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CSBL Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Date  8/7/26         Time  3:00-5:00         Location -Soccer Unlimited

Present: Attendees: Bob Corcione, Jim Thompson, Dan DiGiacomo, Andy George, Doug Keyer, Frank Crisafulli, Tom Swimm

Absent: Vince DiGiulio, Geoff Coufal

 

Agenda Topics:

 

  1. We discussed captains in the Colonie Division. The Colonie Division needs one additional captain for this season.  It was recommended that a broadcast be sent out to the entire league to explore who is interested, along with a summary of their background and qualifications.   This would provide all who are interested an opportunity and allow the board to choose the best candidate.  In addition, this would generate a list of qualify candidates as future needs arise.  It was mentioned the Albany Division followed this process under the guidance of Geoff Coufal; it worked very well.  The board also discussed a host of feedback regarding Malcolm as a captain in the Colonie Division, it was mostly negative.  The board felt Bob handled this very well and it was decided to continue with Malcolm as captain this year.  It was recommended and Bob agreed that he would provide Malcolm a recap in writing of there conversation and copy the board.  It was also agreed by the board if Malcolm did not change his ways, he would be replaced, as deemed appropriate by the board.

 

  1. We had a lengthy discussion regarding the process for the Colonie Division draft. The board concluded we needed to change the structure of the draft, and the Colonie Division will use the Snake this year as the Albany Division did last year and will also use this year.  The board concluded this would accomplish a couple of key desires, it will provide an opportunity to mix players on different teams, along with creating a higher level of parity. It was mentioned the Albany Division had 6 teams last year who were in essence, evenly matched.  The topic of players quitting because they don’t get their way was discussed.  We believe they may leave the park with their ball today, but like when we were kids, they will be back tomorrow.

 

  1. It was decided the board would remain as it is today.  We have eight members, plus the Commissioner.  As discussed, we have five members from the Albany Division and three from the Colonie Division. It was concluded that everyone has the best interest of the league at heart.  So, no changes will be made this year.

 

  1. Bob discussed the issue of Referee pay.  It was outlined that we are the lowest paying group in the world of basketball and all our refs could earn a lot more money elsewhere.  In consideration of this fact, we have raised the referee pay from $50 per game to $55.  It was agreed we may have to charge a slight fee for the banquet, in the event of a budget shortfall.

 

  1. We discussed the Roster spreadsheets for both divisions.  It was agreed that Bob would advance a softcopy to myself and Frank, for the purpose of building an interactive, self-managing database. Our sons our both Engineers with extensive Excel skills.  This should make the entire process of managing active, substitute and inactive players much more efficient.

 

 

It highly probably I’ve missed something from the meeting, my notes were sketchy at best and of course the memory worse.

 

I appreciate the contribution you all make to the league.

 

Prepared by:

 

Tom Swimm