GOLD CARD CLUB TICKET PROCEDURE

1. Each club sends our commissioner a list of 200 prime candidates in each city, as this should be a limited number item. These should include people who have high visibility in their community, and who would have the means and desire to take part in such a program.

2. The Commissioner or, for the ultimate in prestige, the League's Chairman of the Board, should send a personally signed letter to each prospect, offering a high priced Gold Card season ticket, good for a party of four. We see this as a two-thousand dollar item.

3. The letter would welcome the client into the NASL's soccer family and explain that the card will admit him into any park in the league, including Soccer Bowl, will seat him in the VIP box area, and will include stadium club privileges. Additionally, a special pre-Soccer Bowl banquet for Gold Club card holders only could be arranged at the site of our championship game. League dignitaries, all-star players, etc. would be asked to attend.

4. Proceeds from each city's sales should be dispersed from the league office to that city.

ROBERT R. HERMANN

1750 SO. HANLEY ROAD
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63144

September 26, 1979

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Suite 520
1800 K Street, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Dr. K.,

As per our conversation at the N.A.S.L. Awards Dinner regarding notification to you of either a change of city for a franchise or awarding of a new one, following is a plan which should give you the security you need and at the same time be much easier for the league.

You will recall we presently must give you thirty days notice of any change of city. We feel this delay could cause us to lose a prospective purchaser while he waits for your approval. As per our discussion, we suggest this alternative:

We would keep you supplied with a list of the seven largest cities acceptable to the league. We would be free to delete one of the cities at any time leaving you with six large acceptable cities. If we begin to expand at some future date (which we have no intention of doing at present), and the number of "good" cities remaining was declining, we could then go back to the present arrangement.

As you know, we are presently negotiating to move Rochester to Montreal. We are very close to finalizing this, and the path has not been easy. I would hate to have to hold this up for another thirty days after we get all parties together.

I will look forward to hearing from you.

cc: Phil Woosnam
Steve Brenner

SAN DIEGO SOCKERS
Professional Soccer Club

Dial: Area Code (714) 280-GOAL
San Diego Stadium • 9449 Friars Road • San Diego, CA 92108

September 6, 1979

Mr. Phil Woosnam
North American Soccer League
1133 6th Avenue, Suite 3500
New York, NY 10036

Dear Phil:

You have asked me to set down in writing my thoughts on the bonus point system currently in use in the NASL. The concept of allowing a bonus point for each goal up to a maximum of three was intended, along with other innovations peculiar to the American game, to encourage higher scoring by providing increased point incentive. However, the current system leads to unfair, unreasonable and indeed incongruous results in many instances rewarding teams for undeserved reasons while improperly penalizing other teams. This inconsistent, unreasonable and, to my way of thinking, unacceptable system of rewards can best be demonstrated by a hypothetical situation.

1. A plays B and at the end of regulation time the score is tied at 2 all. In overtime or in the shoot-out A prevails and the result is recorded as a victory for A by a score of 3-2 with a resulting 9 points to A and 2 points to B.

2. Meanwhile, C plays D and C, like A, also scores twice in regulation time but does not concede a goal and wins in regulation time 2-0.

By all logic, C's victory over D by 2-0 in regulation time is superior in quality to A's victory over B in the overtime or shoot-out. Nonetheless, as a result of the present scoring, A is rewarded for its less compelling performance by an award of 9 points while C receives only 8 points.

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3. In a hard fought game, A defeats B 1-0 with a goal scored in overtime. Under the present system, A gets 7 points and B gets none.

4. C destroys D 7-1 in a game which is a laughable mismatch. Under the present system, C receives 9 points and D gets 1.

In the first two hypotheticals the unfairness of the present situation as to bonus point allocation to winning teams was demonstrated. In hypotheticals 3. and 4. the unfairness of the present system to losing teams is manifest. B, who barely lost in overtime, receives no points for its troubles while D, who was beaten by six goals, receives 1 point.

To my way of thinking the foregoing is grossly inequitable and can easily be rectified. I suggest that beside the present 6 points awarded for a win, a total of 4 bonus points be awarded in each regulation league game as follows: If A beats B by 3 or more goals, A receives all 4 bonus points and B receives none. This bonus point distribution would result whether the score was 3-0, 4-1, 5-2, etc. If A beats B by 2 goals (i.e. 2-0, 3-1, 4-2, etc.), A receives 3 bonus points and B receives 1. If A beats B by 1 goal (i.e., 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, etc.), each team receives 2 bonus points.

The present system rewards goals scored without penalizing either the winner or loser for goals allowed. The system I suggest is far fairer because the important criteria is not merely goals scored (which is, of course, only one aspect of the game) but the difference between goals scored and goals allowed or in other words the far more significant margin of victory. Additionally, the system I propose might further provide incentive for additional scores. For example, under the existing system if A leads B by 3 goals to 1 with 15 minutes left to play, A cannot improve its point total by further scoring and will probably be satisfied to adopt a defensive and even time-wasting posture. Under the system I propose, the team leading 3-1 has not maximized its possible point total and has incentive to score an additional goal while the losing team continues to have incentive to score until the end of the game. There is, of course, nothing immutable about my 4 point bonus proposal or the system of division. There can be variations including increasing or decreasing the number of available bonus points provided that the "margin of victory" be the controlling principle rather than just goals scored.

At first glance the above described "margin of victory" method
might seem confusing or complicated but really is no more
or less complex than our present system. In fact a margin
of victory table would explain the bonus points very succinctly.

Under the present system the awarding of points for the win
is not affected by the necessity of overtimes or shoot-outs.
Currently if A beats B 1-0 in regulation time, A gets 7
points and B gets none. The same point distribution occurs
if the 1-0 results from an overtime or shoot-out. Some
consideration should be given to penalizing the winner and
perhaps rewarding the loser for the necessity of overtime.
For example, if A beats B 1-0 in overtime, instead of getting
6 points for the victory, perhaps A should get 5 and B get 1.

Finally, there has been concern during the course of the
current season that the presently employed point scoring system
creates possibilities of collusion between two teams. The
possibility for collusion will always exist so long as both
teams can benefit from the result of a match played between
them. Indeed in leagues around the world where draws are
permitted and points split between the participants,
that opportunity for collusive conduct has always existed but
to my knowledge has never become a problem. Obviously the
possibility for collusion could be greatly reduced by
eliminating any benefit except to the winner of a game.
That, however, would also eliminate an important aspect of
spectator interest and would not guarantee the absence of
illegal activity. In basketball and baseball only the winner
benefits and yet neither of those sports has been able to
rid itself completely of certain collusive conduct, including
for example point shaving in basketball. The rules of soccer
should not be changed in this country to eliminate the
possibility of benefit to the opponents in a particular
match merely because of the conceivable incentive for
collusive conduct. Rather the conduct of the teams should
be monitored carefully with very severe penalties being
assessed in the event collusive conduct is discovered.

I trust that the foregoing thoughts will be of some assistance.

Regards,

Robert W. Bell
Chairman of the Board

RWB/cm

owners
Chuck Koval
Joe Sadowski

P.S. Also, as we briefly discussed when we last met, I will be
forwarding to you my ideas on a method of possibly including
play off tickets in the season ticket packages for each team.

NASL Marketing, Inc.
The Marketing Company of the North American Soccer League

Stephen J. Caspers, President

In the next day or two you will be receiving an invitation asking
you to purchase a table at the 1979 NASL Awards Dinner, the proceeds
of which will benefit Special Olympics.

The Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria on Thursday, September 6, will bring together on the dais the two participating teams for our Championship game, Soccer Bowl-79, all the NASL Star Players who will be receiving individual awards, many League and Corporate dignitaries including our Chairman, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and our Commissioner, Phil Woosnam. Also attending as dais guests will be Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, President of Special Olympics.

The North American Soccer League and its owners, for the second consecutive year are providing their premier event, the 1979 Awards Dinner, to help support Special Olympics, a worldwide program of athletic training and competition for mentally retarded of all ages. If you could see the effect these programs have on Special Olympians, I'm sure you would want to play a part in supporting this effort.

To this end, we have asked our Awards Dinner coordinators, Hemming
and Gilman, to follow up with you in hopes that we may again count
on your support. Tables of ten are $1,500 of which the majority is
tax-deductible.

Both our Awards Dinner Chairman, Jay Emmett, and I thank you for your
support and hope to see you at the Waldorf on September 6.

SJC:sp

cc: Dr. Henry Kissinger ✓
Phil Woosnam
Sargent Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver

1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 / Tel. (212) 575-0066 / Cable: PROSOCCER NEWYORK / Telex: 12-6705

Harry Granoff
REGENT SPORTS CORPS.
45 Ranick Road
Hauppauge, NY 11787

Doug Grote
SPALDING
Meadow Street
Chicopee, MA 01013

Greg Kitzmiller
STOKELY-VAN CAMP
941 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46206

Eric Rucker
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA
2055 West 190 th St.
Torrance, CA 90509

Ben Sottile
WARNER LAMBERT
201 Tabor Rd.
Morris Plains, NJ 07950

George Megerle
WELLA CORPORATION
524 Grand Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631

Victor Lynn
SCALI, MCCABE & SLOVES, INC.
800 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10022

Ned Parker
SSC & B
1 Dag Hammarskjold Place
New York, NY 10017

Gerald B. Boycks
THOMAS J LIPTON
800 Sylvan Ave.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

Barry Nova
U.S. TOBACCO CO.
100 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830

Jim Driscoll
WARWICK, WELSH & MILLER
375 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022

Mike Kirby
XEROX CORPORATION
800 Long Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06904

North American Soccer League

Stephen A. Brenner, General Counsel

August 1, 1979

TO: Board of Directors

FROM: Stephen A. Brenner

SUBJECT: Performance Bonds

This memorandum is to advise you that each member club will be required to file a performance and payment bond or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $150,000 (U.S.) with our office on or before September 14, 1979 to cover the club's operations in 1980. Attached, as Exhibit A, is a copy of the form which should be used in the preparation of a performance and payment bond. If you plan to forward an irrevocable letter of credit, please copy the form contained in Exhibit B. Your use of these precise forms will make the processing of these instruments substantially easier for us and the bank or bonding company which prepares them.

The forms of security which we are presently holding expire on December 31, 1979. Many clubs have been unable to obtain new forms of security while the current obligation remains outstanding. If you are in this position, simply change the dates on the attached forms so that the document covers both the 1979 and 1980 seasons, and extend the expiration date of the instrument to December 31, 1980.

Please be reminded that the failure to deliver the bond (or letter of credit) to this office is a violation of the League Constitution, and may lead to the involuntary termination of a franchise. We will also be imposing a fine in the amount of $200 per day on clubs which fail to meet the September 14 due date.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call me directly.

SAB:fc

cc: Phil Woosnam
Ted Howard
Steve Senatore

1133 Avenue of the Americas. New York. NY 10036 / Tel: (212) 575-0066 / Cable: PROSOCCER NEWYORK / Telex: 12-6705

EXHIBIT A

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT

Soccer Club ("Principal"), a corporation created and doing business
under the laws of

and Surety Company, a corporation created and doing business under the
laws of

and authorized

by that State to make, guarantee and become sole surety upon bonds,
as Surety, are hereby bound unto the NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE
("the League"), a voluntary association not-for-profit, for the benefit
of the member clubs of the League, in the sum of One hundred-fifty
thousand dollars ($150,000) lawful money of the United States of America,
for the payment of which Principal and Surety bind themselves and their
successors, receivers, administrators and assigns jointly and severally.

The condition of this bond is such that, if the Principal, its
successors, receivers, administrators or assigns, or any of them shall:

a) Perform fully as an operating member club of the League through-
out the 1980 season in accordance with all rules and regulations
lawfully prescribed by the League, and in accordance with the
format approved by the League; and

b) Discharge its liability for all lawful expenses, charges or
other obligations incurred by the Principal (or its successors,
receivers, administrators or assigns, or any of them as the
case may be) to the League and to the other member clubs of
the League in connection with the 1980 season, including but
not limited to all League assessments;

then the above obligation is to be null and void; otherwize it is to
remain in full force and effect.

This Bond shall become effective on September 1, 1980 and shall continue in effect as to all defaulted obligations covered hereby, of which the Principal and Surety have been notified in writing prior to December 31, 1980. Without limitation of the foregoing, Surety shall pay each such obligation upon demand by the League. A demand by the League for payment with respect to one such defaulted obligation shall not waive the League's rights hereunder to make later demands with respect to other such defaulted obligations.

