[RobbHeineman]

Hey Ladies and Gents,

Hope things have been going well. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to go to Argentina with the team, so I apologize in being out of touch for some period of time. I really appreciate all your posts on my last thread and we're definitely taking every suggestion seriously - even Merlin's.

Overall, I think we're feeling really good about things. The technical staff is pleased with the fitness and tactical progress the guys have made this pre-season. Having been in FL and Argentina for so long, the guys have really come together and it sounds as though we're much more of a team than last year. PV and I have a tremendous amount of confidence in Curt and the guys and feel like we got what we were looking for in a staff. I think we feel like the "needs" that were identified going in to the off-season will be addressed by the opener.

Our South American scouting is developing rapidly. I think we started some really good relationships down there that are going to reap benefit for the club for years to come. Additionally, I'm pretty confident that we'll have a game exchange finished up in time for a game late this year - pending Arrowhead's availability. As a side note, I've heard you loud and clear and it's my goal to develop as many international and US soccer matches as possible in KC for years to come. Why wouldn't we.....

By the way - season ticket holders will be getting access to videos of our Boca Juniors and Riverplate matches. I'm not sure if it will be via the internet or on DVD - stay tuned.

On another front, we're going to announce a south-of-the-border relationship either this week or next, depending on some logistics. This is going to be a great thing for our club on a number of fronts: (i) player development, (ii) game exchange, and (iii) marketing. I hope you're all pleased with the info as it comes out.

Stadium negotiations are progressing well. We've got great opportunities on both sides of the state line and are really pleased with how hard the Eco Devo people are working for our cause. We would obviously like to have something announced in the near term.

If you get a chance, drive down by 63rd and Lewis over the course of the next few weeks - the training center is making progress.

Lastly, we're starting what we're calling our "Center Circle Series" this week. Basically, we ask season ticket holders/fans/corporate partners to host an event (that we pay for) and invite their closest friends/customers. At the event we talk about the team, the future, and why you should get involved. The ask from us is to buy tickets. We really need to keep growing the fan base, and we're going to work hard to do so. If any of you would ever be interested in hosting a CCS, let me know or call Greg Cotton at the office.

Take care.....rh

[vividox]

This is amazing stuff. I just have to say that I am really enjoying being a Wizards fan right now and I am really looking forward to where the organization as a whole goes in 2007.

[Merlin172]

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

we're definitely taking every suggestion seriously - even Merlin's.

That may be the first real mistake you've made as an ownership group.

[kuhnscoot]

Originally Posted by Merlin172

That may be the first real mistake you've made as an ownership group.

some could say the first real mistake was hiring you.


BURN.

[kcscsupporter]

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

By the way - season ticket holders will be getting access to videos of our Boca Juniors and Riverplate matches. I'm not sure if it will be via the internet or on DVD - stay tuned.

this i like. it's one of the "little things" that would've never happened under hsg.

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

On another front, we're going to announce a south-of-the-border relationship either this week or next, depending on some logistics. This is going to be a great thing for our club on a number of fronts: (i) player development, (ii) game exchange, and (iii) marketing. I hope you're all pleased with the info as it comes out.

this is very good news. although, i don't know how i'll feel about it if it turns out to be santos laguna.

Originally Posted by RobbHeineman

Lastly, we're starting what we're calling our "Center Circle Series" this week. Basically, we ask season ticket holders/fans/corporate partners to host an event (that we pay for) and invite their closest friends/customers. At the event we talk about the team, the future, and why you should get involved. The ask from us is to buy tickets. We really need to keep growing the fan base, and we're going to work hard to do so. If any of you would ever be interested in hosting a CCS, let me know or call Greg Cotton at the office.

doesn't get much more grassroots than this ... and i like it. i'm already going to pass this idea on to a couple people who might be able to take advantage of it.

[Merlin172]

Originally Posted by kuhnscoot

some could say the first real mistake was hiring you.


BURN.

Nawww... I do good work. I just have horrible ideas

[ji_shuheng]

Originally Posted by kcscsupporter

this is very good news. although, i don't know how i'll feel about it if it turns out to be santos laguna.

beat me to it.

[BenC1357]

Robb-
This type of stuff is what has been missing for 10 years. THANK YOU.

[Jock the Wizard]

From looking at your forums and websites compared to here in Scotland , the impression is that your team REALLY DOES VALUE the fans and doesn't just look at them as money making machines.

Example:

Access to pre season friendlies by PC or DVD- Great! In Scotland that would be sold on dvd for about £10!

Centre Circle Events- Again here they would make you pay thru the nose.

For goodness sake they even make kids pay to be mascots at most teams now!

No, please stay this way it is refreshing and must be good to be an "up close fan" who can take advantage of these things.

[Qdog]

Originally Posted by Jock the Wizard

From looking at your forums and websites compared to here in Scotland , the impression is that your team REALLY DOES VALUE the fans and doesn't just look at them as money making machines.

Example:

Access to pre season friendlies by PC or DVD- Great! In Scotland that would be sold on dvd for about £10!

Centre Circle Events- Again here they would make you pay thru the nose.

For goodness sake they even make kids pay to be mascots at most teams now!

No, please stay this way it is refreshing and must be good to be an "up close fan" who can take advantage of these things.

Good post, but you forgot to tell Robb the Wizards really need to do their pre-season in Sevilla next year so you can come down to warm up after a hard, cold Scotish winter.