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2024 AGMNorth TexasSoccerJuly 12-14, 2024North TexasSoccerJuly 12-14, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS34INTRODUCTION12345789Welcome LetterDaily AgendaList of WorkshopsWorkshop ScheduleHotel LayoutExhibitorsGENERAL SESSION141520NTSSA AGM Agenda 2024 Voting Totals2023 NTSSA AGM MinutesNOMINATIONS272830313436Report from Nominating CommitteePresident - Janet CampbellMen’s Commissioner - Jerry DeatonYouth Commissioner - Jim MillsChairman, Cup & Games - David TuckerChairman, Referee Committee - Trent McCollyPROPOSED BUDGET392024/2025 NTSSA Proposed Budget 5PROPOSED BYLAW/RULE CHANGESBylaw 2.7.4 Audit CommitteeBylaw 2.7.7 Referee CommitteeRule 3.10.8 Player ReleasesRule 3.10.7 Competitive Player Obligation737577846ANNUAL REPORTSJanet Campbell - PresidentElena Williams - Vice PresidentErin Pfarner - Vice President DevelopmentDick Metivier - TreasurerJim Mills - Youth CommissionerJerry Deaton - Men’s CommissionerRachene Badii - Women’s CommissionerDavid Osborne - Chairman ODPDavid Tucker - Chairman Cup & GamesJim Wagner - Chairman, Coaching EducationTrent McColly - Chairman, Referee Committee5253545556585960636769 Go Go Go Go Go

2024 NTSSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGAGENDAFRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024Registration of Delegates Dallas Ballroom Foyer 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMExhibit Hall Open Dallas Ballroom  6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWelcome Reception Dallas Ballroom 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024Continental Breakfast Dallas Ballroom II-III 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMPresidents Breakfast* San Antonio II   7:30 AM - 9:00 AMRegistration of Delegates Dallas Ballroom Foyer 8:00 AM - 2:00 PMExhibit Hall Open Dallas Ballroom II-III 7:30 AM - 3:00 PMWorkshops See Workshop Schedule 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMCocktail Reception Dallas Ballroom Foyer 6:30 PM - 7:00 PMAwards Dinner* Dallas Ballroom 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMAfter Dinner Party Ft. Worth Ballroom 9:00 PM - 12:00 AMSUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024Continental Breakfast Dallas Ballroom Foyer 7:30 AM - 8:30 AMVoting Card Registration Dallas Ballroom Foyer 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMGeneral Session Dallas Ballroom  9:00 AM -*Ticket is required to attend. Tickets are collected upon entrance.

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2024 North Texas Soccer AGM Workshops(subject to change)WorkshopInstructor(s) Description of Workshop Assignor ClinicAnn Hicks, NTSSA Referee Committee SDIThis in-person clinic is for those that want to become an assignor to assign a league, tournament or help a current assignor.Beyond Assigning – Developing a “Mentor” programEthan Frie, Referee Assignor Frisco Soccer Assoc.You can’t do it all. How to identify your “pillars”. What criteria you should look for in others to have them become a “pillar” in your referee program? They get the basics right – on time, prepared, coachable, reliable, great attitude, and serve every game at 100%. They are not perfect; they are positive and work well with others. These are the people with solid first impressions that just get better and better every weekend – note, age was not a characteristic. Your pillars can be as young as 14. Leave with standard criteria of mentoring your newest referees, 1st, 2nd, 3rd year veterans.Competitive Registration UpdatesGOTSport, Jim Mills, NTSSA Youth Commissioner, & Brittany Campbell, NTSSA Manager Member ServicesThis workshop is to go over competitive registration and how it will be managed in GOTSport in the future. It is recommended that a registrar from all competitive registering associations attend this meetingFinancial Orientation 2024Heather Jackson, NTSSA Accounting Manager & Dick Metivier, NTSSA TreasurerWhat should be passed down from Treasurer to Treasurer and what you need to do and know as a Treasurer.GOTSport - RegistrationDave Buchanan & Channing SwearsThis workshop will be used to go over any new features in GOTSport and to answer any advanced GOTSport registration related questions.GOTSport - Tournaments & LeaguesDave Buchanan & Channing SwearsThis workshop will cover any updates or questions for the tournament and league side of GOTSport.How to file with the Group 990 to the IRSHeather Jackson, NTSSA Accounting Manager & Dick Metivier, NTSSA TreasurerWe will go through the group 990 spreadsheet on how to fill out each tab.Inspiration and Unity; growing your adult program in a youth-oriented worldRach Badii, NTSSA Woman's Commissioner & Jerry Deaton, NTSSA Men's CommissionerRound table discussion on a variety of topics facing adult associations including referee issues, sideline and field behavior, A&D Procedures and Guidelines, registration software, player retention and growth, shrinking field access.PROMO AND GIFT EXCHANGE AT THE END OF THE SESSIONMeet The CandidatesElena Williams, NTSSA VP, Chairman A&D Your chance to meet and ask questions of the candidates running for the board positions up for election at the AGMNorth Texas Champions Recreational League Introduction Jim Mills, NTSSA Youth CommissionerIntroducing a new recreational league that is to complement existing recreational leagues. Will allow an association's top teams a place to compete against like level teams. Will serve additionally as an intraleague for associations that do not have enough teams in an age group. Discussion will be on league structure, how to participate, and steps to take if interested. Will be led by a group of association leaders that worked on the "Champions League" concept.ODP - The future is here & nowDavid Osborne, NTSSA Chairman ODP & Warren Cottle, NTSSA Director of CoachingThe ins and outs of ODP. How younger players are coached in different environments and philosophies and older players provided with college exposure to get them to the next level.

