2016 Michigan Soccer Winter Guide Edition

2016 Winter Guide Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. l #MiMoment

Volume 5, Issue 2 I Feb. 2016

In This Edition: • News from the Executive Director • Recreational Grant and Scholarship Recipients • And more!

MSYSA Sponsors & Partners

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Message from MSYSA Executive Director, Tom Faro…

Dear Members:

Welcome to the 2016 Michigan Soccer Winter Guide Edition! In this edition, you will find information relating to tournaments, events and more!

COPA 2016 is almost here! Watch Messi, Neymar, James, Chicharito, Bradley and other world stars at the once-­‐in-­‐a-­‐lifetime Copa America Centenario from June 3-­‐26. The World’s Best are Coming to the U.S.!

Purchase tickets now at www.ca2016.com!

MSYSA recently posted and disseminated information on upcoming programming changes as a result of USSF mandates. We feel the information will assist our teams, clubs and leagues in moving towards implementation, as mandated by US Soccer, as efficiently and effectively as possible. Read more…

This summer, the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association will host US Youth Soccer’s Region II TOPSoccer Symposium June 10-­‐12, 2016 in Canton, Michigan. All sessions (field and classroom) will be hosted at the High Velocity Sports Complex in Canton, Michigan. This TOPSoccer Symposium is FREE for all participants!

Registration is available through the MSYSA website now!

Also, the Great Lakes Coed Soccer League will host the Kohl's Cup events in Michigan by starting this event on June 3-­‐5, 2016 in Muskegon, Michigan! For more information please visit, www.glcsoccer.org. Read more...

MSYSA continues to award grants and college scholarships to members and member organizations each year. This year, MSYSA is awarding Troy Youth Soccer League, Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer, Royal Oak Youth Soccer Association, Garden City Soccer Club, Milan Youth Soccer Club and Alma PAL Stikers Soccer Club recreational grants on March 11, 2016. Additionally, MSYSA will be awarding college scholarships to five players that have participated within the MSYSA community.

In closing, MSYSA thanks each of you for playing important roles in the growth and development of our sport. Your contributions now and in the future are greatly appreciated. We hope you have a great and fun-­‐filled spring season!

Sincerely,

Thomas K. Faro Executive Director

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2016 Winter Guide US Soccer Calendar Birth Year Age Chart

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2016 Winter Guide 2016 Michigan Soccer Tryout Guide Calendar Birth Year Ad Template

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Registration Is Now Open for the 2015/16 MSYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP) 101 Beginner Academy Spring Training & Summer Camp Programs!

Plymouth, Michigan -­‐ Registration for the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program (ODP) 101 Beginner Academy is now open. The MSYSA ODP 101 Beginner Academy is for both male and female players within the birth year range of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. This program is designed to provide additional training opportunities to competitive/travel players seeking new challenges and to help identify the level of youth soccer players within Michigan. NOTE: The top 2004 age group players identified in the 101 program will be invited directly into the Advanced Academy winter training pool for the 2016 / 2017 season.

Regional Site Spring Training Summer Camp Dates: 4/15, 4/29, 5/13 Dates: 6/21, 6/22, 6/23 Ann Arbor (Lillie Park Central) Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Dates: 4/8, 4/22, 5/6 Dates: 6/28, 6/29, 6/30 Canton (Independence Park) Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Dates: 4/8, 4/22, 5/6 Dates: 6/21, 6/22, 6/23 Grand Blanc (Bicentennial Park) Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Dates: 4/15, 4/29, 5/13 Dates: 6/28, 6/29, 6/30 Grand Rapids (Brewer Park) Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Dates: 4/8, 4/22, 5/6 Dates: 6/21, 6/22, 6/23 Grosse Pointe (Ford Field) Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Dates: 3/18, 4/8, 5/6 Dates: 6/21, 6/22, 6/23 Kalamazoo (Kzoo College) Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Dates: 4/15, 4/29, 5/13 Dates: 6/28, 6/29, 6/30 Royal Oak (Worden Park) Times: 6-­‐7:30pm Times: 6-­‐7:30pm

Please note, however unlikely, MSYSA can change the dates and times for any of the locations outlined above. Registered participants will receive notification if this takes place.

