Heads Up E-Newsletter August 2019

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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…

MSYSA Fall Registration: 80% of previous fall registration fees are due to MSYSA by August 25, 2019. Invoices will be mailed out in late July 2019. Registration data and final payment is due to MSYSA by September 25, 2019.

Data must be submitted via GotSoccer. Late fees apply for registrations submitted after September 25, 2019.

Click here for more information.

Volume 8, Issue 8 I August 2019

MSYSA Important Dates - Director’s Academy Fall Rosters Due August 9, 2019 Season kicks off on August 10, 2019 - MSYSA Youth Soccer Awards, Hall of Fame, and other awards applications due September 20, 2019 - Applications for Adalin Farnum ODP Scholarship, MSYSA College Scholarships, MSYSA Recreational/Recreational Tournament Grants, and MSYSA College Scholarships are Due October 4, 2019 - 2019 MSYSA Admin. Workshop: November 9, 2019 Advertise with MSYSA

2019 US Youth Soccer National Championships – Overland Park, Kansas: The event was a huge success, especially for Michigan teams (record number of Michigan teams sent to Regionals, Nationals). Click here to view a video-recap by US Youth Soccer!

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MSYSA Discount Weekend at Dick’s Sporting Goods: MSYSA Discount Weekend is BACK! Save 20% on your purchases throughout the entire store by showing this coupon at purchase. Once again, MSYSA and Dick’s Sporting Goods thanks you for your continued support!

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*2020 MSYSA TRYOUT DATE** Tryouts may not commence any earlier than Saturday, June 13, 2020.

2019 MSYSA ODP ID Weekend – July 19-21, 2019 Even though the weather wasn’t very cooperative over the weekend, MSYSA is proud to announce that state pools for each age group (2003-2007) have been selected! MSYSA look forward to having the athletes at winter training in December.

MSYSA’s ODP 101 Beginner Academy & ODP Goalkeeper Academy Registration is Now Open!

Players born in the 08-11 birth years are eligible to participate in the 101 Beginner Academy program and players in the 03-08 birth years are eligible to participate in the Goalkeeper Academy program.

Registration ends one week prior to each site seasonal start date. The cost to register is Full Year ($300), Half Year ($175), and One Season Only ($100). Click here to register for the 101 Academy or Click here to register for the GK Academy. Read more…

MSYSA Athlete & Participant Safety Memo (7.8.19)

Michigan State Youth Soccer Association 9401 General Drive, Suite 120 Plymouth, Michigan 48170 Office: (734) 459-6220 Fax: (734) 459-6242 stateoffice@michiganyouthsoccer.org Executive Director | Tom Faro Director of Events | Sarah Shiguango Technical Director | Mark Zathey Director of Coaching Education | Paul Thomas Director of Programs | Josh Sherman Programs Coordinator l Brandon Francis Program Manager (MSPSP) | Tyler Zbik Accounting Manager | Lori Bederka Member Services Manager | Danielle Guzman Administrative Assistant l Julie Pearson

Coaching Education *UPDATED INFORMATION* - USSF Coaching Courses Take MSYSA’s online coaching modules now for FREE!

MSYSA Awards, Hall of Fame, Grants & College Scholarships MSYSA is accepting nominations for numerous positions within youth soccer in Michigan (e.g. Volunteer of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Coach of the Year, etc.) through October 4, 2019!

Additionally, MSYSA College Scholarships and Recreational Grants are now accepting applications through October 4, 2019! Click to read more…

Schedule your free MSYSA Coaching Education InServices NOW! Check out coaching education resources by MSYSA here!

2019 MSYSA Administrator’s Workshop The 2019 MSYSA Administrator’s Workshop will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Livonia Marriott. Click here for more information.

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

Registration for the ODP 101 Beginner Academy & ODP Goalkeeper Academy is open for the 2019-20 seasons. Players born in the 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: Full Year ($300), Half Year ($175), One Season Only ($100) Regional Locations: Ann Arbor, Canton, East Lansing, 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: Full Year ($300), Half Year ($175), One Season Only ($100) Regional Locations: Canton, East Lansing, 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

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Olympic Development Program – Addition of 2008 Birth Year All field players and goalkeepers born in 2008 are eligible for the 2019 Olympic Development Program. Players wishing to tryout for the program should attend the following identification sessions. **REGISTER HERE** Male Player Register Here

Female Players Register Here

2008 AGE GROUP IDENTIFICATION DAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 AT TOTAL SOCCER - WIXOM Players in the 2008 age group wishing to participate in the program should register for the ID Day and must attend both sessions.

The cost to register and participate in the ODP ID Day is $125 (if registered prior to 9/1/19) If registered between September 1- 31, 2019 l $150 If registered between October 1- 31, 2019 l $175 Boys Sessions: 10am- 12pm & 3pm- 5pm Field: Wembley Girls Sessions: 10am- 12pm & 3pm- 5pm Field: Old Trafford Location: Total Soccer - Wixom: 30990 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48393

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FC Barcelona vs. SSC Napoli Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 5:00 p.m.

Michigan Stadium

Relevent Sports Group (RSG) announced on Wednesday, June 19 that FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli will face off in the inaugural LaLiga-Serie A Cup that includes a Saturday, August 10 game at Michigan Stadium on the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus. The annual cup will be a home and away series featuring teams from each of the leagues. The other match will be held Wednesday, August 7 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

"This Cup is the start of something incredibly special for both leagues to compete in front of thousands of fans in the biggest media market in the world," said Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo. "We couldn't be more excited for this opportunity and are proud to have SSC Napoli playing FC Barcelona in the first edition of this prestigious matchup."

Tickets for the match at Michigan Stadium start at $45 and will be available for pre-sale on June 25 at 8:30 a.m. on MGoBlue.com/tickets. Tickets will go on sale for the public on June 28 at 8:30 a.m.

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