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Coaching Courses

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Camps and Clinics

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Community Pick-Up Soccer

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Summer Soccer Academy

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Join the Maryland Olympic Development Program

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Eastern Regional Champions

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East Region Presidents Cup Champions

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Maryland Referees

CONNECT WITH US!

MSYSA is the primary advocate for youth soccer in Maryland and DC and works collaboratively with our Affiliates, partners, and sponsors to grow the game by educating, promoting, supporting, and providing.

EDUCATE

*Coaching Education *Communicate policies/procedures for programs, plater registrations etc. *Disseminate info from US Soccer, US Youth Soccer and East Region *Parent Education

PROMOTE

SUPPORT

PROVIDE

*Affiliate Club spotlights

*Issue Grants

*Insurance coverage

*Award scholarships

*Affiliate Coach Spotlights

*Club Leadership Webinar Series

*Issue Certificates of Insurance

*Player Accomplishments

*Offer technical and administrative expertise

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

*Provide resources to expand recreational opportunities

*Highlight talented players that make National level pools and teams

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

*USYS Carding and rostering PROGRAMMING *ODP *Indoor Training *Presidents Cup *State Cup *Summer Soccer Academy *Strategic Partnership and Sponsorship benefit affiliates

MISSION Grow the game of soccer by educating, promoting, supporting, and providing​

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

WHY WE TRANSFORM LIVES!​

​Membership organization with more than: ​ 225 member clubs and leagues​ 80,000 players​ 10,000 coaches, administrators, and volunteers​

Available Grassroots In-person Coaching Courses below!

HOST: MSI 7V7 GRIP COURSE 7/18/2024 - 7/20/2024 @ROCKVILLE, MD

HOST: MSI 9V9 GRIP COURSE 8/14/2024 - 8/17/2024 @ROCKVILLE, MD

HOST: CFC 7V7 GRIP COURSE 7/23/2024 - 7/27/2024 @COCKEYSVILLE, MD

HOST: MSI 11V11 GRIP COURSE 7/17/2024 - 7/20/2024 @ROCKVILLE, MD

HOST: CITY SC FREDERICK 7V7 GRIP COURSE 7/29/2024 - 8/3/2024 @FREDERICK, MD

HOST: CFC 11v11 GRIP COURSE 7/25/2024 - 7/27/2024 @COCKEYSVILLE, MD (HOST CFC)

HOST: SAC 7V7 GRIP COURSE 8/22/2024 - 8/25/2024 @ELLICOTT CITY, MD

HOST: CCSC 11V11 GRIP COURSE 7/31/2024 - 8/4/2024 @WESTMINSTER, MD

HOST: CCSC 9V9 GRIP COURSE 7/30/2024 - 8/4/2024 @WESTMINSTER, MD

HOST: CITY SC FREDERICK 11V11 GRIP COURSE 8/1/2024 - 8/3/2024 @FREDERICK, MD

HOST: SAC 9V9 GRIP COURSE 8/23/2024 - 8/25/2024 @ELLICOTT CITY, MD

HOST: MSI 11V11 GRIP COURSE 8/15/2024 - 8/17/2024 @ROCKVILLE, MD

Courses in Spanish

7V7 CURSO GRIP EN ESPANOL 8/24/2024 @LANDOVER, MD

11V11 CURSO GRIP EN ESPANOL 8/24/2024 @LANDOVER, MD

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HOST: LFCIA HAGERSTOWN, MD – JULY 30TH - SEP 29TH

HOST A COURSE

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

Visit our Camps and Clinics Page to view a list of camps and clinics being offered by MSYSA and our member clubs and leagues!

MSYSA CAMPS AND CLINICS PAGE

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 Name of the MSYSA member club/league organizing the camp/clinic Camp/clinic logo (or your organization's logo) 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 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

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 the two days to ensure referees received advice and feedback. This season, 227 officials helped oversee over 500 total Cup matches.

Pre-Cup Finals Referee Development Event On the Friday evening prior to Cup Finals, the Maryland SRC and MSYSA combined to host a clinic for all referees assigned to finals. Dinner was served before the referees heard from a number of speakers to prepare for the Finals matches on Saturday and Sunday. State Youth Referee Administrator Gabriel Ado and Director of Cups Brad Roos addressed the crowd before 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!