2024 North Texas Soccer AGM Workshops(subject to change)WorkshopInstructor(s) Description of Workshop Recreational Hot Topics Jim Mills, NTSSA Youth CommissionerThis workshop is for experienced and beginner recreational soccer administrators to share their views on recreational soccer issues.Registrar Q&AJim Mills, NTSSA Youth Commissioner, & Brittany Campbell, NTSSA Manager Member ServicesThis workshop will go over general and new information for registrars, followed by a Registrar Q&A.Review of Proposed Changes to the North Texas Soccer Bylaws and RulesElena Williams, NTSSA VP, Chairman A&D Review and discussion of the Proposed Bylaw and Rule changes that will be voted on at the General Session on Sunday.They told me I was horrible! But it’s okAnn Hicks, NTSSA Referee Committee SDIToo many referees are unclear what is unacceptable words or actions from fans. Help us get more referees to recognize what is not acceptable in words or actions from parents/spectators. It’s time to get more of us that are involved in the referee program (referees, assignors, board members, volunteers). Join us for a conversation, that clearly lays out levels of spectator involvement – what are the “No big deal” comments, comments that deserve a warning, comments or actions that earn someone a quick exit from the game. HELP US EQUIP more referees with the tools and support to manage negative fan behavior. Also, learn why you CAN EXPECT coaches to be your ally.TOPSoccer - Program Guide PresentationRyn Fazi & Diane Swanson FWYSARyn Fazi will be presenting a TOPSoccer Program Guide that she has created that may be utilized by existing and newly created TOPSoccer programs. This will also be an opportunity for any associations interested in starting a TOPSoccer program to discuss their questions with existing program leaders.Tournament of Champions - Cup and GamesDavid Tucker, NTSSA Chairman, Cups & GamesReview of the 2023 tournament and a look at 2024 and beyond.What Did I Get Myself Into? The A&D ProcessElena Williams, NTSSA VP Chairman A&D Carlos Quinones, NTSSA Past A&D ChairmanUnderstanding the Basic Rights of the Party. How do you have a hearing?Why do they keep running off our referees?Janet Campbell, NTSSA PresidentRoundtable with associations to discuss the impact of misconduct towards referees and discuss ideas of how we can reduce it in our associations.Your decision was appealed. Now what?Elena Williams, NTSSA VP Chairman A&D & Erin Pfarner, NTSSA VP Development You held an A&D Hearing and they have appealed the results. Now what? This workshop will go over how to handle the appeals process; what guidance your bylaws provide; what resources are available to you and how to reach out for help.

North Texas SoccerAGM 2024Workshop Schedule(Subject to change)Date Room 7 - 8pm 8 - 9pmDate Room 8-8:50am 9-9:50am 10-11:30 am11:30 am -1:00 pm1-1:50pm 2-2:50pm 3-3:50pm 4-4:50pmSaturday,July 13, 2024Austin I & IINorth Texas ChampionsRecreational LeagueIntroductionJim Mills, NTSSA YouthCommissionerInspiration and Unity;growing your adultprogram in a youth-oriented worldRach Badii, NTSSAWomen's Commissioner &Jerry Deaton, NTSSAMen's CommissionerODP - The future ishere & nowDavid Osborne, NTSSAChairman ODP & WarrenCottle, NTSSA DOCAustin IIITOPSoccer - ProgramGuide PresentationRyn Fazi & Diane SwansonFWYSATournament ofChampions - Cup andGamesDavid Tucker, NTSSAChairman Cups & GamesFinancial Orientation 2024Dick Metivier, NTSSATreasurer & Heather Jackson,NTSSA Accounting ManagerHow to file with the Group990 to the IRSDick Metivier, NTSSATreasurer & Heather Jackson,NTSSA Accounting ManagerFt. Worth IGOTSport -Tournaments &LeaguesDave Buchanan &Channing SwearsGOTSport - RegistrationDave Buchanan &Channing SwearsCompetitive RegistrationUpdatesGotSport, Jim Mills, NTSSAYouth Commissioner &Brittany Campbell, NTSSAMember Services ManagerRegistrar Q&AJim Mills, NTSSA YouthCommissioner & BrittanyCampbell, NTSSA MemberServices ManagerRecreational Hot TopicsJim Mills, NTSSA YouthCommissionerFt. Worth IIWhat Did I Get Myself Into?The A&D ProcessElena Williams, NTSSA VP,Chairman A&D &Carlos Quinones, NTSSAPast VP, Chairman A&DWhy do they keep runningoff our referees?Janet Campbell, NTSSAPresidentYour decision was appealed.Now what?Elena Williams, NTSSA VP,Chairman A&D & Erin Pfarner,NTSSA VP DevelopmentMeet the CandidatesReview Bylaw & RuleChange ProposalsElena Williams, NTSSA VP,Chairman A&DLaredoBeyond Assigning –Developing a “Mentor”programEthan Frie,Referee AssignorFrisco Soccer Assoc.They told me I washorrible! But it’s ok.Ann Hicks, NTSSAReferee Committee SDISan Antonio 2President's Breakfast7:30 AM - 9:00 AM(Presidents Only)Dallas BallroomII & IIISunday,July 14, 2024Dallas BallroomNorth Texas Soccer General Session 9:00 amFriday,July 12, 2024Dallas Ballroom Vendor Show & ReceptionVendor ShowDallas Ballroom Foyer - Cocktail Reception 6:30pm~ Dallas Ballroom - Awards Dinner 7:00pm ~ Ft. Worth Ballroom - After Dinner Casino Night 9:00pmLunch
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GENERALGENERAL SESSIONSESSION

2024 NTSSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING GENERAL SESSION AGENDA SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024 9:00 AM I. Roll Call and Vote Accreditation II. Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting (July 10, 2023) III. Communications IV. Unfinished Business V. Reports of Chairman of Standing Committees VI. Reports of Officers VII. Proposed Amendments / Changes to Bylaws and Rules VIII. New Business IX. Election of Officers X. Good of the Game XI. Adjournment Return to Table of Contents

