2019 Winter Guide Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. l #MiMoment
In This Edition: News from the Executive Director Recreational Grant & Scholarship Recipients And More!!!
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2019 Winter Guide Dear Members: Welcome to the 2019 Michigan Soccer Winter Guide Edition! In this edition, you will find information regarding tournaments, programs, events & more! As you may know, MSYSA and the Saginaw Township Soccer Association will host the 2019 US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships as part of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country’s oldest and most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The games will take place at the Saginaw Township Soccer Complex and will draw more than 4,100 players and an estimated 12,000 spectators over the course of the weeklong tournament. The tournament will take place on June 21-26, 2019 and will host more than 200 boys and girls teams, ages 13 to 19 from within the Midwest Region. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please don’t hesitate to contact the MSYSA State Office for more information. This past November, MSYSA hosted an Administrator’s Workshop that was free to all members of MSYSA. Like last year, attendance was very good. Special thanks to our guest speakers and to Dick’s Sporting Goods, SportsForms, Pullen Insurance and Cole, Newton & Duran for their help and participation. For reference, the 2019 MSYSA Administrator’s Workshop will be held in Livonia, Michigan on Saturday, November 9, 2019. In addition, MSYSA member organizations that register recreational players are eligible to apply for MSYSA recreational grants. The next grant cycle closes on or before October 4, 2019. Read more here… Finally, member organizations of MSYSA are eligible to request coaching education in-services each year by the MSYSA Director of Coaching Education. If your organization would like to request an in-service, please don’t don’t hesitate to contact DOC@michiganyouthsoccer.org. Sincerely, Thomas K. Faro, MSYSA Executive Director
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2018-19 MSYSA 101 Beginner Academy & Goal Keeper Academy Registration is Now Open! Registration for the MSYSA 101 Beginner Academy & Goal Keeper Academy is now open for the 2018-19 seasons. Players born in the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 birth years are eligible to register for the 101 Beginner Academy. Players born in the 2002 to 2007 birth years are eligible to register for the MSYSA Goal Keeper Academy. About the 101 Beginner Academy The MSYSA ODP 101 Beginner Academy 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. Training will be focused on developing the player’s technical, tactical, physical and psycho-social ability through the MSYSA’s ODP age appropriate player curriculum. For program dates, times and locations please click here. Pricing is as follows: Full Year, $300; Half Year, $175; One Season Only, $100. Regional Locations: Ann Arbor, Canton, East Lansing, Royal Oak, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Chesterfield. About the Goal Keeper Academy To provide a professional training environment for youth goalkeepers from around Michigan. Training will be focused on developing the goalkeepers through the MSYSA’s ODP age appropriate curriculum. This program will also be used to help identify and select goalkeepers to join the ODP training pools. For program dates, times and locations please click here. Pricing is as follows: Full Year, $300; Half Year, $175; One Season Only, $100 Regional Locations: Grand Rapids, East Lansing, Canton and Royal Oak. Click Here To Register For The MSYSA 101 Beginner Academy l Click Here To Register For The MSYSA Goalkeeper Academy
For additional information please visit the MSYSA website at www.michiganyouthsoccer.org or contact the MSYSA State Office at stateoffice@michiganyouthsoccer.org. 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 6,000+ 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. Follow MSYSA on: Facebook Twitter YouTube MSYSA Announces Recreational Grant Recipients for the 2019 Awards Ceremony & Dinner
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The 2019 MSYSA Awards Ceremony & Dinner will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 in Troy Michigan at the Detroit Marriott (Troy). MSYSA will present the following MSYSA member organizations with grants to assist them with their recreational soccer programs. MSYSA congratulates the member organizations listed below on being selected to receive a grant. MSYSA Recreational Grant Recipients
Royal Oak FC (Central District) Enhancing their recreational soccer program with new coaching equipment for new recreational coaches and recreational player training. Eastside FC (East District) Enhancing their existing recreational program to further grow soccer in their area. St. Clair Shores Soccer League (East District) Enhancing their recreational soccer program to further grow soccer in their area. Cadillac S.A. (North District) Purchasing soccer equipment (goals, nets, etc.) for their recreational soccer fields. Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer (North District) Enhancing and expanding the TBAYS recreational program within their Association. Flint Area United Soccer Club (North District) Enhancing and expanding the Flint Area United SC recreational development program within their Association and community. Great Lakes Coed Soccer League (West District) Software upgrade/improvement for recreational players to better disseminate recreational information and improve the recreational player experience at their existing recreational tournament. OV United Soccer Club (West District) Development of recreational coach training program for their recreational offerings. Oakridge Soccer Club (West District) Field improvements to their existing recreational soccer fields. Ludington Soccer Club (West District) Development of recreational coaching training and education program for their recreational coaches. Muskegon Soccer Club (West District) Field improvements to their existing recreational soccer fields. Cedar Area Select Soccer Association (West District) Purchasing soccer equipment (goals, nets, etc.) for their recreational soccer fields. Milan Youth Soccer Club (Southwest District) Improvements to their existing end of season recreational team tournament for teams within the club and field improvements to their existing recreational soccer fields. Novi Parks & Rec Soccer Club (Southwest District) Purchasing soccer equipment (goals, nets, etc.) for their recreational soccer fields.
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, 12,000+ coaches, and 8,000+ 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. Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Vimeo Foursquare
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MSYSA Youth Soccer Awards, Hall of Fame, Scholarships and Recreational Grants Available The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association awards program specifically recognizes various participants within the State of Michigan for achievements in soccer. If you know of someone who has gone above and beyond and dedicated their time and efforts to the game of soccer, please let MSYSA know by visiting www.michiganyouthsoccer.org and completing the Awards Nomination Form. Administrator of the Year – This award is designed to recognize excellence and outstanding achievements of administrators by honoring their extraordinary accomplishments. Click here to submit your nomination. Nominations due October 4, 2019. Coach of the Year (One Boys & One Girls Award; Recreational and Select) – These recipients dedicate their time and efforts to soccer through coaching. They promote participation and fun to the players. Players and peers view this person as an influential role model, a person who is in the game for the kids to have fun and creates a positive playing environment. Click here to submit your nomination. Nominations due October 4, 2019. TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – The nominees demonstrates patience, understanding, dependability, flexibility and ability to adjust to everchanging on-field situations. This person is also an invaluable volunteer who facilitates the program by filling many roles, including being a role model as well as assisting when needed with administrative responsibilities. Click here to submit your nomination. Nominations due October 4, 2019. Young Referee of the Year (Male & Female) – The young male and female that receives this award is professional in appearance, dependable, consistent in performance, has a positive attitude toward players and team officials. This young referee must be a role model both on and off of the playing field. Click here to submit your nomination. Nominations due October 4, 2019. Volunteer of the Year – This award recognizes the soccer volunteer who is a positive role model for the community beyond soccer, yet receives no compensation for the efforts. This person demonstrates a willingness to promote soccer and helps increase the opportunity for others to participate in soccer. Click here to submit your nomination. Nominations due October 4, 2019. MSYSA College Scholarships – MSYSA awards $10,000 ($2,000 per MSYSA District) each year. This program is open to Michigan residents who are participating in a soccer program and are graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have played on an MSYSA affiliated team for at least 6 seasons (3 years). Click here to submit your application. Due October 4, 2019. MSYSA Recreational Grants – MSYSA has launched a Recreational Grant Program that is specifically geared towards MSYSA Recreational Affiliated Leagues. This program has been created for the purpose of enhancing recreational soccer clubs and recreational leagues within the State of Michigan. Click here to submit your application. Due October 4, 2019. MSYSA Recreational Tournament Grants - Recreational Grants totaling $15,000 will be made for the purpose of enhancing existing recreational soccer tournaments within the State of Michigan. Any recreational tournament currently sanctioned by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association may apply for a grant. Click here to submit your application. Due October 4, 2019. MSYSA Hall of Fame – The MSYSA Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have given their time, talent and effort to the youth soccer players in MSYSA over a period of many years. To be selected, this individual must have contributed positively to the growth and/or betterment of youth soccer with MSYSA. Click here to submit your nomination. Nominations due October 4, 2019. MSYSA Adalin Farnum ODP Scholarship – The Adalin Farnum ODP Scholarships will be made available for the purpose of enhancing ODP participants experience within the state of Michigan. Any MSYSA ODP Junior or Senior participant currently participating within the MSYSA ODP program may apply for this scholarship. A scholarship will be awarded to a boys ODP participant and a girls ODP participant. Click here to submit your application. Due October 4, 2019. About Michigan State Youth Soccer Association The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. (MSYSA) is a nonprofit organization that represents over 89,000 youth soccer players, 12,000+ coaches, and 6,000+ 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.
