The STATE of Soccer in Washington
Join the GO! On Demand experts for free weekly Wednesday webinars in September at 11:00 am Pacific. September 6 – The Committee Conundrum: Shorter Meetings. Better Results. Learn how to assess the need for a new committee or validate that you still need an existing workgroup. Discover how to set up and manage a committee... Continue Reading →
Do you know the secret to move beyond positions and into solutions when you are in conflict? This week’s goalWA.net bi-weekly “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson outlines the three steps for addressing and resolving conflict, including the secret behind moving beyond positions and into solutions. Ruth is an internationally-certified facilitator, trained mediator, and... Continue Reading →
Much of our work is done in groups and committees, but few of us enjoy slogging through meetings. How do you know which committees you really need? How can you set them up for success? This week’s goalWA.net bi-weekly “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson outlines the four reasons for convening a committee and... Continue Reading →
Ruth Nicholson, author of the column "Off the Pitch" which appears on goalWA.net, has sent us a schedule of free webinars happening in the month of August. They would be an excellent opportunity to learn about each topic but also to experience what "GO!" can offer your organization. Read the press release posted after the... Continue Reading →
This week’s goalWA.net bi-weekly “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson examines how improving customer service can result in increased membership and improved volunteer retention for your organization. Ruth is the founder of GO!, the go-to expert resource for youth sports governance and operations. by Ruth Nicholson How many points of contact does your club... Continue Reading →
This week’s goalWA.net bi-weekly “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson examines sexual and other types of harassment and the three things that are needed to effectively uncover and address it. Ruth is the founder of GO!, a go-to expert resource for youth sports governance and operations. by Ruth Nicholson We have a duty to... Continue Reading →
You have worked hard to build your club – but what are the three simple secrets to making it even better? This week’s goalWA.net bi-weekly “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson reveals the three critical elements that make or break an organization’s success on and off the field. Ruth is the founder of GO!,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to another bi-weekly installment of the goalWA.net “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson. Ruth is a trained mediator and the founder of GO!, the go-to expert resource for youth sports governance and operations. Now that teams are playing in summer leagues and tournaments, the uncomfortable conversation about playing time begins to appear. Read... Continue Reading →
This time of year, we begin the annual ritual of forming and reforming expectations for parents as our youth teams form in the spring and prepare for summer tournaments. This week’s goalWA.net bi-weekly “Off the Pitch” column by Ruth Nicholson is the condensation of a piece on parent expectations written by Bobby Howe some years... Continue Reading →
