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FAQ's Regarding Proposed SSC Changes
The following Frequently Asked Questions are an attempt to provide correct and current information regarding the proposed changes to SSC management. If there are any other questions please feel free to contact a member of the SSC board

1. How did we end up with the CESA model as the suggested direction for SSC?

Answer: The executive board at SSC spent the last year examining several options to improve the quality and consistency of the soccer programs offered SSC. The goal was to offer excellent soccer for all ages and levels in the Summerville area. We wanted players to have outstanding programs in their own backyard.
In an attempt to provide these excellent programs we began a two month long search for a new Director of Soccer Operations. The job description was extremely large and after interviewing many good applicants it became very obvious that what we were expecting was too much for one candidate to provide.
After the search for a sole DSO was unsuccessful, we considered other established programs in an effort to improve our own. It was during this time that the board agreed that CESA’s program was best in line with the goals and values we were searching for.

2. What is the arrangement with CESA?

Answer: Currently the SSC executive committee has agreed to engage in a 3-year soccer program management contract with Pearce Tormey and Andrew Hyslop of CESA.

3. Who made the decision to work with Andrew and Pearce?

Answer: The Executive Committee is charged in the Bylaws to hire the DOC and to manage the Club. After examining and discussing the possible options for our future direction a vote of the full executive board took place. The full thirteen member board met and overwhelmingly (10-1-2) voted to engage in negotiations with Pearce and Andrew. Subsequently, the Executive committee agreed to a 3 year commitment to Andrew Hyslop and Pearse Tormey in a management agreement in the areas of business management, coach, player, and team development.

4. What is the ultimate goal of this arrangement?

Answer: The ultimate goal is to incorporate the CESA model into our soccer program for the next three years. This guarantees excellent soccer programs that will survive personnel and executive Board member turnover.
The executive committee has also suggested that SSC change their name to “SSC doing business as CESA Charleston” and to change the colors from blue and white to red, black, and white.

5. Does that mean that SSC is gobbled up by the CESA umbrella?

Answer: According to SCYSA rules, SSC must remain its own club separate from CESA. The bank account is a SSC bank account and all money collected is used to operate this club only. No money is paid to any other CESA club. Also, the SSC board will consist of 7 people: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Registrar, Secretary, and two members at large. It is always our goal (if we can find willing volunteers) to fill the board with involved Summerville parents that will still guide and direct the future of the club.

6. Who owns CESA? Is it non-profit?

Answer: SSC plans to do business as CESA Charleston if the members agree on 5/28. In that case, we retain our same non-profit status.

7. What types of specific things does CESA want to do that are different from what the Summerville Soccer Club does in terms of coaching, training and recruiting coaches as well as making SSC more professional?

Answer: The biggest change at SSC is that the soccer programs will now be run using a system. This will provide consistency across the board for every team in every age group. On the field, the average player should notice a more organized program with fewer headaches.
Pearce and Andrew will assist the executive board in securing a full-time DOC and part-time assistant DOC to be available anytime to attend to soccer issues at the club. Duties will include monthly communication meetings with coaches as well as coach assessment. The DOC will also be available to answer questions and concerns from the parents about the soccer at SSC. Parents will no longer have to wait for a coach or volunteer board member to get out of work and return their call to get their questions answered.
Coaches will notice support across the board whether they are volunteer or paid. Volunteer coaches can expect some training before they begin with their team. Paid coaches are required to meet licensing standards and are encouraged to work on higher licenses with the club’ support. Coaches are expected to help run clinics for other micro and recreation teams at the Club.

8. How will my fees change when we begin using the CESA model?

Answer: The SSC board worked extremely hard to keep fees in line with what our parents paid last year. Registration fees for all levels of play will remain exactly the same except for recreation soccer which will decrease. The training fees can be expected to go up but each age group that trains can expect to add an extra month to their training season. Some levels of play can expect to add an extra day as well. When the additional training that is provided is priced out per session, it is actually cheaper per session of training than last year. Uniform fees will remain the same as well.

9. I was told (and from what was included on the postcard that was mailed out) that the meeting May 28th will allow parents to decide whether or not to change the name (to SSC doing business as CESA Charleston) and the club colors (to red/black/white). Is this change at our club really necessary?

Answer: If we would like to continue with the CESA model and to continue working with Pearce and Andrew, yes, it is necessary. CESA is a “brand” that is attached to the system being implemented. Overall, it is not uncommon for soccer clubs to merge or split and to change their names and/or colors in the process. This does not mean that we did not heavily consider the beautiful history that exists at SSC. However, the board has realized that to grow stronger we must change. There is great concern for the future of the club if we continue on the way we have been doing business the last several years.