Benefits of Hosting a Course: It is FREE to do Two coaches from your coaching staff get to go for FREE
Better educated coaches
MSYSA helps market the course
MSYSA provides the instructor
If you would like to have any of your camps or clinics listed, then please provide the following details via email to Bri (communications@msysa.org):
Name of the camp or clinic Location
Link to learn more and to register
The Washington Spirit has proudly become the presenting sponsor of MSYSA's newest initiative; Community Pick-Up Soccer! The Spirit's sponsorship will help to ensure hundreds of additional children have an opportunity to play the beautiful game, at no cost, within Maryland and DC!
This partnership perfectly aligns with both organization's missions, and with no formal curriculum, the focus of Community Pick-Up Soccer is purely on the joy of the game.
This program represents an excellent opportunity for community members to connect, form relationships, and let the game itself be the best teacher!
If you or someone you know is interested in starting a Community Pick-Up Soccer program, then please contact Nathean at nathean@msysa.org today!
SUMMER SOCCER ACADEMY
We are thrilled to host that the 8th Annual MSYSA Summer Soccer Academy at the Saint James School in Hagerstown! This year, we are excited to have 300 young athletes who will have the opportunity to develop their soccer skills, increase their game IQ, and improve their tactics through training from top soccer coaches in Maryland. Beyond the field, our academy helps kids develop independence, enhance their physical and mental skills, and build social skills, confidence, and selfesteem. We can't wait to see the amazing growth and fun that this summer will bring!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2025 ODP CYCLE OPEN TRYOUTS
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2025 ODP CYCLE OPEN TRYOUTS! WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN ODP?
Interested in refereeing EDP Managed Leagues, EDP Leagues, Maryland State Cup, President's Cup, and ODP Invitation Events?
All EDP, MSYSA State Cup, President's Cup, and ODP Invitation Event matches taking place within Maryland and D C will be assigned by Angelo Petruccy, Deputy State Youth Referee Administrator (Deputy SYRA) on behalf of Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA)
Beginning Fall of 2024, Angelo is assigning all referees for all matches taking place within Maryland and D.C. for each of the following EDP leagues, MSYSA Cups, and ODP Invitation Events:
USYS National League South Atlantic Conference
EDP League
EDP Futures SoccerPlex MD
EDP Futures CMSSL
MSYSA State Cup
MSYSA President's Cup
MSYSA ODP Invitation Events
All of the match assignments will be made and managed within the GotSport registration platform. As such, if you are interested in being assigned to work one or more of these upcoming MSYSA-managed matches, then please create your GOTSPORT REFEREE PROFILE below
REGISTER AS A REFEREE WITH MSYSA
If you already have a GotSport account for any reason, then please use those credentials to create your referee profile. Please DO NOT create a duplicate account. Additionally, please ensure that your log-in email address on your U.S. Soccer Learning Center profile matches your GotSport log-in User ID. This will allow your referee license(s) to sync directly to your GotSport Account. When done correctly, you will be able to view your referee license(s) under your GotSport Certifications Tab.
For specific game assignment questions, please contact Angelo Petruccy at angelo@msysa.org.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MARYLAND REFEREE? CHECK
OUT THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR BECOMING
Step 1: Register Online
Register for the clinic titled “Referee Online Lessons”
A CERTIFIED REFEREE
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
Referees at the Maryland Cups
As the most important youth matches in the state each year, the Maryland State Referee Committee is proud to support the State and Presidents Cup as high-priority matches for development and growth of our referees. Throughout the tournaments, certified referee mentors are assigned to matches to offer the match officials feedback in order to help them grow This is a great way for all referees, especially newer officials, to improve their skills and gain different perspectives offered by someone who is not “in the heat of battle” on the field. On Cup Finals weekend in June, a mentor was assigned to every single match over t referees received advice and feedback. This season 227 officials helped oversee ov
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or to Cup Finals, the Maryland SRC and MSYSA was served before the referees heard from a nu d Sunday. State Youth Referee Administrator Gabr
ore multiple leaders from the SRC presented important information for onfield officiating. Topics ranged from match control and game management to the proper administration of penalties kicks at the end of a match to break a tie. At the conclusion of the clinic, final assignments were announced and the 75 match officials received medals as a recognition of their quality of work throughout the season.
Maryland Referees Representing on Regional and National Stages
Each year, Maryland sends a group of referees to both Presidents Cup and National Championship Series Eastern Regionals. This year, both events took place in Charlestown and Barboursville, West Virginia. Referees are selected based on their commitment to working the Maryland Cups throughout the season. This year, 20 referees and mentors traveled to Presidents Cup Regionals and 27 attended NCS Regionals. Maryland referees represented well at these events, with seven receiving final assignments at Presidents Cup and six at NCS. Additionally, an impressive nine referees were selected, based on performance, to attend the USYS National Championships in Orlando, Florida, later this month!