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2019 MSYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP) ID Weekend Dates Announced Registration for the MSYSA ODP Identification Weekend (‘tryouts’) is now open through July 8, 2019. The Olympic Development Program is a national program to identify, develop and prepare youth players to represent their State, Region, and Country in soccer competitions. PLAYERS BORN IN 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 IDENTIFICATION WEEKEND FRIDAY, JULY 19-21, 2019 @ INDEPENDENCE PARK, CANTON Players & GKs wishing to participate in the ODP program should register for the ID Weekend and must attend all four sessions. Independence Park is located in Canton, Michigan (located at 1898 Denton Road, Canton, Michigan 48188). The cost to register and participate in the ODP Identification Weekend is $125, if registered prior to MAY 1, 2019*. For more detailed information on each program please click here. *Registration Fee Schedule is as follows: If registered prior to May 1, 2019 = $125 If registered between May 1, 2019-May 31, 2019 = $150 If registered between June 1, 2019-July 8, 2019 = $175 ID WEEKEND REGISTRATION MALE PLAYERS REGISTER HERE FEMALE PLAYERS REGISTER HERE BIRTH YEAR 2005, 2006, 2007 Boys
2005, 2006, 2007 Girls
2003-2004 Boys & Girls
FRIDAY July 19, 2019 Noon – 2:00 pm & 5:00 - 6:30 pm 2:30 – 4:30 pm & 7:00 – 8:30 pm
SATURDAY July 20, 2019 9:00 – 10:30am & 1:00 – 2:30 pm 11:00 – 12:30 pm & 3:00 – 4:30 pm
No Sessions for 2003-04
5:00 - 7:30 pm
SUNDAY July 21, 2019 No Sessions for 2005-07
No Sessions for 2005-07
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NOTES: LATE FEES COMMENCE MAY 1, 2019. There is no on-site registration. Online registration ends July 8, 2019. No prorations or refunds. All players must attend all dates and times. Please check in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled sessions. Check in will commence 30 minutes prior to your scheduled session. Each player, upon checking in, will receive one (1) Under Armour t-shirt to be utilized for the duration of the weekend. For further information on the MSYSA ODP please view the Program Overview here. You can also contact the MSYSA State Office at stateoffice@michiganyouthsoccer.org.
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 8,000+ referees throughout Michigan. MSYSA consists of a vast number of leagues that register players (boys & girls) from ages 4-19 throughout the state. MSYSA is a member of the United States Youth Soccer Association and the US Soccer Federation. For more information on MSYSA, visit www.michiganyouthsoccer.org.
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Good luck to the US Women’s National Team in the World Cup!
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Good luck to all teams in the MSYSA Spring State Cup & Jr. State Cup!
