lisot 2009 parents meeting march 1, 2009
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Presentation from LISOT 2009 Parent Kick off meeting held on March 1, 2009.TRANSCRIPT
2009 Spring Kick-Off Parents’ Meeting2009 Spring Kick-Off Parents’ Meeting
March 1, 2009Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, NY
Introductions Doug Wefer, President (Paul ‘91, Matt ‘92, Laura ‘93) Phil Factor, Vice President (Jordan ‘91) Bill Crane, Director (Olivia ‘93, Ian ’95, William ‘98)Bill Crane, Director (Olivia ‘93, Ian ’95, William ‘98) Michael Rudnick, Director (Megan ‘95) Chris Kuehn, Director (Stefan ‘95) Joan Mollerus, Director (Andrew ‘93, Matthew ’95,
Cate ‘99, Ellen ‘01)
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Agenda Introductions LISOT’s Mission, History & Direction Finances & Administration 2009 Program & Coaches
Laser Radial – Chris Kuehn & Joan Mollerus 420 – Phil Factor Optimist – Michael Rudnick, Bill Crane
Open Discussion
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Our Mission & PhilosophyMissionTo provide advanced training to youth sailors whose goals are regional, national and international
competition
Goals To connect sailors from the region – socially & competitively To connect sailors from the region – socially & competitively To provide a continuous program through all phases of youth sailing – Optimist, Laser Radial & 420 To make life-long sailors To support JSA clubs outside the 8-week JSA summer program To support JSA club sailors’ at regional, national and international regattas To provide the tools to qualify for, experience and succeed at regional, national & international
regattas To expose our sailors to world class coaches To run a cost effective organization, focused 100% on delivering a life-long experience for our sailors To provide a pipeline for future Olympians and world-class sailors (85% of all medal winners at 2008
Olympics were Optimist sailors) To provide an activity for our sailors to have fun!
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The LISOT Formula LISOT was born before the USODA Team Trials in 2003 The LISOT formula works - steady growth of sailors & classes No sailor is left on the dock LISOT has always been and continues to be: LISOT has always been and continues to be:
A totally open team. No dues. Sail as much or as little as you want. Pay as you go – event-by-event.
“Club neutral” LISOT provides a complete track for sailors – from optimist
development thru 420 and Laser Radial. LISOT attracts full-time, world class, Olympic-level coaches (we have a
strong reputation among coaches) LISOT owns four 2-year old RIB coach boats with trailers, marks &
ground tackle
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The LISOT Formula WorksOptimist LISOT has placed more sailors on the US Optimist National Team (USNT) – year after
year – than any other team in the country. LISOT has consistently placed more sailors on USODA International Teams The 2009 Spring US International Optimist Teams have 10 out of 45 sailors that sailed
with LISOTwith LISOT LISOT has represented the US at the Marco Rizzotti Venice Team Regatta four years
straight (2006-2009). LISOT was the first team outside Europe to ever win the regatta. LISOT has represented the US at the Berlin Euro Opti Team Cup for the last three years
(2006-2008)420 7 out of 9 qualified girl teams for the 2009 Youth World Qualifier sailed with LISOT 4 out of 9 qualified boy teams for the 2009 Youth World Qualifier sailed with LISOT 6 out of the first 12 at the 2008 Orange Bowl were LISOT LISOT has, by far, the largest team at all regional and national C420 events 4 of 6 teams selected for US Sailing’s U18 team have trained with LISOT
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What We Have Learned Over The Years Young sailors are motivated by immediate goals Late June/Early July is the most important time for training younger
sailors Maintain focus on the mission while developing the pipeline of
younger sailorsyounger sailors Don’t rush very young sailors – the priority is to keep them sailing (fun
and happy, not freezing or disappointed) Coaching at regattas is primarily about supporting “good decisions,
more often” Coach/sailor ratio of 7 to 10:1 - balances quality coaching, effectiveness
and cost To effectively work with JSA junior programs
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LISOT Administration – How It Works LISOT is organized as a New York State Not-for-profit. Incorporated in June of 2005 We are a 100% volunteer organization. Only the coaches get paid. Families actively participate in many ways
Interface with their clubs so LISOT can hold practices
House (and feed) coaches (for a weekend, a month, a year) House (and feed) coaches (for a weekend, a month, a year)
Trailer coach boats as necessary (to LI Sound venues and beyond - FL, MN, VA, LA etc.)
Store, launch and clean coach boats and trailers
Buy and prepare water, snacks and food for each event or practice
Arrange group lodging deals for regattas & clinics
What LISOT doesn’t do Take responsibility for your sailor each day as JSA clubs do
Take responsibility for transporting or housing sailors (handled privately among families)
Take responsibility for arranging charters, spectator boats, etc
Register sailors for regattas
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LISOT Finance Report for 2008Starting balance (as of January 1, 2008) $ 2,329Revenues* $ 111,924Revenues* $ 111,924Expenses* $ 109,970Ending balance (as December 31, 2008) $ 4,283
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17% Regatta Expenses
Expense Break Down
5%
6%
5%67%
Miscellaneous
Repairs
Insurance
Payroll
2008 Expense Detail Expenses* $ 109,970
Payroll $ 73,589 Regatta & Clinic Expenses $ 18,932
Coach Travel, Lodging, Food Commemorative gear – shirts, pants, coolers, etc Coach boat charters & transport Coach boat charters & transport Coach boat fuel
Insurance $ 5,500 General Liability – on and off the water Property – coach boats and trailers Commercial Auto NYS Disability Workers’ Compensation
Coach Boat/Engine Repair & Maintenance $ 6,313 Miscellaneous Expenses $ 5,392
Graduation & holiday gifts Holiday Party Subsidized events that don’t break even
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Typical Regatta Budget
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Annual Schedule – Focus/RhythmTimeframe Focus
Winter (Jan/Feb) Time in the boat – typically Florida
Early Spring (March/April) Preparation for Team Trials
Late Spring (May/June) Gear up for summer. Key for Dev sailors
Summer (July/August) Train & attend USODA National and Regional Events
Early Fall (Sept/Oct)Prepare and attend the Spring International Team qualifier (Columbus Day weekend at Milwaukee YC in ‘08)
Late Fall (Oct/Nov) LISOT LI Sound Regatta – time in boat
Winter (late Dec) Orange Bowl & Midwinter Team Race Championship
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Full 2009 Opti Schedule (140+ days of sailing)
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Summer 2009 ClinicsDate Location Notes
Clinic I June 16-18 LI Sound For private school kids
Clinic II June 28- July 1 Shelter Is. Overlaps w/ NA’s
Clinic III July 8-10 Roger Williams College or Niantic YC
Overlaps w/NAs
Clinic IV July 13-15 South Shore Nationals warm up
Clinic V July 29-31 TBD Pre-new Englands
Clinic VI Aug 10-12 TBD Week between NE’s and JSA Champs
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Optimist CoachesThru Mid-May Trevor Moore – Head coach Amanda Clark, Jeff Bonanni, Ale SoleMid-May ForwardMid-May Forward Pepe Bettini - head coach Trevor will coach Nationals Fran Bellocchio, Brian Clancy, Amanda Clarke, Jeff
Bonanni, Alejandro Primavera
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Your sailor will be part of the successes of 2009!
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