2024 Spring Kick-Off Meeting

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7pm

Maple Grove High School Forum Room

Agenda

• Welcome by Coach LeVahn
• Program Overview of Teams and Coaches for 2024
• MGFC Booster Club
1. Introductions
2. New Mission & Vision Statements and Commitment for 2024
3. Booster Club Organization & Invitation to Help
4. Key Dates
5. Budget Overview
6. Fundraising Overview
7. Apparel Update
• Q&A

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Coach LeVahn – Program Overview

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• 2024 Program Overview & Goals
• 2024 Coaching Staff
• Training and Camps
• Captain’s Practice and Tryouts

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Coach LeVahn – Program Overview

• 2024 Program Overview & Goals

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• High expectations within the girls’ soccer program
• School/Academics/Community
• Character
• In School/Out of School
• Social Media
• Summer Expectations
• MSHSL Guidelines
• Training and Supporting Program

Coach LeVahn – Program Overview

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• 2024 Coaching Staff
• Ben LeVahn-Varsity Head Coach
• Chase Carey-Varsity Asst Coach
• Raleigh Paulsen-JV Head Coach
• Caleb Yurek-B Squad Head Coach
• Shelby Handberg-Freshman Head Coach

Coach LeVahn – Program Overview

• Training and Camps
• Crimson Girls Soccer Camp
• July 8-11^th 9:00-11:00 am
• Grades 7th-12^th
• Crimson Coaching staff, area coaches, collegiate players

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Coach LeVahn – Program Overview

• Captain’s Practice and Tryouts
• Captain’s Practice (not mandatory)
• Typically Aug 5-8 in a.m. at MGSH (info on website)
• Run by captains & often outside sports trainer
• (parent on site for safety)

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• Tryouts (mandatory)
• Aug 12-14 (schedule on website)
• Registration opens late July
• Physical is valid for 3 years

Agenda

• Welcome by Coach LeVahn
• Program Overview of Teams and Coaches for 2024
• MGFC Booster Club
1. Introductions
2. New Mission & Vision Statements and Commitment for 2024
3. Booster Club Organization & Invitation to Help
4. Key Dates
5. Budget Overview
6. Fundraising Overview
7. Apparel Update
• Q&A

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Booster Club Board Introductions

• President – Chris Wentland – (Sr. Player)
• Vice President – Carrie Powers – (Sr. Player)
• Treasurer – Brandt Sorbel - (Sr. Player)
• Secretary – Melissa Gill – (Jr. Player)
• Fundraising – Kari Shane Zimmerman – (Sophomore Player)
• Program Events – Beth Seppelt – (Jr. Player)
• Apparel and Team Photos – Kelly Gerlach – (Sr. Player)

FC Maple Grove Mission & Vision

Mission Statement:

• The Maple Grove HS Girls Soccer Booster Club exists for the purpose of supporting its members, including all MGHS eligible players, their families, and coaches by:

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• Fundraising to support all teams within the program
• Recruiting and encouraging parent volunteers to support various events and activities of the program
• Promoting and encouraging family, student, parent/guardian support and good sportsmanship in all program activities and competitions
• Maintaining fiduciary integrity for the best interest of the program for all levels

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FC Maple Grove Vision

Our Vision:

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• Our vision is to support both Maple Grove High School Soccer and encourage personal and academic excellence for each athlete and a continued passion for the game in a caring, respectful, and supportive environment.

Commitment to Core Values

• Our Mission and Vision Statements were designed to support core values we believe are critical to building a strong program

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We are committed to improving the following in 2024

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• Program Inclusion – All Teams = One Program
• Communication
• Transparency

Booster Club Organization & � Your Assistance Needed

Volunteer Opportunities/Needs for 2024

• Team Managers
• Concession Stand Volunteers
• Bag Tags
• Ball Chasers
• Game Day Media/Scoreboard
• Youth Appreciation (Jersey) Night
• Pasta Party Coordination
• Year-End Banquet (11/7 - Rush Creek Golf Course)
• Varsity Player Yard Signs

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Check our Website & Join Our Social Channels

• https://www.crimsonsoccer.com
• Facebook - Maple Grove HS Girls Soccer Boosters 
• X (Twitter) - @mggirlsscocer

• Primary program communication will be via email and website for program updates from booster club
• Primary team communication will be group app (i.e.: GroupMe) once teams are set for real-time updates from team manager and coach�

Key Dates – Mark Your Calendars!