The cost to register for the MSYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP) 101 Beginner Academy is: • Spring Training & Summer Camp ($175) • Summer Camp ($100)

Click Here To Register For The MSYSA Spring & Summer ODP 101 Program

For further information about the MSYSA Olympic Development Program please visit www.michiganyouthsoccer.com under the ODP tab OR contact us directly either by phone 734-­‐459-­‐6220 or e-­‐mail StateOffice@michiganyouthsoccer.org.

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MSYSA Hall of Fame Class of 2016

Mr. Richard Campbell MSYSA Annual Awards Recipients Class of 2015

Jeremy Harkins Female Competitive Coach of the Year

Pete Alexander Male Competitive Coach of the Year

Nancy Jackett Female Rec. Coach of the Year

Rob Cook Male Recreational Coach of the Year

Ethan Locke Young Male Referee of the Year

Gretchen McKernan Administrator of the Year

Doug Prim Volunteer of the Year

Emily Williams Young Female Referee of the Year

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2015 MSYSA College Scholarship Recipients Ari Hollander W. Bloomfield, MI

Morgan Kronner China Twp., MI

Elizabeth Munoz Leland, MI

Hollyann Stewart Canton, MI

Cameron Keeton Battle Creek, MI

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www.GardenCitySoccer.com It is the mission of this club to organize, conduct and supervise a soccer program for the youth in and near Garden City, Michigan as well as to promote and advance the cause of good sportsmanship through the game of soccer. Special emphasis shall be placed on player development, teaching the fundamentals of soccer and fostering a love for and enjoyment of the sport.

The Garden City Soccer Club features recreation and competitive level soccer opportunities for ages 4 through 19, this includes the Select and Premier levels. The GCSC also includes USSF National & State certified F, E and D licensed coaches.

Our Kick Start & Little Kickers clinics offer ages 3 to 5 year olds an introduction to soccer in a relaxed and fun environment at a very affordable price.

The Garden City Soccer Club has also maintained registration costs that are well below neighboring communities.

Please visit our website and FB page for upcoming events and FAQ’s https://www.facebook.com/GardenCitySoccer

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2016 Winter Guide 2015 MSYSA ODP Adalin Farnum College Scholarship Recipients Jason Ren l Male Recipient Jason is from Canton, Michigan, and most currently played with the Michigan Wolves 98 team in the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League. He has previously been named to the MSYSA ODP State Team and US Youth Soccer Region II ODP Pool. Jason currently is the National Merit Scholarship semifinalist and serves as the President of the National Honor Society (NHS) at Canton High School. Jason not only finds himself helping others both on and off the field but he finds that in doing so helps himself become a better person.

Jason has volunteered as a referee at the Special Olympics in 2014-­‐15 and plays piano at a senior assistant living facilities a few times over the course of a year. Through his acts of kindness, Jason feels that in giving people opportunities for doing other acts of kindness as well as encouraging others, he has provided himself a fulfilling and rewarding experience in his endeavors.

Maddie Fouts l Female Recipient Maddie is from Richland, Michigan, and most currently played with the TKO Crew Juniors in the Midwest Regional League Premier 1 Division. Additionally, in the summer of 2015, Maddie was named to the Michigan ODP '98 State Team. During her time in high school, Maddie actively participates in her National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Spanish Club.

Within her community, Maddie assists with coaching children at local sports camps and tutors sixth graders. Maddie believes that something as small as giving someone a compliment or providing a service to someone that the act will add a sense of fulfillment to her day. Through soccer, she passes acts of kindness along by helping out her teammates, coaches, opponents, and referees in any way needed.

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Mark your calendars for

Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Register by May 21 for only $125 per team.

After this date it goes to $150 per team.

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2016 Winter Guide MSYSA Internship Positions Available MSYSA seeks multiple interns to assist with various tasks throughout the year. All internships are unpaid positions. Apply now!

Enhance Your Soccer Experience with MSYSA’s Online Educational Modules!

2016-­‐17 MSYSA Director’s Academy Program Applications are now available online through March 31, 2016 for clubs to apply to the fourth year of the MSYSA Director’s Academy! Apply Now! Read more…

MSYSA Grants, Awards, Scholarships & Hall of fame All applications for MSYSA Recreational Grants, Recreational Tournament Grants & Recreational League Grants are due no later than October 3, 2016. Additionally, MSYSA College Scholarships & MSYSA ODP Adalin Farnum College Scholarships are due October 3, 2016. MSYSA is accepting nominations through October 3, 2016 for Competitive Coach of the Year (Male & Female), Recreational Coach of the Year (Male & Female), TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year & Volunteer of the Year. MSYSA Hall of Fame nominations are due to the MSYSA State Office no later than October 3, 2016.