No claim or forfeiture shall occur hereunder if the Principal's failure of performance was caused by fire, explosion, accident, strike, blackout, flood, drought, riot, insurrection, storm, or other act of God or the public enemy.

DATED: __________, 1980

____________________ SOCCER CLUB

BY: _________________ (SEAL)

____________________ SURETY COMPANY

BY: _________________ (SEAL)

ATTEST:

____________________

EXHIBIT B

IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT

TO: The North American Soccer League

For the account of __________ we hereby open in your favor
our Irrevocable Letter of Credit, for sums up to an aggregate prin-
cipal amount of $150,000 available by sight drafts on us on or before
December 31, 1980, accompanied by both of the following documents:

(A) A certificate executed by the Commissioner of the North American Soccer League or a majority of the Members of the Executive Committee of the League if the office of Commissioner is vacant, stating that:

1) __________ has failed to perform fully as (applicant)
an operating Member Club of the League throughout
the 1980 season in accordance with all rules and
regulations lawfully prescribed by the League, and
in accordance with the format approved by the League;
and/or

2) __________ has failed to discharge its liability
(applicant)
for any lawful expense, charge or other obligation
incurred by __________ (or its successors, receivers,
applicant)
administrators or assigns, or any of them as the case
may be) to the League or to the other Member Clubs of
the League in connection with the 1980 season.

(B) A draft for the amount due and owing as result of the failure
set forth in (A) above.

No claim or forfeiture shall occur hereunder if _______________
(applicant's)

failure of performance was caused by fire, explosion, accident,
strike, blackout, flood, drought, riot, insurrection, storm or other
act of God or the public enemy.

This Letter of Credit is subject to the Uniform Customs and
Practice for Documentary Credits (1974 revision), International Chamber
of Commerce Publication No. 290.

We hereby agree to honor each draft drawn under and in compliance
with the terms of this Letter of Credit if duly presented, together
with the Certificate described above, at this office on or before
December 31, 1980.

This credit is not transferable.

July 24, 1979

TO: ALL NASL LICENSEES

FROM: DICK DOLCE

RE: MERCHANDISE APPROVALS

It was recently brought to our attention that a number of unauthorized products have appeared in the marketplace prior to approval by NASL Marketing. Therefore, so that there is no further misunderstanding, I am reminding you that contractual obligations require that every NASL licensed manufacturer submit artwork and product samples for approval before production begins.

Please be advised that no one will be considered authorized to sell NASL licensed merchandise to the retail trade unless it conforms to the articles whose designs and colors have been submitted to and approved by NASL Marketing. Any infringement of this policy will call for immediate review of your contract with NASL Marketing and possible termination of your license.

The recent lack of regard to this policy has put us in a very embarrassing position with a major retailer within one of our NASL team cities. Merchandise was made available in colors that had no relationship to those of the NASL team in that city. This type of situation reflects poorly upon the awareness and identity that our clubs work to establish in their market and consequently cannot be permitted.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. If you should have any questions, please let me know.

Dick

:dsp

cc: Stephen J. Caspers, President

Washington Diplomats Soccer Club

R.F.K. STADIUM East Capitol & 22nd Streets, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20003

Telephone (202)544-KICK

July 5, 1979

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Chairman of the Board, NASL
International Club Building
1800 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

The Washington Diplomats Soccer Club requests the honor of your presence on Sunday, July 29 when the Diplomats play the Los Angeles Aztecs featuring world-superstar Johan Cruyff in a nationally televised contest.

We also invite you to be our guest at our pre-game buffet luncheon which begins at 12:30 p.m. After the luncheon there will be an on-field presentation to Mr. Cruyff by the Dutch Ambassador, Mr. Bakker. We would be honored to include you in this brief ceremony which will take place at approximately 2:20 p.m. Afterwards, you may view the contest with the Ambassador from his supervision box, or other arrangements can be provided.

We expect the 29th to be a great day, not only for Washington Diplomats Soccer, but for the entire NASL. Your presence would only serve to make that expectation a reality. Thank you for your consideration.

JRM/dsm

Member North American Soccer League

July 5, 1979

TO: Owners and General Managers

FROM: Edie Whiting

RE: Soccer Bowl-79

CC: Marketing Directors, Public Relations Directors, Coaches, League Office Personnel

Soccer Bowl-79 is upon us again, and I would like to give you some preliminary information on this year's arrangements. In the coming weeks I will be providing you with more detailed information and asking for replies from all clubs.

Because of the difficulty of the League office trying to disseminate and receive information from all parties concerned, this year we are asking that each club designate one person to whom all information from the League office is to be sent and who will be responsible for all replies from both owners and staff personnel. We will continue to keep you informed but for the sake of expediency we ask that you coordinate with one person on your staff who will in turn coordinate with us. The responsibilities will encompass all details pertaining to accommodations, functions, award winners, arrangements if your club is the Conference Champion, tickets, transportation, etc.

Enclosed with each General Manager's copy of this memo is a short form. Please return it immediately with the name of the person you are designating as our contact. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated as I am sure you understand the complexities we are faced with.

Now for some details:

HOTELS:

Saddlebrook Marriott (New Jersey) - National Conference Champion

Sheraton Hasbrouck Heights (New Jersey) - American Conference Champion

Waldorf-Astoria (New York) - League Headquarters

Doral Inn (New York) - Media Accomodations

JUL 9 1979

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This year the cut-off date for all room reservations at the Waldorf and the Doral is Thursday, August 16. Thus, we must have all requests for rooms by Friday, August 10. The hotels will not accept either date of arrival or name changes after the cut-off date. Identification will be asked for when you check in. If you attempt to register in someone else's name, you will be informed that you have no room.

We have guaranteed in our contract with the Waldorf a minimum number of rooms, therefore, only if we have met that minimum will we be placing any overflow in the Doral Inn. The room rates are $68 for a single and $86 for a double. There will be suites available from $135 to $220. If you think you may want one, please let my secretary, Freya Chisolm, know now so that we can put a hold on them.

We have been informed by the Waldorf that they are already sold out for the week of September 3. Please remember that availability of good accommodations in New York at short notice is extremely scarce. It is, therefore, imperative that all clubs meet the deadline given in this memo for reserving space.

More detailed information on accommodations will be sent to each club's contact person.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

1. **Awards Dinner** - Thursday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Waldorf-Astoria. The Awards Dinner this year will again be for the benefit of Special Olympics. There will be a general reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Jade/Astor room and a private reception in the West Foyer for dais guests and a small number of dignitaries.

As in the past, each club will be charged for a table to help defray the cost of the media and a limited number of other guests including those on the dais.

2. **Cosmos Luncheon** - Friday, September 7, the location and time of their luncheon is still to be determined. This luncheon will be by invitation only to a limited number of club officials.

3. **Commissioner's Reception** - Friday, September 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Tavern on the Green. Invitations to this function will be extended to all club personnel, media and advertisers.

4. **Soccer Bowl Disco** - Friday, September 7, 8 p.m. - location, time and further details to be finalized within the week.

[L.C.]

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5. **ABC Pre-Game Brunch** - Saturday, September 6, Stadium Club, Giants Stadium. The Brunch is being given by ABC for major sponsors. Details have not yet been finalized but it will be by invitation only with each club receiving a limited number.

6. **Soccer Bowl-79** - Giants Stadium, 2:00 p.m.

7. **Post Soccer Bowl Reception** - Saturday, September 6, Stadium Club, Giants Stadium, immediately following the game. Invitations will be extended to those officials invited to the Pre-Game Brunch.

8. **League Meeting** - Sunday, September 9, 9:00 a.m., Conrad Salon, Waldorf- Astoria.

Invitations, responses, seating arrangements, transportation, etc., for all of these events will be handled through your designated coordinator. You will shortly be receiving a memo from Ted Howard with information concerning the two competing teams. If you have any questions concerning Soccer Bowl, please let me know.

EW:fc

Enclosure for General Managers

LAW OFFICES
GINSBURG, FELDMAN AND BRESS

1700 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006

CABLE: "LEGIS"

TELEX: 89-2422

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MYER FELDMAN
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E. WILLIAM HENRY
JOHN H. ZENTAY
MARTIN JACOBS
JAMES E. WESNER
FRED W. DROGULA
MICHAEL I. SANDERS
RONALD P. WERTHEIM
JOEL S. BURTON
THOMAS C. GREEN
JAMES HAMILTON
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PETER H. RODGERS
ANDREA JILL GRANT
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JOSEPH E. RESENDE
DAVID J. FREEMAN
DAVID GALBRAITH
CELIAN ROADY
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PHILIP M. BATTLES, III
LAWRENCE P. KELLER
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TELEPHONE
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June 8, 1979

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WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER

(202) 637-9020

Mr. Robert R. Hermann
1708 So. Hanley Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63144

Dear Mr. Hermann:

Dr. Kissinger has sent me your letter dated May 23.

Unhappily, I'm leaving for Europe this afternoon and will not be back in my office until Wednesday, June 20. At that time I'll be in touch with Dr. Kissinger and, thereafter, you'll hear either from Dr. Kissinger or from me promptly.

I'm sorry about this delay, and I hope you'll bear with us.

DG/cjs

OFFICE OF
HENRY A. KISSINGER

May 31, 1979

Dear Mr. Hermann:

As Dr. Kissinger will be out of town a great
deal during the next months, I have taken the
liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter of
May 23 to his attorney, David Ginsburg. I feel
Mr. Ginsburg is best equipped to take up with
Dr. Kissinger the proposal for a change in a
portion of his NASL contract.

I have suggested that Mr. Ginsburg be in touch
with you after he has discussed the matter with
Dr. Kissinger.

Mr. Robert R. Hermann
1708 South Hanley Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63144

May 21, 1979

Henry Kissinger
Chairman of the Board
North American Soccer League
Suite 520
1800 K Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

The Santa Cruz Adult Soccer League along with the Youth League, after
its first year and a half, is 2500 strong. There are no fields available
in this County specifically for soccer use thus creating continued scheduling
problems.

We have recently acquired some public utility land to build a soccer
park. Can you provide me with any information regarding federal or private
money available to help a non-profit organization develop such a park?

Thank you,

Terry Drager, Chair
Field Development Committee
P.O. Box 887
Boulder Creek, CA 95060

Santa Cruz Adult Soccer League
P.O.Box 900, Soquel, Calif., 95073

MAY 29 1979

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

May 23, 1979

TO: NASL Owners

FROM: Phil Woosnam

Now that the normal early season problems are behind me and various meetings involving considerable time in planning and execution have been conducted, I have reached that point where I can devote sufficient time and effort in an attempt to resolve any problems of ownership relating to refinancing and/or relocating.

A limited number of clubs have been in touch with me on this matter, and I regret that other responsibilities have not permitted me to devote sufficient time to deal adequately with these problems. To do so, it is necessary to visit the respective clubs, and initially make an effort to seek additional financing from within the local business community. I am most concerned about maintaining the value of franchises, and if it becomes common knowledge that franchises or portions of franchises are available, it becomes difficult to create a demand. In the past we have been able to structure a social occasion for breakfast or lunch or dinner to provide me with an opportunity to address members of the local business community whom a club would like to attract to the club, either as a sponsor or investor. By having me operate as a buffer, we have been able to maintain a value on the franchise, and have given the present owners the opportunity to retain a position of apparent indifference towards any interest created in purchasing stock in the club.

This formula should be used again this year, and if attempts to acquire additional or alternative local investors fail, then we can look into the possibility of relocation, if necessary. Whereas the bulk of my time to date has had to be spent on operational problems, for the remainder of the season my number one priority will be the resolution of ownership problems. Please contact me if there is something relative to your club which we should discuss over the telephone.

PW:fc

cc: Edie Whiting
Steve Brenner

MAY 29 1979

TO: NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

DATE: 4-10-79

FROM: Restructure Sub Committee

RE: Restructure Proposal

Enclosed are the following documents for your review.

1. Minutes of Restructure Committee
   March 24, 1979
   Chicago, Ill.

2. Restructure Proposal

3. Restructure Proposal Charts

Processes followed by the committee in the development of the proposal.

1. August - 1st meeting (Chicago, Ill.)
   Development of goals, purposes and a broad concept of the Federation's administrative needs vs. the present system.

2. September - Material went out to membership for comments, Youth and Adult associations

3. October - 2nd meeting (Chicago, Ill.)
   Reviewed input received incorporating comments.
   Defined duties and responsibilities of Divisions and the various executive positions involved in the proposal.
   Election processes of the divisions and the interaction of the councils.

