Welcome to the first ever edition of Kickoff- all things MSYSA!
Kickoff is designed to deliver information both enjoyably and efficiently. Content will be found easily and more information will simply be a click away! With new editions being published frequently, Kickoff promises to be a significant addition to the MSYSA information distribution strategy.
Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to further growing and improving the beautiful game together!
Sincerely,
Greg Smith
EDUCATE PROMOTE SUPPORT PROVIDE
*Coaching Education
*Communicate policies/procedures for programs, plater registrations etc.
*Disseminate info from US Soccer, US Youth Soccer and East Region
*Parent Education
*Affiliate Club spotlights
*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
We are incredibly grateful to announce that thanks to the generous donation from Wegmans Columbia, MD and the American Heart Association - Baltimore, we have received 16 CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports™ Training Kits!
Their commitment to providing lifesaving resources like these training kits will make a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals in MSYSA.
These training kits are specifically designed for youth coaches, empowering them with essential skills such as CPR, AED usage, and handling sports-related emergencies. Each kit has the potential to train approximately 300 people per year, equipping our community with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in critical situations.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Wegmans and the American Heart Association for their dedication to promoting health, safety, and preparedness in youth sports.
Read the full article here!
Grassroots In-person Coaching Courses
HOST AC SALISBURY
9V9 GRIP COURSE 6/12/2024 - 6/15/2024 - @SALISBURY, MD
HOST AC SALISBURY
7V7 GRIP COURSE 6/12/2024 - 6/15/2024 - @SALISBURY, MD
D COURSES
HOST LFCIA
HAGERSTOWN, MD – JULY 30TH - SEP 29TH
HOST SAC
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – JUNE 14TH - AUG 18TH
HOST AC SALISBURY
SALISBURY, MD JUNE 19TH - AUG 21ST
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
MSYSA recently launched its inaugural Fundamentals of Goalkeeping Coaching Course (level 1), marking a significant milestone in the development of goalkeeping skills. Ryan Deuber, the Director of Goalkeeping, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The turnout of passionate coaches eager to enhance the crucial role of goalkeeping in their teams was truly inspiring.”
Looking ahead, MSYSA remains committed to advancing goalkeeper training by planning further courses later this year.
In our highly informative classroom session, the course covered the essential techniques necessary for effective goalkeeping: catching, diving, positioning, distribution, and angle play. Transitioning to the field, Ryan led dynamic activities tailored to accommodate all skill levels, from aspiring young keepers to players competing at a travel level. These activities offered practical strategies applicable across diverse goalkeeper scenarios.
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!
"THE TRAINING WAS AMAZING. ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES I'VE HAD" - LORI "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
In collaboration with the Washington Spirit, we're thrilled to announce that all participants in the Let’s Play! program will receive complimentary tickets to the Spirit match on May 18th! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Washington Spirit for their invaluable support in empowering us to transform lives.