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MINUTES OF THE AGM MEETING OF THE NTSSA MEMBERSHIP July 9, 2023 Dallas, Texas CALL TO ORDER: President, Janet Campbell, called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM ROLL CALL AND VOTE ACCREDITATION Associations present and responding to the roll call: YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS Allen Youth Sports Irving Soccer Association Amarillo Soccer Association Keller Soccer Association Arlington Soccer Association Lake Cities Soccer Association Bedford-Euless Soccer Association Lake Highlands Soccer Association Big Country Soccer Association Lindale Soccer Association Birdville Area Futbol Association Lubbock Soccer Association Carrollton Farmers Branch Soccer Association Mansfield Soccer Association Cedar Hill Soccer Association McKinney Soccer Association Chamber Classic Soccer Alliance Mesquite Soccer Association Cleburne Soccer Association Midland Soccer Association Colleyville Soccer Association Midlothian Soccer Association Cooke County Soccer Association North Fort Worth Alliance Crowley Independent Soccer Association Oak Cliff Soccer Association Denton Soccer Association Odessa Soccer Association Eagle Mountain Soccer Association Palestine YMCA Forney Soccer Association Plano Youth Soccer Association Fort Worth Youth Soccer Association Prosper Soccer Association Frisco Soccer Association Rowlett Soccer Association Garland Soccer Association Royse City Soccer Association Glen Rose Soccer Association Texoma Soccer Association Greater Lewisville Soccer Association Tri County Soccer Association Greater Longview Soccer Association Tyler Soccer Association Greater Northwest Soccer Association Van Soccer Association Greater Wichita Falls Soccer Association Weatherford Soccer Association Heart of Texas Soccer Association Wylie Soccer Association Hurst United Soccer Association ADULT ASSOCIATIONS North Texas Coed Soccer Association North Texas Premier Soccer Association JOINT ASSOCIATIONS Arlington Soccer Association Mansfield Soccer Association Greater Longview Soccer Association McKinney Soccer Association Return to Table of Contents

INDOOR AFFILIATES NTSSA Board of Directors Janet Campbell Rachene Badii Carlos Quinones Jim Wagner Dick Metivier David Osborne Erin Pfarner Jim Mills Jerry Deaton Trent McColly Tony DeBruno David Osborne Janet Campbell began the meeting by thanking everyone for their attendance at the 2023 AGM. Janet stated it was wonderful to see everyone back in person at the workshops, awards dinner, and now at the general meeting. Janet led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and then extended a special welcome to all first-time attendees to the meeting. Janet then recognized all in attendance for the first time at the North Texas Soccer AGM. Janet held a moment of silence to honor the men and women who have served and are currently serving in our nation’s Armed Forces as well as the passing of family, friends, and associates within our soccer community. Janet Campbell next noted the North Texas Soccer Sponsors and Partners: FC Dallas, Nike, Soccer Corner, and Sport Pins International. Janet Campbell spoke about Dallas Cup, and noted North Texas Soccer has been a sponsor of the Dallas Cup since its beginning. Janet introduced Ray Hirschowitz to speak on behalf of Dallas Cup. Ray thanked North Texas Soccer and member associations for their continued support of the Dallas Cup as they approach their 45th year, which will be held March 23-31, 2024. The 2023 Dallas Cup had 282 teams participating of which 65 were international teams. Ray noted if you have the opportunity be sure to check out the games in 2024. Janet thanked Ray and recommended everyone visit their website at www.Dallascup.com for all of the latest information and noted North Texas Soccer’s own John Sutter is now President of Dallas Cup. Janet next recognized North Texas Soccer sponsor, FC Dallas who are playing an out-of-town game today. Janet stated we can help support our home team by going out to the games. Toyota Stadium in Frisco is a great venue and they have ticket packages to fit almost any budget. Janet Campbell noted to be more efficient with your time as you checked in to pick up your voting cards, your association was then recorded as present. We will then read off the names of the member associations not marked as present and ask if any member associations are present that didn’t check in. Erin Pfarner performed the roll call, verified the attendance and vote count and the meeting continued. Return to Table of Contents

Total All Votes – 194 Simple Majority – 98 2/3 Majority – 130 Youth Only Vote – 183 Simple Majority – 92 2/3 Majority – 123 Adult Only Vote – 22 Simple Majority – 12 2/3 Majority – 15 Janet Campbell presented the following for changes to membership and new membership: • Sunnyvale Soccer Association has applied for the territory of Sunnyvale ISD, previously under Mesquite Soccer Association. Both Associations met with the board to discuss and the board voted to grant provisional approval to Sunnyvale Soccer Association with the territory of Sunnyvale ISD until the next meeting of the membership. A motion was made and seconded to approve Sunnyvale Soccer Association for provisional membership which will include the territory of Sunnyvale ISD previously held by Mesquite Soccer Association. The motion was seconded and adopted. Janet noted none of these changes affect the voting totals for today’s meeting. Janet Campbell then recognized the North Texas Soccer office staff and thanked them for all that they do throughout the year. Janet made special recognition to Rob Martella, Brittany Walker, and Javier Perdomo, for their extra efforts for North Texas Soccer to be able to host two regional events over two consecutive weeks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING The minutes of the July 10, 2022, NTSSA Annual Meeting were approved as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS Janet Campbell noted our “of the Year” awards were handed out last night at the Awards dinner and would like to have the winners read into the minutes. • Girls’ Competitive Coach of the Year – Ramon Laredo – Avanti Soccer • Boys’ Competitive Coach of the Year – Raymondo Martinez – Rayos FC • Girls’ Recreational Coach of the Year – Edith Herron – Birdville Area Soccer • Boys’ Recreational Coach of the Year – Robert Lange - Allen Sports • TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Monica Moreno – Fort Worth Soccer • TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year –Ashlyn Oglesby – Fort Worth Soccer • Young Female Referee of the Year – Kaylee Styer – Weatherford Soccer • Young Male Referee of the Year – Edson Lopez – Chamber Classic • Administrator of the Year – Rob Martella – North Texas Soccer • Volunteer of the Year – Becky Turpin – Greater Wichita Falls Soccer These winners will be forwarded to the US Youth Soccer South Region for consideration for Regional and National Awards. Janet noted we had the following North Texas Soccer Referee Awards: • NTSSA Jim Finger Lifetime Achievement Award – Art Keeton Return to Table of Contents

