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American Youth Soccer Organization

American Youth Soccer Organization. PLAYERSHIP & VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP FEE INCREASE. Overview and Objectives. Discuss recommendations for the player membership fee increase and introduce a new volunteer membership program Describe what this means for your program Answer your questions.

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American Youth Soccer Organization

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  1. American Youth Soccer Organization PLAYERSHIP & VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP FEE INCREASE

  2. Overview and Objectives • Discuss recommendations for the player membership fee increase and introduce a new volunteer membership program • Describe what this means for your program • Answer your questions BALANCED TEAMS

  3. Two Objectives • Increase the player membership fee to align AYSO National Office expenses with our current business reality • Introduce a volunteer membership program with enhanced background checks and training benefits to improve player safety and experience BALANCED TEAMS

  4. Player Membership Fee Increase • As proposed, the player membership fee will increase by $2.50 (from $17.50 to $20.00) • The cost of volunteer background checks (currently $1.25 per player) will be removed from the Player Membership Fee, making the effective cost increase $3.75 • The cost increase, if approved by the membership, will become effective in MY2019 BALANCED TEAMS

  5. Volunteer Membership Program • Introduce a volunteer membership program for MY2019 to include: • Enhanced background check • Volunteer training access • Other benefits to be determined • The annual cost of membership will be $25 per volunteer BALANCED TEAMS

  6. Program Costs BALANCED TEAMS

  7. Volunteer Membership Program “I have a hard enough time getting all the volunteers I need as it is. And now you expect me to tell them they have to pay for it?” BALANCED TEAMS

  8. What Does this Mean for You? • Decide how you want to treat the increase • Plan for budget impact in MY2019 • Communicate program benefits and changes early and often GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

  9. DISCUSSION… - We are creating a discussion forum for you to discuss brainstorm and ask questions. We will send the link as soon as it is live. - We will host a series of webinars and will also be available for in person presentations at meetings happening in the next two months. - What other tools do you need to message this to your Region? POSITIVE COACHING

  10. CONTACT INFORMATION For questions and more information, please email: Questions@AYSO.org PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

  11. Financial and Business Situation… • Player counts continue to decline • AYSO is running at a cash deficit and current fees will not cover operating costs • Cost of Volunteer Background checks are expected to triple • The transition to Blue Sombrero and PDI’s was difficult • We need to operate our business in a sustainable manner HOW DID WE GET HERE? GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

  12. Player Retention… Player Counts since 2012… POSITIVE COACHING

  13. Cash Flows… • For MY2017 we expect net cash outflows of $2 million • In our current cost structure, we expect net cash outflows of $1 million, eliminating extraordinary circumstances. POSITIVE COACHNG

  14. Operating Costs… • In 2016 and 2017, costs have exceeded revenues • Expenses have been reduced by $1.7 million over the past two years • In 2018, we are expecting a breakeven budget with no additions to cash reserves BALANCED TEAMS

  15. Benefits You Receive • Manage and update governing documents • Safe Haven training courses, eBooks, manuals as well as strategic partnerships with industry authorities • Manage all Insurance claims filed against AYSO • Respond, coordinate and work with Legal Commission on all law suits brought against AYSO • Manage and update content for the Learning Management System and eLearning courses • Continuing education workshops for EXPOS, Road Shows in all disciplines • Monthly Communications with Families and Customers • ”PlaySoccer” Magazine quarterly • Discounts from National Sponsors and product sampling • National Advertising • Advocate with US Soccer and State Associations to ensure AYSO kids have access to playing circuits • Insurance assistance:  Soccer Accident Insurance; General Liability • Background screening and adjudication of all volunteers • Legal support • Consolidated tax filing for all Regions, Areas and Sections. Over 1,600 independent bank accounts • Account for and pay state income tax • Pay taxes related to Unrelated Business Income • Audit accounts and look for financial concerns • Volunteer and Customer Support • Creation, updating and distribution of volunteer training and certification courses and materials • Provide overall marketing, communications, event, production and PR support for the organization • Process volunteer eligibility/ineligibility status GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

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