4. November - Material went to National Board for comments.

5. December - 3rd meeting (Miami Beach, Fla.).
   Review of comments received from National Board.
   Development of Professional Division's involvement in the restructure proposal.
   Development and outline of the Coaching and Referee National Programs and the interphasing with the States.

6. February - Material sent to membership for review and comments.

7. March - 4th meeting (Chicago, Ill.)
   Review of comments and incorporation into proposal.
   Detailing of phase-in processes and review of proposal material to be submitted to the National Board.

[L]

Minutes - Restructure Sub-Committee

Chicago, Ill.

March 24, 1979

Present: W. Fricker, H. Colbath, J. Sommers, P. Healey, B. Legler, H. Horn, G. De Vincenzo and S. Hodgin.

Absent: T. Kretzschmar, K. Westerman and S. Gay.

A. Topics to be covered at this meeting.

1. Input received (10 letters).

2. Implementation of proposal.

3. Presentation at AGM.

4. Review of proposal material.

B. Input Received

1. Positions of Secretary and Treasurer for the NBOD, general discussion.

a. Secretary - position is not needed at the national level, an elected Secretary does not fit into the corporate structure that is trying to be achieved by the committee's proposal for the Federation. This position has not been in effect as an elected position. There are existing Federation personnel that function in the role as an Executive Secretary now.

b. Treasurer - this position is not needed as an elected position; financial controls and policies are to be established in a sound business and corporate manner for the Federation.

The Federation President has the ultimate responsibility for sound fiscal management of the Federation in conjunction with the National Executive Committee and the NBOD. Each elected official (divisional VP's) have the responsibility for the preparation of their individual divisions budget and the management of the divisions funds in conjunction with the approved budget.

The accounting and bookkeeping procedures along with preparation of the Federation fiscal reports will be the delegated responsibility of the proposed Executive Director, who will have a fiscal staff person handling the finances in an approved manner based on the pre-determined expenditures based on the various budgets of the following components.

(1) Office

(2) Programs

(3) Youth Division - submitted for approval to the Division

(4) Adult Division - same as above.

(5) Professional Division - same as above.

With the amount of work involved in the fiscal aspect of the Federation it will be impossible for one person to be able to manage and control the funds, the responsibility must be invested in the elected officials of the NBOD.

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B. Input Received cont'd.

1. c. Corporate officers for the Federation - even with restrucute the Federation is expected to comply with all the applicable laws. Corporate officers need not be an elected official for that purpose only. Any one of the elected Federation officers or anyone of the staff personnel could be designated as an corporation officer. The duties of a corporation Treasurer are those of signing necessary documents for the corporation for tax and business purposes. The duties do not necessarily involve managing the finances of the corporation.

2. Professional Division

a. A benefit of the restructure proposal forces the professional components to get involved with the Federation as an integral part.

b. The present system does not limit the number of professional representatives that could be on the NEOD and could eventually lead to a very unequal representation of the professionals vs the adult and youth divisions. It was felt the professionals should be set up in the same manner as the other two divisions in a Regional organization. The current proposal gave the professionals only one representative on the NEOD while the other divisions had five each.

c. General discussion of the fears of the membership towards a take-over of the Federation by the professionals. It was agreed that each division right now is viewing the others with fear.

d. Final recommendation is for the Professional Division to be setup as the other Divisions and their Regional Directors to be directly elected by the Professional leagues within those regions by a system that they determine.

e. At the National Council votes allowed for the Professional Division are not to be more than 50% of the combined membership of the youth and adult membership in the National Council, or will be no more than one-third of the membership of the National Council Divisions.

3. Olympic Committee Representation - It was conveyed the Olympic Committee is happy with the two positions that are on the NBOD now. It was agreed there need not be an Olympic Representative on the National Executive Committee. The requirement is to serve on the policy making portion of the NBOD to be within the rules of the United States Olympic Committee.

Recommendation: Olympic Representation not to exceed two representatives on the NBOD.

4. Divisional Vice Chairpersons - with the inclusion of the Regional Directors on the NBOD there is no need for an additional representative for the divisions. The proposed structure provides for each division to have five persons each on the NBOD and one person each on the National Executive Committee.

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B. Input Received cont'd.

5. Terms of Office - For continuity of the national leadership for the World Cup Finals it was agreed that the two top offices of the Federation should be for a four year term. This was done not only inconsideration of the domestic problems but the need to interphase with the international scene as an emerging nation in soccer. Most countries have four year terms for their presidents which coincides with the World Cup Finals for the above purposes.

The fears expressed in the letters regarding shorter terms were acknowledged. It was felt, however, that the election of these two positions should be done in a responsible manner by the delegates who are doing the electing. Rather than work on the aspect that a bad person would be elected it is assumed that the elections in the future will be done with the Federation in mind and not as fractional portions of a disjointed organization. Provisions will be written in the Constitution for removal of persons from offices if necessary.

6. Life Members - The restructure committee did not address the positions of life members since this is a council matter and not one of a functional aspect in the Federation's daily operation. The committee does recommend that the current life members retain their status and rights but that any future member not be given voting rights at the National Council so as not to create an imbalance in the voting structure allowed with the proposed restructure.

7. Voting Structure in the Divisional Councils - It was agreed to leave the current voting structure in the Youth Division. Any changes to be made in the future will be handled within the Division. The proposed recommendation for the Adult Division is to have a weighted vote structure for the Division.

8. NBOD interprets policies as set by the Councils.

9. State Referee and Coaching Program - The SBOD has the responsibility for appointing the persons to administrative positions to carry out the national programs within the state. Depending upon the structures and needs of the state the responsible ones of these programs may further be broken down into adult and youth areas (adult administrator and youth administrator) who in turn may delegate responsibility to others to accomplish the goals of training and registering officials in the state.

C. Denver Youth Workshop - Items of concern.

1. Title of the state co-op unit (SBOD).

2. Finances.

3. Phase-in period.

4. Vote for the President of the SBOD.

5. Title and authority of the SBOD President.

6. Areas of authority for the SBOD.

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D. SBOD (State Co-op Unit)

1. Responsibility and Authority

a. Must be created through equal representation from the youth and adult state division administrative bodies.

b. Is not to run or interfer in the state adult and youth programs as administered by the individual state division administrative bodies.

c. Is only a coordinating body for the state, not a policy making body.

d. Is not a higher arbitration body. Hearing and appeal processes are those as outlined within each National Division rules and procedures.

e. Authority is of a limited nature and only in the areas as defined

(1) Responsible for implementing national programs that impact all portions of the state soccer program (International games, Select Team Programs etc.) or coordination of same.

(2) Responsible for implementing the national coaching and referee programs for the state.

2. Name of the SBOD - discussion of the membership's feelings regarding the name of the state coop unit (SBOD) as the committee had titled. Alternate names were suggested and discussed. It was agreed that the SBOD could have a different name if the membership could come up with one that they agreed on as long as the functions and responsibilities as outlined remained the same. What this unit is called is immaterial.

3. SBOD President's voting at the National Council - Discussion of the reluctance of the membership to give this position a vote at the National Council. It was agreed this position should be allowed to vote at the National Council. This decision is based on the fact the person serving as the SBOD president has the support of both the youth and adult state divisions and is serving both groups equally.

4. Finances of the SBOD

a. It is strongly recommended under the proposal that each state division (youth and adult) have control of its own monies, collection and disbursement of them. It is the responsibility of each division to run and handle its own affairs.

b. The handling of money matters at the SBOD level must be worked out together by the state divisions ie. fees for coaching and referee clinics. Any monetary needs of the SBOD must be approved by each division. Possible sources of income for the SBOD are international games which could be used for statewide development or needs.

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D. SBOD cont'd.

5. If there is a well functioning organization in operation in a state, providing adult and youth soccer programs there is no reason for them to change their operational practices if they do not wish to. The goal of the Committee is for the development of a total soccer program for the state whether it be run by two separate divisions or just one representative body.

E. National Finances

1. Total national budget to be prepared and approved in time to be published in the AGM report.

2. Discussion of proper budget procedures and preparation for the national divisions, national office and the national programs.

a. Each division is to be responsible for the preparation of their budget and management of funds within the budget as approved.

b. The NBOD will approve final budget of the Federation based on the budgets submitted.

c. Budgets must be prepared far enough in advance to leave negotiation time on items of dispute so the originating unit can rework their budget if necessary.

d. During the year there are to be budget comparisons reports vs. expenses submitted to the NBOD on a regular basis.

F. Implementation of Proposal (Based on acceptance of proposal concept by membership.)

1. Acceptance - acknowledgement of acceptance of proposal even though it may not be functional in its entirety at the present time.

2. Upon acceptance the basic structure is in effect at the conclusion of the AGM.

3. All filled existing positions not identified in the structure will continue to be in effect until they are vacated or the term of office as elected runs out.

4. Election for the vacant positions as designated by the proposal to be held within 90 days.

5. Adult, youth and professional councils to meet.

6. The new National Council to meet giving direction to the NBOD on procedures for future implementation processes.

7. All states to have two votes at the National Council (1-youth and 1-adult) until a joint co-op unit (SBOD) is formed. At that time they would have 3 votes. A SBOD should be in existence by the next AGM.

8. All state division bodies to meet within 90 days to start coordination of national coaching and referee programs for the state.

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G. Presentation of Proposal

Completed proposal is to be submitted to the National Commission.

The National Council action at the last AGM directed the National Board to develop a restructure proposal for presentation at the 1979 AGM.
The National Board will submit the restructure proposal to the Council for adoption.

H. Review of the Proposal < completed.

I. Conference call set for April 4 to go over the final document before submission to the National Commission.

Submitted by

SANDY HODGIN
Recording Secretary

March 29, 1979

Approved April 4, 1979

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## RESTRUCTURE PROPOSAL

These recommendations are based on defined goals and purposes of the Federation, the components that make up the various levels of the Federation, and consideration of all the needs of the identified divisions within the Federation.

Existing positions, problems and personalities are not considered in the formation of the proposed structure.

Subsequent to the adoption of the restructure proposal it is understood that a new Constitution, By-Laws and Rules will have to be developed as the next step.

## PROPOSAL CONCEPTS

1. There shall be no more than three divisions in the Federation. These divisions shall have the sole responsibility for the operational area within the Federation.

a. Youth Division

b. Adult Division

c. Professional Division

2. The goals and purposes of the Federation:

a. The development and expansion of soccer in the United States.

b. Provide various levels of competition for youth, adult and professional players.

c. Provide the administrative and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the goals.

d. Allow the players to play at a level that suits their ability and a natural progression from the youth programs to the adult and professional programs.

e. Officers of the Federation have defined responsibilities.

f. Defined responsibility of elected officials vs staff personnel and administrative areas vs technical areas.

3. Referees and Coaches function in all three divisions necessitating a national program for the training and development for all levels of officials requiring national licensing, rating and a registration system.

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# PROPOSAL IMPLEMENTATION

## 1. Short Range

a. Acceptance of concept - acknowledgement of acceptance of proposal even though it may not be totally functional at the present time.

b. Basic structure of proposal is in effect upon the acceptance.

c. All filled existing positions not identified in the proposal structure will continue to be in effect until they are vacated by the incumbent or the term of office as elected runs out.

d. Division Councils to meet.

e. The new National Council to meet and give direction to the NBOD on procedures for future implementation processes.

f. All states to have two votes at the National Council (1-youth vote and 1-Adult vote) until a cooperative state organization (SBOD) is formed.

## 2. Long Range

a. Election for the vacant positions as designated by the proposal to be held within 90 days.

b. All state division bodies (youth and adult) to meet within 90 days to start coordination of the national coaching and referee programs for the state.

c. A SBOD should be in existence by the next AGM.

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# NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS (NBOD)

## A. MAKE UP OF BOARD

1. **Executive Committee** - administers policy as adopted by the NBOD.

a. **President** - serves as the highest elected official of the Federation; responsible for seeing that policies and programs are implemented; appoint administrative staff with approval of the National Executive Committee.

b. **Executive Vice President** - duties as assigned by the President; acts at the direction of the President carrying out duties as needed and in conformation with the program policies.

c. **Vice Presidents of the National Divisions** - elected representatives of their respective bodies; responsible for the division members; gives direction to the national professional staff for implementation of programs and policies.