2017 MSYSA Annual General Meeting The 2017 MSYSA AGM & Awards Ceremony will be held at the Auburn Hills Pontiac Marriott Hotel Feb. 17-­‐18, 2017.

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Support MSYSA when you run Kona!

Use code: MYS2015 when registering!

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TOPSoccer & USSF ‘F’ License

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Premier College Combines in Michigan!

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Coaching Courses & Calendars continued from page 17

Official 2016 MSYSA Tryout Date Released Mark your calendars! Tryouts in 2016 may not commence any earlier than Saturday, June 18.

Official 2017 MSYSA Tryout Date Released Mark your calendars! Tryouts in 2017 may not commence any earlier than Saturday, June 17, 2017!

US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium hosted in Michigan! The US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium will be hosted in Canton, Michigan June 10-­‐12, 2016! Register for FREE by visiting MSYSA’s website before May 11, 2016!

2016 US Youth Soccer Kohl’s American Cup **Date Correction** MSYSA is pleased to announce the Great Lakes Coed Soccer League will host the 2016 Kohl’s American Recreational Cup in Muskegon, Michigan on June 11, 2016. Read more…

MSYSA Expands In-­‐House Recreational Registration Category MSYSA Board of Directors voted to expand the MSYSA In-­‐House Recreation registration category fee to include all ages! The change, effective Spring 2016, allows leagues with In-­‐House Recreation programs to save a $1 per player! Read more…

MSYSA Partners with SportsForms MSYSA is pleased to announce a new partnership with electronic document management specialists, SportsForms. SportsForms solutions will allow the collection of player forms and game reports electronically. Read more…

Advertising Opportunities are available with MSYSA Read more…

Admin. Workshop Presentations If you haven’t downloaded your copy of the 2015 A dmin. Workshop presentations, you can do so by clicking here!

2017 Presidents Cup MSYSA is seeking to secure teams to represent MSYSA at the Midwest Regional Presidents Cup in Overland Park, Kansas June 15-­‐19, 2017! Read more…

US Soccer Digital Coaching Center You can now take your US Soccer ‘F’ License Online! Visit the US Soccer Digital Coaching Center to start today!

MSYSA Partners with Team App Find MSYSA on Team App today and connect with us!

MSYSA ODP101 Beginner Academy Registration for the MSYSA 101 Beginner Academy is now open for the 2015-­‐16 seasons. Players born in the ’04-­‐’07 birth years are eligible to register! Read more…

Recreational U9-­‐10 Module MSYSA launches online recreational module for ages 9 and 10! Read more…

2016-­‐17 MSYSA Programming Changes Read more…

Statement on US Soccer Changes Click to read more US Soccer Player Development Initiatives US Soccer Player Development Initiatives Q&A US Soccer Birth Year Age Chart

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MSYSA Celebrates 40th Anniversary!

The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2016, marking a strong commitment to fostering the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of Michigan’s youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. “The Association is stronger now than ever and it is due to a strong membership that’s entrusted our leadership,” said Tom Faro, MSYSA Executive Director. “I am pleased to be part of such a historic Association that continues to look forward and grow the game in Michigan!”

For 40 years, MSYSA programs, events, tournaments and services continue to grow and add excitement at every level of the game.

Below is an overview of accomplishments, by the numbers, MSYSA has achieved:

• $117,737 awarded in recreational grants and college scholarships since 2001 • 90,000+ Players • 10,000+ Coaches • 838+ Volunteers involved with MSYSA’s member organizations • 400+ Clubs • 300+ TOPSoccer Players • 100+ Soccer Across America Players • 90+ Leagues • 56 Regional Championship Winners • 40 Annual General Meetings • 16 National Championship Winners • 14 Board of Directors • 11th largest State Association (by player registration) • 9 Staff Members • 5 Kohl’s American Recreational Cup Events • 5 MSYSA Districts • 3 ODP National Championships • 2 Michigan Players awarded the Golden Boot award at ODP Nationals • 2 Michigan players drafted into the NWSL in 2016 • 1 Regional Championship Hosted in Michigan • 1 Association

If you have a favorite memory or moment you’d like to share with the Assocaition, please feel free to connect with soccer fans, parents, players and coaches by posting your story using hashtag #Mi40 via Twitter, Instagram, YoutTube or Facebook!

