Frequently Asked Questions & Answers For Mt Diablo Mustang Soccer Agreement

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS REGARDING MT. DIABLO MUSTANG SOCCER AGREEMENT

  1. What cities will Mt Diablo Mustang Soccer cover?
    1. Practices and games will take place in the communities of Concord, Clayton, Martinez and Pleasant Hill.
  2. What is the purpose of the Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer Licensing Agreement?
    1. Enables AYSO Area 2C to offer a competitive soccer program for local families at an accessible price point.
    2. Create collaboration between the two clubs to help us all thrive in the soccer community.
    3. Enables Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer to benefit from the Mustang Soccer Nike deal, bringing equipment investment, affordable high-quality uniforms, and sponsorship opportunities.
    4. All players remain registered AYSO players, ensuring a commitment to AYSO’s Six Philosophies.
  3. How will the financial responsibilities be shared between the organizations?
    1. Each organization would continue to operate financially independently of one other
    2. Each organization would be indemnified against any financial liability from the other organization. 
  4. Will players from each organization be merging to form teams?
    1. No. Players would remain intact and with their respective organization 
    2. Top-level players could potentially have an opportunity to play at the ECNL level only. 
      1. This would be accomplished through conversations between the two organizations and the family to ensure it is in the best interest of the prospective player. 
      2. This will offer opportunities for Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer players to access competition at the highest levels.
  5. How will the two organizations ensure the success of the affiliation?
    1. Consistent monitoring of the organizational financials and various key performance indicators
    2. Regular review of soccer programming
    3. Constant feedback from members of both organizations to ensure upward feedback, best practices are adhered to, and all policies are implemented as expected
    4. Continuous interaction between Directors through coaching education, events from club to club, and regular meetings
  6. What are the benefits that will come from the affiliation?
    1. Nike will outfit all Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer coaches as a part of the Mustang Soccer Premier Club contract.
    2. Competitive Nike kits will be more affordable and higher quality.
    3. There is a small per player financial commitment to Mustang Soccer for Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer
    4. There will be a sharing of best practices between the two organizations
    5. There will be an opportunity for interplay between AYSO Area 2C regional recreational programs in age groups where there are limited teams to ensure a more robust schedule
  7. When will the agreement begin?
    1. Both clubs will announced the agreement on March 27, 2024
    2. The licensing agreement will initially commence with the Competitive Program for the 2024-2025 season as Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer. The Recreation Program from each of the AYSO Area 2C Regions will begin to interplay with Mustang Soccer Recreational program teams in the Fall of 2024.
    3. Mt. Diablo Mustang Soccer teams will wear the Mustang Soccer uniforms for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
    4. Both Nike and SoccerPro are actively involved in ensuring Mustang soccer kits will be available in time for the upcoming season.

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