(1) National Professional Division

(2) National Adult Division

(3) National Youth Division

2. **Regional Directors** - elected delegates from each respective region; serve on the National Division Executive Committees; coordinate with the state officials in the Region working with the National Division Vice President; help set policy for the Federation.

3. **Olympic Committee Representatives** - 2 representatives

## B. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Policy and interpretation of policies.

2. Set Objectives.

3. Provide direction.

4. Act on behalf of the National Council and the Division Councils.

## C. TERMS OF OFFICE

1. President and Executive Vice President - 4 years

These elections to take place at the AGM the year following the World Cup Finals.

2. Vice Presidents of the National Divisions - 2 years

Elected in alternating years: Youth - even years; Adult and Professionals - odd years.

3. Regional Directors - 2 years

Elected in alternating years based on the region number (odd or even).

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## NATIONAL REGIONAL STRUCTURE

A. Each National Division to be formed into four geographical areas. Each Regional Division to meet at least twice yearly, with at least one meeting to be a joint session.

B. Purpose

1. Coordination of programs.

2. Communication between the states and the national body.

3. Cooperation between the states and the national body.

C. Elections of Regional Officers

Each youth and adult state division votes on regional matters in accordance with the voting structure within the respective Division. National Councils.

1. Regional Directors - each respective regional division to elect a Region Director who will serve on the NBOD and the respective National Division Executive Committee.

2. Sub-Regional Directors - may be created as determined by the respective division.

D. Responsibilities of Regional Officers

1. Regional Director

a. Oversees and administers the respective regional soccer program in accordance with the policies of the NBOD and the respective National Division Council.

b. Serves on the NBOD and the National Division Executive Committee.

c. Coordinate with the state officials in the Region working with the respective National Division Vice President.

d. Help set policy for the Federation.

2. Sub-Regional Director

a. Works under the direction of the Regional Director in an assigned area assisting in the coordination and administration of national programs.

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E. TERMS OF OFFICE

1. Regional Director - 2 years

Regional positions elected for a two year term with the even number regions electing in the even years and the odd number regions electing in the odd number years.

2. Sub-Regional Directors - to be determined by the respective National Divisional Councils.

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# STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SBOD)

## A. MAKE UP OF BOARD

1. **President** - elected by an equal number of representatives from the State Adult and State Youth Divisions.

2. **State Adult VP** - elected by the State Adult Division by their election procedures.

3. **State Youth VP** - elected by the State Youth Division by their election procedures.

4. Equal number of additional representatives may be appointed by the State Adult and State Youth division's Board of Directors from within each division on a predetermined number not to exceed four from each division. In the absence of a full time staff a secretary and/or treasurer may be appointed from the SBOD.

5. Consultants

a. **Referee Administrator** - appointed by the President upon recommendations from the state divisions.

b. **Coaching Administrator** - appointed by the President upon recommendations from the state divisions.

## B. TERMS OF OFFICE

1. State Board of Directors President - 2 years.

2. All others elected by respective divisions.

## C. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee the implementation and coordination of national goals and programs.

2. Development of a total soccer program for the state in line with the national goals.

3. Liaison with other organizations within the state.

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D. STATE DIVISIONS

1. STATE YOUTH DIVISION

Oversees and administers the youth soccer program within the designated state boundaries; provides programs in accordance with the policies of the NBOD and the National Youth Division.

2. STATE ADULT DIVISION

Oversees and administers the adult soccer program within the designated state boundaries; provides programs in accordance with the policies of the NBOD and the National Adult Division.

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PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

A. Membership to consist of:

1. National Professional Franchises

2. Regional Professional Franchises

B. The membership of the Professional Division to elect one officer that will serve as the Professional Division Vice President on the NEOD.

C. NATIONAL COUNCIL

The number of votes for the Professional Division at the National Council is not to exceed 50% of the combined youth and adult division votes.

1. Each National Professional Franchise to have one vote at the National Council.

2. Each Regional Professional Franchise to have one-half vote at the National Council.

D. REGIONAL DIRECTORS

There shall be four (4) Regional Directors, elected by the franchises within each region, who shall serve on the NEOD.

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COUNCILS OF THE FEDERATION

A. **NATIONAL COUNCIL** - highest legislative body of the Federation

1. Purpose

a. Election of the President and Executive Vice President of the Federation.

b. Vote on matters of general policy, rules and regulations having an affect on all divisions within the Federation.

2. Members

a. State President, State Adult Division President and the State Youth Division President.

b. Members of the NBOD.

c. National & Regional Professional Franchises

d. Jr. Past President of the Federation.

e. Other associate affiliates as may be determined by the National Council.

3. Voting Processes

a. Three votes per state BOD (one vote each: State President, State Adult Division President and State Youth Division President)

b. Members of the NBOD.

c. National & Regional Professional Franchises (total number of votes not to exceed 50% of the combined youth and adult votes.

(1) National Professional Franchise - one vote each

(2) Regional Professional Franchise - one-half vote each

d. Jr. Past President of the Federation - one vote to be cast.

f. Other associate affiliates as may be determined by the Council.

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# COUNCILS OF THE FEDERATION

## B. NATIONAL ADULT DIVISION COUNCIL

### 1. Purpose

a. Adult legislative body regarding adult division matters.

b. Election of the National Adult Vice President.

### 2. Members

a. State Adult Division President.

b. State Adult Division Delegates

c. Divisional Region and Sub-Region Directors

d. National Adult Vice President

e. Other positions as may be determined and affiliates.

### 3. Voting Processes

a. State Division

1. Base vote for each state is one vote each. Additional votes will be given when the state adult division membership increases according to the following procedures.

(a) 50 teams 1 additional vote for a total of 2 votes.

(b) 100 teams 2 additional votes for a total of 3 votes.

(c) 200 teams 3 additional votes for a total of four votes.

b. One vote each person on the National Adult Division Executive Committee.

c. One vote each additional position added in the divisional structure.

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COUNCILS OF THE FEDERATION

C. NATIONAL YOUTH DIVISION COUNCIL

1. Purpose

a. Youth legislative body regarding youth division matters only.

b. Election of the National Youth Vice President.

2. Members

a. State Youth Division President

b. State Youth Division Delegates

c. National Youth Vice President

d. Divisional Region and Sub-Region Directors

3. Voting Processes

a. State Division (current structure)

1 vote 55 to 749 players

2 votes 750 to 7499 players

3 votes 7500 and over

b. One vote each person on the National Youth Division Executive Committee.

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D. NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DIVISION COUNCIL

1. Purpose

a. Professional legislative body regarding professional divisional matters only.

b. Election of the National Professional Vice President.

2. Members

a. National Professional Vice President

b. National Franchises

c. Regional Franchises

d. Divisional Regional Directors

3. Voting Processes

a. National Franchises - (as determined by members of the Division)

b. Regional Franchises - (as determined by members of the Division)

c. One vote - National Professional Vice President

d. One vote each - Divisional Regional Director (4)

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# COACHING PROGRAM

## A. Components of the Coaching Program at the national and state levels.

1. Administration

2. Education of Coaches

3. Training of Instructors

4. Licensing

5. Registration

## B. National Positions

1. Technical Director

2. National Coach - responsible for all national teams and their coaches; heads the National Coaching Program.

3. National Instructor

## C. Regional and Sub-Regional Team Coaches - appointed by the National Coach based on input received from the Regions.

## D. State Coach

1. Appointed by the SBOD President.

2. Responsible for state teams.

## E. State Coaching Instructor

2. State Instructor and Staff, A and B licensed coaches, appointed by the State Coach.

## F. State Coach Administrator

2. Responsible for the registration of coaches under the national guidelines and the implementation and coordination of the national coaching program.

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## REFEREE PROGRAM

A. Components of the Referee Program at national and state levels.

1. Administration

2. Instruction and Training

3. Assignment

B. A national Referee Committee will be appointed by the Federation President. This committee should consist of five persons.

1. Committee Chairperson

2. National Instructor

3. Three others.

C. Responsibility for registration of referees under the national guidelines and the implementation and coordination of the national referee program lies with the SBOD.

D. State Referee Administrator

2. Responsible for administration of the national program within the state,

E. State Referee Instructor

2. Responsible for training referee instructors under the National Program.

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## NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

In addition to the NBOD the Administrative staff shall be responsible for the day to day operation of the Federation. This staff shall be responsible to the Executive Director. Areas of responsibility would include administration technical programs, finances, public relations, planning, marketing and legal.

The technical programs include the coaching and referee programs, as well as, the various national teams. These staff members and the Executive Director would be appointed by the President and approved by the National Executive Committee.

## RESPONSIBILITES:

1. **Executive Director**

Will be responsible for implementation of programs undertaken by the NBOD in accordance with the policy of the NBOD; responsible for the selection of staff to be appointed by the President subject to the approval of the Executive Committee. This position will be the managing officer of the Federation, carrying out policies and programs as directed by the NBOD; and will report directly to the President.

2. **Federation Secretary**

Duties as defined by the President.

3. **Youth Coordinator**

Responsible for the coordination of national youth programs under the direction of the National Youth Vice President and the coordination with the Regional Commissioners and/or state youth divisions as necessary under the supervision of the Executive Director.

4. **Coordinator of Technical Programs**

Responsible for the national coach and referee training programs also with various administrative functions for the national teams; will coordinate these programs with the various divisional and state administrators.

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE

April 2, 1979

QUOTATIONS FROM DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER REGARDING HIS INVOLVEMENT WITH SOCCER AND THE NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE:

"I have been interested in soccer since I was a boy and I've gone to the last three World Cups. As a kid I was, to the despair of my father, a wild soccer fan. I used to hide soccer magazines under my studies. When my father was out of the room. I would read the soccer magazines. My father always said 'Henry, if you continue along this line, you will come to a no good end.' "

"When I was a goalie (as a youngster), they were high scoring games. To put it kindly, my commitment was in excess of my ability."

"When I was out of office, a number of owners as well as Commissioner Woosnam approached me to get my opinions on policies. Out of this grew the idea that I would be associated with the Board of Directors. I would like to see the United States be competitive in world soccer. There are enough good athletes for everything. This country is the best in every sport, in baseball and football and basketball. It just doesn't seem possible we wouldn't be among the best in soccer."

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March 27, 1979

TO: EDIE
FROM: JIM TRECKER

Following are some quotes from Dr. Kissinger that have been published
in various articles related to soccer:

Kissinger says the United States will have a "competitive" team in
for the 1982 World Cup and a "top ten finalist" in 1986. "That's
why I took this job (Board Chairman). I want to get the cup here."
---Associated Press 2/4/79

Commenting on why he joined the NASL..."It is not so much exploiting name. I always have been a soccer nut, to the despair of my father, who wanted me to study when I was a boy."---Seattle Times, 2/4/79

"I'm a great football fan. I would hate for soccer to replace football. There is a place for both of them. They don't play at the same time, and the pool of talent for the two sports is not in competition. My son is playing soccer on his high school team without any influence from me, except for cutting off his allowance!"---Seattle Times, 2/4/79

"As a kid I was, to the despair of my father, a wild soccer fan. I used to hide soccer magazines under my studies. When my father was out of the room, I would read the soccer magazines. My father always said 'Henry, if you continue along this line, you will come to a no good end.' "---Dave Kindred, Washington Post, 11/26/78

"When I was a goalie, they were high scoring games. To put it kindly, my commitment was in excess of my ability."---Wash. Post, 11/26/78

"First I would like for the sport (soccer) to become a major sport in North America with mostly North American players." To that end, he hopes the best athletes turn to soccer. "There are enough good athletes for everything. This country is the best in every sport, in baseball and football and basketball. It just doesn't seem possible we wouldn't be among the best in soccer."
---Washington Post, 11/26/78

"I have been interested in soccer as a hobby since I was a boy. I've gone to the last three World Cups, and I found a reason when in office to have business wherever there were soccer games. When I was out of office a number of owners as well as Commissioner Woosnam approached me to get my opinions on policies. Out of this grew the idea that I would be associated with the Board of Directors. I would like to see the United States be competitive in world soccer."---Chicago Sun-Times, 10/5/78

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE

April 9, 1979

Ms. Suzanne McFarlane
Suite 520
1800 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006

Dear Suzanne:

Attached is a copy of an integration of some direct quotes made by Dr. Kissinger. They have been taken from various newspapers around the country.

Also attached is a copy of some of the quotes given to us by our P.R. Department. The writing and numbers on the sheet are the Commissioner's. Please give me a call if you approve these quotes so I can send them on to Jonathan Black of Penthouse magazine, who is writing an article on the North American Soccer League.

