Photo credit: 2023 State Cup Champions, SOMD Rush 09G Blue
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
MARYLAND ODP INVITATIONAL
Mark your calendars for the Maryland Invitational, happening February 15-16 at Liberty Park! We’re thrilled to host Pennsylvania West ODP, Pennsylvania East ODP, and New Jersey ODP on our home turf for a weekend full of competitive and thrilling soccer action!
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of MSYSA's Let's Play! program to four new schools: Tyler Heights Elementary in Annapolis, Falstaff Elementary in Baltimore City, Dowell Elementary in Lusby, and William W. Hall Academy in Capitol Heights. With this growth, Let's Play! will now serve 28 schools across 9 school districts, reaching an incredible 1,260 children in the Spring 2025 season. This milestone highlights our commitment and investment in local, school-based programs, striving to instill a love of soccer, promote healthy, active lifestyles, build character, and create equal opportunities in youth soccer throughout Maryland and D.C. Our goal is to ensure that every child— regardless of their zip code—has the chance to play, learn, and grow through the world’s most popular sport. Let’s Play! is ready to make an even greater impact this season! Welcome
NEW REFEREE COURSES IN MARYLAND
March 1, 2025 - 8:45am to 1:30pm Friends School: 3232 Green Valley Road: Ijamsville, Md. 21754
March 2, 2025 - 8:45am to 1:15pm
Covenant Park: 4560 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, Md. 21042
March 2, 2025 - 9:30am to 1:45pm Covenant Park:4560 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, Md.
March 8, 2025 - 8:45am to 1:15pm
Mount Hope Community Center (Calvert County): 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland, Md. 20689
March 9, 2025 - 8:45am to 1:15pm Gaithersburg High School: 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md. 20877
March 9, 2025 - 9:30am to 1:45pm Gaithersburg High School: 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md. 20877
March 16, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:30pm Soccerplex: 18031 Central Park Drive, Boyds, Md. 20841
March 16, 2025 - 8:45am to 1:00pm Soccerplex: 18031 Central Park Drive, Boyds, Md. 20841
March 23, 2025 - 9:30am to 1:45pm Fallston Recreation Center: 1809 Fallston Road, Fallston, Md. 21047
March 29, 2025 - 8:45am to 1:15pm Denton Elementary School: 303 Sharp Road, Denton, Md. 21629
March 30, 2025 - 8:45am to 1:30pm Mt. Airy Middle School: 102 Watersville, Md. 21771
BECOME A REFEREE IN MARYLAND
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MARYLAND REFEREE? CHECK OUT THE STEPBY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR BECOMING A CERTIFIED REFEREE
Step 1: Register Online
Register for the clinic titled “Referee Online Lessons”
Step 2: Complete Online Lessons
Complete the materials contained within the U.S. Soccer Learning Center
Step 3: Select a Field Training Session
Upon completion of lesson, select the button on your OMS Homepage to transfer to an in-person Field Training session. Select the button next to the session you want to attend
In partnership with MSYSA, Coach for Community delivers in-person learning sessions, access to a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities, training sessions, and access to a FREE Online Grassroots License ($25 Value) -at NO COST to participating coaches!
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"I LEARNED A LOT TO IMPROVE MY COACHING SKILLS" - LOLA
ARE YOU READY to host a FREE Coach for Community event to give your new or inexperienced coaches, volunteer coaches, and parent coaches the tools they need to create better player-centered soccer environments?
Sign up to host Coach for Community Here
JOIN US IN WELCOMING ANN TO OUR TEAM!
I believe in the transformative power of sport and am passionate about helping young people develop skills, relationships, and lifelong teamwork through safe and positive sports experiences. Some of my proudest moments come from my roles as a player, coach, official, administrator, and sports parent. With MSYSA, I can share my passion and professional experiences with their dedicated team, which is committed to providing positive youth sports experiences to members of the soccer community.
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.
Ann Carpenetti MSYSA Lead Referee Assignor
EMBRACING POSITIVE STRESS
MOVE FORWARD, NOT BACKWARD: A NEW APPROACH TO COACHING FEEDBACK
