lazlo_80 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I didn't read Smale as wanting to undo changes. I think he wants to extend an olive branch so that it's not such an angry relationship between Provinces and the CSA. He has a background in HR so that makes alot of sense. Lets be honest, more harmony between the CSA and provinces would be a good thing. However he's not saying he undoes the rules keeping the provinces from having all the power or anything. Complete Homer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I thought Smale was pro the CSA running things not the provinces? At least that is what I remember from when this was a big story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 @lazlo_80 and @Greatest Cockney Rip Off, I hope you guys are right. The article wasn't very specific so it was hard for me to tell, but I thought it left open that possibility that he could try to return to the dark old ways. From what I have heard from him though over the years I feel like he says the right things, so I would find it a bit surprising if he did in fact want to hand the CSA back over to the provinces. I don't recall his specific views on the CSA reform, but if I did hear his views at the time, I think they would probably be what you remembered GCRO (why should BBTB be the only user that gets an acronym!) At the same time, with the recent Ottawa youth soccer drama where the OSA is deferring responsibility to the EODSA (hope I got that acronym right), it kind of mirrors the inverted power dynamic the CSA used to have. I guess the OSA hasn't been able to reform under Smale like the CSA did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Oakey Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 25 minutes ago, Kent said: At the same time, with the recent Ottawa youth soccer drama where the OSA is deferring responsibility to the EODSA (hope I got that acronym right), it kind of mirrors the inverted power dynamic the CSA used to have. I guess the OSA hasn't been able to reform under Smale like the CSA did. There is more in my mind too. How are SAAC clubs still not in the OPDL? How come that hasn't been fixed? I get that it comes down to a vote, but he needs to do something to win that vote. In fact, that will be a big part of his job at the top of the CSA. Ensuring that he can get the right votes from the key provincial associations to get stuff done. Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Levi Oakey said: There is more in my mind too. How are SAAC clubs still not in the OPDL? How come that hasn't been fixed? I get that it comes down to a vote, but he needs to do something to win that vote. In fact, that will be a big part of his job at the top of the CSA. Ensuring that he can get the right votes from the key provincial associations to get stuff done. I could be wrong on this (and others who are closer feel free to say so) but I heard from little birdies that SAAC basically said in the end that they weren't interested and wanted to go their own way. The private academy/public club thing is complicated on a few different levels from things I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Kent said: Is anyone able to shed some light on a couple things from the link above for me? "Voting is based on numbers of registered players in regions across the country." What does this mean? Who is voting on this? Is it like there is a representative from each province/territory, and their vote is weighted based on the number of registered players in their jurisdiction? Correct me if I am wrong, but I think it is registered clubs that vote. The amount of votes they get is based on the number of players they have. Not 100% sure about this though. The Ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saviola7 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 6 hours ago, lazlo_80 said: I could be wrong on this (and others who are closer feel free to say so) but I heard from little birdies that SAAC basically said in the end that they weren't interested and wanted to go their own way. The private academy/public club thing is complicated on a few different levels from things I've heard. That is correct. See the other thread, but essentially while they were originally barred from OPDL, the rules were relaxed, but they decided that subjecting their financials to audit was a cost too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 So... Any info on Mr.Reed and what he stands for? His future plans for Canadian soccer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Ansem said: So... Any info on Mr.Reed and what he stands for? His future plans for Canadian soccer? Was the Vice President under Montagliani Went to the same University as Montagliani (SFU) Seems like Victor will still have an influence/input into all things, just unofficially. Maybe its our turn to reap the benefits of a crooked CONCACAF? Edited May 6, 2017 by Jahinho Guerro Levi Oakey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dre Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Here some info on him. http://www.manningelliott.com/partner-steve-reed.