Thanks to all our readers who emailed in their suggestions for part II of Ten Things To Do During the Spring Season. Based on responses received it appears there is a trend towards administrators looking for ways to use technology to increase registrations and help the club run more efficiently. Therefore we have decided to reconfigure our original list accordingly… enjoy!
6. Develop a plan to increase club registrations and player retention: Today’s clubs have an 
arsenal of tools available to increase their ability to communicate directly with prospective and current players alike. Through a host of innovative club technology tools, clubs can successfully increase registrations and player retention from the comfort of their laptop. For more info check out:
Increase Club Registrations From Home
How To Use Technology To Increase Player Retention
Nothing Is More Important Than Family… Based Registration
Creating Club Value
7. Protect Your Players On The Field: As with any contact sport, injuries in youth soccer are i
nevitable. While these injuries are unavoidable, it is critical that the club provide every resource necessary to eliminate the risk associated with these injuries. We have more info below:
AEDs Save A Childs Life
Wet Bulb Chart
Soccer Safety – Youth Injuries On The Rise
Safety Steps For Soccer Goals
MRSA Threat To Youth Soccer Players
The ABC’s Of Youth Soccer
Greater Advocacy For Concussion Education
8. Get A Website Upgrade: The online presence of today’s clubs is a crucial aspect of how the 
organization is perceived, internally as well as externally. Your club website should represent the quality of the organization while disseminating all pertinent information regarding what the club represents and programs it offers. The website should have a visual appeal and design which encourages website viewers to want to learn more. For a handful of suggestions read the following articles:
Analytics Tap Into Your Website’s Potential
Avoid The Pretzel Effect: Improve Your Website Community
Tips For A Top Website
Three Club Website Necessities For 2008
Club Websites Revisited
TATMAIT! Website Backend For Dummies
9. Update Your Club Insurance: Bad things happen to good clubs. Occasionally a less-than-
admirable person will attempt to take advantage of an organization in hopes of stealing funds, equipment, or personal information. On a similar note, nobody is perfect. Sometimes good volunteers and administrators make bad decisions and someone gets hurt. In order to mitigate the damage to the club when these events take place, a club should be properly insured. Look below for more info:
Protect Your Club From Embezzlement: The Value Of Sports Crime Insurance
Directors & Officers Insurance
10. Improve Your Facilities: As they say, “The game is played on the field”. While a club can do 
everything right with its website, registration, fundraisers, volunteers, sponsorships, etc, the organization must be able to provide quality facilities for its club members to watch and play the game they love. You can learn more with the following articles:
How To Develop Your Own Soccer Facility: A Case Study Of Georgia Soccer Park
Develop Your Own Soccer Facility Part II: A Step By Step Guide For Your Club
Safeguard Your Facility
It’s All In The Paint
The Administrator wants to know what we forgot. What else should a club be doing during the spring season in preparation for a new year of soccer? Post a comment below, send an email to jon@bluesombrero.com, or call 404-835-0305.
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