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MSYSA Coaching Education Course Announcement Whether you are a novice coach, premier coach or wanting to become involved in the coaching side of soccer, MSYSA has courses available for you to register for. United States Soccer Federation Coaching Education Courses US Soccer Federation National D Course l March 29-31, 2019 (Weekend 1) & July 13-14, 2019 (Weekend 2) l Grand Rapids, MI l Register Here Course registration closes two weeks prior to course start date (3/15/19) or until course is full (course max is 24 candidates). Grassroot Coaching Courses (In-Person) 9v9 l Kalamazoo College l March 24, 2019 l 8am-12pm l $70 l Register Here 11v11 l Kalamazoo College l March 24, 2019 l 1pm-5pm l $70 l Register Here Note: In order to be eligible to register for grassroot coaching courses, coaches must complete the free, online, 20-minute intro course located here. Additionally, in order to be eligible for a D course, coaches must complete the following: Intro Course (free & online), two grassroot courses, one of which must be the 11v11 in-person grassroots course. Click here for more information. Please to visit www.michiganyouthsoccer.org or https://dcc.ussoccer.com/ for more information.
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Other Coaching Education Opportunities in Michigan Free In-Services for Direct Member Organizations of MSYSA l E-mail doc@michiganyouthsoccer.org to schedule.
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2019 Winter Guide Official 2019 MSYSA Tryout Date Released Mark your calendars! Tryouts in 2019 may not commence any earlier than Saturday, June 15, 2019!
Enhance Your Soccer Experience with MSYSA’s Online Educational Modules for FREE!
Advertising Opportunities are available with MSYSA Read more… Admin. Workshop Presentations Please mark your calendars are the 2019 MSYSA Admin. Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Livonia, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Interested in becoming a soccer referee? Click here to find out how you can get involved as a registered US Soccer Federation Referee Today! US Soccer Recognize to Recover Program US Soccer released a concussion awareness video presentation League Registration MSYSA league registration reminder for the spring 2019 season is March 25 (80% of prior year with payment) and April 25 (Balance with data and payment). For assistance, please contact the MSYSA State Office. Guest Players It’s that time of the year again to participate in tournaments and be invited to guest play with friends from other teams! Make sure you complete your guest player passcard form early to avoid delays! More info here… continued on page 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 21
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Coaching Education In-Services Each MSYSA Member Organization is eligible to receive up to three hours of free education from MSYSA’s Coaching Education Staff! Schedule your in-service today by clicking here! US Soccer Digital Coaching Center You can now take your US Soccer Grassroots License Online! Visit the US Soccer Digital Coaching Center to start today!
Deadline to Apply is 3/29/19!
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Watch & Replay State Cup Finals on MSYSA’s YouTube Page!
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Replay the 2019 MSYSA Fall State Cup Finals!
U14 Girls
U17 Girls
Michigan Jaguars v. Nationals Soccer
Nationals Soccer v. Michigan Jaguars
U15 Girls
U18 Girls
Nationals Soccer vs. Michigan Jaguars
Midwest United FC v. Michigan Jaguars
U16 Girls
U19 Girls
Michigan Jaguars vs. Canton Celtic
Michigan Rush v. Michigan Burn