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Seems like a smart guy and played the game in the vancouver area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion26 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 16 hours ago, Ansem said: So... Any info on Mr.Reed and what he stands for? His future plans for Canadian soccer? That's cool... I do hope he pushes the program even more. More games for all CNT when ever possible and more games in Canada, but spread out throughout the country obviously. Better promotion for games to get many more to come check out the games and find a better TV deal perhaps as well. CPL being created will help a lot, but keep pressuring MLS in making all Canadians in that league to be domestic. Keep the momentum of improvement going for the CSA.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Steven Reed won't be a candidate for reelection, current VP Nick Bontis will be. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Bontis For me it's a positive to have someone who seem more than just a manager and actually knows what they are doing. I might be wrong - just my impression Sports Management Executive Bontis was appointed Co-Chair, of the Sport Organizing Committee for Men's and Women's Soccer at the 2015 Pan American Games. Bontis is currently serving his third term on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Soccer Association. As Chair of the Strategic Management Committee, Bontis was responsible for formulating the CSA’s Strategic Plan (2014 – 2018) entitled Leading a Soccer Nation. On May 6, 2017 Bontis was appointed Vice President of Canada Soccer. On May 7, 2018 he was re-elected Vice President. On February 11, 2019 Bontis spearheaded Canada Soccer's launch of an updated version (2019 - 2021) of the Strategic Plan entitled Canada Soccer Nation. Edited October 21, 2020 by Ansem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigzTFC Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 SpecialK and Ansem 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Talker at the executive level, and a talker at the management level. Great lol. hamiltonfan and Kadenge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 38 minutes ago, Shway said: Talker at the executive level, and a talker at the management level. Great lol. We already have a Preacher with Herdman. hamiltonfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) Thank God! Thank you Reed for your Service. Don’t go away mad just go away, don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Edited October 22, 2020 by SpecialK The Ref and Ansem 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Can we please get someone with a good track record or someone with a clear and great vision with a plan a please, an outsider please!!! Not another CSA board insider please. This tools are the worse, they are like herpes they just won’t go away hamiltonfan and The Ref 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I would love to see Mark Cohon come in and run the CSA. He would be amazing. He’s a great business man, understands what the fans want and cares. What he did for the CFL was huge. also I would love to see some former players join the board of Directors like Karina LeBlanc , Carmelina Moscato or Julian de Guzman, Dwayne De Rosario or Craig Forrest. DeRo foundation seems to be doing amazing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Sentimentally I’d love to see Holger Osieck take over. I don’t know if he is coaching at the moment or if he would have any interest in this kind of role, but when he was manager 20 years ago he said we needed a league. You were right, and we’ve got that now Mr. Osieck, what next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) You need someone with better business acumen than a former manager. A legitimate sports executive would be ideal but I don’t think the job is glamorous or pays well enough to attract the kind of candidates some around here expect. Edited October 22, 2020 by BuzzAndSting johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, SpecialK said: Thank God! Thank you Reed for your Service. Don’t go away mad just go away, don’t let the door hit you on the way out. He did secure the hosting of a WC in Canada, that is unprecedented. johnyb, Kent and Ansem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterlawrence5 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 All executive board members like the President and Vice President at provincial bodies (e.g., BC Soccer) and at the CSA are volunteers. So yiah, the pay is not glamorous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzAndSting Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, scooterlawrence5 said: All executive board members like the President and Vice President at provincial bodies (e.g., BC Soccer) and at the CSA are volunteers. So yiah, the pay is not glamorous. That’s not true. Edit: apologies, I’m mistaken. I thought I had read that the CSA Pres and VP were paid positions but it’s been pointed out I was wrong. Edited October 23, 2020 by BuzzAndSting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, BuzzAndSting said: He did secure the hosting of a WC in Canada, that is unprecedented. I thought he was an upgrade on Reed. The 2014-2018 CSA strategic plan could be viewed as a major shift in Canadian Soccer which included a domestic league and World Cup while working with Montagliani. Also including the willingness to revamp D3 to mirror D3. I mean, what has Reed done in comparison? For me, it's an upgrade. We are starting to see the benefits of the changes of direction in Canadian soccer. At least the guy had ideas - bold might I add. Reed? Nothing - so it's a positive Edited October 22, 2020 by Ansem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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