2016 Region II TOPSoccer Symposium

June 10-­‐12, 2016 2016 US YOUTH SOCCER REGION II TOPSOCCER SYMPOSIUM Hosted by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

Table of Contents WELCOME LETTER ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 REGION II, REGION II TOPSOCCER COMMITTEE & MSYSA CONTACTS .......................................................................... 4 AGENDA & ITINERARY ................................................................................................................................................... 6 FACILITY & MEETING LOCATION .................................................................................................................................... 7 HOST HOTEL/AMENITIES, & LOCAL RENTAL CAR COMPANIES ..................................................................................... 8 AREA ATTRACTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 LOCAL HOSPITALS .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 DIRECTIONS & MAJOR AIRPORTS ................................................................................................................................ 10 SEVERE WEATHER POLICIES .......................................................................................................................................... 9 MEET THE SPEAKERS ................................................................................................................................................... 11 MARKETING & MEDIA ................................................................................................................................................ 11

WELCOME LETTER

To: 2016 US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium Participants From: Robin Crawford, President, MSYSA Re: Welcome to the 2016 TOPSoccer Symposium!

Dear 2016 Region II TOPSoccer Symposium Participants: Congratulations and Welcome! By attending this event, you have dedicated time towards the betterment of youth soccer across US Youth Soccer Region II! We are pleased to have been selected to host an outstanding event on behalf of the Region in Michigan. The overall goal of the US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer program is to enable the thousands of young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of the US Youth Soccer family.

This weekend, many topics will be covered and discussed that relate to TOPSoccer programs. Our hope is to educate you with something new that you can implement or utilize in your respective TOPSoccer State Association programming. If we can assist you in creating a program, volunteer recruitment or providing helpful tips on organizing a successful TOPSoccer event please do not hesitate to ask anyone of the participants or staff available during this event.

A grateful thank you to Jim Robson, Region II TOPSoccer Chair, for selecting us to host this event. Also, a big thank you to the time and efforts dedicated to MSYSA TOPSoccer, Dianna Dykstra, MSYSA TOPSoccer Chair, for her continued support of the program in Michigan.

Included, as part of this packet is this weekend’s agenda, facility/meeting room directions, speakers with bio’s, and hotel accommodation information. We hope you find this weekend a resourceful and enjoyable symposium. We sincerely appreciate your support and look forward to bettering the game of soccer together!

Sincerely,

Robin Crawford President Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

REGION II TOPSOCCER COMMITTEE & MSYSA CONTACTS

US Youth Soccer Region II Administrators Jen Fickett l Region II Administrator l jen@region2.com Katie Kemps l Region II Assistant Administrator l Katie@region2.com Jessica Eberle l Region II ODP Administrator l Jessica@region2.com

US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Committee Jim Robson, Chair l r2topsoccerchair@hotmail.com Joy Carter (Indiana), Committee Member l joy@soccerindiana.org Jeff Mueller (Minnesota), Committee Member l jeff@floatingheadsinc.com Randy Corey (Ohio), Committee Member l randy@cincytopsoccer.com Shawn Danhouser (Illinois), Committee Member l sdanhouser@yahoo.com Carrie Ogonowski (Kansas), Committee Member l cogonowski@sunflowersoccer.kscoxmail.com

Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. Robin Crawford, President l rcrawford@michiganyouthsoccer.org Thomas K. Faro, Executive Director l tfaro@michiganyouthsoccer.org Josh Sherman, Director of Programs l jsherman@michiganyouthsoccer.org

MSYSA TOPSoccer Committee Dianna Dykstra, Chair l diannadykstra@comcast.net Mark Swinley (Ann Arbor), Committee Member l swin4rfc@aol.com Tina Carpenter (Gennessee), Committee Member l psgwestregistrar@gmail.com John Mellon (Grosse Pointe), Committee Member l mellonjohn@hotmail.com Franci Silver (Lakes Area), Committee Member l tops@layslonline.com Jenny Roeske (Marysville), Committee Member l jennifros@aol.com Peter McGahey (Midland), Committee Member l mcgah1pj@cmich.edu Brooke Kreza (Plymouth), Committee Member l #734-­‐233-­‐7258 Jessica Newby (North Macomb), Committee Member l info@nmcys.org Gordon Gardiner (Rochester), Committee Member l baldy_jock@hotmail.com Donna Smith (Dearborn Heights), Committee Member l #313-­‐400-­‐3801 Sara Dein (Clawson), Committee Member l treasurerclawsonsoccer@yahoo.com

AGENDA & ITINERARY

Agenda & Itinerary

Friday, June 10, 2016 • •

Check In l Host Hotel

Meet & Greet l On Own at Designated Restaurant

Saturday, June 11, 2016 •

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9:00am – 12:00pm l Classroom Sessions with Guest Speakers o Handicap This! (Presented by Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach) (9-­‐10am) o Easter Seals (10-­‐11am) o Rick Flores (11am-­‐12pm)

12:00pm – 1:00pm l Break for Lunch*

1:00pm – 3:00pm l TOPSoccer Perspectives from the athlete, Buddy, Coach and Parents/any other speakers (Presented by Peter McGahey, Central Michigan University Women’s Soccer Head Coach)

3:00pm-­‐4:30pm l Field Session with TOPSoccer Athletes (demonstration adaptable equipment) (Presented

by Peter McGahey)

6:00pm l Dinner (Hosted by Region II)

Sunday, June 12, 2016 •

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9:00am – 12:00pm l TOPSoccer Coaching Course (Presented by Rick Flores, Illinois Youth Soccer Director of Coaching)

12:00pm – 1:00pm l Break for Lunch*

1:00pm – 1:30pm l TOPSoccer Coaching Course continued (if needed) and roundtable discussion (time permitting)

*Indicate you are with the ‘TOPSoccer Symposium’ at the High Velocity concession stand to receive a free lunch.

