Where does the Money Go?

Frank the Tank

Frank the Tank

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Ok, can someone explain to me where the money goes that clubs are asking for by way of deposits during tryouts?

Heard Galaxy OC is requiring a $500 deposit this month from current players to hold spot for next season. Didn't you pay for the current season that should run through State Cup at a minimum?

Is this how coaches and Directors pay for Xmas presents.

Parents need to take a stand against the soccer mafia
 
Ha!!! What does "hold your spot" even mean? What level, what coach, who will be on the team. I have a guess what it would mean.....they will form as many teams as we can with the players available. Its building that backlog of paying customers. Competitiveness of the player holds little relevance - as long as they get paying players there will be a team for them. If you are a good tier 3 player they will give you the "privilege" of wearing the Galaxy logo on a low level team...or they will promise & place the teams in higher tiers than they should be - just so mom & dad can say Susie is in Tier 1 or Tier 2. Sorry when the are bottom of the bracket....

I really hope it is not true. If it is then the arrogance of that group to think that the Galaxy is special enough to drop down $500 "site unseen" amongst all of the options in OC is quite disgusting. This is taking advantage of parents & players and the ambiguity of club soccer without question. If its is true then run away!!
 
Yeah, it's holding a spot alright. How many deposits received is based on how many teams they can form. Not much of a tryout, just how many kids show up so they can take advantage of a money grab.
 
And this is the SCDSL model: Recruit lots of players, split them up into rostered teams to show that you have the perfect flight for whatever level you think your kid should be at, move the kids around later at the pleasure of the technical director. It doesn't matter if your team has 11 or 8 or 18 players financially because everyone is paying that first $500.
I'd rather know who is going to look after my son at practices, games, etc. ...
 
That's crazy.
But it's gotta be tough running a soccer club. You really don't know what's going to happen with each season. Will players leave? Will coaches leave? Will we get more players than we need? Will they be better than our current players? What will our field situation look like.
 
I would hoe that the "deposit" is part of "signing on the dotted line". I know in Spring when we committed to the club there was a deposit involved.

However with the OC based clubs it seems they start the process in Nov/Dec so if your committing, I don't blame them for asking for a deposit. Parents have a choice and should discuss it with that coach and or Club admin.
 
Kicker4Life said:
I would hoe that the "deposit" is part of "signing on the dotted line". I know in Spring when we committed to the club there was a deposit involved.

However with the OC based clubs it seems they start the process in Nov/Dec so if your committing, I don't blame them for asking for a deposit. Parents have a choice and should discuss it with that coach and or Club admin.
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But really $500 3 weeks before Xmas that's criminal
 
Is this a first hand knowledge or here say and a rumor?

I know kids that play for ISFC/LAGOC and they have not been ask any deposit for next year. Only that the tryout is starting.
 
Kicker4Life said:
I would hoe that the "deposit" is part of "signing on the dotted line". I know in Spring when we committed to the club there was a deposit involved.

However with the OC based clubs it seems they start the process in Nov/Dec so if your committing, I don't blame them for asking for a deposit. Parents have a choice and should discuss it with that coach and or Club admin.
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I could see some rational to it if there was clear direction as to what team the player would be on, what level they would play at & who the coach would be. Without that it is just $500 down payment on a TBD soccer season. The only promise being that the jersey will advertise Galaxy.

Anyone have confirmation this not just a rumor? I would hope it is....
 
transplant said:
I could see some rational to it if there was clear direction as to what team the player would be on, what level they would play at & who the coach would be. Without that it is just $500 down payment on a TBD soccer season. The only promise being that the jersey will advertise Galaxy.

Anyone have confirmation this not just a rumor? I would hope it is....
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I agree with you 100%. As the ones writing the checks, we have the right to ask those questions and make the decision not to write the check.
 
socalkdg said:
My AYSO kids get free tickets. You guys are overspending. Question for other club parents, do your fees include tournaments, or do you pay extra for that?
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Usually you play the club fee, could be $950 to $2200+ and pay the "team fees" in chunks. The latter covers tournaments, referee fees, per deim, etc., and also buy the uniforms/bags (uniforms are two year cycles).

The old forums had threads where we'd divulge fees, and there's a few clubs that will post their costs on their websites (very few tbh).

Also, the more upper end teams cost more because of all the big "top" tournaments and travel to play in those... :-/
 
Frank the Tank said:
Ok, can someone explain to me where the money goes that clubs are asking for by way of deposits during tryouts?

Heard Galaxy OC is requiring a $500 deposit this month from current players to hold spot for next season. Didn't you pay for the current season that should run through State Cup at a minimum?

Is this how coaches and Directors pay for Xmas presents.

Parents need to take a stand against the soccer mafia
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Find a team with tryouts in March.
 
mirage said:
Is this a first hand knowledge or here say and a rumor?
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This is 100% true. And the deposit is non-refundable. However, we know families that didn't pay the money but told the coach they were committed, and that was fine. My advice would be to not pay any money until Spring.
 
timbuck said:
That's crazy.
But it's gotta be tough running a soccer club. You really don't know what's going to happen with each season. Will players leave? Will coaches leave? Will we get more players than we need? Will they be better than our current players? What will our field situation look like.
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It's really not that difficult if you delegate. Some DOC'S don't do anything at all, it's the Treasurer pays the bills, Field Director goes to City meetings and pull permits, schedule porta potties. Tournament directors run tournament and so on.....
 
Frank the Tank said:
Ok, can someone explain to me where the money goes that clubs are asking for by way of deposits during tryouts?

Heard Galaxy OC is requiring a $500 deposit this month from current players to hold spot for next season. Didn't you pay for the current season that should run through State Cup at a minimum?

Is this how coaches and Directors pay for Xmas presents.

Parents need to take a stand against the soccer mafia
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Some one has to pay for that logo!
 
HBE said:
It's really not that difficult if you delegate. Some DOC'S don't do anything at all, it's the Treasurer pays the bills, Field Director goes to City meetings and pull permits, schedule porta potties. Tournament directors run tournament and so on.....
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Agreed about the actual admin. But the uncertainty of budget each year has to be hard to work with.
 
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