O-1ASports and athleticsEmployerDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR232018_02D8101
JudgingMetLeading or critical roleMetHigh salaryNot metMembershipNot metOriginal contributionsNot met
Our summary
Summary is being reviewed; the table above reflects the decision record.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Demonstrated participation as judge of other coaches; met plain language of criterion.
- Leading or critical role · Director found beneficiary employed in critical capacity for organization with distinguished reputation.
What was missing
- High salary · Proposed salary of $45,000 substantially below median and high wages for coaches; does not command high salary.
- Membership · Soccer association membership does not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
- Original contributions · Soccer training manuals not scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Demonstrated participation as judge of other coaches; met plain language of criterion. |
 Leading or critical role | Met | Director found beneficiary employed in critical capacity for organization with distinguished reputation. |
 High salary | Not met | Proposed salary of $45,000 substantially below median and high wages for coaches; does not command high salary. |
 Membership | Not met | Soccer association membership does not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts. |
 Original contributions | Not met | Soccer training manuals not scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance. |
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