Chico,
Great points and information. I've followed your post(s) for quite some time and you have a tremendous amount of insight and information for one to process. It's great discussion and really allow for thought and reflection.
I know that I can at times be critical of the SCYSA so let me take a different point of view on this. I believe that the SCYSA's mission, to promote, develop, and administer youth soccer, is taken seriously by the SCYSA BOD. I believe that the question might be what is the priority order of the terms "promote", "develop", and "administer" -- and in what context do these occur?
and again I guess that ultimately my question. As I've viewed you posts regarding the decline in SCYSA numbers, their many laws and bylaws restrict Clubs develop, etc...yet, there inlies the confusion...where is their proirity?
Again as you state above that their mission is to allow the Club(s) to promote player development, yet in recent postings (and noted board minutes) from you and others...the case is just the opposite? I understand your explaination of the "framework" and appreciate the insight, but if their administration is their highest priority...why is the approach/thoughts/actions so narrow when their "Mission" is so global?
Again, above, great questions regarding the USC stuff. I just offered a potential solution due to the "red-tape" regarding "alliances v partnerships" etc... just sounded like more of a hassle than a neutral site. As far as contacts go...it would certainly behoove SCYSA to include Berson and Smith. That is a great point, actually, and should be step one, really. Again, the question(s) posed were alternative(s) to clubs, possibly. Now as far as volunteers go...man, how many kids at USC need community service hours through class, projects, etc... I'm sure if SCYSA had a contact in the Physical Ed. Dept...there would be plenty of student's willing to sign up? Maybe? Maybe not?
FInally, "who's coming" ....really in my perception regarding this post would be classic-challenge/premier level teams using state cup as a spring board for regionals and nationals. As far as rec/american/tide whatever cups goe...it really should be a "regional" (upper,middle,lower) run tournament. You're right...I'm not going to drive my rec level player from Goose Creek to Columbia and I'm gathering not many others would. Plus, other than revenue...I agree with you question regarding demand...is it really there and needed?
