KICKOFF April 2025

Photo credit: TopSoccer Calvert Soccer Association

MSYSA

EDUCATE PROMOTE SUPPORT PROVIDE

*Affiliate Club spotlights

*Coaching Education

*Communicate policies/procedures for programs, plater registrations etc.

*Disseminate info from US Soccer, US Youth Soccer and East Region

*Parent Education

*Affiliate Coach Spotlights

*Player Accomplishments

*Recognize players, teams, coaches, and referees with annual awards

*Highlight talented players that make National level pools and teams

*Issue Grants

*Award scholarships

*Club Leadership Webinar Series

*Offer technical and administrative expertise

*Provide resources to expand recreational opportunities

*Serve as a repository for ideas/ initiatives for benefit of all members

*Insurance coverage

*Issue Certificates of Insurance

*USYS Carding and rostering

PROGRAMMING

*ODP

*Indoor Training

*Presidents Cup

*State Cup

*Summer Soccer Academy

*Strategic Partnership and Sponsorship benefit affiliates Membership organization with more than:

Provide an opportunity for everyone to participate in the game of soccer

2,500

CATCH UP WITH THE CUPS

AspartofourongoingefforttoenhanceexposureandengagementfortheMSYSACups,we're rollingoutseveralnewinitiativesdesignedtokeepplayers,coaches,andfansintheloop.These updateswillmakeiteasierthanevertostayinformedandconnectedthroughoutthecompetition.

WeeklyMatchResults

We'llbepostingweeklymatchresultsfromtheweekend'sgamesinoneconvenientlocation.You canfindtheresultsontheMSYSAhomepageunderthe"NewsHeadlines"section (www.msysa.org),allowingyoutoquicklyviewallmatchoutcomeswithouthavingtosiftthrough individualagegroups.

StayConnectedonSocialMedia

Inadditiontothewebsiteupdates,we’llbesharingmatchresultsonoursocialmediaplatformsto keepeveryoneintheloop.Makesuretofollowusforreal-timeupdates: InstagramStories–

WelookforwardtokeepingeveryoneengagedastheMSYSACupsprogress!

CATCH UP WITH THE CUPS

Check out these videos sent in by BUSA 2010s and Next Level Ajax All Stars after their State Cup Play-In Matches! For more information on how to be featured, please reach out to our Marketing and Communications Manager, Bri Nardone at bri@msysa.org

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPEAKER SERIES WITH TOMMY WILSON CHARLOTTE FC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

AVAILABLE GRASSROOTS IN-PERSON COACHING COURSES!

HOST Flight School DMV

7V7 GRIP COURSE 4/9/2025-4/12/2025@UPPER MARLBORO, MD

HOST CATONSVILLE SC

7V7 GRIP COURSE 7/8/2025-7/13/2025@CATONSVILLE, MD

HOST CSA

7V7 GRIP COURSE 7/14/2025-7/19/2025@PRINCE FREDERICK, MD

HOST Flight School DMV

9V9 GRIP COURSE 4/11/2025-4/12/2025@UPPER MARLBORO, MD

HOST CATONSVILLE SC

9V9 GRIP COURSE 7/10/2025 - 7/13/2025@CATONSVILLE, MD

HOST CSA

11V11 GRIP COURSE 7/15/2025-7/19/2025@PRINCE FREDERICK, MD

C COURSES

MSYSA – U.S. SOCCER “C” COURSE ELLICOTT CITY, MD - JULY 16 - OCT. 26, 2025

MSYSA – U.S. SOCCER “C” COURSE ROCKVILLE, MD - NOV. 2, 2025 - FEB. 15, 2026

D COURSES

HOSTED BY MSI - ROCKVILLE, MD – JUNE 24TH - AUG 24TH (TUESDAY EVENING GROUP)

HOSTED BY SAC - ELLICOTT CITY, MD – JUN 18TH - AUG 20TH (WEDNESDAY EVENING GROUP)

HOSTED BY RSC - GAITHERSBURG, MD – MAY 5TH - JULY 7TH (MONDAY EVENING GROUP)

4V4 & 7V7 GRASSROOTS COACHING COURSE HOSTED BY FC FREDERICK!

JOIN US IN WELCOMING MICHAEL TO OUR TEAM!

Why do you work in Youth Sports?

So I can help give an opportunity to someone who wouldn’t otherwise have it.

The MSYSA Lead Referee Assignor oversees the assignment of referees for various MSYSA sanctioned tournaments and leagues, collaborating with certified assignors and the referee community.

Michael Sachs Lead Referee Assignor

NEW ROLE: MSYSA OUTREACH MANAGER

We are excited to announce that Ann KittCarpenetti has accepted the role of MSYSA Outreach Manager. She will be working closely with our Director of Outreach & Grassroots, to forge stronger engagement and communications between MSYSA and our many wonderful affiliates! Over the coming weeks, expect to receive an email or a phone call from Ann, as we look to improve our connections, assess challenges, share resources, and encourage opportunities to grow the game.

READ ABOUT NATHEAN’S TRIP HERE!

DEFINING THE ROLE OF A COACH: GAME-CHANGING TIPS

12 TIPS FOR TALKING TO YOUR TEEN ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE!

Can you spot all 10 differences in this these photos?

CONNECT WITH US!