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My $0.02 worth is that Ms. Bynum was a good servant to youth soccer but that it was time for her to vacate that position. Staying in one place too long does have merit in certain situations.

As for Coach Okpodu, he is very energetic about soccer and would fit the bill in the Van Taylor position, but the other one is not suited for him at all.

These are important hires for SCYSA and critical to the development in this state.

Reccos you jumped in this conversation when Mary Bynum was brought up. I didnt know we were talking about Van Taylors job. I thought maybe in your wisdom you would suggest a good replacement for Bishop.When another position comes open im sure we will all be waiting for your opinion on it

Reccos i will do it this way. Could you please give me your opinion on who would be a good canidate to run ODP?

The reality is, as regards ODP, an infusion of "new blood" may do a sinking program some good. Neither Mrs. Bynum nor Coach Okpodu qualifies in that regard.
I would agree that Coach Okpodu MIGHT be a decent candidate for an ODP DOC-type position, but certainly not the SCYSA Executive Director position, which demands more of an i-dotter and t-crosser.

Have absolutely no opinion on who should receive this poition (as a disclaimer), but a few thoughts from someone who (in his day job) has hired a few folks.
The job description state this (as general overview), and must be the basis for any hiring decision

General Overview:
- Manages the SC Youth Soccer State Office and all employees and contract labor individuals
- Administers directives from the SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors
- Oversees the SC Youth Soccer Business Plan as produced by the SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors
- Implements policies as directed by the SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors
- Administers programs and tournament event development
- Responsible for all budgets of SC Youth Soccer
- Assist SC Youth Soccer on all legal matters, grievances, mediations, league issues, insurance issues, and regional/national matters
- Sponsor recruitment, development, expansion and relations
- Serves as point of contact at Regional and National events/meetings
- Any other matters deemed necessary by the SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors

Beyond that, I would say that any Executive Director (for any nonprofit or member based org) has a primary responsibility to support and execute on the mission of that org.
For SCYS (from the website) this includes: "The purpose of SCYS is to develop, promote, and administer the game of soccer among players under the age of 19 years...South Carolina Youth Soccer and our members are dedicated to promoting and improving soccer for everyone in the state of South Carolina."

Based on all of the above, if I were hiring, I'd be looking for a 'management type' over a top level (elite) soccer coach, unless that soccer coach happens to also be a 'management type'. I wish everyone who feels qualified and inclined to apply for this job the best of luck and trust this new position will help South Carolina Youth Soccer (and member clubs) achieve all our goals (forgive the pun).

this is a marketing/business/organizational development gig