David Osborne presented the following ODP Awards: • Brooklyn Moran Girls ODP MVP – Camden Henard - 2008 ODP team coached by Danielle Caro • Boys ODP MVP – Cameron Parma – 2007 ODP team coached by Kevin Megli David Osborne made a special presentation to the parents of Brooklyn Moran who the Girls ODP MVP is now named after. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Janet Campbell called for any unfinished business. There was no unfinished business. REPORTS OF CHAIRMAN OF STANDING COMMITTEES Janet Campbell called for additions to written reports by the chairman of the Standing Committees. There were no additions to written reports from the Committee Chairmen. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Janet Campbell asked if any Board Member had additions to the written reports. Jim Mills noted we currently have three (3) teams representing North Texas at the National Presidents Cup. Jim also reported we will have nine (9) teams representing North Texas at the National Championship Series at Disney. AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS AND RULES Carlos Quinones next presented the proposed changes to the North Texas Soccer Bylaws and Rules to the membership. Each proposed change was presented, debated, and voted upon by the membership. Following is a brief summary of the proposed changes to the Bylaws and Rules as well as the final action taken: Proposed Changes to the Bylaws and Rules: Rule Change 1 3.10.8 Passed Player Releases Rule Change 2 3.14.3 Passed Law III – Number of Players and Substitutions Rule Change 3 3.14.3 Passed Law III – Number of Players and Substitutions (8.b) Rule Change 4 6.4 Passed Policy for Recreational Tournament of Champions Return to Table of Contents

NEW BUSINESS Janet Campbell noted we currently have two (2) items for new business. Approval of the 2023/2024 Budget which includes a $2 per player fee increase for youth players and $1 for adult players (USASA reduced their per player fee by $1). Janet Campbell made a motion for approval of the $2 per player youth fee increase and $1 adult player fee increase. The motion was seconded to approve the player fee increase. The motion was adopted. Dick Metivier presented the 2023/2024 NTSSA Proposed Budget to the membership for approval. A motion was made and seconded to accept the proposed 2023/2024 NTSSA budget. The motion was adopted. ELECTIONS The NTSSA Nominating Committee, consisting of Greg Hise, Chairman, Randy Hill, Kathy Rudd, and Stephanie Cherry having obtained the prior consent of each individual, submitted the following persons as candidates for the respective offices: Vice President – Elena Williams Vice President Development – Erin Pfarner Treasurer – Dick Metivier Women’s Commissioner – Rachene’ Badii Chairman, Coaching Education – Jim Wagner Chairman, Olympic Development – David Osborne Janet Campbell stated each candidate would be given time to speak to the members as well as two (2) people to speak on their behalf for positions where two (2) or more are candidates are running for the same position. Janet Campbell opened the nominations by stating each position and the nomination for that position allowing for nominations from the floor for each position. Hearing none the following were voted in by acclamation: Vice President – Elena Williams Vice President Development – Erin Pfarner Treasurer – Dick Metivier Women’s Commissioner – Rachene’ Badii Chairman, Coaching Education – Jim Wagner Chairman, Olympic Development – David Osborne Janet Campbell welcomed the returning board members and new members, to the NTSSA Board of Directors and she thanked the nominating committee for their help with the election. Janet Campbell expressed our thanks to Carlos Quinones for his many years of service to North Texas Soccer and noted he is not going too far as he continues to serve on the US Soccer Federation Appeals Committee. Return to Table of Contents

GOOD OF THE GAME Janet Campbell noted Dallas has been selected as a site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We are hoping to be the headquarters for broadcasting and Referees as well as the semi-finals and maybe the final. As we learn more we will keep you posted as volunteers will be needed. David Messersmith has been on the Dallas organizing committee for over two years as they have been going through the bid process. Erin Pfarner wanted to express her gratitude to Carlos Quinones for being her mentor for the past six (6) years and he will be missed. Janet announced on behalf of the Board of Directors, that she would like to thank each of you again for the job you do every day in your local associations. Keep working with your players and parents and keep that flame of passion burning. If there is anything that the Board of Directors or office staff can do to help you – please do not hesitate to ask. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 A.M. Return to Table of Contents

