Heads Up E-Newsletter November 2019

Heads Up Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Inc.

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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 - Winter ODP 101 Beginner Academy and ODP GK Academy kick off in Brighton, MI at the Legacy Center on December 7, 2019 at 12:45pm. The second and final session of the winter season kicks off on December 14, 2019 at 12:45pm. This is a great opportunity for players to get quality training at an indoor facility! Click here to learn more about ODP 101. Click here to learn more about the ODP Goalkeeper Academy.

Volume 8, Issue 11 I November 2019

MSYSA Important Dates - 2019 MSYSA Admin. Workshop: November 9, 2019 - ODP Identification Day (Tryout) – 2008 Age group: November 10, 2019 - U13-U14 Spring NLC applications due: November 11, 2019 - Director’s Academy season ends November 17, 2019 - United Soccer Coaches Convention: January 15-19, 2020 - Spring State Cup and Junior State Cup applications due: February 2, 2020 at 12pm - Annual General Meeting: February 29, 2020 Advertise with MSYSA

2020 Fall State Cup (Girls) – Finals Results The Semifinals and Finals of the 2020 Fall State Cup were held at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, MI on October 18-20, 2019. The MSYSA would like to thank all parents, participants, and coaches for their involvement in this event. Congratulations to all champions and finalists!

Click the links below to view matches from Finals!

U14: Michigan Fire Juniors vs Liverpool FC MI Central

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U15: Midwest United vs Nationals Tri-County U16: Michigan Burn vs Legends FC

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U17: Midwest United vs Michigan Jaguars U18: Nationals Union vs Michigan Jaguars U19: Midwest United vs Nationals Union

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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 excited to announce the addition of the 2008 age group to the Olympic Development Program. MSYSA is holding an “Identification Day” for the 2008 age group on November 10, 2019 at Total Soccer Wixom. Click here for more information/to register. Page 5 of the newsletter contains more information as well.

Club Tournaments and Sanctioning The MSYSA is accepting applications and payment for Club Tournament Sanctioning. 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 (10.11.19) 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.

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. Click here to register.

Upcoming course dates and locations: Sunday, December 8, 2019 | Concordia University 7v7 Grassroots Course | 8am-12pm 11v11 Grassroots Course | 1pm-5pm 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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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

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Olympic Development Program – Addition of 2008 Birth Year All field players and goalkeepers born in 2008 are eligible for the 2019-2020 Olympic Development Program. Players wishing to try out for the program should attend the following identification sessions. **REGISTER HERE** Male Player Register Here

Female Players Register Here

Click here to view our promotional video!

2008 AGE GROUP ODP 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 $100 (if registered prior to 9/1/19) If registered between September 1- 31, 2019 l $125 If registered between October 1- 31, 2019 l $150 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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The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association is pleased to announce the launching of its internet-based ( eZine ) edition of the Michigan Soccer Winter Guide, which will be rolled out in February 2020 through Issuu . The eZine is an advanced rich media website that provides numerous benefits to our advertisers as well as providing immediate information to our members. All ads will be published in full color at no additional charge.

For as little as $15 , your organization/company will be able to reach a wide range of individuals in the State of Michigan. We encourage you to publicize your tournament, camp and more with the Michigan Soccer Winter Edition! Readers will be able to view #MiMoment Submissions, updates from the MSYSA Executive Director, Coaching Education Articles, Tournaments in your area and much more!

Michigan Soccer Winter Guide Advertising Pricing Ad Size

Standard Dimensions

Oversized Dimensions

Cost (Standard Ad)

Multipage Ad (Each Page)

7 x 9.75

8 x 10.75 + .125 Bleed

$100 (+$15 per page of 3 or more)

Full Page Ad

7 x 9.75

8 x 10.75 + .125 Bleed

$75

Half Page Ad

7 x 4.75

N/A

$50

Quarter Page Ad

3.375 x 4.75

N/A

$25

N/A

N/A

$15

Website Link & Event/Company Title Only (No artwork)

To advertise in the upcoming publication, follow these steps: 1. Reserve your ad space 2. Submit your artwork 3. Pay for your Order!

Visit the Ad Store Today and Reserve Your Ad Now! (Ad Store Closes Jan. 24, 2020) All ads must be submitted and paid by January 24, 2020 for inclusion in this edition. The eZine will be published in February 2020 and will be available for direct viewing through the MSYSA website ( www.michiganyouthsoccer.org ), MSYSA Social Media Sites and MSYSA's Issuu page!

About the 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 6,000+ referees throughout the state of Michigan. MSYSA consists of a vast number of leagues who register players (boys and girls) from ages of 4 through 19 throughout the state. MSYSA is a member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and the official representative of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for the State of Michigan. For more information on MSYSA, please visit www.michiganyouthsoccer.org .

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