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Glen Ellyn Travel Soccer Organization (GETSO) In May, 1997, the Glen Ellyn Park District established two soccer boards to coordinate soccer activities in Glen Ellyn. The Glen Ellyn Travel Soccer Organization (GETSO) focuses on the traveling program, while the Glen Ellyn Youth Soccer Organization (GEYSO) focuses on the in-house recreational program. Mission Statement "The Glen Ellyn Travel Soccer Organization has identified as central to its mission the need to provide a positive environment which encourages the development of skilled athletes who enjoy, understand, and are motivated to be successful at the sport of soccer. GETSO believes that a positive environment is achieved through the integration of superior coaching and training with the flawless execution of the many activities necessary to administer the organization. GETSO believes that the development of athletic skill is achieved through qualified coaching and training appropriate to the age of the player. GETSO believes that the development of athletic enjoyment is achieved by the creation of passion for the sport of soccer. GETSO believes that the development of athletic understanding and motivation are achieved through education, communication, teamwork, participation, and good sportsmanship. GETSO defines being successful at the sport of soccer as the ability to play with both a physical and an emotional understanding of the spirit of the game while showing respect for one's self, teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and spectators."The present officers and subcommittee chairs are shown below:
2002-2003 Executive Committee
Committee Chairs
Other Members
Park District Representative: Park District Representative: Mary Defiglia, Recreation Supervisor Meetings GETSO meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (off-season meetings will begin at 7:00...call the Park District if you are unsure of the time!) Meetings are held at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center. All Laker coaches and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend (meetings are open to the public as well).The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00. You are welcome to attend. Click to see the minutes for the GETSO meeting held on
Accomplishments During its existence, GETSO has accomplished a number of things that have positively impacted the Laker program. Some of these accomplishments include: -Establishing the "Glen Ellyn Soccer Academy", a formalized training program for House League players -Setting minimum certification requirements for all travel coaches -Establishing a consistent, open process for selecting coaches -Implementing additional coaching clinics outside of the the IYSA certification classes -Engaging Future Pros/World Sport International as the training organization for the entire Laker program, helping to ensure a consistent, cohesive training philosophy for all teams from U-9 through U-19 -Working with the House League to increase the number of certified referees in the community -Putting in place a standardized, consistent tryout process -Expanding the Columbus Day Classic Tournament to include co-rec teams
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