Perspective from board member Tor Jernudd
Most of us are familiar with the phrase: “Past performance is no guarantee of future results”. However, a track record, a management team, and well trained experienced employees do provide some assurances regarding future performance.
A bold startup plan with the endorsement of some very passionate supporters is difficult to compare to an established entity.
Emerald City FC has been developing players for 30 years, at the highest levels of competition, has a very experienced and respected team of 29 Coaching Directors and Coaches with 17 A and B licenses (over 30% women).
Seattle United is an impressive document, but has no employees and represents the hopes and aspirations of a group of very committed supporters.
To expect satisfied members of Emerald City to give up their club to an unknown is unrealistic.
However, the opposite is equally true of members of independent teams and smaller programs currently without coaching directors or administrative support, for dissatisfied Emerald City Members, and/or visionaries who believe in a different model and who may have vested a lot of time crafting the plan. For those groups, a plan for a new club that is inclusive and has the potential to meet their members’ needs is a very attractive idea. |
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The two groups will not agree. Forcing either group to adopt the other’s plan is not an option, just a recipe for further conflict. Any resolution must be based upon choice. The role of a governing body should first and foremost be to serve its current members by facilitating more and better options.
The creation of a new club to serve the “middle tier” : “Seattle United” is a great idea. Forcing Emerald City players and members to join this entity isn’t.
Tor Jernudd
ECFC Secretary
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