The Board positions are essential to running the region. We cannot operate the league without them. They require a full year’s commitment for both Fall and Spring soccer seasons. The period typically runs through the soccer year which is August 1st through July 31st of the following year. You are expected to participate in monthly board meetings as well as the annual planning meeting in January. Although not required, it is hoped that board members choose to participate in the annual Section meeting held in various locations in the Western US in February. Expenses incurred to attend the Section meeting are covered by the Region.
In the positions described below, the name of the current volunteer in that role is shown in Green. If there is an acting person in that role, the name is shown in Amber. Otherwise, the position is shown as Open in Red. Please seriously consider stepping into in one of those positions!
Even if a position is currently filled, please let us know if it interests you as we can always use a new assistant in training!
Positions for you to consider as a Board member include these jobs:
Secretary (Open)
This person assists the Regional Commissioner who is ultimately responsible for the running of the AYSO region in all aspects, with the help of the Board. The job includes such tasks as assisting the R.C. in administrative areas including: filing, phoning, word processing, making copies, mailings, and keeping board meeting minutes. This position is a 12 month commitment (1 year, August to July) and requires attendance at Board Meetings.
Treasurer (Rajiv Thareja)
This person is responsible for overseeing the financial organization of the League. The Treasurer is involved in all aspects of running the League including overseeing the Sponsor Director. This is a Board Member position that is one full year in duration. This position requires skills in finance and accounting. Attendance is required at all Board Meetings, Annual Board Offsite in January and Registration Days.
Registrar (Mike DiNucci)
This person is responsible for overseeing the registration of players into Fall or Spring seasons. The registrar must take registrar training and learn to use eAYSO. He/she must maintain the database of registered players. He/she schedule the registration events and arranges for the location of the events. Also, he/she is expected to attend all registration events. He/she must report to the board the current status of player participation at any point in the season. This position is a 12 month commitment (1 year, August to July) and requires attendance at Board Meetings.
Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA) (Karlina Ott - Acting)
This person will oversee the child and volunteer protection program in the region in accordance with the AYSO National Safe Haven Program. This position is a 12 month commitment (1 year, August to July) and requires attendance at Board Meetings. The CVPA supports the Regional Commissioner in the promotion and implementation of the AYSO Safe Haven program, including the three main elements of volunteer protection.
Regional Coach Administrator (RCA) (Mark Chapman)
The Regional Coach Administrator is responsible for organizing and training coaches and assistant coaches. The RCA helps oversee clinics, tournaments, and coaching practices throughout the season. The Regional Coach Administrator recruits coaches and assistant coaches during registration, organizes and settles coaching disputes. The Regional Coach Administrator leads and supports the coaching staff. The Regional Coach Administrator should have some coaching experience. This position is a 12 month commitment (1 year, August to July) and requires attendance at Board Meetings and Area meetings.
Team Parent Director (Iyer Venkatesan)
The Team Parent Director works with the RCA and the Division Managers to ensure that every team has a Team Parent. He assigns Team Parents to the teams and is responsible for training them on their roles. He communicates important league information such as logistics for Picture Day or Tournament information so that all teams are up to date. This position is a 12 month commitment (1 year, August to July) and requires attendance at Board Meetings.
Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) (Open)
The Regional Referee Administrator is responsible for organizing and training all referees. The RRA recruits referees during registration, organizes trainings, and works with the coaches to resolve game disputes. The RRA leads and supports the RRA team of assistants. This position is a 12 month commitment (1 year, August to July) and requires attendance at Board Meetings.
Safety Director (Charlie Bedard - Acting)
The Safety Director schedules and supervises the safety volunteers during the preseason and regular season. This is an excellent position for someone who is interested in finding out more about the work of the Region 27 Board. This position is a 12 month commitment (1 year, August to July) and requires attendance at Board Meetings.
Fields Director (Karlina Ott)
The Fields Director is responsible for establishing contact with Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation Department, Saratoga Union School District, and other appropriate organizations, to arrange for use of soccer fields at Redwood Middle School, Argonaut School, Foothill School, Saratoga School, Congress Springs Park, Kevin Moran Park, and Marshall Lane School. In addition, this position is also responsible for finding and negotiating other fields.
Purchasing Director (Mette Alasti)
The Purchasing Director is responsible for overseeing the purchasing and distribution of the league's uniforms, team and field equipment, sweatshirts as well as the recycling of goalkeeper shirts. Key duties include: financial management, recruiting, scheduling, and organizing the activities required. Major events include: Uniform and Equipment Distribution, Uniform Shorts Exchange, and Sweatshirt Distribution.
League Division Director (Chris Wire)
This person is responsible for organizing and overseeing team organization. Duties include, but are not limited to, attending monthly Board meetings, Annual Planning meeting in January, and Registration Days; supervising team assignments, division organization, player evaluations. This position is responsible for insuring that the teams are fairly assembled, that everyone that who is registered plays, and that the teams are balanced