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Mission Statement
The mission of the Willamette United Soccer Club is to create an environment in which players learn to achieve excellence derived from our philosophy of developmental soccer. We believe that through athletic competition, we strive to teach the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, fair play and mutual respect in preparation for good citizenship and leadership in society.
Club Contact Information
Willamette United Soccer Club
19995 SW Stafford Rd., Ste. C
West Linn, OR 97068
503-638-9777
Fax: 503-638-9797
Email: soccer@wusc.net
Website: www.wusc.net
Club Manager - John Hanna
Email: clubmanager@wusc.net
Cell phone: 503-936-0807
Club Administrator - Dawn Gunther
Email: soccer@wusc.net
503-638-9777
Club Director of Coaching - Jim Brazeau
Email: jim.brazeau@wusc.net
Cell phone: 503-704-9292
Willamette United's staff is supported by an all volunteer board of directors who are elected to two year terms at the club's annual general meeting each January. Please feel free to email any of the following board members with your questions or concerns.
Club President - Ray Nelson
rnelson@flyingrhino.com
Club Vice President - Greg Bean
greg.bean@comcast.net
Recreational Program Director - Liam Hayes
liamhayes@comcast.net
Secretary - Lori Dawson
ldawson586@msn.com
Treasurer - Aaron Poling
aaron.poling@xerox.
Member at Large - Anita Havemann
anitahavemann@daimler.com
Member at Large - Jim Gotchall
gotcha.coach@gmail.com
Member at Large - Geoff Sovde
sovole@gmail.com
Club Philosophy
WUSC wants to create a safe environment where children can develop positive behaviors that will help them grow. Coaches and families can serve a fundamental role in many ways, but primarily in the following areas: 1) the courage to try, and fail, and try again, 2) to think independently, 3) the discipline to set and achieve goals, and, 4) the importance of working as a team. The nature of competitive sport will always create winners and losers; this cannot be avoided. But the process itself can help children learn to cope with future successes as well as potential failures.Parents play an important role in contributing to the needs and development of their children. Through their encouragement and good example, parents can help assure that all children learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In soccer, young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat. Coaches at WUSC have two basic functions: 1) to instruct the children during practice sessions, and, 2) to facilitate the games. The objective is to allow children to learn to make their own decisions, and then to contemplate and evaluate the results as they relate to the team as a whole.Club Vision: Willamette United is striving to be a club that knows no boundaries, and where everything within the sport of soccer is possible. As we grow, we will have our own facilities that will strengthen our identity. Willamette United will host clinics and seminars for its members dealing with topics such as fundamentals, technique, health, and fitness. And, in the future, we plan to send WUSC teams to compete throughout the nation and abroad.
We are always looking for volunteers. If you have a desire to help improve the club, we would welcome your input. We look forward to growing together.
Substance Abuse and Tobacco Policy
In order to promote a safe and healthy environment for the players, the Club policy is that coaches not use alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco products before or during games and practices. In addition, the Club strongly urges all coaches, parents and spectators to abstain from the use of alcohol, illegal drugs and tobacco products at all games and practices. Note that the use of alcohol or tobacco products is not permitted on school district property.
Disciplinary Actions and Grievance Procedures
Willamette United Soccer Club follows the policies and guidelines of OYSA in all disciplinary matters. Grievance issues that are not resolved through our problem resolution protocol will be referred to OYSA for resolution. |
