Those attending: Schellas Hyndman, Al Albert, Steve Malone, Louise Waxler, Joe Cummings, Randy Waldrum, and Jim Sheldon. Staff members Jeff Tipping, Craig Bohnert, Steve Veal, and Chris Wyche attended, as did Rob Robinson.

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. April 11 by Schellas Hyndman.

MOTION: To accept the Consent Package items as presented in the report. Bohnert indicated on page 11 that the word “patent” should be “trademark”. Tipping indicated that two more Hispanic GK courses were held. Veal indicated he would move to Action Items the discussion on insurance, and Robinson discussed some changes in the convention hotel sites and will move to Action Items the 2007 convention as he is waiting on paperwork. He also indicated our free convention space may be over after 2010. MOTION AMENDED: To accept the Consent Package items as presented in the report including the corrections. MOTION PASSED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS

President’s Report – Schellas Hyndman
Discussed the Website Development Committee, the RFP process for a provider and management issues. A timeline on this was discussed as well (p.82). Determined the September meeting as being the time to approve the provider.

Youth Issues were discussed as far as the structure, and “over” administration in the youth game. Some discussion on whether the NSCAA along with Tipping could address some of these problems. Many felt we should take the lead in this issue.

Discussed our relationship with George Kuntz and Hawaii.

There was some discussion on a better infrastructure for education. Tipping discussed the High School Certificate and Schellas discussed getting the high school coaches more involved.

There was further discussion on diversity training and the conflicts with several staff. It was decided Cummings would follow up with the staff that are delinquent.

There were some corrections to the committee/council nominations as far as the spelling of some names and titles were concerned. Nominations will be presented to the full Board in June to be approved.

Executive Directors Report – Jim Sheldon
Sheldon discussed whether or not the Website Development Committee should be an ad hoc or standing committee. If it’s to be an ongoing committee, then whoever runs the website should be on the committee.

MOTION: Move to make the Website Development Committee a standing committee. There was then discussion on the committee, Mike Curry and a discussion on staffing. MOTION PASSED

Bohnert addressed the new position (Communications Coordinator), and how it relates to rankings, awards programs, support in advertising, working with the graphics, the Journal and the Almanac. He discussed how this relates to what we want to do with the website. Sheldon voiced concerns over the timing as well as how the job relates to Tanya Wright’s move to Education, and the urgency to have the site operating. Sheldon will have a conversation with Bohnert and Curry about the best way to proceed.

MOTION: No Board member be allowed to be a member of the Governor’s Council. MOTION PASSED

We discussed the need to replace Curry then on the Governor’s Council.

There was a brief discussion on the Division I Intercollegiate Programs Director’s position. We discussed the current money raised for this position and appropriate salary.

Following lunch, Sasho Cirovski met with us and discussed the need for this position, again. He discussed the concerns the college coaches have for where the money goes. He also discussed the need for the person in this position being responsible for raising the funds from the college coaches. He felt we need a letter stating what the services are going to be for the dues that the coaches will be expected to pay. He felt the timeline for the position should be a July 1, 2005, start date. Cirovski also discussed the project he was working on with a college game of the week on television. There was much discussion on potential advertising possibilities.

MOTION: To accept the stub budget with the changes to be made as the result of actions of this meeting and/or with changes already noted. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To pass the vacation and sick leave recommendation. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To pass the compensation recommendation. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: That the mid-year BOD meeting be moved to late July-early August and that the September ExComm meeting be eliminated, both to coincide with the fiscal year. Recommendation that this suggestion be reviewed following the September 2006 ExComm meeting. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To grant the President the power to negotiate three employee contracts involving whomever he/she wants to involve. In addition extending the existing contracts through August 31, 2005. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To approve the additional office space as recommended. MOTION WITHDRAWN – Motion to be revisited later.

MOTION: To offer a 50 percent wellness benefit to any individual within the office staff that wants to utilize this benefit. MOTION PASSED

Second Vice President – Steve Malone
MOTION: To approve all motions brought forward at the February meeting of the Convention Committee, numbers 1-21, on page 93-94.
There was discussion on #7 to reinstate the exhibitor gift.
There was discussion on #6 to open up on Saturday for those 16 years and older with a price of $10 admission.
There was discussion on #12 as this item is redundant from Chris report.
There was final discussion on #14. MOTION PASSED

We discussed re-examining the perk list in the Administrative Handbook. There was discussion about the Convention Committee and their ability to take care of those who volunteer to help. We have some unfilled positions and decided to fill those positions with current perks and look into expanding

MOTION: Approve to enter into a formal agreement with the Kansas City CVB to manage the convention housing for the 2006 Philadelphia Convention. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To approve funding to allow John DeWitt to attend the mid-year BOD meeting in Indianapolis for a maximum of two days. MOTION PASSED

We had some discussion on the value of the floor manager’s position.

MOTION: Approve increasing the stipend for the Exhibits Floor Manager to $6,000. MOTION PASSED

Discussed how the ICVA (Indianapolis) agreement perks should be handed out. Items B, C, E of #6 on page 92 should be handled by the President, with D going to Veal to distribute.

It was noted that Ambassadors could assist in obtaining headline clinicians. Albert also outlined plans for the 2006 Honorary All-American. It also was noted that the Site Selection Committee really is a subcommittee of the Convention Committee.

Finally, regarding the convention, there was discussion as to whether the Convention Manager’s position should be considered as part-time or as an independent contractor. Sheldon will get clarification on this.

Discussed the constituent voting section with Malone giving us his input.