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REPORT OF THE 2024 NOMINATING COMMITTEE OF NTSSA The Nominating Committee, consisting of Paul McLean, Chairperson, Paula McFarlan, and Stephanie Cherry, having obtained their consent, submit the following persons as candidates for the respective offices for election. President Janet Campbell Men’s Commissioner Jerry Deaton Youth Commissioner Jim Mills Chairman, Cup & Games David Tucker Chairman, Referee Committee Trent McColly Chairman, Olympic Development Program David Osborne Respectfully submitted, Paul McLean, Chairperson 2024 NTSSA Nominating Committee Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY Name of Candidate: Janet Campbell Running for Office of President, North Texas Soccer I have never been paid for any role I have played in NTSSA, USYS, USASA or the USSF. I have volunteered my time, not for my love of the game, but for my love of the youth and adult players, the referees, administrators, and other volunteers in our members’ programs. Qualifications: Soccer Experience • North Texas President 2018 – 2024 o Initiated and continued quarterly updates for six years to inform the membership of activity within North Texas Soccer (NTSSA) o Managed the NTSSA budget to hold down member costs o Successfully applied for and received a two-year grant from the Federation to support referee recruitment and retention. o Worked with the Board and membership to communicate regularly and reduce fees during the COVID-19 crisis o Presided over more than 50 referee assault and abuse hearings, emphasizing the importance of protecting and promoting the well-being of our game officials o Presided over NTSSA Executive Board appeal hearings o Presided over NTSSA Risk Management appeal hearings, keeping the safety of the children as a top priority o Actively represented NTSSA at the regional and national level for US Youth (USYS), US Adult (USASA), and US Soccer Federation (USSF) meetings, advocating on behalf of the state associations and NTSSA in particular  Proposed USYS Bylaw revisions to return authority to states  Successfully proposed USYS budget amendments to return funding to states  Advocated for USSF budget consideration of grassroots soccer and referee programs o Currently serving on the USSF Membership Advisory Committee (MAC) – one of only three state association representatives currently chosen to participate • North Texas Youth Commissioner 2012-2018 o Started Recreational Committee and submitted a rule change to make it a standing committee o Started TOPSoccer Committee to establish new programs in North Texas for disabled children o Served on Executive Committee hearings for referee abuse/assault o Chaired over 50 North Texas Competitive Committee/Youth Commissioner hearings o Submitted ethics rule change to protect administrators, coaches, and others from verbal or physical abuse by parents o Developed extensive advertising assets for use by associations to promote their Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY recreational soccer registration o Represented North Texas Soccer Youth at USYS Regional and National events o Served on NTSSA Cup & Games, Marketing, Governance and Technology Committees • US Youth Evelyn Gill Leadership Award – 2024 • US Soccer Federation Membership Advisory Committee (MAC) 2023 – 2024 • US Soccer Federation Governance Task Force 2021 – 2022 • US Adult Soccer Governance Committee Chair – 2023 – 2024 • US Youth Soccer Task Force to develop Federation Youth Council Charter – 2022 • US Youth Soccer DE&I Task Force 2019 – 2020 • US Youth Soccer Region III Youth Recreational Task Force – 2014 • USYS Region III Marketing Committee Head 2014 – 2015 • Deputy Youth Commissioner 2009 – 2012 • Lake Highlands Girls Classic League U11 Commissioner 2000 – 2012 • Lake Highlands Girls Classic League Vice President 2009 – 2012 • Recreational Coach, Arlington Soccer Association, 1994 – 1997 • Arlington Soccer Association Tournament Volunteer 1998 – 2004 • North Texas Tournament Volunteer 2004 – 2012 • Competitive Team Manager, 1998 – 2004 • College Coach Coordinator for NTX hosted Regionals – 2002 Adult over 30 women’s team player, 1990 – 2002 Have missed only one North Texas Board meeting in ten years. Two daughters played in North Texas Soccer from U5 to U19, going on to play through college and participate in adult soccer Professional Experience Director Global Marketing – Pharmaceutical Company – Same company for over 35 years • Responsible for products in eye care with over $700 million in global sales • Successfully managed annual budgets in excess of $10 million Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY Name of Candidate: Jerry Deaton Running for Office of Men’s Commissioner Qualifications: Currently in first term as Adult Men’s Commissioner Coached Youth and Adult Soccer since 1978 President of North Texas Premier Soccer since 2020 Tournament Director, Metro United Soccer Tournament (Men, Women, and Co-ed Tournament) 1994 - 2020 Holder of (rare!) USASA Adult Coaching Certificate Hooked on “the beautiful game” since I first saw a game - from the broadcast booth - in 1978! Brought new programs and ideas to Adult Soccer since being elected two years ago Reasons for Running: To continue to work with and support all of the adult leagues in North Texas, and expand the opportunities for adults to play the game To continue to build an area-wide project: the “North Texas Champion League”, that allows teams to play in all North Texas adult leagues to compete against each other To work with amenable youth leagues and let their players know there really is life after U-19, and to encourage those players who have “aged-out” of youth soccer to continue to play in North Texas There can be no argument that soccer has boomed in the Metroplex over the past few decades, and - with the World Cup coming in two tears, interest will be high. I am hoping to see that interest translate into growth of more high-quality adult soccer in North Texas! Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY Name of Candidate: Jim Mills Running for Office of Youth Commissioner Qualifications: Volunteer: • North Texas Soccer – Board Member (Chairman of Cups and Games) • Frisco Soccer Association – Board Member (President and Referee Chairman) • North Texas Soccer – Committee Member (Referee Committee – Area Administrator) • Texas Association of Sports Officials – Board Member (President – Dallas Chapter) • Plano Youth Soccer – Board Member (VP of Referees) • North Texas Soccer – Committee Member (Technology Committee) • Plano Youth Soccer – Committee Member (Competitive Referee Representative) Administrator: • FieldhouseUSA – Director of Development (1 years) • FieldhouseUSA – General Manager (7 years) • Plano Sports Authority – Director of Operations (6 years) • Plano Youth Soccer – Executive Director and Registrar (6years) Referee: • PRO Referees – Referee Assessor • US Soccer – National Referee Coach • US Soccer – State Emeritus Referee • US Soccer – State Assessor • US Soccer – Referee Instructor • US Soccer – Referee Assignor • US Soccer – Indoor Referee • MLS – Referee (1996-1998) • MISL – Referee • CISL – Referee • NISOA – Referee • USISL – Referee • MASL - Referee Tournaments: • 2000 Southern Youth Regionals – Co-Chair • Plano Labor Day Tournament – Tournament Director (6 years) • Plano Spring Kick – Tournament Director (6 years) • Dallas Cup – Referee Chair/Assignor (14 years) • Texas Cup – Referee Assignor • Shawnee Trail – Referee Assignor • NTSSA Tournament of Champions (10 years) • NTSSA Dr. Pepper Tournament (6 years) • NTSSA Fun Fest (10 years) • NTSSA Ross Stewart (6 years) • USASA National Coed Cup (4 years) • USASA Men’s Amateur Regional (1 year) Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY Reasons for Running: The last two years as Youth Commissioner have been very much an adventure. I must say it has been a combination of fun, challenging, educating, and one of the most rewarding positions I have served. From the challenges of recovery from COVID-19 to the many changes within the landscape and USYS this has continued to be one of the most difficult adventures I have had since serving on the board. With all the changes currently taking place in the soccer landscape locally, regionally, and nationally I feel my background and understanding has and will continue to allow us to adapt to these changes. I believe by staying engaged, listening, being creative, and utilizing technology, we can become more efficient in fulfilling the needs of our members. For the past two years, I have proudly served as the Youth Commissioner. The primary focus was the question of how to help our associations grow or maintain their recreational programs. Through the Recreational Committee, we have put together an opportunity to retain our more competitive recreation teams within the recreational landscape through our new concept of a Champions-style league. Through this process, we identified a need for a state intraleague for those associations that do not have a place for teams to play. This will hopefully roll out to increase the retention of teams in our recreational leagues. I see the opportunity to continue to achieve more for North Texas Soccer by serving another term as Youth Commissioner. My background in managing non-profit volunteer organizations as well as a registrar for a member association will help to steer multiple committees that will look for new and creative methods of managing recreational and youth registration and play within North Texas. I will continue to seek technological solutions to make current paper systems of submission and approval more efficient. I believe we must always remind ourselves of our mission and seek new methods and programs that allow us to fulfill the mission and support our member associations. I believe we need to educate parents as to the benefits of membership with North Texas Soccer. We must seek new innovative ways to promote and market our leagues and programs. The Youth Commissioner, in addition to player eligibility and play, shares the responsibility of the State Cup and Presidents Cup tournaments. I believe that utilizing our current base of volunteers will allow the events to continue to operate well. The USYS National League Frontier Conference and USYS National League Frontier Development League are also areas that fall under this position. I will continue to fight for us to have proper representation within these programs. As the current Youth Commissioner, I believe I have done a very good job at managing this area of the association. While we face many challenges in the changing landscape, I believe I can lead an assembled team to tackle the changes quickly and with the thought needed to keep our members in mind with each decision. My varied background as a committee member, board member, professional in sports management as well as a parent of two soccer players will allow me to have broad knowledge when facing issues. I also believe that the voice I can deliver at the board level, regional level and national level could be beneficial to the organization. I believe strongly in what North Texas has to offer and feel the more education we can do for parents and member organizations, the better we will be. I believe in the creation of programming that member associations could utilize to grow their organizations. I will also continue to be visionary regarding the direction of NTSSA. I feel that my creativity may lead to solutions that point us towards our brighter days. My current position as a realtor will give me the time needed to address issues and be accessible to our members. Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY I currently have two children that are involved in soccer. I firsthand understand as a parent the challenges faced in deciding what type of programs my child should be involved. I further understand the need for us as a state association to make clear and seek benefits of membership for our local associations. While we need to continue to lead the way at the National level, we must remind ourselves daily of how our decisions affect the local associations, players, and parents. Having served since 1987 on association boards and having played and refereed since 1970 here in North Texas, I have a good understanding of the North Texas landscape. With my background, I feel that I clearly understand how a non-profit should efficiently be managed. I recognize the responsibility of serving on such a board and believe that I will be able to bring good, sound judgment to the decisions I am asked to make. I hope to have your support and will remain available for any questions or advice. Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY Name of Candidate: DAVID W TUCKER Running for Office of CHAIRMAN, CUP and GAMES Qualifications: NORTH TEXAS STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION Chairman, Cup and Games Committee – January 2024 to Present During this interim period, oversaw the sanctioning of several local tournaments. Reviewed the results of the 2023 Tournament of Champions and prospects for future tournaments. Discussed with the committee the potential of adding an All-Star team format tournament during the spring season. Participated in A&D hearings for referee abuse. Member, Olympic Development Program Committee – July 2020 to December 2023 Participated in monthly committee meetings, traveled to tournaments and practice sessions. 2020 NTSSA Girls Recreational Coach of the Year Referee – 9U and 10U; 2022 NTSSA Tournament of Champions Volunteer – 2021 to Present; NTSSA Tournament of Champions BEDFORD EULESS SOCCER ASSOCIATION 2nd Vice President/Director of Coaches – January 2014 to Present Oversees the Age Group Commissioners and their interactions with the coaches. Worked with Age Group Commissioners to work with teams without coaches or other coaching issues. Responsible for reviewing and approving the list of coaches provided by the Age Group Commissioners. Tournament Director of the 9U-10U in-house McGrady Cup Tournament. Manages the association’s Tournament of Champions team qualification standards and place in the tournament. 11U t o 19U Com m i s s i on e r – J a n u a ry 2011 to J a n u a ry 2014 Responsible for keeping coaches informed of all activities and policies of the Association and any other information necessary to fulfill their duties. Reviewed game schedules for my teams and worked with them on schedule changes. Monitor coaches to maintain the highest possible standard of coaches’ conduct and sportsmanship. Provided new and/or replacement coaches for each team. Submit the names of all coaches’ names to the Coaches Director for screening and approval. Coach – August 2010 to Present August 2010 to May 2021; 10U-19U Panthers – participated in the Tournament of Champions 5 times January 2019 to December 2020, 9U-11U Pantherettes January 2023 to Present; 11U-12U Panthers USSF Certified Referee – August 2021 to Present 2022 Tournament of Champions 9U-10U Referee Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY DALLAS FOOTBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION Game Official – Aug ust 2000 to Present Officiate 25-40 varsity and sub-varsity games plus the playoffs throughout Texas. Co-Chair – Ethics Committee- August 2021 to Present Oversee hearings concerning complaints filed against officials including any disciplinary actions determined by the committee. Vice President – January 2012 to December 2013 Oversaw the Officials Training Program. Participated in assigning games to officials as a member of the Assignment Committee. Jack Mears Transfer Official of the Year, 2001; Dallas Football Officials Association Percy Penn Lifetime Appreciation Award, 2020; Dallas Football Officials Association Line Judge, 2008 Class 4A Division 2 State Championship Game Line Judge, 2009 THSCA All-Star Game PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE More than 30 years of operations and managerial experience in hospitality, customer service, training, and janitorial industries. Career has included time at the property and corporate levels. Currently, managing the daily operation of a janitorial services contract for a Fortune 500 company consisting of 1.2 million sq. ft. as well as providing Quality Assurance reviews for other clients in our company portfolio. Reasons For Running: I have several years of experience as a member of various boards and serving in different roles. These roles have allowed me to be open-minded to different thought processes and work with members from varying backgrounds. My experiences as a coach, referee and volunteer in the Tournament of Champions has provided me with a unique perspective of the tournament and the Cup & Games committee. I believe this experience gives me the tools to lead this committee. Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY Name of Candidate: Trent McColly Running for Office of Chairman, Referee Committee Qualifications: Having started my referee career in Cooke County Soccer in Gainesville and serving as Referee Chairman as a way to help pay for college, I continued to seek ways to improve and advance. I worked in GLASA and CFBSA for quite a few years before being invited to join the referee program of the Coca Cola Classic League—now Chamber Classic Soccer Alliance. In 1997, I was invited to attend USYSA Southern Regionals in Greensboro, NC as a Grade 7 referee. Three years later after obtaining a Grade 6 State badge, I was invited to attend my second Regionals in Plano, TX. In 2001 I was selected to attend Regionals again as a Grade 5 referee and was chosen to referee at Youth Nationals in Indianapolis, IN—ranked second out of the Southern Regional among all referees and having refereed the U-17 Boys final between Louisiana and Georgia in Memphis, TN. Also in 2001, after working the regular season of the Latin American Soccer Association, I was selected to referee the final of the semi-pro league’s final season. Currently, I am a registered Regional Emeritus Referee, Regional Referee Coach, Indoor Referee, and Assignor. I attended three Southern Youth Regionals as a referee