The document proposes establishing a South Lake Tahoe Soccer Association to provide positive community involvement through soccer. It would benefit the community in several ways: by bridging cultural divides, offering recreational and competitive play for all ages and skill levels, creating jobs, and helping retain residents and attract visitors. The association would establish reduced/free fee programs to ensure all children can participate, and generate funding through various means to support this mission of inclusion. It aims to develop players through different age-appropriate programs, while also engaging adults as coaches, referees, and leaders.

1. A vehicle for positive
community involvement
through soccer for the
residents of the South
Lake Tahoe area.
Why does South Lake Tahoe need a Soccer Association?
Our community tableau is undergoing radical change today, with the influx of an increasing number of
culturally distinct peoples and a population that ebbs and flows with the tourist economy. Combining and
associating all levels of the sport into one, 501c3 non-profit organization, will have a hugely positive impact
in this community…Everyone will benefit…the 4 year old who learns to play soccer for the first time,
adult seasonal residents who have another reason to stay, work and play in town, the Latino Community
has a natural, safe and healthy place to plug-in, local businesses will realize more profit around Association
events/tournaments and young players will have an opportunity to play in a competitive Club that can pre-
pare them athletically and garner the recognition necessary to win scholarships to attend college. Through
a vibrant, accepting soccer organization, the gap between established members of the community and
people new to it, who face natural barriers of culture and language, can and will be bridged. The soccer
field can be an important social sanctuary when supported by the right organization.
SOUTH TAHOE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
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2. BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION
BENEFIT FOR KIDS:
EVERY CHILD GETS TO PLAY
Kids can learn about the sport,
participate at a level that is appropriate
for them throughout the year.
Programs and leagues will provide a
rewarding athletic experience in which
sportsmanship and teamwork are valued
components. Team sports teach many
important lessons.
Each level of the game is offered from
first-ever experiences to highly
competitive environments that will
challenge college bound players
Players will have the support and resourc-
es (both human and financial) available of
an entire organization as they grow in the
sport and especially when they graduate
high school and want to attend college.
A vehicle for positive community
involvement through soccer for the
residents of the South Lake Tahoe area.
SOUTH TAHOE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
www.tahoesoccer.info | toll free (877)358-1207 sé habla español

3. BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION
BENEFIT FOR PARENTS:
Because every child gets to play, parents can provide a
positive experience with soccer to their child regardless of
their financial capability
Professionals are responsible for the development of
players, coaches and officials to optimize the soccer experi-
ence for each child (read less work for parents)
Parents can be trained and volunteer as coaches at the
recreational levels, which creates a more enjoyable experi-
ence for them and helps make them more effective with
their teams
Parents can be trained and hired as officials for youth and
adult leagues, creating part-time jobs for many struggling
families
Parents can participate in Association events, or sit on the
Board (or on a committee) that helps shape they way the
organization serves the community
Team sports help teach kids very important lessons about
responsibility, getting along with others, and self-discipline
which can reinforce those values taught at home.
A vehicle for positive community
involvement through soccer for the
residents of the South Lake Tahoe area.
SOUTH TAHOE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
www.tahoesoccer.info | toll free (877)358-1207 sé habla español

4. BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION
SPORT DEVELOPMENT:
An Association allows continuity to exist be-
tween levels of the sport
With a professional model for organizing
programs and leagues, accountability is
built-in to the structure at all levels which will
result in a operational consistency and meet
the mission and goals of the
organization
Use of U.S. Soccer Federation guidelines
for each age group will create a consistent,
research based, and proven experience for
children as they grow in the sport
Player Development focus will improve the
quality of competitive and school teams in
the area
SOUTH TAHOE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
For detailed description of each program, please visit our website.
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5. BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION
COMMUNITY
BENEFITS
Job Creation – Association staff includes
Directors, Administrators, Professional
Coaches (youth competitive teams and
programs), and referees
Attract/retain more residents (better
opportunities for kids and adults to train
and play here year round)
Attract more visitors (tournaments,
hosting matches)
Positively integrates all socioeconomic
and cultural groups in the community.
A vehicle for positive community
involvement through soccer for the
residents of the South Lake Tahoe area.
Learn more, visit www.tahoesoccer.info
SOUTH TAHOE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
www.tahoesoccer.info | toll free (877)358-1207 sé habla español

6. HOW DOES IT WORK?
A vehicle for positive
community involvement
through soccer for the
residents of the South
Lake Tahoe area.
REDUCED FEE/FEE THE ADULT-YOUTH
WAIVER/SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPATION CYCLE:
PROGRAM:
While the main focus of the Association is
This ensures that every child gets to play…no child encouraging youth to participate in “The Beautiful
will be excluded from participation. Parents pay what Game,” none of the youth programs would be
they can for each program, league or team. Fees are possible without adult participation. The Adult
based on same qualifications as the Reduced/Free league players are invaluable resources as coaches,
meals program for the LTUSD. To fund this mission referees and volunteers.
to include every child, the Association hosts adult and
youth tournaments, hosts an annual fundraising event, In addition, a portion of all adult league fees goes
and provides fee based, youth off-season training pro- directly into funding for the youth programs.
grams. Local businesses provide team sponsorships Encouraging adults to share their knowledge and
for each league season. The Association must partner passion for the game with young people will keep
with a corporation in the area to provide a multi-year
them positively engaged in the community and pro-
commitment to funding. Grants from private foun-
vide role models for the kids. By connecting youth
dations, state and federal supporting institutions are
to the adults who are not their parents in a healthy
pursued relentlessly. Partnering with the local Parks
and Rec Departments as well as the school district on environment, the Association creates a more inclusive,
facilities usage and development will ensure the nec- thriving, intergenerational community.
essary space to conduct programming for all divisions.
SOUTH TAHOE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
www.tahoesoccer.info | toll free (877)358-1207 sé habla español