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Introducing SYS ED Jim Seavey

By Somerville Youth Soccer 06/01/2021, 12:15pm EDT

Seavey joins SYS as first ED after a long career in college athletics

Somerville Youth Soccer is delighted to introduce Jim Seavey as the organization's first Executive Director. As ED, Seavey will report to the Board of Directors’ Executive Committee. He will be the public face of the organization and perform key administrative and fundraising duties.

"Bringing in a talented and experienced person like Jim to be Somerville Youth Soccer's first-ever Executive Director is a major step forward for us. I expect this to help continue growing our membership in the player, coach, and administrator ranks. Jim has hit the ground running and I can't wait to see what he can do in the role," said SYS President Jake Wilson.

After leaning heavily on volunteer presidents assuming an increasing workload in recent years, the SYS board determined the organization’s best interests required a professional Executive Director. A months-long hiring process yielded an excellent applicant pool and stellar finalists, with Seavey accepting the offer of employment, beginning May 10.

"I'm incredibly excited and honored to serve as the first Executive Director in the history of Somerville Youth Soccer, and I am very thankful to the Board of Directors for their trust and confidence in me," said Seavey. "The organization has a rich history of impacting the lives of countless families over generations, and the hard work of our volunteer coaches and administrators has helped impart invaluable life lessons that have made the community stronger. I look forward to working with everyone in the Somerville community to enhance the present and shape the bright future of our organization."

Seavey comes to SYS after a long career in college athletics communication and administration. A Marquette graduate, he worked in academic administration at his alma mater, then in athletics administration at colleges in the Midwest and New England. Most recently, Seavey was Director of Athletic Communications at UMass Dartmouth.

Seavey is a father of two and resides in Bridgewater with his wife, Cheryl, a girls basketball coach at Bridgewater-Raynham High School. He is an ardent fan of the game and a supporter of West Ham United in England’s Premier League.

Jim Seavey can be reached at executivedirector@somervillesoccer.org.

2021/22 board openings

By Somerville Youth Soccer 05/30/2021, 5:00pm EDT

Interesting in joining the SYS board? Nominate yourself!

Somerville Youth Soccer currently is looking for nominations to fill out the Board of Directors for the 2021/22 club year. These positions serve a one-year term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Monthly board meetings take place from January to November, typically on the first Wednesday evening of each month. These meetings currently are conducted virtually via Zoom, and an option to attend virtually will be offered going forward, even after the pandemic.

Here are the current open positions for 2021/22, with descriptions of each role:

Uniform Coordinator

  • Assigns uniform numbers at all new Travel registrants
  • Coordinates distribution of uniform bulk orders
  • Monthly hours outside of board meetings: 1-2 (plus 20-40 total annual preseason hours)

2T & 3T Age Coordinator

  • Work with Toddler Program Director and Registrar to roster 2T & 3T teams based on registration preferences
  • Monthly hours outside of board meetings: 1-2 (plus 20-40 total annual preseason hours)
     

Pre-Kindergarten Age Coordinator

  • Identify and assign coaches for Pre-K teams
  • Work with In-Town Program Director and Registrar to roster Pre-K teams based on registration preferences
  • Monthly hours outside of board meetings: 1-2 (plus 20-40 total annual preseason hours)

Events Coordinator

  • Chairs Events Committee
  • Coordinates planning events for organization
  • Monthly hours outside of board meetings: 1-2 (plus 10 total hours each

* Executive Committee position

Interested nominees should email volunteers@somervillesoccer.org.

Annual Meeting video & presentation

By Somerville Youth Soccer 05/30/2021, 3:15pm EDT

Missed the Annual Meeting? See the archived video and presentation.

Somerville Youth Soccer's 2021 Annual Meeting took place on Wednesday, May 26.

SYS President Jake Wilson delivered a State of SYS address, two major announcements were made, the slate of 2021/22 board members was elected, and proposals were discussed.

Link: 2021 Annual Meeting archived video

Link: 2021 Annual Meeting presentation