Vision Statements & Associated Goals

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA Referee Development Program has a large number of referees at all levels who are protected by all members of the association as they progress in their development.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA has a strategy for the Recruitment of Referees.
2. The MHSA has a strategy train, develop and retain Referees.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA Player Development Program attracts players at all levels because they all receive good coaching & soccer development in a challenging & fun environment.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA has a strategy for the Recruitment of players at all age and ability levels.
2. The MHSA has a strategy train, develop and retain players at all age and ability levels.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA’s Coaching Development Program has more qualified applicants than available coaching positions who receive continuing education and full support of the association.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA has a strategy for the Recruitment of coaches at all age and ability levels.
2. The MHSA has a strategy train, develop and retain coaches at all levels.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA Sponsorship Program helps keep soccer fees down while giving sponsors’ companies recognition for their support.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA has a clear understanding of the Annual Sponsorship required to successfully run all of their Leagues.
2. The MHSA has a clear understanding of the Annual Sponsorship required to successfully run all of their Tournaments.
3. The MHSA has a clear understanding of the Annual Sponsorship required to successfully run a Club Program.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA communicates basics of all programs within the association to ALL members four times per year.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA consistently keeps the local media, their sponsors and members aware of its activities.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA’s facilities are above average with safe, well maintained surfaces and professional looking equipment.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA Fourth Field at the Leisure Centre by August 31, 2007.
2. The MHSA has a free standing soccer office, storage building and meeting facility (No Basement-Slab) by July 2010.
3. The MHSA has better goals and nets being used within their programs.
4. The MHSA ensures that all of their fields and the surfaces are safe for use.
5. The MHSA has secured a second Indoor Field by Indoor 2008.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA RASC (Club) Program provides a healthy, competitive and challenging environment for soccer in Medicine Hat.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA’s Rep Team program has teams of both genders at the U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19 levels.
2. The MHSA’s Rep Team program has the same uniforms, track suits and other gear.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA Senior Program provides a healthy, competitive and challenging environment for soccer in Medicine Hat.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA’s Senior Program actively works for an increased integration between the Minor and Senior Programs.
2. The MHSA’s Senior Program actively works to ensure that there is a friendlier sporting environment for individuals to participate in.

Objective (Vision):

• The purpose of the MHSA Mini Program is to introduce Parents and Children to the exciting and fun game of soccer.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA’s Mini Program has at least 4 volunteers to assist the Mini Director.
2. The MHSA’s Mini Program actively works to involve parents in the season’s activities.
3. The MHSA’s Mini Program actively works to provide a basic understanding of the game of soccer to all volunteer coaches.
4. The MHSA’s Mini Program ensures that it teaches age specific soccer skills to every registered child.

Objective (Vision):

• The purpose of the MHSA Minor Program is to develop and improve soccer skills in a fun and safe environment.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA’s Minor Program has parent volunteers to help organize each specific age group.
2. The MHSA’s Minor Program allows for more specific evaluations of players and coaches.
3. The MHSA’s Minor Program allows for the introduction and support of young referees into the game of soccer.
4. The MHSA’s Mini Program ensures that it teaches age specific soccer skills to every registered child.

Objective (Vision):

• The MHSA’s Registration process is easier to understand and access.

Basic Goals:

1. The MHSA’s office sets registration dates and deadlines early.
2. The MHSA advertises more efficiently their registration process.
3. The MHSA’s actively works to make the On-Line Registration Process easier for parents.

Goal #1

The MHSA will create an environment that is safe and fun for all to enjoy the "Beautiful Game".

Goal #2

Each season, the MHSA will give the opportunity to play the game of soccer regardless of age, gender, or ability.