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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is deeply disappointing when a board member entrusted with the stewardship of a nonprofit youth soccer club chooses to disregard the very bylaws and governance structures designed to protect that organization and the community it serves. Attempting to consolidate power by ignoring established rules, acting unilaterally, and removing staff without proper authority undermines the mission of a nonprofit and erodes trust among volunteers, families, and players.

When those actions are followed by an effort to form a competing organization, i[b]t reinforces the perception that personal ambition was placed above the best interests of the club[/b] and its youth athletes. Nonprofit leadership requires transparency, collaboration, and respect for process—especially in organizations built on volunteerism and community goodwill.

These choices leave a lasting negative impression. The community remembers instability, broken trust, and disruption far longer than any short-term gains. Youth sports thrive on consistency, integrity, and shared purpose, and when those values are compromised, the damage extends well beyond one season or one organization.

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I really hope that everyone that considers R(b)FC thinks about exactly what ML and his crew did. The coup timing was terrible and turned off families right at try-out time, costing GFR several teams worth of players. He either didn't read the bylaws or thought no one would dare challenge him (probably the latter). He promoted guys like HM to run things. He screwed up tryouts. The list goes on and on. Then he sued the club and got his butt handed to him, so clearly had no case. I mean, what else could this be than personal ambition? Why would anyone possibly think it is good so sign on with anything he runs soccer-wise? I only hope parents are not duped by [b]coaches[/b] and TMs trying to force a move and see out the process with PA now at the helm.

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As someone who's DDs have played many years at several different clubs, switching clubs to follow a coach is rarely in your kid's best interest. It is in the [b]coach's[/b] best interest, however.[/quote]

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