Letter to parents/coaches from Timbers

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What is he talking about? Unlike some other states, which have both a State Referee Committee and state and/or local referee associations, neither Oregon nor Portland has a referee association.
Sure makes it sound like he doesn't know what he's talking about.

Perhaps this is what he's talking about - http://oregonreferee.com

Now who doesn't know what they're talking about?

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that is correct. Onyx needs no one. we are that good. we may even win a few games at Surf cup.

Why do you bring Onyx up? I am not a parent of Onyx nor do I know anyone on the team. If you are so threatened by Onyx than so be it. I was only saying that OYSA/TA do not own all of the premiere teams. If you looked at TA structure there is no way they will. The numbers do not add up. You can again, throw out that OYSA "has the majority of clubs" and if we look at one season they have the majority of top teams in that two month period than we rule. That is just dumb math. So OYSA/TA is taking back a little more than half of the clubs, that's not going to cut it. That is not going to make clubs in OPL "collapse". You don't have the population pool to do that.

[Unregistered]

that is correct. Onyx needs no one. we are that good. we may even win a few games at Surf cup.

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Again, I am not a parent of anyone on Onyx and don't know anyone on the team. You are obviously jealous. What's wrong your DD can't go to Surf Cup?? Do you think that the Timbers team is going down to your practice or your house to teach your little DD how to make it to Surf Cup?? Win a few games??? Does your DD's team win a few games at Surf Cup?? Does your DD's team even make it there?? Probably not. So suck it.

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Dear Coaches & Parents,

I wanted to send you another positive weekly update from the Timbers & Thorns. It is the biggest week in Timbers history and there is a buzz all across the territory. Supporters are coming in from far and wide for the game on Sunday J



So you know, we are currently investing in and working on the future to develop the game. We see 5 key groups; players, coaches, referees, administrators and parents. The development of the game is only as strong as its weakest link, so we are working on strengthening each group.



As the only organization in Oregon able to offer coaching licensing classes, I wanted to let you know that OYSA, together with the Timbers, have developed a 12-month plan to educate coaches at all levels. We are also in collaboration with OYSA and PYSA to produce curriculum for recreational soccer clubs. We have struck a deal to begin filming aspects of this curriculum and offer it online for you in 2014. We are also working on offering online education for parents of both recreational and competitive players.



We have a small sided games committee actively reviewing developmental standards in other countries and will implement the most progressive global methodology for player development here in our territory. We will be doing pilot programs this spring and will then help clubs to fully implement the changes for the fall 2014 season. A number of clubs are very, very excited about this development. Please take a moment to see this incredibly poignant and funny video from the English FA website about kids playing on big fields http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Lb5pDTaCg



We are now actively working with the referee association and have been active in helping set up three referee clinics prior to the start of the new season. We are working together to promote maximum coverage in all areas. Additionally we are also working on continuing education programs for referees that are already licensed. Since the Timbers got involved in leagues & tournaments, it has been brought to our attention that officials that referee youth games do not typically undergo a background check. We are now actively working with the referee association to put plans in place to rectify this, as we believe that that is a crucial priority and we will not rest until all officials do so.



So get your teams signed up and please let us know how we can go about helping and supporting your youth club or association, in any of the five key groups J



Keep your fingers crossed and your cheers loud for the Timbers on Sunday evening! We wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving.



Best wishes,

Mike

I find it amusing that Mike Smith decided to post this himself, if it was anyone else they would have simply copied and pasted the entire email. I doubt they would have taken the time to take some of the content out.

Go Timbers (pro team)

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I find it amusing that Mike Smith decided to post this himself, if it was anyone else they would have simply copied and pasted the entire email. I doubt they would have taken the time to take some of the content out.

Go Timbers (pro team)

Can someone post the whole email unedited?

[Unregistered]

association v state referee committee

Perhaps this is what he's talking about - http://oregonreferee.com

Now who doesn't know what they're talking about?

Apparently, both you and him (if you are different people). You are both unable to tell the difference between the Oregon Referee Committee -- which is controlled by the state youth and adult soccer associations (OYSA and OASA) -- and a referee association, which is controlled by the referees, and which Oregon does not have.