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Deadline to submit is October 1st!
2024 Award Categories
Administrator of the Year
Boys Competitive Coach of the Year
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
Boys Recreational Coach of the Year
Girls Recreational Coach of the Year
TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Young Male Referee of the Year
Young Female Referee of the Year
Team Manager of the YEAR
*Winner also submitted to US Youth Soccer for Regional and National Review
On June 22nd, Virginia Youth Soccer Association hosted the 2024 Annual General Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia.
A record number of member clubs attended the annual meeting. Thank you to all member representatives and the VYSA Board of Directors who attended this year’s AGM.
VYSA also hosted a strategic planning session for member clubs and leagues.
A new mission, vision, and core values have been established. Additional feedback will be generated from the membership over the next several months to create a strategic plan to help chart the future of youth soccer in Virginia for the next several years.
The focus of this planning effort is to create strategic initiatives that support the needs of players, families, coaches, referees, clubs, and leagues.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING STRATEGIC PLANNING
VIRGINIA
Congratulations to the Virginia Youth Soccer member clubs that had teams competing at the USYS Eastern President's Cup in West Virginia
Virginia had fifteen (15) teams represent the state at the USYS Presidents Cup Regionals from June 14-18 Teams played hard from the start of their first group play matches all the way through to the final rounds of regionals. Congratulations to Virginia Valor FC 2009G White for bringing home the regional title! Arlington SA 20011G Blue and Loudoun Pre-ECNL G12 Black were both finalists!
Virginia Valor FC 2009G white and Arlington SA 2011G Blue will both compete at the US Youth Soccer National President's Cup in Wichita, Kansas on 7/12 - 7/16
COMPETING TEAMS
Virginia Valor FC Valor 2009G White
Arlington SA 2008G White
Virginia Valor FC 2007G White
Loudoun 2009B Red
Loudoun 2008B Red
McLean Youth Soccer 2007B Green NLCT
The St James FC Virginia United North 2006B Blue
Alexandria 05-06 Boys White
Arlington SA 2008B White
Lee Mt Vernon Soccer Club 2010G Red
Arlington SA 2011G Blue
Loudoun Pre-ECNL G12 Black
Herndon 2010B FC Red
Lee Mt. Vernon Soccer Club 2011 Boys Red
Alexandria 2012B Red
VIRGINIA VALOR FC 2009G WHITE15U CHAMPIONS
ARLINGTON SA 2011G BLUE13U FINALISTS
LOUDOUN PRE-ECNL G12 BLACK12U FINALISTS
US SOCCER SAFESPORT
QUICK GUIDE
What is SafeSport
Safesport is a comprehensive program of policies and processes through education and training to help participants detect and report abuse, respond to it, and prevent future occurrences
Required By: Congress and the U S Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC)
Who Completes It:
Participants who come in contact with a minor (Club staff & ALL coaches)
How To Report a Concern
To make a report, either fill and submit the form below, or call the US Soccer Integrity Hotline at (312) 528-7004 to leave a voicemail Please provide as much detail in your report as possible, including contact information, should you wish to be contacted concerning your report U S Soccer does not retaliate and does not tolerate retaliation against any individual who makes a report in good faith Please see below for more information.
Frequency: Completed annually
Information on Safesport for parents can be found at the US Soccer Safeguarding Hub as well as the VYSA website for more detail on what Safesport is and how to report a concern
THANK YOU GOALIES!
Goalkeepers from across different states gathered in Fredericksburg, VA, for the inaugural Virginia Keeper Wars City Tour. Over 90 young athletes participated in the tournament for a chance to earn a spot at the USYS Keeper Wars Ink National Championships.
WHYDOPARENTS ENROLLTHEIR CHILDRENINSOCCER?
U.S. Soccer is conducting a research project in collaboration with Northwestern University. The purpose of the project is to learn about parents' reasons for enrolling their children in soccer
The information gathered from your participation will help the US Soccer Federation promote soccer’s popularity in the United States by highlighting the benefits of playing and participating in soccer. More interest in soccer will lead to easier access to play, elevation of the standard of play in the United States, and a number of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial benefits for those who choose to play soccer.
If you participate in this research project, the data submitted will be anonymously analyzed and will be used for research purposes only.
View the consent form above for full details about the study
If you have any questions about the study, please contact the Director of Research and Innovation at U S Soccer, Dr José M Oliva Lozano, at jlozano@ussoccer.org.
Saturday, July 20th
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
HAMPTON ROADS SOCCER COMPLEX
Friday, July 26th
WEST DISTRICT
VALLEY UNITED SOCCER COMPLEX
Saturday, July 27th
CENTRAL DISTRICT
GLOVER PARK
Sunday, July 28th
WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT
CHARLOTTESVILLE ALLIANCE SPORTS CLUB
Saturday, August 3rd
NORTH DISTRICT
PUBLIX VIRGINIA SOCCER TRAINING CENTER
COACHING COURSE FOR THE RECREATIONAL COACH
The Coach For Community (C4C) is a FREE two-hour course that is designed to help prepare entry level coaches with practical and theoretical knowledge. This course is conducted by a qualified US Soccer/VYSA Coach Educator and can be requested by VYSA member clubs at the U6, U8, U10 and/or U12 levels.
The First hour is classroom presentations:
Player Characteristics
Age-Appropriate Games
Running a Practice
Role of the Coach
Tips to Survive
The second hour is field/gym demonstration:
Age specific players will participate in an organized practice session.
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