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The Regista RoomEpisode Eight - Soccer VolunteerismVolunteers are the life blood of amateur soccer - but they are getting harder and harder to find! In this episode, Paul Varian confronts the growing challenge of volunteerism in amateur soccer head on. Where have all the volunteers gone? And more importantly, what are we going to do about it?
Hear two great case studies on how organizations at either end of the volunteer spectrum are tackling the challenges modern sport volunteerism presents. One, a small amateur soccer club in Pemberton Youth Soccer Association near Whistler in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. The other, the mighty Canada...2023-02-0754 minThe Regista RoomEpisode Seven - Sport Talent Wars!How has the sport job market changed over the pandemic and where are we now? On the back of the release of an important, comprehensive study of the Canadian Amateur Sport System pre and post pandemic by Capitis Consulting, Paul Varian is joined again by amateur sport HR specialist Mark Thompson of human capital development firm McKinley Solutions.
Together over a cup of coffee, Paul and Mark analyze the findings of the report with respect to amateur sport staffing levels, salary market rates and how to stay competitive in a job market that has tilted to be...2022-10-121h 04The Regista RoomEpisode Six - Match Officials Crisis!It's post-pandemic, and the players are back! But where are all the match officials? That's right - an unprecedented crisis in match officials availability is currently gripping the amateur soccer industry everywhere we turn and it's resulting in games and even major tournaments being cancelled.
In an unplanned detour from The Regista Room's original schedule of carefully thought-out episode themes, Paul Varian tackles this system-wide crisis that is extending around the world.
Hear the views of experts in North American match officiating, including Nicky Pearson from Ontario Soccer, Richard Bowden from the Oakville Soccer Club a...2022-06-2154 minThe Regista RoomEpisode Five - PlanningIn this episode, Paul Varian unpacks the theme of planning. No, don't worry! He doesn't spend an hour lecturing you on the process of building a strategic plan! Instead, he explores how planning looks for amateur soccer organizations in the post-pandemic world we are in. What's changed in how we plan since 2019?
Great case study interviews from Alex Barnetson at Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club and Myles Spencer at Rugby Ontario show you, with organizational effectiveness expert Meredith Low also giving us insights on how planning is changing in the broader not-for-profit association space!
2022-05-181h 10The Regista RoomEpisode Four - CulturePaul Varian delves into the mystical topic of culture in amateur soccer organizations. Exactly what is culture? How does it develop? What drives it and how can you control and actively build a culture you want? Hear fantastic interviews from sport leaders in amateur soccer and other sports in Canada, USA and Europe in Scott Wollaston at North Carolina Fusion FC, Chris Bailey at Queen City United Soccer Club and Dave Passmore of Irish Hockey - all who have walked-the-walk in mastering the development of a winning culture in their organizations.
2022-04-111h 04The Regista RoomEpisode Three - Building Board LeadersPaul Varian tackles the huge but important issue of Board leadership in amateur soccer clubs. Listen as he explains his experiences working with amateur soccer clubs, in particular why so many Boards are not effective. Learn from other experts in sport Board development, as Paul interviews amateur sport Board Chair rock star Leslie Blyth, and shares a cup of coffee with HRM expert Mark Thompson, where they unpack a whole load of issues that commonly get in the way of building great Board leaders including onboarding, professional development, evaluation, conflict of interest, Board culture and a whole lot more!2022-03-111h 08The Regista RoomEpisode Two - InnovationPaul Varian examines how the pandemic-driven uncertainty of the past two years has actually forced amateur soccer clubs to embrace a culture of innovation like never before! Tune in for interviews with the executive leadership at three great amateur soccer clubs - Waterloo Minor Soccer Club, Seacoast United Soccer Club and Pickering Soccer Club - who are walking-the-walk on being innovative, free-thinking and nimble as organizations in the face of adversity or opportunity!
2022-02-1447 minThe Regista RoomEpisode One - MindsetPaul Varian explores the importance of a strong mindset in soccer leadership and chats about the issue with special guests, Olympic gold medalist Adam Kreek and United DFC President Rob Gillis.
2022-01-2557 minThe Regista RoomEpisode 0 - Welcome To The Regista Room!A short intro giving you a taste of what The Regista Room is all about, and what you can look forward to in episodes to come!
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