About Michigan State Youth Soccer Association The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. (MSYSA) is a nonprofit organization that represents over 90,000+ youth soccer players, 10,000+ coaches, and 4,000+ referees throughout Michigan. MSYSA consists of a vast number of leagues that register players (boys and girls) from ages 4 through 19 throughout the state. MSYSA is a member of the United States Youth Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation. For more information on MSYSA, visit www.michiganyouthsoccer.org.

www.michiganyouthsoccer.org 734-­‐459-­‐6220 Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Vimeo Foursquare Instagram Tumblr Pinterest

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2016 Winter Guide 2016 MSYSA Recreational Grant Recipients (On Behalf of the Great Lakes Soccer League Funds) Troy Youth Soccer League

Garden City Soccer Club

Alma PAL Strikers

Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer

Royal Oak Youth Soccer Association

Recreational Grant Recipients Troy Youth Royal Oak Youth Milan Youth Soccer Soccer Soccer Association Club League

Read more at http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page597.aspx!

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2016 US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium!

The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association is pleased to announce that the US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium will be hosted in Michigan and is scheduled for June 10-­‐12, 2016. The host hotel will Hilton Garden Inn located in Detroit, Michigan. All sessions (field and classroom) will be hosted at the High Velocity Sports Complex in Canton, Michigan. This TOPSoccer Symposium is FREE for all participants!

The US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium will be hosted on June 10-­‐12, 2016 at the High Velocity Sports Complex located at 46245 Michigan Ave., Canton, Michigan 48188.

The Host Hotel will be located at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 31800 Smith Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174. When making a reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn reference "Michigan Soccer" to receive a group rate of $109/night (includes breakfast).

(Room rate applies to King Rooms and Double/Double Rooms). The deadline to make your reservation is May 11, 2016.

Register for the 2016 US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium Here! (Deadline to register is May 11, 2016)

For more information visit: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page830.aspx.

Click the image to view the promotional video!

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A Year In Review with the USWNT!

Mark your calendars for

Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Register by May 21 for only $125 per team.

After this date it goes to $150 per team.

Online registration is simple & easy… www.williamstonsoccer.com

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The 2016 Michgian Soccer Tryout Guide Ad Stores Opens February 22, 2016!

Visit www.misoccermag.com/ads to order!

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MSYSA AGM MARCH 11-­‐12, 2016 YPSILANTI, MI KONA NOVI HALF MARATHON APRIL 30, 2016 NOVI, MICHIGAN RII TOPSOCCER SYMPOSIUM JUNE 10-­‐12, 2016 CANTON, MI 2016 OFFICIAL MSYSA TRYOUT DATE JUNE 18, 2016

(734) 459-­‐6220 I (F) (734) 459-­‐6242 STATEOFFICE@MICHIGANYOUTHSOCCER.ORG

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I TOM FARO DIRECTOR OF COACHING I PAUL THOMAS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COACHING I MARK ZATHEY DIR. OF EVENTS I SARAH SHIGUANGO DIR. OF MEMBER SERVICES I JOEL DRAGAN DIR. OF PROGRAMS I JOSH SHERMAN ACCOUNTS MANAGER I LORI BEDERKA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I CHRISTY MAYHEW ODP ADMINISTRATOR I BARB SARKESIAN MICHIGAN STATE PREMIER SOCCER PROGRAM (MSPSP) JOEL DRAGAN

WEBSITE: www.michiganyouthsoccer.org

MSYSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT, ROBIN CRAWFORD VICE PRESIDENT, GIL URBAN TREASURER, MIKE POULOS RECORDING SECRETARY, SAM CRABTREE MSPSP CHAIR, WENDY ZIELEN REC. DIRECTOR, DAVID NEWBY MSA REP. (ADULT), GERHARD MENGEL SYRA, FRANCISCO VILLARRUEL METRO-­‐SW DIST. COMM., DENISE MOOTE METRO-­‐CENTRAL DIST. COMM., PETE FENWICK METRO-­‐EAST DIST. COMM., YVONNE CURTIS NORTH DIST. COMM., ANDREW KLACZKIEWICZ WEST DIST. COMM., JOHN HALL NOMINATING COMM. CHAIR, STEVE MCGUIRK

Region II ODP Camp July 4-­‐16, 2016 Saginaw, Michigan 2017 MSYSA AGM Feb. 17-­‐18, 2016 Pontiac, Michigan

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