MEW:fc

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CF NASL [LC]

April 2, 1979

FROM: Phil Woosnam

Please find enclosed a copy of a letter received from Kurt Lamm indicating that the U.S. World Cup Team will be undertaking a tour of Europe following the 1979 NASL season in preparation for the 1982 World Cup Qualifying games which will be played in 1980 and 1981.

It is anticipated that the Federation will organize an extensive program of training and exhibition games during the months of September, October, and November 1979 and it is also possible that exhibition games for the World Cup team will be scheduled in March 1980 and on a few selected dates during the 1980 NASL season. These dates will be scheduled so that they will not conflict with NASL games. Please make your coach aware of this proposed program so that he has full knowledge of the necessity for players to be made available for the entire training program.

By copy of this letter to Eric King, I am making the Canadian Soccer Association aware of the necessity to coordinate the schedule for training the Canadian World Cup team with the NASL in order to avoid any conflict of dates.

PW:fc

Enclosure

cc: Gene Edwards
Werner Fricker
Kurt Lamm
Eric King
Ted Howard
Steve Caspers

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE

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PHIL WOOSNAM
Commissioner

February 20, 1979

President Jimmy Carter
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

As Commissioner of the North American Soccer League, I would like to invite you to participate with NASL officials in the revival of a wonderful, old American tradition -- the Presidential Opening Game in Washington, D.C. Since organized baseball first granted the City of Washington a franchise in 1866, it has been customary for the citizens of the Washington community to celebrate the coming of Spring and the opening of the baseball season by gathering at the stadium for the first home game, while the President of the United States throws out the first ball to commence play. This has traditionally been a large communal gathering often attracting sell-out crowds. It has always been regarded as a time for renewal, rebirth, and celebration of togetherness at the end of a long, hard winter.

Since 1971, when the Washington Senators were relocated in Texas, Washington has been deprived of this remarkable event. Two years ago, however, the annual, Opening Day springtime ritual returned once again to Washington, this time with the newest sports kid on the block--the Washington Diplomats soccer team. Last year, the "Dips" as they are called, broke the summer doldrums by playing their entire 15 game season at R.F.K. Stadium, which culminated in a game with the New York Cosmos and a crowd of nearly 30,000 people. As a result of this success I am pleased to say that the Diplomats have signed a five-year lease with R.F.K. Stadium, a further sign that soccer has indeed "arrived" in the United States.

Let me briefly try to explain the progress we have made. In recent years soccer has become America's fastest growing sport; in the Washington metropolitan area alone there are between 75,000-80,000 youngsters in uniform playing organized soccer and there are strong indications that soccer will become the most popular participant sport for both boys and girls across the nation by the mid-eighties. The growth of the North American Soccer League, of which the Diplomats are a member, confirms this increase in popularity on the professional level. In 1978 our membership was increased from 18 to 24 franchises, and for

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the 1979 season, only one of those franchises was relocated. The Colorado team has recently moved to Atlanta to operate under the name of the Atlanta Chiefs, the name of the franchise located in Atlanta in the initial years of the League. League attendance has been rising annually and of course the sports phenomenon of 1977 and 1978 has been soccer's success in New York's Meadowland Stadium where the Cosmos have played before crowds of over 70,000 fans and had an average attendance of 35,000 in 1977 and 48,000 in 1978.

The North American Soccer League started in 1968 following the merger of two leagues, the United Soccer Association and the National Professional Soccer League which had both operated for one year as independent leagues in 1967. At that time I was associated with the "original" Atlanta Chiefs owned by the Atlanta Braves organization. People associated with the Braves led me to believe that your mother, having become intrigued by soccer when she was overseas, attended quite a few Chiefs games during their Championship winning season in 1968.

Because of financial difficulties the League almost folded at the end of that season when the membership dropped from 17 to 5 teams and in January 1969 I was invited to become the Chief Executive for the NASL, operating out of offices located at the Peachtree Center in Atlanta until 1971. Thanks to the efforts of several substantial owners, including Lamar Hunt (of Kansas City Chiefs and World Championship Tennis), Ward Lay (of Frito-Lay), Warner Communications (owners of the NASL's New York Cosmos), the Joseph Robbie family (owners of the Miami Dolphins), Lipton Tea Company (owners of our New England Tea Men), and Madison Square Garden Corporation who along with Joseph and Stephen Danzansky own the Washington Diplomats, the League not only managed to survive but has become the fastest growing sports League in the history of the country.

Over the past decade we have been successful in broadening the appeal of soccer by capturing the interest of people with a totally American background from all walks of life in addition to those who have experienced soccer overseas. Soccer is now marketed as a family sport, attracting large numbers of children, and on average, nearly 40% of our soccer audiences are female. The League is presently working diligently on a program which will accelerate the development of the United States World Cup Team and should result in the finals of the World Cup being staged in the United States in the not too distant future. In the next 10 years we believe that soccer could play a key role in our relationships with foreign countries and also become the

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vehicle enabling emigrants to blend into American society at a faster pace. The rest of the world, having been sceptical about the likelihood of soccer being accepted as a national sport by Americans until the arrival of Pele in 1975, are now convinced that this country could become a major world soccer power within 10 years. In the Bicentennial celebration in 1976, our All-Star team played against their counterparts from Brazil, England, and Italy. Last week we played against the USSR in Seattle and San Francisco, and on May 2, 1979, we will be hosting the national team of France in New York.

This year, the opening game, for the Washington Diplomats in R.F.K. Stadium will be played on Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 PM against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Because of the significance of the event, ABC is expected to videotape the opening day ceremonies at R.F.K. Stadium for a one-hour pre-season television "special" on Soccer in America which will be aired on April 7, and followed by live telecasts of nine NASL games later in the season. Obviously, we would welcome your participation in the opening game at Washington, and the opportunity to have your support of what truly is the "world" sport recognized by sports fans throughout this country and the rest of the world.

On behalf of the North American Soccer League, I would like to formally invite you to participate in the opening game ceremonies on March 25. We will ask you to "kick" out the first ball as a symbolic beginning to what we hope will be a successful year for our League and indeed for all Americans. Now that we have been able to establish soccer as a family sport in the United States, we would also invite your wife and children to join us and, if she is able to travel, your mother.

If for some reason you cannot attend, perhaps we could enlist your support in requesting the Vice President to stand in your place. We would like to invite a limited number of officials from the North American Soccer League, the international soccer community, and members of the diplomatic corps to a special pre-game ceremony and reception to celebrate the event, but will take no steps in that direction until we receive your response and complete guidance from your aides. Included on our list of invitations would of course be Pele, the person who is recognized throughout the World as being largely responsible for giving so much credibility to soccer in North America in such

January 15, 1979

RESTRUCTURE COMMITTEE'S PROPOSAL

The committee's recommendations are based on their defined goals and purposes of the Federation, the components that make up the various levels of the Federation, and consideration of all the needs of the identified devisions within the Federation.

Existing positions, problems and personalities were not considered in the formation of the proposed structures. This proposal is recommended as the ultimate plan to work towards in future years.

It is understood that a revision of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Federation will be necessary. Also, parts of the proposal may be implemented quickly while others would require a period of time to phase in.

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# RESTRUCTURE PROPOSAL

The attached proposal was developed based on the following concerns and concepts.

1. There are three divisions of membership in the Federation

a. Professional Leagues

b. Adult Program

c. Youth Program

2. Referees and Coaches are an integral part of all three divisions necessitating a national training plan for the training and development of a coordinated program for all levels of officials from the entry level through the professional - incorporating national licensing, rating and a registration system. These positions are considered as specialist rather than broad base. administrative type.

3. Goal and purpose of the Federation to be the development and expansion of soccer in the United States for youth and adults, providing various levels of competition for all, including national and international play. To provide avenues to create a large base of youth and adult players and to provide the administrative and technical assistance necessary.

4. The interim measure approved at the last AGM is considered to be a temporary broad based structure allowing time for a formal proposal to be presented and approved by the membership. (See Attachment #2)

5. The current structure does not meet the needs of the membership in an effective and efficient manner.

6. Need for direct equitable representation from the membership with self government within the divisions.

7. Need of a unified membership within the Federation, working towards common goals and purposes.

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The restructure proposal provides:

1. Avenues that create a large base of youth and adult players along with the necessary specialists. Allowing the players to play at a level that suits their ability and a natural progression from the youth programs to the adult and professional programs.

2. Officers of the Federation have defined responsibilities and accountability.

3. Necessary administrative and technical assistance to the membership.

4. Defines responsibility of elected officials vs staff personnel and administrative areas vs technical areas.

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# MEANING OF TEMS USED IN THE RESTRUCTURE PROPOSAL

The terms are designated as new groups or existing structures.

(New) **NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS (NBOD)** - a body created through direct election of people representing the USSF divisions and two officers (President and Ex. VP) elected by the state presidents and representatives from all divisions of the USSF.

(New) **STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (SBOD)** - an organization that is formed through equal representation from both the youth and adult state divisions within the defined state boundaries as recognized by the USSF. (This would be a new body created by the presidents of the existing state adult and state youth associations plus a designated equal number of delegates from each division Board of Directors.

(Existing) **STATE DIVISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS** - existing state associations (adult and youth) governed by their own rules and regulations, administering their own program through their constitution and by-laws.

(New & Existing) **NATIONAL DIVISIONS** - areas of responsibility of the federation: Professional, Adult and Youth soccer (PAYS).

(New & Existing) **REGIONAL DIRECTORS** - these positions exist in the youth division as the four Regional Youth Commissioners. The Regional Adult Directors will need to be elected.

(Existing) **NATIONAL YOUTH DIVISION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE** - elected officials of the USYSA.

(New) **NATIONAL ADULT DIVISION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE** - elected officials of the National Adult Division. (National Division Vice President who serves as the Chairman of the division, four Regional Directors and others as may be determined by the division.)

(Existing) **PROGRAMS** - Specialist fields or special events that are an integral part of the Federation Divisions. (Referee and Coaching, National Teams)

(New) **NATIONAL ADULT COUNCIL** - comprised of division executive officers and designated state delegations.

(Existing) **NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL** - comprised of division executive officers and designated state delegations.

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## A. MAKE UP OF BOARD

(2) National Adult Division

(3) National Youth Division

2. **Regional Directors** - elected delegates from each respective region; serve on the National Adult or Youth Division Executive Committees; coordinate with the state officials in the Region working with the National Division Vice President; help set policy for the Federation.

3. **Olympic Committee Representatives** - 20% of total NBOD.

## B. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Policy

2. Set Objectives

3. Give Direction

4. Act on behalf of the National Council and the Adult and Youth Councils.

## C. TERMS OF OFFICE

1. **President and Executive Vice President** - 4 years
   These elections to take place at the AGM the year following the World Cup Finals.

2. **Vice Presidents of the National Divisions** - 2 years
   Elected in alternating years: Adult - odd years, Youth - even years

3. **Regional Directors** - 2 years
   Elected in alternating years based on the region number (odd or even).

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January 15, 1979

## B. RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

### 2. STATE ADULT DIVISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Carrying out the National Coach and Referee Programs and other national programs and policies that may be determined by the NBOD or the National Adult Division Council.

2. Administers the adult soccer program in the designated state boundaries; provides programs in accordance with the policies of the NBOD and the National Adult Division Council.

### 3. STATE YOUTH DIVISION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Carrying out the National Coach and Referee Programs and other national programs and policies that may be determined by the NBOD or the National Youth Division Council.

2. Administers the youth soccer program in the designated state boundaries; provides programs in accordance with the policies of the NBOD and the National Youth Division.

## C. TERMS OF OFFICE

2. State Adult Division President - determined by that unit.

3. State Youth Division President - determined by that unit.

4. All others to be determined by the related administrative body.

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PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

A. Membership to consist of the following units:

B. The membership of the Professional Division to elect one officer that will serve as the Professional Division Vice President on the NBOD.

C. National Council

The number of votes for the Professional Division at the National Council is not to exceed one third of the total available Federation membership votes.

3. Professional Division representatives shall never exceed 50% of the amateur divisions.

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# COUNCILS OF THE FEDERATION

## A. NATIONAL COUNCIL - highest legislative body of the Federation

### 1. Purpose

### 2. Members

b. Members of the NBOD (this includes the eight Regional Directors).

d. Past Presidents of the Federation

e. Other affiliates as may be determined.

