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[MUBasketball]

Though, it is appropriate to be concerned given the short time frame without permanent leadership or staff.

That's all I'm saying.

[kneelb4zerg]

Whatever, forget it. There is clearly nothing wrong with not having a conference staff or office for something that starts up in 3 weeks. No problem at all!! Keep your head buried in the sand.

So what are you doing to solve this epic problem whilst my head is stuck buried in the proverbial sand?

[MUBasketball]

So what are you doing to solve this epic problem whilst my head is stuck buried in the proverbial sand?

I love how this board is complete speculation. Everything we talk about is speculation. I'm simply speculating that it's a bad thing that there is no conference staff yet, THAT'S IT! I don't know how that can be argued. Maybe it's not as big of a crisis as I think it is, but it's not good regardless.

[TheSultan]

In the long-run it of course a staff and commissioner need to be hired

But if the work is getting done anyway, why does it matter in the short-run? I think you are right that it isn't as big of a crises as you think it is.

[MUMac]

I love how this board is complete speculation. Everything we talk about is speculation. I'm simply speculating that it's a bad thing that there is no conference staff yet, THAT'S IT! I don't know how that can be argued. Maybe it's not as big of a crisis as I think it is, but it's not good regardless.

It can be argued because none of us, including you, have a real read on what is actually happening. You assume the worst. I do not. Much has been done without a Commissioner. They have done much of the heavy lifting thus far, and appear to have done it well. It is not as dire as you portray it to be.

[Phantom Warrior]

For actually implementing the league, hiring a staff is probably much more important than hiring a commisioner.

I spent 20 years in MPS, and for prolonged periods of time the Superintendent position was not filled. There was, of course, an "acting superintendent" until a full-time superintendent could be hired (kind of like Beebee with the Big East). The staff did what it did the same it would have had there been a superintendent.

It seems to me the place to start is to hire a Director of Personnel/Human Resources with experience in sports management. Then move on from there. Maybe that person comes from the old Big East or maybe from some other background. That can certainly be done without a full-time commissioner.

I do agree time is getting tight. Time to get the ball rolling on assembling an experienced staff. Commisioner, not as important.

[TheSultan]

For actually implementing the league, hiring a staff is probably much more important than hiring a commisioner.

I spent 20 years in MPS, and for prolonged periods of time the Superintendent position was not filled. There was, of course, an "acting superintendent" until a full-time superintendent could be hired (kind of like Beebee with the Big East). The staff did what it did the same it would have had there been a superintendent.

It seems to me the place to start is to hire a Director of Personnel/Human Resources with experience in sports management. Then move on from there. Maybe that person comes from the old Big East or maybe from some other background. That can certainly be done without a full-time commissioner.

I do agree time is getting tight. Time to get the ball rolling on assembling an experienced staff. Commisioner, not as important.

I agree with this...and that could be the role that Beebe's group is playing.

[BLT]

Men's and Women's soccer schedule out. Women hosting the BET at Valley Fields.

[Goose85]

I must admit that I haven't seen a game at Valley Fields. How many fans can Valley Fields accomodate? I thoguht lax played at Hart Park because it could hold more fans.

[mutpm]

The soccer field at Valley Fields can hold about 2,000 (maybe a little more). Lacrosse didn't play on the soccer field, the women played on the football field/track portion. That field has very limited seating, so that's why the men moved over to Hart Park.