Post by Banana Cat on Jun 30, 2012 14:19:53 GMT -5
I find in interesting that they think adding some more home games will instantly make teams profitable. Without advertising, fans won't know the team is there and won't show. You still have to put money out there in order to bring money in (a fact that these teams that are ran in a semi-pro manner fail to realize, and lets face it, a majority of the teams are ran like that). So far they've added one new team, Saint Louis, that is a great distance away from the rest of league, is ran by the league owner, and is really a shell that Haines is looking to sell to someone local to make a profit (and he's not going to put a lot of money into it). This new frontman talks a good game, but still answers to Haines. If Erie, Cincy, and Marion depart, the league is only left with two strong teams with solid ownership (Florida and Lakeland). Without more strong ownership, the league will continue to devolve into an unprofessional nightmare (similar to the AIF).
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Krause’s Presidential Blog (06/28/12)
Posted on June 29, 2012
It was an interesting day in the UIFL office today. I was coherent after flying all night the night before and taking in a lot of information. Forgot to mention that I got to meet the “Male Pig” yesterday and the Tarpons’ #1 fan was in fine form. He gave lots of insight into the fan side of the operation.
Important points:
Finished editing of the equipment guide to be finalized and distributed at the owners meeting sometime later in the summer.
Completed discussions and decisions on the 2013 schedule.
Football operations can begin February 1st
Teams can open camps anytime after that date
Last two weekends are designed for non-league home revenue games
March 1st begins the official league schedule
Each team has 3 byes and can schedule non-league home revenue games
Choice to play 1to5 non-league games determined by individual team
I heard details of the 19th man program, and it is a super opportunity to connect to community and fan base. Encourage all to participate in a big way.
Argued all afternoon and into the evening to hammer out details of league operations, pay schedules and other details. The UIFL league operations schedule and payment schedule will be distributed as soon as possible. I can tell you that the operations have been streamlined … details specific … no additional fees or costs.
The UIFL is eliminating as many of the complications as possible. We went into discussions with simplify, simplify, simplify as our focus. It is my wish that each owner and coaching staff can concentrate on what is necessary to have a GREAT league and give each individual group the best opportunity to be successful. You should be freed up to sell, partner and develop your product without unnecessary requirements. I can tell you that we feel very strongly that teams needing to increase their revenue streams have the option to play additional home games, adding gate receipts, bringing local teams into the discussion and giving partners and sponsors more exposure for their support. One owner expressed the desire to begin the season earlier and we feel that this option allows a team to do just that. You can play two additional games in late February and introduce your product prior to competition with other spring sports such as baseball.
Good night…day 3 is just around the corner
Posted on June 29, 2012
It was an interesting day in the UIFL office today. I was coherent after flying all night the night before and taking in a lot of information. Forgot to mention that I got to meet the “Male Pig” yesterday and the Tarpons’ #1 fan was in fine form. He gave lots of insight into the fan side of the operation.
Important points:
Finished editing of the equipment guide to be finalized and distributed at the owners meeting sometime later in the summer.
Completed discussions and decisions on the 2013 schedule.
Football operations can begin February 1st
Teams can open camps anytime after that date
Last two weekends are designed for non-league home revenue games
March 1st begins the official league schedule
Each team has 3 byes and can schedule non-league home revenue games
Choice to play 1to5 non-league games determined by individual team
I heard details of the 19th man program, and it is a super opportunity to connect to community and fan base. Encourage all to participate in a big way.
Argued all afternoon and into the evening to hammer out details of league operations, pay schedules and other details. The UIFL league operations schedule and payment schedule will be distributed as soon as possible. I can tell you that the operations have been streamlined … details specific … no additional fees or costs.
The UIFL is eliminating as many of the complications as possible. We went into discussions with simplify, simplify, simplify as our focus. It is my wish that each owner and coaching staff can concentrate on what is necessary to have a GREAT league and give each individual group the best opportunity to be successful. You should be freed up to sell, partner and develop your product without unnecessary requirements. I can tell you that we feel very strongly that teams needing to increase their revenue streams have the option to play additional home games, adding gate receipts, bringing local teams into the discussion and giving partners and sponsors more exposure for their support. One owner expressed the desire to begin the season earlier and we feel that this option allows a team to do just that. You can play two additional games in late February and introduce your product prior to competition with other spring sports such as baseball.
Good night…day 3 is just around the corner