(Limit one per person).

FACILITY & MEETING LOCATION

(Field Sessions & Classroom Sessions) High Velocity Sports

46245 Michigan Avenue

Canton, Michigan 48188

Google Map l Click Here

Facility Layout (Interactive)

Facility Details

(Host Hotel) Hilton Garden Inn 31800 Smith Road Romulus, MI 48174 Google Map l Click Here

HOST HOTEL/AMENITIES & LOCAL RENTAL CAR COMPANIES

Host Hotel & Amenities Hilton Garden Inn Room Rate: $109/night (Includes Breakfast) Making Your Reservation: Call 1-­‐877-­‐782-­‐9444 and reference “Michigan Soccer” to receive this rate package.

Reservation Deadline: May 11, 2016 Hotel Website l Click Here Amenities: • • • • • •

Complimentary WiFi 24 Hour Business Center Fitness Center Full Service Onsite Restaurant Indoor Pool Airport Shuttle

Local Rental Car Companies

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AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions Amusement Parks: Sky Zone Canton Theater & Concerts: The Village Theater Fun & Games: Emagine Theater, Zap Zone, Funtastic, Super Bowl Outdoor Activities: Pheasant Run Golf Club Night Life: Crow’s Nest Bar & Grill, Rusty Nail Lounge

LOCAL HOSPITALS

Oakwood Healthcare Center (Wayne, MI) 7300 N. Canton Center Road #111 Canton, Michigan 48187 www.oakwood.org Google Map

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital (Canton, MI) 1600 S. Canton Center Road Canton, Michigan 48188 www.stjoeshealth.org Google Map

Canton Urgent Care (Canton, MI) 43033 Ford Road Canton, Michigan 48187 www.cantonmiurgentcare.com Google Map

DIRECTIONS & MAJOR AIRPORTS

Directions (Airport to Hotel) Estimated Drive Time: 6 Minutes Head North on John D. Dingell Dr. Towards S. Access Drive Continue straight to stay on John d. Dingell Drive Continue onto W G Rogell Drive Continue onto Merriman Road Make a U Turn and turn right onto Smith Road. Hotel will be on the right.

Google Map

Directions (Airport to Facility) Estimated Drive Time: 17 Minutes Enter I-­‐94 West from John D Dingell Drive Continue on I-­‐94 W. Take I-­‐275 North to US-­‐12 W/Michigan Ave. in Canton (Exit 22) Turn Left onto Michigan Ave. and continue for about 3 miles (Facility is on left past Walmart) Google Map

Directions (Facility to Hotel) Head East on Michigan Ave. Turn Right onto Belleville Road Turn Left onto Ecorse Road Turn right onto Merriman Road Turn Right onto Smith Road (Hotel is on the right).

Google Map

Major Airport: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) Address: 9000 Middlebelt Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 l Google Map Website: www.metroairport.com Airlines: Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Lufthansa, Royal Jodanian, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United, US Airways, Virgin Atlantic.

SEVERE WEATHER POLICIES

Pursuant to US Soccer’s Position Statement, when you see lightening, count the time until you hear thunder. If this time is thirty (30) seconds or less, seek shelter. Wait thirty (30) minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before resuming activities.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Peter McGahey

Peter McGahey, currently the head women’s soccer coach at Central Michigan University has been involved in US Youth Soccer for many years. After serving as the State Director of Coaching and Player Development for the Oklahoma Soccer Association (member of US Youth Soccer) from August 2001 to August 2005, he worked closely with numerous programs involving player development including the TOPSoccer program.

Peter still remains involved in the TOPSoccer program in Michigan as he assisted in the start up of the Midland area TOPSoccer Program.

Easter Seals of Michigan

Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. For more information visit www.easterseals.com/michigan.

Rick Flores Rick Flores, current Director of Coaching for Illinois Youth Soccer Association (member of US Youth Soccer) is a US Youth Soccer National Staff Coach and co-­‐author of the TOPSoccer Coaching Course manual for children with disabilities. As the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) Director of Coaching, he is responsible for a host of areas including; coaching education, TOPSoccer Program, Olympic Development Program and more! Rick currently holds a United States Soccer Federation ‘A’ Coaching License, National Youth License, USSF Goalkeeper license and NSCAA Premier Diploma.

HandiCap This!

Based out of Chicago. We are a mobile show traveling across the country. Our mission is to make minds handicap accessible one show at a time. We do this with our educational and entertaining live stage show that raises awareness about people with severe physical handicaps and inspires individuals to achieve their own goals and dreams. For more information visit http://handicapthis.com.

MARKETING & MEDIA

Media & Resources Website: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page817.aspx (Available on Mobile Devices) Michigan TOPSoccer Coaching Manual http://issuu.com/indianasoccer/docs/michigan App: http://my.yapp.us/WF2PS7 US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Symposium Promotional Video: https://youtu.be/BFv_pMdc_m0

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Page: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/TOPSoccer/ US Youth Soccer Region II TOPSoccer Page: http://regionii.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/TopSoccer/

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