Redwood League Board Letter to Gryphons Teams and PlayersJanuary 16, 2009 To the Parents, Players, Coaches and Managers of the Gryphons Soccer Club: Late last year, Michael Lindeburg, founder of the San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization (SAYSO), deliberately accessed the personal information of the parents, players, coaches, managers, officers and referees associated with competitive soccer in CYSA District 2. This unauthorized access of data resulted in Mr. Lindeburg's indefinite suspension by the California Youth Soccer Association from all soccer activities. In addition, the Redwood League required the SAYSO Club to make a complete break from Michael Lindeburg, his company and his employees. On Monday January 12, the Redwood League Board of Directors heard the results of the work done by the new management of the Gryphons Soccer Club (formerly SAYSO) to comply with this directive. The League found that the results were deficient and the Board of Directors voted to not allow the Gryphons Soccer Club to continue to participate in the Redwood League and CYSA once the 2008-09 playing year ends. What this means to you is that:
Players and teams are encouraged to contact any other Redwood League club if they would like to continue to play in CYSA with their existing coaches and managers. The list of clubs is available on the Redwood League website (www.redwoodsoccer.org/clubs) In addition, any member of the Redwood League Executive Staff or Board (www.redwoodsoccer.org/contacts) can help you contact other existing teams and clubs if that is what you want to do. Bennet Weintraub RWL President |