2024 Captains Practices & Tryout Dates & All Events!

(see website & calendar for updates here: https://www.crimsonsoccer.com/ )

Parent & Player Information Meeting

• Thursday, Aug 15 @ 7:00 to 8:00 pm
• Location: MGSH Gym 1+2
• T-shirt & Socks pick-up, season info, pay Booster Club fees, etc.

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Equipment Handout All Teams

• Friday, Aug 16 @ MGSH (TBA)
• 9 am to 10:15 am

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All Teams Event: “First Kick” Dinner

• Friday, Aug 16 from 6-9 pm (MGSH Stadium)
• Team development & games (dinner provided)
• Families welcome to come and watch!

Crimson Girls Soccer Camp

• Mon 7/8- Thurs 7/11 @ Maple Lakes Park
• 9:00 am to 11:30 am
• Handout with link to register available

Captains Practice

• Mon 8/5-Thurs 8/8 @ MGSH Dome & Turf Grass Fields
• 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Tryout Dates

• Mon 8/12 thru Wed 8/14
• See times posted on website

Girls Soccer Camps 2024 � Pick up Handout at Meeting or See our Website

2023 Financial Reflection

• Ended the year in a solid cash position
• 25% increase in concession income YoY (+$1500)
• Partially funded banquet
• Paid for:
• New balls / socks
• Practice shirts
• Pasta parties
• Insurance / website
• Able to cover unbudgeted costs:
• Charter bus to State
• Extra coach

2023 Financial Wins

2024 Financial Opportunities

• Lack of communication with administration on spend commitments
• Unclear expectations for funding for all teams
• 33% drop in Snap fundraiser (-$2500)

2024 Program Budget Overview

Key Revenue Drivers for 2024

• Booster Club Fees ~ $11,000
• Concessions ~ $8,000
• Fundraising ~ $15,000
• Banquet Income (Fees charged for banquet every year) ~ $5,000

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Total of approximately $39,000 to achieve our program goals in 2024 (full budget in appendix)

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Fundraising Mission (the “why”)

• The MGSH Girls Soccer Booster Club seeks to raise additional funds (over and above tryout and booster club fees collected at the start of the season) to offset expenses incurred at each team level over the course of a designated season.
• In alignment with our updated goals (i.e., inclusion, communication, and transparency), the Booster Club also hopes to simplify fundraising, increase team involvement, and enable families to better plan

2024 Program Budget Overview

Key Spend Areas in 2024

• Coaching Staff for each team
• Coaching Apparel and Training
• Equipment
• Uniforms, Cones, Balls, etc.
• Team/Program Building Events
• Program Outing
• Pasta Parties
• Scrimmage Fees
• Section/State Expenses
• Apparel, Transportation, etc.
• Senior Night
• Banquet

Goal is to give the entire program a fun, engaging and successful season

2024 Fundraising

Fundraising Asks per Player and Player Family:

• Concessions – our most important fundraising event! Each player and parent asked to cover 3 shifts throughout the season (FB & Boys Soccer)

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• Each player/family will need to fundraise a min $200 above Booster Club fees
• NO MORE SNAP Raise – We listened to your feedback!
• Ideas in the works: Pancake Breakfast and raffle event OR Golden Cup Ticket Fundraiser, Cub Bagging.

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Note: Final plans for the main fundraisers will be completed in the next month and communicated to membership

2024 Apparel Update & Key Dates

Apparel store opens beginning in June and closes end of August with two ordering windows

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• WATCH our social media channels and website for the apparel store link!

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Thank You! �Let’s Have a Great Season!

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Questions?

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• https://www.crimsonsoccer.com
• Facebook - Maple Grove HS Girls Soccer Boosters 
• X (Twitter) - @mggirlsscocer

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Appendix

2024 Budget vs. 2023 Actuals