Annual General Meeting
2023 Annual General Meeting
We invite you to attend the Ohio Soccer Association Annual General Meeting (AGM). We are looking forward to your participation and hearing your voice regarding the state of the game in Ohio.
- Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
- Time: 1:30pm [Check-in at 1pm] [Please note the AGM is part of the OSA Workshop, which is an all-day event]
- Location: Marriott at the University of Dayton | 1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409
- Virtual Option: Will be available
Online Registration [OPEN]
All primary or alternate delegates must be registered using the above link by January 25, 2023.
Part of the AGM includes Board Elections. Please select the BOD Elections tab to the left for more information about candidates, or see information below about voting eligibility.
The following positions are up for election:
- Vice President (Statewide club/league vote)
- District 3 Director (District 3 clubs/league(s) vote only)
- District 5 Director (District 5 clubs/league(s) vote only)
In conjunction with our AGM, we are excited to host our annual OSA Workshop. Use the navigation to the left for more information.
Who is eligible to vote?
Current 2022-2023 Ohio Soccer Association members in good standing will be eligible to vote as OSA Full Members. To find the list of current full members, click here. All allocation of votes will be based on the voting structure identified in the Code of Regulations, Article VIII, Section 3.
The number of votes that each club or league is allotted will be determined on the number of players that are currently registered and paid for the Fall 2022/Spring 2023 season. For Spring 2023 player counts, it will be the actual number of registered and paid players as of January 25, 2023, at 5pm.
Each member in good standing shall register its primary and alternate delegates to the AGM no later than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. A Full Member may not designate a current member of the Board of Directors as a delegate.
Please visit the BOD Elections section to the left to view number of votes per member per district.
How do clubs or leagues get votes?
The votes are based off the number of paid registrations to your club or league.
Are we allowed to split up our votes between our board members for clubs or leagues?
Yes. The allocation of votes will be based on the voting structure identified in the Code of Regulations (COR). A member may allocate its total number of votes to one delegate or up to a number equal to their vote count. For example, if a member has 3 votes, they may designate one(1), two (2), or three (3) delegates to vote. The member may also apportion the weighting of their votes to the delegate as they choose. For example, if a member has 4 votes and designates two (2) delegates, the member may allocate three (3) to one delegate and one (1) to the other. All primary and alternate delegates must be registered by January 25, 2023 at 5pm.
Questions
Please contact Jessica Eberle with any questions at jeberle@ohio-soccer.org or 330-667-0855.
2023 Ohio Soccer Association Board of Directors Elections
The Ohio Soccer Association Board of Directors elections will be conducted pursuant to Article IX of the OSA Code of Regulations.
An elected officer or director will serve for a period of three (3) years, except as otherwise noted in the Code of Regulations and/or the OSA Agreement and Plan of Merger Recitals for the first OSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and will assume office at the close of the AGM.
Click here to find the current Board of Directors.
Click here (as of 2.6.23) for a breakdown of eligible votes per member by district.
The OSA Officers and Directors seats up for election in 2023 are:
Declaring Candidacy
To run for the position of Vice President, District 3, or District 5, please submit an approved form for OSA Candidacy by Wednesday, January 25.
- 2023 OSA Board of Directors Candidacy Application [closed]
At least fifteen (15) days before the date of the meeting, a proposed agenda with copies of the report of officers and any items proposed to be considered at the meeting will be sent out to the membership.
The OSA Offers and Directors seats up for election in 2023 are:
- Vice President (3 Year Term)
- District 3 (3 Year Term)
- District 5 (3 Year Term)
Who is eligible to be elected to the OSA Board of Directors?
Any individual can run for the position District Director. The only restriction is that the candidate cannot be a paid employee of OSA.
Candidates for the position of President or Vice President must also have previously served on the board of directors of a US Youth Soccer State Association for a minimum of 2 years.
Elections
- Nominations from the floor are not allowed, unless there are no candidates for an office, either Statewide Officer or as a District Director, to be elected.
- The President and Vice President are elected by the membership in a statewide election.
- The District Directors are elected from each of the designated seven (7) OSA districts.
Voting
Click here [as of 2.6.23] for a breakdown of eligible votes per member by district.
Questions
Please contact Jessica Eberle with any questions at jeberle@ohio-soccer.org or 330-667-0855.