### 3. Voting Processes

b. Members of the NBOD (includes eight Regional Directors)

c. National & Regional Professional Franchises (total number of votes not to exceed 50% of the amateur division votes.)

d. Past Presidents of the Federation - one vote to be cast.

f. Other affiliates as may be determined.

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B. **NATIONAL ADULT DIVISION COUNCIL** - adult legislative body regarding adult divisional matters.

1. Purpose

a. Election of the National Divisional Vice President and other officers as may be designated.

b. Will vote on matters that pertain to the Adult Division only.

2. Members

c. Divisional Regiona and Sub-Region Directors

d. Other positions as may be determined and affiliates.

3. Voting Processes

a. Base vote for each state is one vote per state. Additional votes will be given when the state adult division membership increases.

(1) 50 teams - 1 additional vote for a total of two votes

(2) 100 teams - 2 additional votes for a total of three votes

(3) 200 teams - 3 additional votes for a total of four votes.

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C. NATIONAL YOUTH DIVISION COUNCIL - youth legislative body regarding youth divisional matters.

1. Purpose

b. Will vote on matters that pertain to the Youth Division only.

2. Members

3. Voting Processes

a. Base vote for each state is one vote per state. Additional votes will be given when the youth state division membership increases.

(1) 5,000 players - 1 additional vote for a total of two votes

(2) 20,000 players - 2 additional votes for a total of three votes

(3) 40,000 players - 3 additional votes for a total of four votes

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COACHING PROGRAM

A. Components of the Coaching Program at national and state levels.

1. Administration

2. Education of Coaches

3. Training of Instructors

4. Registration

5. Team Coaching Levels

B. National Positions

1. National Coach - responsible for all national teams and their coaches and heads the National Coaching Program.

2. National Instructor

3. Technical Director for administrative needs and coordination.

C. Regional and Sub-Regional Team Coaches - appointed by National Coach based on input received from Region.

D. State Board of Directors

Responsible for the registration of coaches under the national guidelines and the implementation and coordination of the national coaching program. Responsibilities could be delegated by the state staff based on the needs and structure of the state.

1. State Coach - approved by the National Coach based on input from the SBOD.

2. State Instructor and State Staff, A & B licensed coaches - recommended by SBOD, approved by the National Coach.

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REFEREE PROGRAM

1. Administration

2. Instruction and Training

3. Assignment

1. Committee Chairperson

2. National Instructor

3. Three others.

C. Responsibility for registration of referees under the national guidelines and the implementation and coordination of the national referee program lies with the SBOD. Responsibilities could be delegated by the state staff based on the needs and structure of the state.

1. Appointed by the national Referee Committee based on input from the SBOD.

2. Responsible for overseeing the administration of the national program within the state, responsibilities could be delegated based on the needs and structure of the state.

E. State Referee Instructor

2. Responsible for training referee instructors under the National Instructor Program.

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In addition to the NBOD the Administrative staff shall be responsible for the day to day operation of the Federation. This staff shall be responsible to the Executive Director. Areas of responsibility would include marketing, planning, finances, legal and technical programs. This last item includes the coaching and referee programs as well as the various national teams. These staff members and the Executive Director would be appointed by the President and approved by the Executive Committee.

### RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. **Executive Director** - will be responsible for implementation of programs undertaken by the NBOD in accordance with the policy of the NBOD; responsible for the selection of staff to be appointed by the President subject to the approval of the Executive Committee. This position will be the managing officer of the Federation, carrying out policies and programs as directed by the NBOD; and will report directly to the President.

2. **Federation Secretary** - an integral part of the administrative staff, will be responsible for international affairs and act in the capacity of an Administrative Assistant to the President.

3. **Youth Coordinator** - will carry out and coordinate national youth programs under the direction of the National Youth Vice President and coordinating with the Regional Commissioners and/or state youth divisions as necessary under the supervision of the Executive Director.

4. **Coordinator of Technical Programs** - responsible for the national coach and referee training programs along with various administrative functions for the national teams; will coordinate these programs with the various divisional and state administrators.

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October 14, 1978

Chicago, Ill.

Present: Pat Healy, Guy de Vincenzo, Helmut Colbath, Ken Westerman, Sandy Hodgin, Robert Legler, Ted Kretzschmar and Werner Fricker.

Excused: Hank Horn, Jon Sommer and Steve Gay

A. Initial Planning

1. The material received from the various state associations was correlated for an easier review. It was agreed all points covered in the letters should be acknowledged in the minutes.

2. The published time schedule was reviewed. An initial report can be ready for the USSF Board of Directors review at their meeting in November. It was also acknowledged that adjustments may have to be made in the time schedule.

3. Topics and goals for this meeting.

a. Evaluate and incorporate suggestions received from the membership.

b. Define duties and responsibilities of the various levels of administration addressed.

c. Evaluate the voting and election processes needed and how they inter-relate to the different divisions (adult and youth).

d. Define the roles and responsibilities of the National Board of Directors (NBOD), the Executive Committee, the national administrative staff personnel and the State Board of Directors (SBOD).

B. Input Received

Twenty-seven responses were received from individuals and state associations. The similarities of these suggestions were noted, as well as, those items that matched or varied with the committee's initial proposal. Much of the input received concerned areas the committee had not yet addressed. The tone of the responses were positive while giving constructive criticism.

1. National Board of Directors - Variances to the committee's proposal were in the following areas:

a. Olympic Representation

b. Whether the professional representatives should be on the Executive Committee.

c. The substitution of a Secretary and/or Treasurer in place of the Professional VP.

d. A second Executive VP.

2. State Board of Directors - An overwhelming feeling from the input received was to retain completely separate state organizations for the youth and adult programs. Most responses indicated the need to allow time before this unification goal can be reached.

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B. Input Received cont'd.

3. Sub-Regional Representation - Retain the position(s) of the Sub-Regional Commissioners.

C. National Executive Committee

1. There was total agreement between the comments received and the committee on the positions of the President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Adults and Vice President of the Youth on the Executive Committee. The questionable area was that of the Vice President of Professionals. The committee felt strongly as one of the three main divisions under the jurisdiction of the USSF that only or Professional VP should be on the Executive Committee.

2. The position of a Secretary and/or Treasurer in place of a VP Professional was discussed. The committee felt the duties of this type of position(s) were basically staff functions. A Financial Consultant is needed to work along with the administrative staff and the Committee rather than a voting Secretary/Treasurer. Rationale of the committee was that the Executive Committee should be comprised of elected persons representing an integral part of the national program rather than someone with a limited scope of responsibility. Persons making policy should be an elected official with a broad base program knowledge.

3. Additional Executive VP - Discussion of the merits of the suggestion and the need for some type of built in succession process in all areas. It was finally agreed that the additional position was not needed and could hinder the functioning of the Ex. Committee. This decision was based on the fact if the Ex. VP was to assume the responsibility of the President the most qualified persons available to take the VP spot quickly would be one of the other Ex. Committee members. The vacancy created in the division could easily be filled by a qualified person waiting in the divisional wings.

4. Professional League Representative - At this time, due to lack of input from the professional leagues their position regarding their representation to the council could not adequately be addressed.

5. Duties of Officers

a. President - duties are self explanatory; serve as the highest elected official of the federation, responsible for seeing that policies and program needs are implemented.

b. Executive VP - duties as assigned; no defined duties; acts at the direction of the President. The President needs a person that will carry out duties as needed and in conformation with the program policies.

c. VP Adult and VP Youth - elected representative of their respective bodies and responsible for the functions and needs of that division. gives direction to the administrative staff for implementation of programs and/or policies; responsible for the national division input from the regions and state associations.

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Almost unanimous agreement with committee's recommendation that in addition to the Ex Committee there be four Regional Directors - for the youth and four Regional Directors - for the adult programs along with the Olympic representatives and/or other designated units.

1. Olympic Representation - Lengthy discussion on the points brought up by the committee felt more information was needed in this area before a final decision could be made. Need to look at the laws and the implementation plan for the law. Questions raised by the letters needed to be clarified. It was agreed that some type of representation was necessary but there appeared to be alternatives at this time as to where they should be

2. Regional Directors - To be elected by the designated delegates from each respective state division for that region as is currently done in the youth division. This will be for the adults and the youth bodies.

3. The Board of Directors shall have the responsibility to set policy for the federation. The proposed structure provides a more complete representation for the youth and adult programs. These elected persons will be able to bring to the NBOD a more comprehensive feeling of the membership's wants and needs than exists now.

4. Sub-Regional Directors - Need and functions of the position discussed. It was decided to leave this position to the discretion of each body in determining the need for these positions. Voting of the Sub-Regional positions should be restricted to the individual program matters with no vote on the National Council. By not setting a number for the function of this position each division is allowed the flexibility to set their own number of Sub-Regional Directors as needed and not create an imbalance in the representation from each division.

5. The Executive Committee will administer the policy as adopted by the NBOD.

6. Administrative Staff - Discussion of how paid staff will be hired? Who fires? Who hires? Executive Committee should ratify the key staff that is hired. Lengthy discussion of the roles and functions of the Executive Administrator, Executive Committee, President and the NBOD in the hiring process of the administrative staff.

E. State Board of Directors

1. Much discussion regarding the feelings expressed by the state associations towards the proposed unification of a state. The committee felt a unified state program is a necessity.

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2. Question if the position of Secretary and Treasurer are necessary as voting members at the state level or should they be staff positions as on the national level. It was felt the states generally should be allowed to create a board that is functional to their own needs. The committee felt a limit should be set on the number that would be voting members of the SBOD in order to maintain an even distribution between youth and adult representation.

Elected members should vote and appointed members should not be able to vote.

3. The committee recognizes the satisfaction with their current situations by most of the state associations. With the development of new programs from national a joint state board will be necessary in the future, due to the growth of soccer and the training that will be required. A coordinated effort by both the youth and adult divisions will be necessary to ensure that as order comes to the top administration of the federation that order also comes to the lower levels, not a chaotic situation.

4. The individual divisions (state associations) will continue to administer separate divisions, with the adults administering the adult divisions and the youth administering the youth divisions.

5. Discussion of methods that would allow the coaches and referees within the programs to have a voice in the selection of the referee and coaching instructors. This point will be explored in more detail at a later date.

F. Election Processes

a. USSF President and Executive Vice President - elected by all delegates at the National Council. (three votes per state)

(1) State President, State Youth VP and State Adult VP - (three votes per state)

(2) Members of the USSF Board of Directors including the Regional Directors (youth and adult).

(3) Past Presidents of USSF.

(4) Other affiliates as may be determined.

b. National Youth VP elected by the delegates at the National Youth Council

(1) State Youth VP

(2) State Youth Division Delegates

(3) Regional and Sub-Regional Directors.

(4) Other positions as may be determined and/or affiliated

F. Election Processes cont'd.

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1. NBOD cont'd.

c. National Adult Vice President elected by the delegates at the National Adult Council.

(1) State Adult VP

(2) State Adult Division Delegates

(4) Other positions as may be determined and/or affiliates.

d. Professional Vice President - elected by some process yet to be determined by the professional components.

2. State Board of Directors

a. State Board Youth Division officer elected as in the past by the individual division processes.

b. State Adult Division Officer elected as done in the past by the individual division processes.

c. Additional state representatives elected and/or selected by the division processes.

d. The above delegates will jointly elect the President of the SBOD and two more state officers.

G. Voting Process

Discussion of the voting processes to be used in the various elections. Functions and impact of each voting section (National, Youth, Adult and State) reviewed. Discussion of the programs as they now exist and the voting structure currently used by the youth and adult programs. It is recognized that the current voting structures are not satisfactory in that they are antiquated in terms of the numbers used to determine additional votes per state in both the adult and youth programs.

1. National Council - 3 votes per state association. These votes will be cast in the election of the USSF President, Executive Vice President and in general rules that require joint participation of the divisions in the federation. Persons exercising these votes will be the President of the State Board of Directors, the State Adult Division VP, the State Youth Division VP or their designated alternates.

2. Adult National Council - Base vote for each state upon affiliation is one vote per state. Additional votes will be given when the state adult division reaches the following registered membership increases:

50 teams - 1 additional vote for a total of two votes
100 teams - 2 additional votes for a total of three votes
200 teams - 3 additional votes for a total of four votes.

These votes will be exercised in the election of the respective national divisional VP of that division and in the rules and regulation changes to that division and at their Regional Meetings.

