Heads Up E-Newsletter | April 2020

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Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. MSYSA Internship Opportunity: MSYSA is seeking unpaid interns for State Office administrative support. Click here for more information…

ODP 101 & ODP Goalkeeper Academy - Spring The ODP 101/GK Academy Spring sessions have been canceled. Spring registrations will be transferred to the Summer dates by MSYSA, unless otherwise requested.

MSYSA is offering full refunds to those individuals who are unable to attend the rescheduled Spring sessions. For those who registered for both Spring and Summer sessions, a partial refund for the Spring component will be provided. Please email Brandon Francis at bfrancis@michiganyouthsoccer.org for assistance or with questions.

Volume 9, Issue 4 I April 2020

MSYSA Important Dates **All MSYSA Programs and Events are suspended through April 30, 2020, including the cancellation of MSYSA State Cup and Junior State Cup. Spring 2020 Registration deadlines have been extended. Please read our FAQ’s and learn more about each of our Programs and Events** Click here to view our Spring 2020 FAQs Advertise with MSYSA

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2020 Spring State Cup (Boys) & Junior State Cup 2020 Spring State Cup and Junior State Cup tournaments have been cancelled. Please click here to view our Spring 2020 FAQ’s for more information on the 2020 Spring State Cup and Junior State Cup tournaments.

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Michigan State Youth Soccer Association 9401 General Drive, Suite 120 Plymouth, Michigan 48170 Office: (734) 459-6220 Fax: (734) 459-6242 stateoffice@michiganyouthsoccer.org

Upcoming course dates and locations: **All MSYSA/USSF Coaching Education courses through April 30, 2020 have been suspended. Please click here to view our Spring 2020 FAQs for more information on Coaching Education courses** *NEW Coaching Courses announced on our website!* ~Click Here for USSF Coaching Courses~

Executive Director | Tom Faro Director of Events | Sarah Shiguango Technical Director | Mark Zathey Director of Coaching Education | Paul Thomas Programs Coordinator l Brandon Francis Program Manager (MSPSP) | Tyler Zbik Accounting Manager | Lori Bederka Member Services Manager | Danielle Henry Administrative Assistant l Julie Pearson Administrative Assistant | Marge Terhune *2020 MSYSA TRYOUT DATE** Tryouts may not commence any earlier than Saturday, June 13, 2020. This date may be adjusted due to the Coronavirus pandemic - When decisions are made and information is known, this will be communicated to clubs and leagues via email.

Take MSYSA’s online coaching modules now for FREE! Schedule your free MSYSA Coaching Education InServices NOW! Check out coaching education resources by MSYSA here!

Olympic Development Program – ID Weekend The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association is happy to announce that the Olympic Development Program’s ID Weekend will be held from July 31-August 2 at Independence Park in Canton, MI. This event is offered to players with Birth Years from 2004-2009. Click here for more information.

MSYSA Athlete & Participant Safety Memo (3.6.20) MSYSA Spring Registration: For now, the Spring 2020 Registration deadline has been pushed back to April 30, 2020 (subject to change). This means that April 30, 2020 is the deadline to submit registrations (generate invoices in GotSoccer) and make a final registration payment to MSYSA. Click here for more Spring Registration information in our 2020 FAQs. Newsletter

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MSYSA College Scholarships & Adalin Farnum ODP Scholarship

Samuel Cao|Claire Benson|Kaila Simpson|Riley Fuller|Samantha Slimak|Sean O’Meara

Congratulations to our 2020 MSYSA College Scholarship Recipients!

Each year MSYSA gives away over $10,000 in college scholarships.

We are now accepting applications for our 2021 scholarships.

For more information, visit our website www.michiganyouthsoccer.org - Member Services Scholarships

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2020 MSYSA Annual General Meeting The 2020 MSYSA AGM was held on February 29, 2020 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Lansing West. Click here to view the 2020 MSYSA AGM Book. **MSYSA Welcomes New Board Members (Press Release)**

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Coaching Education **All MSYSA/USSF Coaching Education courses through April 30, 2020 have been suspended. Please click here to view our Spring 2020 FAQs for more information on Coaching Education courses** MSYSA will be offering USSF C license courses which will be held in two phases. These phases will be held in Kentwood, MI from August 2-6 and October 8-12. Participants must attend both phases. To register, click here.

More information on our Coaching Education can be found here.