2022 Annual General Meeting & Workshop
February 25 | Marriott at the University of Dayton | 1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409
2023 SCHEDULE
This is a free event. Scroll down to see descriptors for each session.
| Salon A / Coaching | Salon B / Member Business Income Opportunities | Salon C / Leagues & Programs | Ballroom / Referees | Kiefaber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-9am | New Grassroots Referee Course | ||||
| 9-9:30am | O-L-I & The 5 W’s (Tom Turner) | Medella Springs | Fundraiser Campaign for Clubs & Leagues | State League Open Forum | MVYSA Board Meeting (invite only) | |
| 9:30-9:55am | HUDL | ||||
| 10-10:55am | U.S. Soccer “Coach for Community” (Grassroots Intro Course) REGISTER (free) (limited to first 20 registrations) | ERC Specialists | COVID Relief Opportunities for Non-Profit or Small Businesses | Introduction to BAND | Ohio North and Ohio South State Referee Meeting (invite only) | |
| 11-11:55am | SkyHawks | Grassroots Programming Growth Opportunities | ODP Coaches Meeting |
O-L-I & The Five W’s (Tom Turner)
This session is designed to help competitive coaches become more efficient and more effective in planning and conducting their training sessions.
The 5-W’s relate to the process of creating more focused training session objectives, while “Orientation-Learning-Implementation” (O-L-I) is a coaching methodology germane to the U.S. Soccer licensing program that asks coaches to consider the value of creating objectives for both sides of any tactical situation.
U.S. Soccer “Coach for Community” (Grassroots Intro Course) (Tom Turner)
The Coach for Community course is designed around the challenges and needs of the grassroots coach. These challenges and needs typically relate to questions such as…
- How does soccer work?
- What should I do at practice?
- How do I teach my players to….?
- How do I get my players more engaged?
- How do I get my players to spread out?
- How do I get my players to communicate?
- How do I get my players to listen?
- How do I get my players to run more in games?
- What are the rules?
- How should I organize my players for games?
- What is the “best” formation for 7v7 or 9v9 or 11v11?
The course content will be adapted to the challenges and needs of the participants.
Attendees will earn a U.S. Soccer Certificate and a voucher to attend a future Grassroots course of their choice. The 2-hour course is limited to the first 20 to register and we anticipate spots will go fast. Register here.
Medella Springs Fundraiser Campaign for Clubs & Leagues
Bug spray and sun care go hand in hand with soccer like peanut butter and jelly. Discover how to work together with Medella to launch a fundraiser campaign in your league or club and earn that extra cash for your soccer needs, such as paint, goals, nets, and more!
HUDL
Hudl is a software company that provides video and performance analysis tools to more than 200K sports teams around the globe. The platform makes it easy for coaches to get crucial game stats and provides athletes with recruiting tools for creating highlights and contacting college coaches. NEW for 2023: Hudl now has its portable smart camera available, Focus Flex that automatically records and uploads games to Hudl with the ability to livestream for free.
ERC Specialists | COVID Relief Opportunities for Non-Profit or Small Businesses
There has been an increasing hype surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit, with good reason. While this is a fantastic credit for eligible businesses (with up to $26,000 per full time w2 employee) it is critical that the organization understand the liabilities regarding this funding. We remain committed to providing education and raising awareness for businesses and nonprofits specific to the ERTC. We will address the program and its evolution, as well as providing transparency on the current qualifications surrounding eligibility, we will also discuss the documentation that is needed to support this claim. Please bring your questions and join us as we share the ERTC program with you.
SkyHawks | Grassroots Programming Growth Opportunities
This session will focus on the following:
- Finding new members for your leagues/clubs
- Creating a pathway from Tots programming to your team
- Working directly with schools for in and after-school programming opportunities
- Assistance with coach and referee sourcing and certifications
- Marketing co-share
- Value add services including recruiting, team travel, compliance and registrations
State League Open Forum
Anyone interested in learning more about State League, how to enter, and discussion surrounding ideas for change/improvement are invited to attend.
Introduction to BAND
Have you heard about BAND? This robust tool (app) is designed to improve your direct communication for your team, club, league, tournament, or group – or perhaps all of those together!
BAND will introduce their app and showcase many of its uses including:
- Instant notifications
- Share/add events (that can collect RSVP’s)
- Share documents
- Live stream
- Poll
- Calendar
- …and much more!
ODP Coaches Meeting
A brainstorm session for ODP coaches on the current state of the program. Intended for all current ODP coaches and those interested in coaching within the program.
New Grassroots Referee Course
Interested in becoming a referee? This course will certify you! Make sure you have met the prerequisites to attend!
Annual Awards
Ohio Soccer Association strives to recognize individuals who positively impact the game of soccer in Ohio. In conjunction with our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the beginning of the year, an awards ceremony is held to honor nominated individuals for their support and dedication in growing the game.
Nominated individuals are also eligible for recognition by US Youth Soccer during their Annual Awards Gala.
Click here to view the 2022 Annual Award winners!
