Heads Up E-Newsletter | August 2020

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Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. 2020-2021 Travel Team Formation Policy: Click here to view the press release.

MSYSA Internship Opportunity: MSYSA is seeking unpaid interns for State Office administrative support. Click here for more information…

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ODP 101 & ODP Goalkeeper Academy – Summer Out of an abundance of caution and based on guidelines set forth in the Michigan Safe Start Plan, we have cancelled all Summer training sessions for ODP 101 & GK Academy. We feel this decision is necessary to ensure player safety.

For both ODP 101 and GK Academy, registered participants have received a: • Full refund – If registered for Spring Only, Summer Only, or Spring/Summer • Prorated refund – If registered for Full Season, Fall/Spring/Summer, Fall/Spring, Fall/Summer, Winter/Spring, or Winter/Summer Please email Brandon Francis at bfrancis@michiganyouthsoccer.org for assistance or with questions.

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MSYSA Important Dates Fall State Cup Preliminary Games Begin August 8 Director’s Academy Games Begin August 17 MSPSP Season Begins August 21 MSYSA & DSG Fall Shop Event – August 21-24 o Click here for coupon MSYSA Board nominations due November 1 Click here to visit our Summer 2020 Info Page Advertise with MSYSA

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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 August 31, 2020 have been suspended. Please click here to view our Spring 2020 FAQs for more information on Coaching Education courses** ~Click Here for USSF Coaching Courses~ Take MSYSA’s online coaching modules now for FREE! Schedule your free MSYSA Coaching Education InServices NOW!

Executive Director | Tom Faro Technical Director | Mark Zathey Director of Accounting | Lori Bederka Director of Events | Sarah Shiguango Director of Member Services | Danielle Henry Program Director (MSPSP) | Tyler Zbik Director of Coaching Education | Paul Thomas Programs Coordinator l Brandon Francis Administrative Assistant l Julie Pearson Administrative Assistant | Marge Terhune 2020-2021 Directors Academy – Clubs Announced • Press Release • YouTube Announcement Olympic Development Program – ID Weekend MSYSA intends on holding an alternative to the ID Weekend event and are currently rescheduling of age groups, determining which site(s) may be used, etc. We anticipate this information being available soon. Please email Brandon Francis with specific inquiries regarding ODP. MSYSA Athlete & Participant Safety Memo (7.10.20) Fall 2020 MSYSA Registration Information • Initial invoices were mailed in late July 2020 to League Presidents and Treasurers • August 25, 2020: Initial invoice payment due • September 25, 2020: Final payment and registration due Please review the MSYSA 2020-2021 Fee Structure for information about registration fees for players and team officials. For more information about registration, visit the League Registration page on our website or send an email to Danielle Henry.

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MSYSA State Cup – New Format for 2020-2021 Beginning this fall, the MSYSA State Cup will have a slightly different look. There will now be two (2) divisions of play, and both will potentially have opportunities for advancement to regional and national competitions.

The top division (Elite Division) is expected to be comprised mostly of teams that participate in NLC and MSPSP Premier 1 Division. Teams in the Elite Division will be competing to earn spots at the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships and potentially the National Championships.

The next division is the Premier Division and it is expected to be comprised mostly of teams that participate in MSPSP (all divisions except Premier 1) and other select leagues around the state. Teams in the Premier Division will be competing to earn spots at the US Youth Soccer Midwest President’s Cup and potentially the National President’s Cup. Regardless of division, each team will play 3 or 4 selfscheduled preliminary games. Teams who do well will advance to the Quarterfinals (when applicable) Semifinals, and eventually, the Finals.

2020 State Cup Information (Played in Fall 2020) Who: U14 – U19 MSYSA-Affiliated Girls Teams Where: Around the State of Michigan When: August 8 – September 20, 2020 (Preliminary Games)

Michigan State Premier Soccer Program (MSPSP) August 21 – MSPSP Season Begins Minimum Roster size reduced to 14 for the 2020-2021 seasonal year, with evaluation given to all requests.

Click Here to view the MSPSP Fall 2020 Calendar Any questions or concerns, please email Tyler at MSPSP

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October 3 – 4, 2020 (Quarterfinals & Semifinals) October 17 – 18, 2020 (Finals)

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Applications are currently being accepted for the NLC Spring 2021 season for U15-U19 boys teams and U15 girls teams (developmental format).

There are two (2) applications that interested teamsmust submit – the US Youth Soccer application and the MSYSA/GotSoccer application. You can find both here.

NLC program fees are $650 per team for the spring season (retained by US Youth Soccer).

Additionally, there is a $425 team registration fee (retained by MSYSA). NEW this year – you will pay both fees directly to US Youth Soccer.

The two (2) applications and payment are all due by August 28, 2020 Please review the MSYSA Endorsement Criteria.

This is a very competitive application process and not every team that applies will be endorsed by MSYSA. The Endorsement Criteria will help give teams a better idea of their endorsement chances.

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