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3. National Youth Council - Base vote for each state upon affiliation is one vote per state. Additional votes will be given when the state youth division reaches the following registered membership increases:

5000 players - 1 additional vote for a total of two votes
20,000 players - 2 additional votes for a total of three votes
40,000 players - 3 additional votes for a total of four votes

These votes will be exercised in the election of the respective national divisional Vice President of that division and in the rules and regulation changes pertaining to that division and at their Regional Meetings.

4. State Board of Directors - each state division (adult and youth) will elect their divisional operation officers and/or Board of Directors as they so choose. The Chairman/President of the Division BOD will automatically be the State Vice President of that division on the SBOD. The additional delegates to the SBOD must be designated by their own division. These delegates (adult and youth) will elect a President of the SBOD and two more state officers. Other persons may be added to the SBOD as needed but equal representation between the two divisions should not be altered by allowing additional votes to these members.

H. Areas of Responsibility

1. USSF Board of Directors will be the policy making body, will set objectives and act on behalf of the National Council.

2. National Council - is the highest legislative body made up of representatives of the state associations, USSF Board of Directors, Past Presidents and other affiliates that may be designated by the Council; will elect the President and Executive VP of the Federation; will vodote on matters of general policy, rules and regulations having an affect on all divisions in the Federation.

3. National Adult Council - is the adult legislative body regarding adult division matters; made up of representatives from the state divisions adult Regional Directors and others as designated.

4. National Youth Council - is the youth legislative body regarding youth division matters; made up of representatives from the state divisions youth Regional Directors and others as designated.

I. Staff Functions - functions of the administrative staff were discussed. It was agreed that the committee could not realistically define all positions but would cover some of the key personnel functions.

a. Executive Director - will be responsible for implementation of programs undertaken by the NBOD in accordance with the policy of the NBOD; responsible for the selection of staff to be appointed by the President subject to the approval of the Executive Committee. This position will be the managing officer of the federation, carrying out policies and programs as directed by the NBOD; will report directly to the President.

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b. Federation Secretary - is an integral part of the administrative staff, will be responsible for international affairs and will act in the capacity of an Administrative Assistant to the President of the Federation.

c. Youth Coordinator - will carry out and coordinate national youth programs under the direction of the National Youth Vice President and coordinating with the Regional Directors and/or state youth divisions as necessary under the supervision of the Executive Director.

d. Coordinator of Technical Programs - responsible for the national coach and referee training programs along with various administrative functions for the national teams.

J. Discussion of the need to have programs developed by national to cover all types of play from the recreational player to the more highly skilled player. It was felt by some of the members the potential for this already exists in the program. It is not carried out by all state associations due to lack of uniform application and interpretation of the national rules and policies. More and stronger guidance should come from national in this area.

K. Conference call set for next week to go over the material before submission to the Commission.

Submitted by,

SANDRA HODGIN
Recording Secretary

Approved: November 11, 1978

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December 30, 1978

Miami Beach, Fla

Present: W. Fricker, P. Healy, G. de Vincenzo, H. Colbath, K. Westerman, j. Sommer, H. Horn, S. Hodgin, R. Legler and T. Kretzchmar

Absent: S. Gay

1. Review input from the National Commission members.

2. Define the Professional Division.

3. Outline the structure for the National Coaching and Referee Programs.

B. Material Received - General discussion regarding all input received to date and the items covered in the commission members comments; how the restructure proposal should be set-up and what will happen at the next AGM. It was agreed, based on the comments received, the position of the Restructure Committee regarding their proposals should be clarified and that the action taken at the last AGM has not been ignored.

The restructure proposal has been based on goals determined by the committee for the Federation by looking at the Federation as a whole. The recommendation at the AGM was considered to have been an interim measure enacted pending the proposed committee recommendations. Those interim recommendations are felt by the committee to have been broad based procedures to be used until a restructure proposal has been approved by the membership.

1. Comments received from the National Commission members covered the following areas of concern.

a. Reinforced the desire to maintain separate state functions adult and youth administrations and allow for coordination through mutual cooperation evolving towards a type of unified body.

b. To continue the interim recommendations as voted in at the last AGM.

c. Separate associations for men and women.

d. Representation at the National Council for the coaching and referee programs.

e. Equitable financial responsibility for the various divisions of the Federation.

f. Proposed structure for the Professional Division.

g. Add a Vice President at the Adult and Youth Divisional levels increasing the National Board of Directors.

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B. Material received cont'd.

December 30, 1978

2. Review of the second draft regarding the comments received.

a. Reaffirmed that the responsibility of the proposed State Board of Directors should be overseeing the implementation and coordination of all national programs, development of a total soccer program for the State in line with the national goals and the coordination of the various State programs that involve the youth and adult state divisions. The youth and adult divisions would continue to administer their own programs as is done currently. The proposed SBOD would be a liaison with other organizations within the state.

b. Treasurer - It was again agreed at the national level the position of a Treasurer is not needed. A financial consultant would be needed to work with the administrative staff reporting back to the NBOD through the Executive Committee on financial matters. Rationale: The Executive Committee should be comprised of elected persons representing an intregal part of the total national program rather than someone with a limited scope of responsibility. Persons making policy should be an elected official with a broad base program knowledge.

c. Additional Vice President Positions and the possible vacancy within the NBOD - Discussion of the merits of the suggestions received and the need for some type of built in succession process in all areas. It was agreed that additional positions were not needed. The proposed structure does provide different areas of responsibility and gives accountability in all the areas. This does not exist under the current structure of the commission. There would be eight additional persons (four adult and four youth) involved at the NBOD under the proposal.

d. Women - The committee acknowledged the importance of creating a place for women's soccer in the overall national programs. It was agreed at national level a distinction by sex should not be done. In the development of women's soccer special consideration should be given in order to promote and encourage the involvement and inclusion of women's soccer in the structure the national body needs to assist the states in the promotion and inclusion of women soccer within the adult program. There already exists the co-existence of duel or combined programs under the state youth administrative and national bodies.

e. Professional Division will be discussed later. One representative is needed at the national level corresponding with the youth and adult representation. This representative is to be accountable to the membership of the professional division.

f. The proposed voting structure was designed to encourage growth with the acknowledgement that each division, profession, adult and youth, have different needs and growth potentials in the overall program. The voting structure should be set in such a way that deals with the reality of the potential membership of the nation in the future, not just where it is today.

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B. Material received cont'd.

December 30, 1978

2. Review of second draft cont'd.

g. State Board of Directors - Much discussion between the committee members about this part of the proposal and how the SBOD could be set up in a functioning and equitable manner. It was finally agreed as long as the SBOD functioned in an effective manner, implementing and carrying out the national goals and programs many of the state's internal affairs were not of national's concern. If the SBOD, created from equal representation from the existing adult and youth state administrative bodies, provides the national programs there was no need to address any other function of the SBOD. This gives the latitude for different structures that may be needed within the different state units. This proposed SBOD will provide common grounds for communication and the coordination necessary to deal effectively with the problems affecting the different state divisions. Additionally, it provides the joint representation giving state input on the national programs.

h. Terms of office - Long discussion on a method that would provide a continuity in the leadership of the Federation at all levels in the most efficient and effective manner; the importance of inter-phasing with the international scene. Also discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of having the Federation President and Executive Vice President run as a team instead of separately. Most countries have four year terms for their president which coincides with the World Cup Finals. This allows continuity of the national leadership for this event. It was recommended the President and the Executive Vice President be elected every four years independently of each other. These elections to take place at the AGM the year following the World Cup Finals. The rest of the national officers to be elected for a period of two years in alternating years (youth in the even years and adult in the odd years). Regional positions to be elected for a two year term with the elections held in odd and even years based on the Region's number. SBOD President to be elected during odd and even years based on the region they are in whether odd or even.

C. Professional Division of the Federation - General discussion of the proposal from P. Woosnam; the system used by Germany as referenced in his letter and other systems used by other countries; the difference between the national professional leagues and the regional professional leagues. What role the professional leagues have in the Federation was discussed along with the positive and negative influences that could be exerted by the professional division on the other divisions.

1. It was agreed the professional vote should not exceed one third of the total votes available at the National Council based on total membership available. This was based on the concept that the professional division represents one of the three divisions that make up the Federation. It was agreed the commissioner of a professional league would not have a vote as such.

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2. The recommendation is for each national professional franchise to have one vote at the National Council.

3. The regional professional franchises to each have one-half vote at the National Council.

These votes to be cast and carried by a delegate from each represented eligible franchise in attendance at the National Council. These delegates are to be elected by each respective franchise.

### D. Referees and Coaching Programs

General discussion of past procedures and problems in these areas along with the national and local state problems with the administration or lack of it. It was agreed the national long range goals should be to have referees and coaches certification course before taking the field with players and teams at all levels of the national program from the under eights on up.

#### 1. Referee Program

a. Discussion of referee associations and the problems encountered with them as a whole. Referees are to be registered to the national body through the proposed state BOD.

b. The responsibility of a comprehensive referee program lies with the proposed SBOD consistent with the national goals. Duties may be delegated by need and structure within the state divisions.

c. Components of the Referee Program at national and state levels should consist of:

(1) administration of the program;

(2) instruction and training program for all levels;

(3) assignment of referees.

d. State Referee Administrator is responsible for administration of the national program

Parts of the administrative responsibility may be delegated as dictated by the needs and structure within the state divisions.

e. State Referee Instructor is responsible for training referee instructors under the National Instructor Program. This may be delegated to certified instructors consistent with the state's needs and program structure.

f. A National Referee Committee will be appointed by the Federation President. This committee should consist of no more than five persons, the National Instructor, the Chairperson and three other persons.

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D. Referees and Coaching Programs cont'd.

1. Referee Program cont'd.

g. The State Referee Administrator and State Referee Instructor will be appointed by the proposed SBOD President based on joint input from the adult and youth state divisions.

h. National registration fee is determined by national and the proposed SBOD will determine a fair clinic fee based on the type of course and materials provided in the state referee training program.

i. Assignment of referees may be delegated by the SBOD to other units or bodies within the state as necessary.

2. Coaching Program

a. Discussion of the current program and the positive and negative aspects as it is set up. The national coaching program, like the referee program, needs to cover the following

(1) administration;

(2) education of coaches, training of instructors;

(3) registration processes

(4) team coaching levels.

b. The national positions involved should be the

(1) National Coach, who oversees the team participation coaches and heads the national coaching program.

(2) A full time National Instructor

(3) A technical director to take care of the administrative needs.

c. The National Coach would appoint the Regional and Sub-Regional team coaches.

d. The state coach to be approved by the National Coach based on input from the proposed state BOD.

e. State instructor and state staff, A & B licensed coaches, recommended by the proposed SBOD and approved by the National Coach.

f. The proposed SBOD would be responsible for the registration of coaches under the national guidelines and the implementation and coordination of the national coaching program with the state adult and youth division. The areas of responsibility could be delegated by the state staff based on the needs and state structure.

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE

Tel: (212) 575-0066

Cable: PROSOCCER NEWYORK

Telex: 12-6705

PHIL WOOSNAM
Commissioner

January 19, 1979

TO: NASL Owners

Refinancing and/or Relocation of Franchise in 1979

At the beginning of the 1978 season I wrote you requesting that you give me early warning if there was any thought in your mind that you would like to sell your franchise or seek additional investors. In so doing, we were able to identify our problems before the end of the 1978 season, and develop interest among potential investors well in advance of our bond posting date and the annual meeting.

Having completed the schedule two months in advance of any previous season, and finalized other off season League office chores, I find that for the first time in ten years, I am in a position to catch up on correspondence and think about potential problem areas well in advance.

I am already developing interest among potential investors from the point of view of either relocation or refinancing within the existing market. Should you be aware of any potential investors, please let me know and also keep me advised about any particular problem that you might wish to have resolved. I would certainly appreciate any leads to key people you might provide in Montreal, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and New Orleans. I have to assume that two to three franchises might be available for relocation, and therefore it would be prudent to develop interest in a relocated franchise in a greater number of markets.

PW:fc

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE

November 6, 1978

Ms. Chris Vick
Suite 520
1800 K Street
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Chris:

As you can imagine, the North American Soccer League has received numerous requests for interviews with Dr. Kissinger since the announcement of his involvement last month. Per your advice, following is an informal rundown of these bids as we have received them to date. I have attempted to give you and Dr. Kissinger a reading as to how important they might be in relationship to the development of our goal.