MOTION: That any member can vote for every position. MOTION FAILED for lack of a second.

Key members of the Awards Committee want to meet this summer to revise the Awards Handbook.

MOTION: To authorize the meeting this summer in the most cost-effective manner. MOTION PASSED

Past President – Joe Cummings
There was discussion about the Office Site Committee. It was determined Sheldon would check on sites in Kansas City, sites with land and office space, or simply a building to handle our needs. Cummings will continue to check on sites outside of the Kansas City area.

It was suggested that we develop an orientation “box” on the inner workings of the Board. This will help new BOD members become familiar with the NSCAA.

MOTION: That all future NSCAA apparel revert to the logo and the lettering underneath the logo. MOTION PASSED

The meeting was recessed at 6:52 p.m.

The meeting is reconvened at 8:30 a.m., April 12. All members were in attendance as the day before except Robinson.

Sheldon discussed the move into additional office space (p.65).

MOTION: That we move into the additional office space. MOTION PASSED

We continued our discussion on the Division I Program Director position, and the timeline, salary and hiring of this position.

MOTION: To proceed with the hiring of the Division I Programs Director establishing a timeline, salary and starting date. MOTION WITHDRAWN

MOTION: To move forward with the hiring of the Division I Programs Director. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To move forward with the timeline for hiring the Division I Programs Director. We discussed the July 1 hiring (start date), how early it could be done, and physically when this person could be in the office. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To establish a salary for the Division I Programs Director. We discussed this range, having a person with a presence, someone who can meet with AD’s and NCAA executives. MOTION AMENDED – To establish a salary range (not for public knowledge) for the Division I Programs Director. MOTION PASSED

First Vice President – Louise Waxler
Waxler discussed the mentoring program for women’s coaches and the disappointment in the behavior of our young coaches.

We also discussed the idea of limiting how often one can run for office. It was concluded that one could do so as often as they liked.

Tipping discussed his concerns with the National Diploma course current enrollment in Indianapolis. He also discussed having Master Coach course graduates being able to retest the National and Advanced National candidates who do poorly.

MOTION: That graduates of the Master Coach program will be certified to retest the National and Advanced National candidates who do poorly on their tests. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: That NSCAA Regional Technical Directors will be able to test at the Non-Residential National diplomas. MOTION WITHDRAWN. Referred to Academy Advisory Council.

MOTION: To allow the Master Coach candidates, State and Regional Directors to attend the Convention without registration charges. MOTION DEFEATED

MOTION: That job site listings on our website be free from charge for NSCAA partners. MOTION WITHDRAWN. Previous approval given to a 50 percent discount for full-time positions, approved by the state association.

MOTION: That the NSCAA will develop a “Parent Coach” diploma. MOTION PASSED

We discussed LASCA and Rene Miramontes’ concerns about our staff and how we handle the courses with the Latino community. Wyche and Miramontes are working on a position paper.

Associate Executive Director – Steve Veal
Veal discussed the McDonald’s All-America games, which will not be held in 2005. McDonald’s has asked us to name an All-America teams this year with hopes of re-launching the games in 2006. Discussed whether we should continue to be involved with this program. There was consensus that we were not interested in naming such teams, that our continued involvement with McDonald’s is in doubt and that Veal will explore alternatives.

He updated us on an insurance issue with Butler University. Included were discussions with our courses in Bloomsburg and Brazil.

Discussed our mailing costs to Canada-Mexico for the Soccer Journal and mailing to Europe. We hope to extend our membership in these countries. He’ll come to the June meeting with recommendations.

The Women’s Committee has requested one or two annual scholarships to a coaching course for female coaches of color.

MOTION: That the NSCAA provide two scholarships for women of color to our Academy courses each year as recommended by the Women’s Committee. MOTION PASSED

There were discussions about scheduling the Board meeting in conjunction with the Academy in June. Tipping will get with Steve to clean up the schedule.

We continued our discussions on potential television packaging of college soccer. There was discussion on the need for a new entity for profit. Included were concerns with the MLS, since they’ve shown an interest. Wyche will work on the actual production costs. Cummings, Wyche and Sheldon will possibly meet in California with Cirovski and Fox Soccer.

Third Vice President – Al Albert
Bohnert discussed VML and possible help with our website. We discussed Dennis Franczak removing himself from the committee or not being involved in the bidding process. Cummings will speak to Franczak about this.

MOTION: to consider all motions as presented by Wyche in this book. (page 109, 113, 121, 124, 127,130,133,136, 137,140,141,146,149,152,157,160, the Hyundai program, Pocket Schedule rates, S25 Norwegian Company). MOTION AMENDED: To approve all motions discussed except the Tony Waiters and LASCA contracts. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To accept the draft agreement between the NSCAA and LASCA/LASCC. MOTION PASSED

MOTION: To extend a one-year complimentary NSCAA membership to those members of LASCA who are current with their membership and those who are joint LASCA-NSCAA members, with monies left in the LASCA bank account (to be turned over the NSCAA) used to help defray these costs. MOTION PASSED. Further discussion to come at the June BOD meeting regarding the proper place in the NSCAA’s governance structure for the LASCC and other diverse groups.

Wyche discussed America Scores and will get back to us in June. He will move forward with the Goal Sporting Goods contract. He discussed the Cal-South Soccer Nation (p. 103), branding issues (p.104) and the adidas contract (p. 163-165). Jim will follow up with adidas.

MOTION TO ADJOURN – MOTION PASSED

Meeting adjourned at 2:40 pm