The hot new concept is to generate mission statements. The Foosball Board gets where your going and as a foosball concern really has few definitive pointers other than to provide a communication link to the players and for the players.As in foosball, the idea is that it is easier to get where you want to go if you know where you are going - and why. There have been so many changes in the foosball board lately that I thought it not a bad idea to simply fill in some blanks.

To The Foosball Board Members: Our mission is to bring you the most comprehensive foosball forum on the net with interesting, informative, timely news and events that will tweak your foosball interest. Knowledge is the best component to make foosball more enjoyable and THE FOOSBALL BOARD strives to help you enjoy the game and win at this rather unique if not downright indefinable endeavor.

To Our Tournament Players: Our mission is to provide an environment in which you will grow, prosper, enjoy, and fulfill your potential in order to accomplish your goals in this sport.

When we have a tough editorial decision regarding a post, we simply look at our missions and see how it fits. If it fits, we go with it. If it doesn't, we either edit it or simply delete it.

The board doesnt necessarily have to relate to winning. There are many other factors that may help you choose where to play, whom to play with, how to play. Tournaments are certainly a major factor, especially if you play seriously. But some people play to spend an enjoyable amount of time out of the house. Others want the ego satisfaction of winning tournaments, while others are happy with making a name that makes them feel important.

Personally, I like to play where I am having fun. I enjoy nice surroundings. Availability of good players is more important to me than it ought to be I guess. My ego forces me to want to be a winner, but, admittedly, that is not how I pay my rent. In local DYPs tournaments I have no choice, but in large tour action I play many more hours when the promoters provide a fun time and interact and use the board. That probably is more true for many players than they realize. That is another pragmatic reason why both player and promoter must not abuse their privileges at the board. Additionally I pledge to you to provide a "watchdog" approach to this sport because this the place where we discuss and analyze the sport of foosball.

Phil Kennedy
Executive Director
The Foosball Board