CDYLL Meeting Minutes
December 2nd, 2009
BH-BL High School
Participants - John Olsen (Shen),
Gary Purcell (Troy), David Dorsey (ADK) Joe Carmola (Scotia), Mike
Taylor
(Sar.), Dave Sherwood (Maple Hill), Eric Bettinger (Beth), Jim Barriere
(Beth), Scott Marr (UAlbany), Gianleo Duca (Col.), Pete Hoffman (GF),
Mark Walsh (ADK), George Leveille (ADK), Tom Schwan (BH), Dan DePersis
(ADK), Michael Fleisher (Col.), Steve Avveduti (Nisky), Bob Testa
(Nisky),
Mat Morgan (Nisky), Lisa Olson (BH), Greg Griskowitz (Sar), Mike Vorgang
(Nisky), Chuck Holohan (Shen), Joe Romano (Shen), Joe Pollisino (BS),
Sheryl Lauria, Steve Maloney (Nisky), Andy St. John (Guild.)
John Olsen called the meeting to order
at 7:03 PM. John welcomed everyone and thanked them for
attending
the meeting. John recapped the 2009 season:
Positive feedback from the programs and parents:
Scheduling was a great success
Referees were greatly appreciated. 90% of the 7-8 grade games were officiated by the CDLOA.
Pinnie/Short combo were well received
Player
clinic was attended by approx. 80 players.
Negative feedback from program and parents:
3 games back to back during the Saturday round robins was too much for the players
More clinics for players needed
ADK
relationship
John addressed each of the issues from
the 2009 season. The scheduling will continue in the 2010 season
as it was held in the 2009 season. John Olsen met with John Stiso
the head of the CDLOA (official’s organization) and they discussed
the possibility of including the 5-6 level round robins. John
Stiso indicated that the officials are ready and willing to be a part
of the 2010 season and support the CDYLL at both the 7-8 and 5-6 levels.
Discussion was held regarding some
programs
that use high school volunteers who are completing community service
to ref the 7-8 grade games. John indicated that at that level
the paid officials are to be used; maybe those volunteers can serve
in a different capacity. Programs that come to play a 7-8 grade
game have an expectation to have paid officials.
The CDYLL will address the issue of round
robin scheduling to avoid the back to back game problem. John
mentioned the idea of setting up a committee to lay out guidelines to
be used by all of the programs.
More players’ clinics will be
addressed.
John indicated that local colleges should be contacted and clinics
organized.
John attended an ADK meeting in November
and indicated that there was positive communication. John
indicated
that the 2009 season was positive in the respect that the CDYLL was
self-sustaining and made great progress to promote youth lacrosse in
the Capital Region, however the 2010 season could be more beneficial
to the youth players with a positive relationship with the ADK, it could
only be a win/win.
ADK: George Leveille
addressed
the group and provided a brief history and overview of the ADK.
Mr. Leveille distributed a draft of the unification plan. The
ADK currently supports lacrosse in the region by hosting a youth
tournament,
communicates info through their executive director, hosts Hall of Fame
and Honors Banquet, and supports girl’s lacrosse by providing funds
and clinics. Mr. Leveille discussed the possibility of unifying
the ADK and CDYLL to help promote youth lacrosse. The ADK is
interested
in helping the CDYLL through funding. Mr. Leveille asked that
a unification committee be formed with the chair being Scott Marr from
UAlbnay. ADK would like to have the committee be ½ CDYLL members,
½ ADK members. The committee is charged with finding ways that
the ADK and CDYLL can work together over the next year to see if there
is a possibility of the CDYLL coming under the umbrella of the
ADK.
Mr. Leveille indicated that there is no need for duplicity and that
the ADK can do scheduling, officials, have one board, one financial
statement, etc. Mr. Leveille asked the group: “How do
we work together to unify the organizations?”
Mr. Leveille noted that the ADK has
struggled
to keep volunteers engaged long term on their board and that the CDYLL
may be a great source of volunteers to help support the chapter.
Mr. Leveille asked that the CDYLL solicit volunteers for two committees
to help the ADK, the first is for the unification committee and also
a volunteer to sit on the hiring committee for the anticipated Executive
Director’s vacancy in January. The unification committee
requirements
would be for approximately 5-6 months. The hiring committee needs
to be formed ASAP as the vacancy is soon. David Dorsey, the
current
ADK President, presented and discussed the Executive Directors’ position
and responsibilities.
Scott Marr (UAlbany head lacrosse coach)
addressed the group and reiterated working together and moving forward
for the benefit of youth lacrosse and his commitment to helping to make
the ADK’s and CDYLL’s relationship stronger.
John Olsen thanked the ADK for their
time and efforts in being a part of the meeting. John did ask
of the ADK how the girls end is structured and supported and if there
was discussion with that leadership as well. Mr. Leveille
indicated
that is something that should be and will be addressed as well.
PINNIES:
Jeff Serge from Breakaway discussed the upcoming season’s pinnie/short
process. Jeff will contact the program directors early and provide
them with options for their program’s pinnies with added customization
features. Jeff will work with the programs to develop their
artwork
and then the programs will approve and then forward their numbers to
the CDYLL for their orders to be placed. Andy St. John discussed
the process in which the orders were placed and the pickup of the
pinnies.
Unfortunately there were discrepancies in what was ordered directly
with Breakaway and what was paid to the CDYLL. Andy suggested
that all of the orders and distribution of the orders be done directly
through the CDYLL so as to ensure correct, timely payment.
Jeff also noted that he is currently
working on a new logo for the CDYLL for this season’s pinnies.
Open Board Positions: There
was discussion regarding the open CDYLL board positions; President and
Secretary. The election process should have been completed at
the annual June meeting, however only 5 programs were represented.
Therefore, nominations were solicited from the floor. John
indicated
that he and Sheryl were willing to continue with their positions in
order to support the CDYLL. No nominations were presented from
the floor from the group and it was agreed that John and Sheryl would
remain in their positions as President and Secretary for the 2010
season.
Upcoming season preparations:
5-6 Round Robin officials, Jamboree guidelines, Rules clarification,
CDYLL fees will remain the same as 2009 ($20.00 per player), Scheduling
Night, Players & Coaches Clinics.
Discussion was held regarding teams being
balanced as far as ability. The CDYLL has maintained the position
that programs that support more than one team at any given level should
try to be equal in ability, so as not to have a team that is so much
stronger than the others to ensure parody of play.
Scheduling will continue for 2010 as
it was structured for the 2009 season. However it is extremely
important to have a representative for each team to be involved in the
scheduling night so that each team in each program will be able to
complete
their schedule.
Volunteers were solicited for the ADK
committees that were asked to be formed to support two initiatives;
The Hiring Committee for the ADK’s
Executive Director: Matt Morgan (Nisky) has stepped up to fill
that seat.
The Unification Committee: 5 CDYLL
volunteers stepped up to sit on that committee; Andy St. John
(CDYLL-Guild),
Steve Avveduti (Nisky), John Olsen (CDYLL-Shen), Pete Hoffman (Glens
Falls), Eric Bettinger (Bethelhem)
The above mentioned volunteers
information
will be sent immediately to the ADK.
Important upcoming dates were set
for CDYLL business:
Jan. General CDYLL Meeting:
Jan. 11th, 2010 Location: Blue Room at
the BH-BL High School at 7 PM
February Scheduling Meeting:
Feb. 25th, 2010 Location TBD
Deadline for Teams Pinnie/Short, CDYLL
Fees, etc: March 17th, 2010
John Olsen adjourned the meeting at
8:05 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Sheryl Lauria
12/03/09