The person responsible is Steve Patterson. He emptied my two kids' team account of about $6000 a piece. He is upset that the yorba linda coaches moved over to CDA slammers of Orange so they could practice on lit fields. He also is threatening to replace coaches before state cup. even though we were already registered and accepted with the CDA Slammers, not Slammers FC where he went to right after OCP joined CDA,
The shit hit the fan last night when we all received an email threatening us that if we did not abandon the coaches we have contracts with through state cup, and commit to his new slammers FC out fit with in 48 hours, he would assume we are resigning from the club and we would forfeit all team fees.
here is his delightful holiday greeting sent 3 days before we go dark...
Dear Parents,
Your coach has officially resigned from CDA Slammers FC Yorba Linda.
In light of the changes with our coaching staff, CDA Slammers FC Yorba Linda and Tustin will continue to support all player’s commitments to the club. We have made some changes in the organization but all commitments stay intact. CDA Slammers FC Tustin and Yorba Linda have officially become Slammers FC. This in no way will effect the commitment made to your teams and will only benefit them moving forward.
What happens now that your coach is no longer part of the organization?
By your coach leaving they are no longer employed for any work needed by or organization. No different than if they left any other company. Our responsibility is to the player and the team. Moving forward we will hire a new coach to replace all departing coaches. We understand that some players will follow coaches and other will want to stay. Unfortunately this always presents situations that are not ideal for all parties but we are committed to all players that are committed to the club. We ask that all players inform the club if you you plan to stay so that we can get a full count of players for each team. You have the option to move to other Slammers FC teams from Newport and new teams forming as well. If enough return then a new coach will be put in place.
Financial Info
As a courtesy reminder player’s commitments are to the club and not to the team or coaches. Our responsibility as a club is to fulfill our commitment to all players. We understand that some players will leave and follow coaches that have left or have been let go and other players will want to stay with the club. This always presents situations that are not ideal for all parties but we are committed to all players. Coaches leaving or being released by the club in no way makes you obligated to follow those coaches. Though we understand that some will. If you have chosen to move on with your coach to a new club please understand that you have forfeited your commitment to the club and all financials will stay with the club.
Questions
Please feel free to reach out to the club with any questions.
We look forward to hearing back from each of you individually.
Player Commitment or Resignation from Slammers FC
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* Please reply within 48 hours or we will assume you have resigned from the club.
Happy Holidays!