and six Southern Regionals as an assessor. I was honored in 2014 being selected by the referees from all 12 state associations as the Andy Stone Award recipient for the assessor who made the greatest impact at the tournament—one of only three people in North Texas to have ever received that distinction. During the past ten years, I have had the privilege of serving the North Texas Soccer Referee Program in three different roles: State Referee Administrator, State Director of Assessments, and State Referee Chairman. During this time, I have had the privilege of: coordinating the largest referee event in North Texas Soccer history, serving as a referee liaison and head of delegation at Regional Presidents Cup events, working with the office to transition to new registration/training and assigning platforms with the phase out of GameOfficials, being instrumental in working with other stakeholders in creating four development groups to target different levels of referees, and collaborating with the entire referee committee and others to improve recruitment and retention. As Referee Chairman for the past seven years, it has been my responsibility to ensure the North Texas Soccer Program continues to recruit, train, develop, and support the officials throughout our state. The Program has overcome challenges over the past few years from the impact of the COVID pandemic reducing the referee pool by roughly 31% to the increase in misconduct towards referee. Despite the challenges our program has faced during the past few years, we have made gains in training and supporting our referees in a variety of ways. When I was elected as State Referee Chairman in 2017, I made it a goal to continue the great reputation that North Texas has and to help make our program even stronger by focusing all activities around our vision of recruiting, training, supporting, developing, and retraining referees. Within my first term, we created the Elite Referee Program to help our up-and-coming Grassroots Advanced, Regional, and National Referees progress. The ERP consists of field training, fitness tracking and training, online and face-to-face training, and mentoring. With the support of a FIFA Assistant Referee, National Referee Coaches, National Referees, current and former FIFA Return to Table of Contents

BIOGRAPHY and National Assistant Referees, and Regional Assessors our program is producing referees who will be well-prepared for higher level matches. Similarly, two years later, we created a Junior Elite Referee Program to support our Grassroots Referees who want to advance to a Grassroots Advanced and Regional Referee license. The JERP is led by current and former Regional Referees and Regional Assessors. Like the ERP, this training provides field sessions, online and in-person training, and mentoring. In 2020, we began setting up in-person field training sessions held in local associations and led by current Regional and Grassroots Instructors to help support and develop local referees. These sessions can be requested by local associations throughout the year. In September 2021, the Referee Program launched Jam Sessions for officials with the Referee license (entry-level and referees who have not upgraded). These are monthly Zoom sessions held the third Wednesday of every month. During these 45-minute interactions, Referees have the opportunity to ask questions, analyze videos that may pertain to their level of officiating, and receive additional support from getting games, dealing with game issues, to discussing something that happened in their recent games. During this past term, with the support of the two-year US Soccer Innovate to Grow Grant, the North Texas Soccer Referee Program began a new training and support group for female referees: Female Officials Recruitment, Coaching, and Empowerment (FORCE). This groups provides field and video analysis training and mentorships to all levels of female referees. Reasons For Running: I am running for the office of State Referee Chairman to help improve a program that is dedicated to training and developing referees and servicing all levels of North Texas Soccer: youth, adult, outdoor, and indoor. The North Texas Soccer Referee Program is viewed as a model for other programs around the country. With the talented referees, instructors, assessors, and assignors and the support of someone who has worked at all levels of outdoor soccer from the youngest recreational games to semi-professional leagues and all levels of the indoor game from recreational to professional—combined with leadership skills that I possess—I believe the North Texas Soccer Referee Program will continue to be an organization that supports the officiating needs of local playing associations all the way to promoting officials who will continue to work at soccer’s highest levels. Goals: My goal for the upcoming term is to continue—with the help of the referee committee and all our mentors, instructors, and assessors—to support our youngest referees and to increase the retention rate among all referees. It is imperative that we keep our referees that join and to develop additional ways to attract new referees to support our local playing associations. We must continue to provide opportunities for our advancing referees to grow, progress, and succeed as they continue their journey to refereeing the highest levels of competition. We must continue to improve our instructional program and make a shift in the mindset of our assessment program from a strict evaluation to one of coaching and mentoring. We need to continue our support to local associations and facilities by providing well-qualified referees, additional training, and support. Return to Table of Contents

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THANK YOU SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTINGTHANK YOU SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING NORTH TEXAS SOCCER!NORTH TEXAS SOCCER! Return to Table of Contents