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MSYSA Internship Opportunity: MSYSA is seeking unpaid interns for State Office administrative support. Click here for more information‌ ODP 101 & ODP Goalkeeper Academy - Spring ODP 101 Beginner Academy and ODP GK Academy will take place in five different locations including Ann Arbor, Canton, Royal Oak, *Kalamazoo (no GK Academy), and Grand Rapids. The earliest session would be on March 20, 2020 and the latest would be on May 8, 2020 depending on the location of the session. Each location will hold three sessions that begin at 6:00pm and end at 7:30pm. Click here to learn more about ODP 101. Click here to learn more about the ODP Goalkeeper Academy.
Volume 9, Issue 1 I January 2020
MSYSA Important Dates - United Soccer Coaches Convention: January 15-19, 2020 - Tournament Sanctioning Applications for 2020 tournaments due on February 1, 2020 -Spring State Cup and Junior State Cup applications due: February 3, 2020 at 12pm -NLC Spring Season begins February 7, 2020 - Annual General Meeting: February 29, 2020 Advertise with MSYSA
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2020 Spring State Cup (Boys) & Junior State Cup MSYSA is currently accepting applications for our Spring State Cups. The deadline to apply and pay is 12:00 Noon on February 3, 2020. Only those teams who have applied and paid by the deadline will be considered for participation. State Cup: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page515.aspx Junior State Cup: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page605.aspx
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*2020 MSYSA TRYOUT DATE** Tryouts may not commence any earlier than Saturday, June 13, 2020. Olympic Development Program – 2008 Age Group The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association is happy to announce the success of the tryout for the 2008 age group in the Olympic Development Program. Click here to view photos of the event! Click here for a short video! Club Tournaments and Sanctioning The MSYSA is accepting applications and payment for Club Tournament Sanctioning. Applications are due with payment no later than February 1, 2020 by 11:59PM. Please note the changes in for the 19-20 seasonal year by reviewing the information in the link below: 19-20 Club Tournaments and Sanctioning
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 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
Click the link below to view a list of all MSYSA Sanctioned Tournaments: https://htgsports.net/tournamentcenter.aspx MSYSA Athlete & Participant Safety Memo (12.17.19) MSYSA Spring Registration: Registration data and final payment is due to MSYSA by March 25, 2020. Data must be submitted via GotSoccer. Late fees apply for registrations submitted after April 25, 2020. Click here for more information.
Upcoming course dates and locations: *NEW Coaching Courses announced on our website!* ~Click Here for USSF Coaching Courses~ 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!
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Coaching Education 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. The United States Soccer Federation will be offering grassroot courses for 7v7 and 11v11 on February 1, 2020 in Oxford, MI and on February 23, 2020 in Farmington, MI between 8:00am and 12:00pm. This coaching education grassroot course will cost $70 and you can click here to register. The United States Soccer Federation will also be offering D license courses. Two sessions will be held in Petoskey, MI from March 13-15, 2020 and from June 27-28, 2020. The other sessions will be held in Pontiac, MI from March 27-29, 2020 and June 27-28, 2020. Participants must attend both weekend sessions. To register, click here. More information on our Coaching Education can be found here.
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2020 Spring State Cup (Boys) & Junior State Cup – Apply now! State Cup: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page515.aspx
 Junior State Cup: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page605.aspx MSYSA is currently accepting applications for our 2020 Spring State Cups. The deadline to apply and pay is 12:00 Noon on February 3, 2020. Only those teams who have applied and paid by the deadline will be considered for participation. The MSYSA State Cup is the first level of competition in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. Teams who win the State Cup earn the right to represent Michigan at regional and potentially national competitions. The Spring State Cup is for U13 - U19 boys teams and U13 girls teams. The MSYSA Junior State Cup is designed to provide the highest quality of competition for Michigan teams in the U10 - U12 age groups. Many of these teams aspire to play in the US Youth Soccer National League Conferences (NLC) or the Michigan State Premier Soccer Program (MSPSP) when they are older. All teams who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. While not all teams will be accepted, those who do will have the opportunity to partake in some of the best competition in Michigan!
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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: Half Year ($175), One 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: Half Year ($175), One 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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