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2019 Winter Guide RECREATIONAL GRANTS Recreational Grant Any league or club currently affiliated with the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association may apply for a grant. The following are ideas for grant topics, but are, by no means, the only ideas that may be successful; outreach to schools to increase membership, setting up a play day or tournament, long-range-planning process, player/coach handbook, financial software, startup newsletter costs, training equipment, coaching education, web page development, computer, software, etc. Recreational Tournament Grant Recreational Grants totaling $15,000 will be made for the purpose of enhancing existing recreational soccer tournaments within the State of Michigan. Any recreational tournament currently sanctioned by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association may apply for a grant. Due to the limited nature of the grant monies available, the grants are designed to be small and no grant amount over $3,000 will be awarded. It is anticipated that most grants will be in the $500 range and can consist of certificates, cash or in-kind services. 2019 MSYSA Recreational Grant & Tournament Application (Word Document l PDF)
All 2019 MSYSA Recreational Grant Applications are due to the MSYSA State Office on or before October 4, 2019. MSYSA Recreational Grants MSYSA announces Recreational Grant recipients for the 2019 Awards Ceremony & Dinner! Read more‌
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2019 Winter Guide EVENT & TOURNAMENT LISTING February, 2019 Tournament Sanctioning Deadline l 2.1 Tryout Guide Ad Store Opens l 2.8 March, 2019 Tryout Guide Ad Store Prices Increase l 3.25 League Registration (80%) l 3.25 April, 2019 Tryout Guide Ad Store Closes l 4.1 League Registration (Balance) l 4.25 May, 2019 Sponsored: Michigan Soccer Classic Memorial Day Tournament Sponsored: USFC United Cup Tournament eZine, Apps and Printed Tryout Guides Launched (Early, May) Jr. State Cup/State Cup Round of 16/Quarterfinals (Saginaw, MI) l 5.17-19 June, 2019 Jr. State Cup/State Cup Semifinals/Finals (Saginaw, MI) l 6.1-2 US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships l 6/21-26/2019 July, 2019 MSYSA ODP ID Weekend l July 19-21 US Youth Soccer National Championships l July 22-28, 2019 (KS) August, 2019 League Registration (80%) l 8.25 Sponsored: Michigan Soccer Classic Labor Day Tournament September, 2019 League Registration (Balance) ; 9.25 October, 2019 Fall State Cup (Girls) Round of 16 & Quarterfinals l 10.4-6 Fall State Cup (Girls) Semi & Finals 10.18-20 November, 2019 Admin. Workshop (Livonia, MI) l 11.9 Sponsored: Michigan Soccer Classic Indoor Tournament
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2019 Winter Guide The 2019 Michigan Soccer Tryout Guide Ad Stores Opens February 8, 2019!
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MSYSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS MICHIGAN SOCCER TRYOUT GUIDE AD STORE OPENS FEBRUARY 8, 2019 WWW.MISOCCERMAG.COM `
TRYOUT GUIDE AD STORE RATES INCREASE MARCH 25, 2019 DIRECTOR’S ACADEMY APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 29, 2019 TRYOUT GUIDE AD STORE CLOSES APRIL 1, 2019 2019 OFFICIAL MSYSA TRYOUT DATE JUNE 15, 2019 2019 MSYSA ODP ID WEEKEND JULY 19-21, 2019 CANTON, MI ANNUAL AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS DEADLINE OCTOBER 4, 2019 Regional Championships June 21-26, 2019 Saginaw, MI
MSYSA STATE OFFICE 9401 GENERAL DRIVE, SUITE 120 Plymouth, Michigan 48170 (734) 459-6220 I (F) (734) 459-6242 STATEOFFICE@MICHIGANYOUTHSOCCER.ORG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I TOM FARO DIR. OF EVENTS I SARAH SHIGUANGO DIR. OF PROGRAMS I JOSH SHERMAN MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER I DANIELLE GUZMAN PROGRAM MANAGER (MSPSP) I TYLER ZBIK ACCOUNTING MANAGER I LORI BEDERKA ADMIN. ASSISTANT I JULIE PEARSON TECHNICAL DIRECTOR I MARK ZATHEY DIR. OF COACHING EDUCATION I PAUL THOMAS WEBSITE: www.michiganyouthsoccer.org MSYSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT, ROBIN CRAWFORD VICE PRESIDENT, ANDREW KLACZKIEWICZ TREASURER, MIKE POULOS MSPSP CHAIR, WENDY ZIELEN REC. DIRECTOR, BRIAN SCHERZER MSA REP. (ADULT), GERHARD MENGEL SYRA, RON GROBBEL METRO-SW DIST. COMM., DENISE MOOTE METRO-CENTRAL DIST. COMM., DAVID JAGODZINSKI METRO-EAST DIST. COMM., YVONNE CURTIS NORTH DIST. COMM., MATT SOLEK WEST DIST. COMM., DOUG PRIM NOMINATING COMM. CHAIR, STEVE MCGUIRK
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