and above, both placement and participation trophies are awarded.
Who works in the concession stand?
Section 3. Concessions
B. All U-5 through U-12 teams are required to work a two-hour shift at the concession stand each soccer season. ... Each shift must consist of 5 volunteers at least 14 years of age or older.
C. Any team, which does not volunteer at these meetings or has not already fulfilled their obligation, will be assigned a shift by the Office Manager during the season. If a coach wishes to trade time slots with another team he/she may do so only with the approval of the Office Manager at least one week prior to the scheduled time slot.
D. Once assigned, any U5-U12 team, which does not fulfill their assigned two-hour shift requirement, will pay a fine of $100 prior to their next game. Any subsequent games will be forfeited until payment of this fine is received.
PER THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 14 IS ALLOWED IN THE CONCESSION STAND AT ANY TIME
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Got a question...and don't know who to ask?
This might help !!
~President - Richard Najera is basically the "overseer" of the Board itself.
~Vice President - Billy Johnston covers for the President in their absence, is the purchasing agent for the association, handles the contracts such as the concession stands and the trash pick up. Contact him with injury insurance questions.
~Registrar - Is in charge of registering all the players, the player pool draw, signing releases and academy forms, working with the comissioners, as well as entering in the team's rosters for North Texas.
~Treasurer Mary Caruso handles our association finances.
~Coach's Coordinator Shelly Powell is responsible for educating the coaches of MSA and scheduling the coach's clinics. She is also the liasion to the Referee Board and handles referee complaints as well as runs the "Friday Night Skills" during the season.
~Public Relations Michele Miller~ is responsible for publishing the monthly newsletter for the coaches, upkeep on the MSA website, the laison to the Association Photographer and for promoting MSA.
~Sgt. at Arms - Johnny Taylor is responsible for keeping meetings in order and following Roberts Rules of Order, as well as the Chairman of the Appeals and Discipline Committee. If you have a problem with a player, coach, or have gotten in trouble at a game....you need to talk to Johnny.
~Secratary Juli Jackson~ is keeper of the minutes for our coach's meetings and Board meetings.
~Cups and Games - Michelle Schliesman is the Tournament Director for all MSA tournaments. She also purchases all the trophies for MSA.
~League Commissioner - Steve Reyna works with the Division Commissioners regarding schedules and is responsible for the scheduling of games and play off games.
~Division Commissioners answers questions, run the pool draw, make schedules and register the teams for their specific age group.
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DID YOU KNOW???
1. If a game is suspended because of foul weather, including lack of adequate lighting before the SECOND half has begun, that game shall be replayed. A game will be considered COMPLETED once it has attained half time plus 5 minutes. UNLESS it is a play off game....then it has to be replayed in it's entirety.
2. Every player is entitled to 50% playing time of every game, including tournament games.
3. Board Members are all non-paid volunteers.
4. All team fundraisers are optional.
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