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2020 Olympic Development Program "Identification Weekend" (Tryouts) (Press Release) When: July 31- August 2, 2020 Where: Independence Park - Canton, Michigan Who: *For Birth Years 2004 - 2009* Cost: $125 Field players and Goalkeepers wishing to participate in the ODP Program should register for the ID Weekend and attend all training sessions. The cost to register and participate in the ODP ID Weekend is $125. Players' skill and abilities will be assessed throughout all training sessions by ODP Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Evaluators. Criteria for selection into the Michigan ODP State Player Pools includes but is not limited to: technical skills, physical abilities, tactical decisionmaking, attitude/self-awareness, etc. State Player Pools for each Birth Year will be determined and announced (via Constant Contact email) no later than 5pm on August 5, 2020.

ODP ID Weekend Registration - Boys* ODP ID Weekend Registration - Girls* *The email address used to register for the ID Weekend will be used for all ODP-related communications Birth Year 2008-2009 Boys & Girls

Friday July 31, 2020 9:30am – 11:30am & 2:30pm – 4:00pm

2006-2007 Boys & Girls

12:00pm – 2:00pm & 4:30pm – 6:00pm

2004-2005 Boys & Girls

No Sessions for 2004-05

Saturday August 1, 2020 9:00am – 10:30am & 1:00pm – 2:30pm 11:00am – 12:30pm & 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Sunday August 2, 2020

5:00pm – 7:00pm

9:00am – 11:00am

No Sessions for 2008-09 No Sessions for 2006-07

For specific inquiries related to the 2020 ODP ID Weekend, please contact Brandon Francis** Location: Independence Park (Google Maps) | Field Map (coming soon)

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2019-20 ODP 101 Beginner Academy & ODP Goalkeeper Academy Registration is open!

Registration for the ODP 101 Beginner Academy & ODP Goalkeeper Academy is open for the 2019-20 season. Players born in the 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 birth years are eligible to register for the 101 Beginner Academy. Players born in the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 birth years are eligible to register for the Goalkeeper Academy.

About the ODP 101 Beginner Academy 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 more information, click here.

Pricing is as follows: Summer Season Only ($100) Regional Locations: Ann Arbor, Canton, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Royal Oak. About the ODP Goalkeeper 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 more information, click here.

Pricing is as follows: Summer Season Only ($100) Regional Locations: Canton, Grand Rapids, and Royal Oak. Click Here To Register For The ODP 101 Beginner Academy l Click Here To Register For The ODP Goalkeeper Academy ODP 101101 & ODP GKAcademy ACADEMY* ODP & GK 2019-2020 2019-2020 Regional Regional Locations Locations

Fall 2019 2019 Fall Date Date & & Times Times

Ann Arbor – Wall Park 7401 Platt Rd, 48197

9/13, 9/27, 10/11 6:00 to 7:30 PM

*Canton – Independence Park 620 Denton Rd, 48188

9/6, 9/20, 10/4 6:00 to 7:30 PM

*Royal Oak – Worden Park Royal Oak, MI 48073

9/13, 9/27, 10/11 6:00 to 7:30 PM

Winter 2019 2019 Winter Date Date & & Times Times

*Legacy Center 9299 Goble Dr. Brighton, MI 48116 12/7/19 12:45pm-2:15pm Fieldhouse

*Royal Oak - Quickstad Park Royal Oak, MI 48073

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Kalamazoo College - Athletic Complex 1600 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008

9/20, 10/11, 11/1 6:00 to 7:30 PM

*Grand Rapids – Brewer Park 399 84th Street, 49315

9/13, 9/27, 10/11 6:00 to 7:30 PM

12/14/19 12:45pm-2:15pm Fieldhouse

*Indicates Goalkeeper Academy Trainings & ODP 101 Training Site.

(Please note that registration for each site closes 1 week prior to the seasonal start date.)

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Spring 2020 Spring 2020 Date Date & & Times Times

Summer 2020 2020 Summer Date Date & & Times Times

4/3, 4/17, 5/1 6:00 to 7:30 PM

6/23, 6/24, 6/25 6:00 – 7:30 PM

4/17, 4/24, 5/8 6:00 to 7:30 PM

6/23, 6/24, 6/25 6:00 – 7:30 PM

4/3, 4/17, 5/1 6:00 to 7:30 PM

6/23, 6/24, 6/25 6:00 – 7:30 PM

3/20, 4/17, 5/1 6:00 to 7:30 PM

6/23, 6/24, 6/25 6:00 – 7:30 PM

4/3, 4/17, 5/1 6:00 to 7:30 PM

6/23, 6/24, 6/25 6:00 – 7:30 PM

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