MinnieKicker Commissioner
The MinnieKicker Commissioner works with their League Directors and the Recreational Coordinator to make sure that a structure is in place each season to enable the U4 through U6 teams in the Recreational League to function smoothly. The MinnieKicker Commissioner makes sure that a league director is in place for each of those age groups; ensures that players and coaches are assigned to teams; issues guidance to coaches relative to playing within club rules; works with League Directors to arbitrate issues that cross age groups; and, represents parental concerns and interests to the Club. The MinnieKicker Commisisoner is Jeff Schoolcraft and he can be reached at jeffery.schoolcraft@gmail.com.
House Commissioner
The House Commissioner (HC) works with the League Directors and the Recreational Coordinator to make sure that a structure is in place each season to enable the U7 through U12 teams in the Recreational League to function smoothly. The HC makes sure that a league director is in place for each of those age groups; issues guidance to coaches relative to playing within club rules; works with league directors to arbitrate issues that cross age groups; and, represents parental concerns and interests to the Club. The House Commisisoner is Bob McCauley who can be reached at RMcCauley@CWTSatoTravel.com.
Suburban Friendship League (SFL) Commissioner
The SFL Commissioner works with the League Directors and the Recreational Coordinator to make sure that a structure is in place each season to enable the U13 through U19 teams in the Recreational League to function smoothly. The SFL Commissioner makes sure that a league director is in place for each of those age groups; issues guidance to coaches relative to playing within Courage Club and SFL rules; works with league directors to arbitrate issues that cross age groups; and, represents parental concerns and interests to the Club. The SFL Commissioner represents Courage to the SFL. The current SFL Commisisoner is Bill Sabbagh and he can be reached at bysnyou@msn.com.
Challenge League Coordinator
The Challenge Coordinator is a volunteer who is the primary contact for issues related to the Challenge programs. The Coordinator advises the League Directors within their age groups and the House Commissioner and may represent the Club to other organizations. The Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the Challenge Festival and is the subject matter expert who advises the Club on specific Challenge issues and concerns. The Challenge League Coordinator is Andrew Kosar and he can be reached at adk0274@aol.com.
League Directors
The League Director (LD) manages resources within their age group. They are responsible for recruiting coaches, and they work with the Recreational Coordinator to ensure that players are assigned timely and accurately. LDs serve as the primary communication link between the Recreational Coordinator, other PWSI sources, and the coaches in their age group. They are the first point of contact for issues elevated from their coaches. The Fall 2011 League Directors, Commissioners and Coordinators are shown below.
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Sarah Radcliffe
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U4 Coed
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571-490-4741
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Melissa White
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U5 Coed
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msh.white@gmail.com |
703-670-9277
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Chrissy Ward
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U6 Coed
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571-238-9991
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Claudia Cartagena
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U7 Girls
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703-628-9964
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Siddeequah Jones
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U7 Boys
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703-463-6942
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Daniel Winske
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U8 Girls
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703-335-5653
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TBD
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U8 Boys
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Gregg Darr
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U8 Girls/Boys CDL
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couragedlcommish@aol.com |
703-309-5966
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Nikkia Matete
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U9 Girls Rec
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571-299-5568
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Warren Brown
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U9 Boys Rec
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703-494-3113
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Marci League
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U10 Girls Rec
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757-635-6688
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Michelle Walker
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U10 Boys Rec
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571-224-3483
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Mike Bishop
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U10 Girls Chall
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703-309-1841
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Kristoffer Miller
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U10 Boys Chall
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703-910-6070
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Jenise Mancini
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U12 Girls/Boys Rec
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571-334-0244
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Mike Bishop
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U12 Girls Chall
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703-309-1841
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Judy Kelly
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U12 Boys Chall
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571-606-1536
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John Yates
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U14 Girls
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703-470-2355
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Oscar Campos
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U14 Boys
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571-575-5042
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Keith Dorland
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U16 Girls
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703-328-4110
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Merwyn Lasrado
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U16/U19 Boys
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703-590-3809
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Kirby Thomas
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U19 Girls
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703-328-6303
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Jeff Schoolcraft
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MinnieKicker Commissioner (U4/5/6)
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571-337-8383
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Bob McCauley
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House Commissioner (U7-12)
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703-973-4416
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Bill Sabbagh
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SFL Commissioner (U14/16/19)
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703-303-5403
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Andrew Kosar
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Challenge League Coordinator (U10/12)
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571-278-9772
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Gregg Darr
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CDL Commissioner
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703-309-5966
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Kristie Williams
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TOPSoccer
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540-645-7506
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Want to be a League Director?
The time commitments for being a league director vary. Preseason you will need about 15 hours spread over the four weeks before the first coaches meeting to assign players to teams, to identify coach staffing requirements, and to attend just one or two meetings.
Once the season starts your primary role will shift to being a sounding board for concerns and issues that coaches, players and player families may have. You also need to briefly contact coaches weekly to make sure that they have the latest PWSI informational updates and that their concerns are reaching upward to PWSI. Email works great for handling this task. Approximate time commitment: 1 to 1.5 hours weekly.
What makes a great league director: an organized person that enjoys sports and kids. You should always ask yourself, "Is this good for the kids?" If the answer is no then you should have no hesitation in contacting a coach or the House Commissioner and making sure that appropriate action is taken. Knowledge of soccer and having soccer skills is preferred but absolutely optional.
Will you be a league director? Contact the Commissioner of the league you’re interested in.