1) WBZ Radio, Boston, Mass. Jim King hosts a nightly call-in show for sports fans. Would like to conduct an interview with Dr. Kissinger, solely on the subject of soccer and would not take any phone calls during that period. Not particularly appropriate.

2) National Radio of Spain. Have called from Madrid for an interview. Not important.

3) Joe Dineen, Boston Globe. A respected sports writer in Boston area, who would like to do a tape-recorded question and answer and print the responses. Again, these questions would pertain only to soccer. Due to the importance of the Boston Globe in New England and to our franchise there, this interview should rate some importance.

4) George Lapides, Memphis Press-Scimitar. Strictly a sports section interview with the Press-Scimitar's sports editor. Not crucial.

5) Phil Patton, sports editor, East-West Network. This company publishes most of the airline magazines and has made the request on behalf of Pan Am Clipper Magazine, Pan Am's inflight publication. The interview will be done by Jonathon Evan Maslow, a noted writer who has recently done a soccer article for the Saturday Review. This would be important to us since the magazine's "reach" is so great. Must be done by Nov. 15-20.

COMMITTEE

S.C. Fichte Rams
Al Weiss

S.C. Green-White
Hans Metzinger

S.F.C. Hansa
Alfons Massel

Chicago Kickers
Nicholas Racz

Schwaben A.C.
Horst Lichtenberger

Presentation of the Sepp Herberger Award to Chicago's German-American Soccer Player and Team of the Year

CICERO, ILL., NOVEMBER 22, 1978

Walter Hohlweg, President
5632 N. Francisco Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60659
(312) 874-7994

Oleg Geschwendt, Public Relations
1611 S. 50th Court
Cicero, Ill. 60650
(312) 656-0382

DR. HENRY KISSINGER
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE
1135 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
SUITE 3500
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036

DEAR DR. KISSINGER:

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE TELEPHONE CALL RECEIVED FROM YOUR OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 15, 1978. ALTHOUGH WE WERE ADVISED THAT DUE TO OTHER COMMITMENTS YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT OUR INVITATION TO BE OUR GUEST OF HONOR OF THE "SPORT, RADIO AND PRESS BALL" IN THE BISMARCK HOTEL ON NOVEMBER 25, 1978, WE APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH THAT YOU WERE SO KIND TO REPLY TO OUR INVITATION.

WE ARE HAPPY TO ADVISE YOU THAT THE PREPARATIONS FOR THIS GALA-SOCCER EVENT ARE NEARLY COMPLETED. ALSO, WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT AMONG THE WELL-WISHERS ARE THE FORMER COACH OF THE GERMAN NATIONAL TEAM HELMUT SOHOEN, MR. GENE EDWARDS, PRESIDENT OF THE USSF, MR. HERMANN NEUBERGER, PRESIDENT OF THE DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND, MRS. EV HERBERGER (THE WIDOW OF THE LATER SEPP HERBERGER) AND EX-WORLDCHAMPION MAX SCHMELING, FRITZ WALTER AND UWE SEELER AND OTHER FRIENDS OF OUR "SEPP HERBERGER COMMITTEE". WE HAVE ALSO RECEIVED GREETINGS FROM MY FAVORITE SOCCER CLUBS - THE F.C. ARSENAL AND THE F.C. INTERNAZIONALE (MILANO).

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD AND ENCOURAGING WISHES. YOU KNOW THAT ALL OF US WISH YOU THE VERY BEST.

SINCERELY YOURS,
"SEPP HERBERGER COMMITTEE"

OLEG GESCHWENDT
HONORARY PRESIDENT

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE

November 15, 1978

TO: General Managers, NASL Clubs

FROM: Joe Echelle

SUBJECT: Budget and Cash Flow Projections - 1979

Following my interim report to the Directors at Ft. Lauderdale, October 31, 1978, it has been determined that the following information from your club is necessary for us to finalize the analysis of the operational survey results:

1. Approved Budget - for your fiscal year which includes the 1979 NASL season, and covers all the income and expense categories involved in operating your franchise.

2. Cash Flow Projections - for the fiscal year which includes the 1979 NASL season, showing the source, receipt, and disbursement of your club's funds on a monthly basis.

The confidentiality of the information will again be honored by forwarding the data in the enclosed envelope to Mr. Glenn McNett, C.P.A., 7700 Clayton Road Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63117.

In order to meet our target completion date, we need this information as soon as possible but no later than November 30, 1978.

Thank you for your prompt response.

Joe Echelle

JE:fc

cc: Mr. Phil Woosnam - Commissioner
Owners - NASL Clubs

November 29, 1978

To: Edie

From: Chris

Re: Letters from:

-- Linda Mensch

-- Eugene Malady

-- Ernesto Galarza

-- Bernhard Zgoll

-- Danny Lourie

-- Jacques Shelby

Attached are various letters, most of which, from people who want to be the next Pele of this world.

We have not acknowledged these letters, as -- frankly -- I did not know what to tell them....

I will talk to you about us having a standard reply, telling the person writing that we have forwarded his/her letter to you (or something along these lines).

I apologize for the build-up, and hope it does not cause you too much inconvenience. I do believe you were even busier than I have been these last few weeks. By the time you get this, I will have already apologized a million times over.

ERNESTO GALARZA

120 South Main Street
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N. J. 08753

Phone: 341-8836

October 19th, 1978

Mr. Henry Kissinger, Chairman
-Board of Directors-
NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE
1133 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036

Dear Mr. Kissinger:

On Dec. 23rd, 1975 I was granted by the United States of America -Patent and Trademarks- Office, the patent #392788 for my invention, called: -U.S. Indoor Soccer Ball-.

Perhaps your decisive character that was tested in government, could also induce businesses promoting enterprises to help me and my cause to honestly introduce and present a simple and inexpensive -game ball- for the beginning practice and exercise of the popular and ever exciting soccer sport from adolescent life to youngsters and enthusiasts of all ages.

One of the greatest personality and outstanding soccer player as is Mr. Pele, came to our country to promote this humble sport; but I really believe that without a innovated "ball" equipment our beginners enthusiast and would be players can be handicapped to master ball control, precision passes and the basic domain in experiencing in learning time the technique foot practice, key of this sport.

I had contacted by correspondence many american manufacturers and promoters of sport equipment without success. Also I engaged a specialized outfit in New York City, N.Y., to represent me, which after I paid honorarius went out of business. As it is, it seems that I have only available the possibility to establish contact with persons enthusiast like you, as sometimes this approach for collaboration, has worked wonders in many people.

Being that there is always call for new ideas, now will be the chance to help some one in presenting this innovated -game ball- and I hope that some day we will have, american's great players -at large-.

I have a photograph and sample of the forementioned item, for viewing. However I am sending you a reprint from a local newspaper commentary, regarding the patent for invention.

Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience, and wishing you a lot of success in your undertakings, I remain,

Friday, January 16, 1976

REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF THE DAILY OBSERVER

Soccer
Patent
Prized

By BOB SANSEVERE
Staff Writer

SOUTH TOMS RIVER— The slip of paper — Patent No. 3,927,882 — is among Ernesto Felix Galarza's most prized possessions.

The paper came to Galarza's South Main Street home two days before Christmas and he couldn't be happier.

It was the patent that gave him exclusive rights to the invention he thinks within seven years will rank near the top of the popularity charts with the Hula-Hoop, Frisbee or Yo-Yo.

Galarza's brainchild is an indoor soccer ball.

"The idea came to me about five years ago," explained Galarza, a crossing guard for the Toms River Regional school system.

"I always would see the kids make a ball by tying a couple of T-shirts together and kick it around or just knocking a tin can with their foot," said Galarza, who was a soccer buff in his native country of Ecuador before coming to the U.S. in 1952.

Galarza wanted to make some type of ball that could be used by young children and adults either indoors or outside. His idea was to make a ball that would be available to the soccer fan at a low price, and could serve as a sport within the confines of a living room.

"I kept thinking about the ball and talking about it and finally my wife told me to go through with it and make the ball," he said.

The ball Galarza designed has a plastic core and is encased by aluminum foil and cotton with a cloth cover that never loses its shape.

Most of his work has been done at his home, where he says he can make any size ball in about an hour.

His hope now is to get a manufacturer for his ball.

"I've made some contacts with people in New York and I'm waiting to hear from them," said Galarza, who waited a year before he received his patent.

"I hope to have it manufactured for the public by the summertime," he said. "It can be for beginners to use in the house or by older people. In five or seven years I'm hoping everybody will learn to play and dribble with it."

Galarza has been having almost daily correspondence with his lawyers and

people interested in knowing more about his invention.

If things go according to plan, the Ernesto Felix Galarza Indoor Soccer Ball will be available to the public within a few months.

Even if it isn't ready, Galarza still has his prized slip of paper.

Observer Photo

NEWEST CRAZE— Ernesto Felix Galarza of South Toms River dribbles his indoor soccer ball off his head. Galarza designed the ball himself and received a patent giving him exclusive rights to market it.

BERNHARD ZGOLL

Riphahnstr. 1
5 Cologne 71

21st September 1978

Mr Henry Kissinger
State Department
WASHINGTON D.C.20520
USA

Dear Mr Kissinger

Knowing how enthusiastic you are about soccer allow me to approach
you in a matter which I think will interest you.

I am a soccer analyst and coach, German, (51). In my 25 years of
professional work in the field of soccer I have achieved sensational
successes. For many years I worked in Poland as coach of the top
Polish soccer teams. While there I was also coach of the National
Team of Poland under 23. During my work in Poland I organised
special soccer schools where later the best Polish players came
from, so laying the foundation for the big success of the Polish
National Team in the last World Cup.

Due to my success in Poland and later in Germany, I have been employed
by the German Government and sent to Kenya at the end of 1973, as
National Coach and Soccer Adviser to the Kenya Government. During
my assignment in Kenya I was also very successful. The before in
soccer unknown Kenyans became for the first time in their history,
champions of the East and Central Africa Challenge Cup of Nations,
East and Central African Challenge Cup of Club Champions and East
and Central Africa Youth Challenge Cup of Nations.

But even far more sensational and outstanding have been the successes
I have achieved with the Kenya National Youth Team at the end of
my 4 years term in Kenya in August/September last year, during a
similar tour through West Germany as the tour by the USA
National Team and Cosmos. In contrast to the completely disappointing
performance of the USA teams, the Kenyans have stunned the Germans
by beating top German Youth teams, including the actual German
Youth Champion, MSV Duisburg, giving them a real lesson in soccer.
Hertha BSC Berlin at the Olympic Stadium and Arminia Bielefeld went
down evey by a margin of 6:2 and 7:0 respectively. In the enclosed
paper-cutting you will find the opinion of the German experts about
the Kenya team. Have a good look at it, as this will give you an
idea of my great possibilities as soccer coach and organiser.

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I would like to point out that I started to build the Kenya Youth only 2 years before the trip to Germany by forming the same kind of 'Soccer Schools' in Kenya like I did so successfully in Poland. I must add that there was no Youth soccer in Kenya at all before, and my work in Kenya was carried out under most difficult conditions.

Shocked by the very poor performance of the USA teams lately in Germany, and having been already always interested in doing a similar job as coach in the States, I would like to offer my services to the soccer field in the USA. I am absolutely sure that with the huge potential you have in your country I would be able to make the USA a real soccer power in the world in the shortest possible time, without importing even a single player from outside, provided I find close involvement and close co-operation from a personality like you. I think that for the States it is not only a question of kicking the ball. Soccer is the most popular game in the world, watched by millions of people and a big politicum nowadays. Nobody but you will understand it better how much more the USA would mean for the world being also a soccer power.

After I finished my work in Kenya in November 1977, I was sent by the German Government (Auswaertiges Amt) and the German Football Association (Deutscher Fussball Bund) for a 4 months assignment to the Philippines. The Philippines became so interested in my work that President Marcos, with whom I had some meetings, personally approached the German Government requesting my assignment for 5 years to the Philippines. Though it was already decided to send me to another country as Soccer Adviser and National Coach I am supposed to go now to the Philippines beginning from January 1979. In the meantime, I have been sent back to Kenya on a special request from the Kenya Government, who are also working hard to get me back on a long-term assignment.

The Australian Football Association also is very much interested in signing a contract with me for building up the soccer in Australia. Most probably you will find me there in the near future if the football authorities in the States will not take the chance of getting me to the USA. My offer to this authorities last year despite being backed by the FIFA, did not find big response.

On the other hand "Cosmos" New York has already shown some interest in me.

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