April - Missouri Youth Soccer Association

April 16th, 2014
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IN THIS ISSUE
* MYSA Passback Scholarship * Mercy/MYSA Partnership * Presidents Cup Moved
Weekends * Wilson Trophy/MYSA Partnership * State Cup Brackets & Schedule Set *
Bosnia / Ivory Coast Coming to St. Louis * MYSA Summer Camp Announced * MYSA
Welcomes New Members * Nike Official Supplier of US Youth * Upcoming Coaching
Courses * MO Comets are MISL Champs * US Youth Common Goals * National League
Champs Advance to Nationals * Sporting KC to Host Manchester City * ESPN Launches
World Cup Series * US Youth Training Advisor for April * US Youth 50/50 Blog *
Upcoming Referee Clinics * Upcoming Tournaments
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MYSA Passback Scholarship Applications Submitted!
The deadline for high school seniors to submit an application for the MYSA Passback
Scholarship was this past Friday, April 11th, 2014. In total, we
received a number of tremendous applications from all over the state of
Missouri. Our selection committee will now tackle the difficult task of
selecting the best applicants to be the inaugural recipients of the
Passback Scholarship. Each winner will receive a $1,000 one-time
grant to be used towards post-secondary education.
Thank you to all of those players that submitted their application and
we look forward to announcing the winners later this spring.
The goal of the Passback Scholarship is to recognize & award
graduating MYSA members who embody the ideas and values of
strong character & sportsmanship (Integrity, Honesty, Empathy,
Kindness, Compassion, and Class) and demonstrate how the game of soccer has positively
impacted their lives.
To learn more about the Passback Program, CLICK HERE
MYSA Announces Partnership with Mercy!
MYSA is pleased to announce Mercy as the Official Sports Medicine Provider for Missouri
Youth Soccer!
Through this strategic partnership, we look to
continue expanding our sports medicine
resources, education for our members, and
emergency action protocols during events.
MYSA Executive Director, Jake Griesenauer,
says of the agreement, “We are very excited
about partnering with a tremendous
organization such as Mercy. Their expertise
will enable us to provide the best sports medicine resources to our membership and tackle many
of the risk management issues that do occur in our sport.”
Mercy is the sixth largest Catholic health care system in the U.S. and serves more than 3 million
people annually. Mercy includes 33 acute care hospitals, four heart hospitals, two children’s
hospitals, two rehab hospitals and one orthopedic hospital, nearly 700 clinic and outpatient
facilities, 40,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri
and Oklahoma. Mercy also has outreach ministries in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Learn
more
For a Mercy location near you, CLICK HERE
Please join us in welcoming Mercy to the MYSA family as our Official Sports Medicine
Provider for Missouri Youth Soccer!
Spring Missouri Presidents Cup Washed Out, Moved
The 2014 Spring Missouri Presidents Cup was originally slated to take place at the 63 Sports
Complex in Jefferson City, MO on April 5th-6th. Mother Nature, however, had other plans. Due
to over 11 inches of rain in the days leading up to the tournament, the Presidents Cup was
postponed and rescheduled for later this spring in May.
Revised schedules are being finalized currently and will be publicized in the coming days.
Presidents Cup Information: CLICK HERE
Winners from the U13-U17 age groups will advance to the Region 2 Presidents Cup tournament
this June in Overland Park, KS.
Wilson Trophy Named Official Award Supplier of Missouri Youth Soccer
Missouri Youth Soccer is pleased to name Wilson Trophy as the Official Award Supplier of the
Association! Under the partnership, Wilson Trophy will provide all awards and medals for
Missouri Youth Soccer programs, including the Missouri State Cup and Presidents Cup.
Wilson Trophy has proudly provided the Missouri State Cup and Presidents Cup awards for 4
years. With the new partnership, Wilson Trophy will seek to reach all of the registered players,
active coaches, referees and administrators in the state of Missouri by providing awards, medals
and pins to highlight the achievements of players and coaches. On-site display and sampling of
Wilson Trophy Company products will also be available at select Missouri Youth Soccer events.
For more information on Wilson Trophy visit their official website: www.WilsonTrophy.com
2014 Missouri State Cup Brackets & Schedule Released!
The brackets and schedule for the 2014 Summer Missouri State
Cup has been released. This year’s harsh winter has had an
impact on the traditional State Cup schedule, forcing us to shift
some games to Monday the 2nd.
The 2014 Summer Missouri State Cup will take place May 30th
– June 2nd, 2014 (pool play) and June 6th-8th, 2014 (playoffs) at
the SLYSA Complex in St. Charles, MO.
To see this year’s brackets and schedule, CLICK HERE
Winners from the 2014 Summer Missouri State Cup will travel
to the Region 2 Championships, held June 2014 in Dayton, OH.
Winners from Region 2 will then advance to the National
Championships, which will be held July 2014 in Germantown, MD (Baltimore).
Bosnia & Herzegovina and Ivory Coast to Face-Off in St. Louis
On Friday, May 30th at 7:30 PM, international soccer will be making another trip to St. Louis as
Bosnia & Herzegovina faces off against Ivory Coast in a World Cup tune-up!
Both teams feature some of the best players in the world, including Bosnian stars Edin Džeko
(Manchester City) and St. Louis native Vedad Ibišević (Stuttgart), along with Ivorian features
Didier Drogba (Galatasaray), Salomon Kalou (Lille), and Yaya Toure (Manchester City). Don’t
miss this tremendous opportunity to see some of the best players in the world on display!
To purchase tickets today, CLICK HERE
The match will be part of Major League Soccer’s 2014 Road to Brazil, which is a series of
matches that will take place across the United States from May 29th to June 7 for six countries
making their final preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
MYSA Summer Camp Sign-Ups Now Available!
The 2014 MYSA Summer Camp has been announced for Monday, June 23rd - Friday, June 27th,
2014 at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. The camp is open to all 6-16 year old
players and is designed to improve individual soccer skills & team tactics in a fun learning
environment. Players will be motivated by age appropriate activities and small-sided games.
Emphasis will be on individual technique, in a soccer-related environment. The entire staff will
ensure all players enjoy this fun, unique
soccer experience.
The camp will be organized by Denny
Vaninger, the current Director of Coaching
& Education for Missouri Youth Soccer.
As a St. Louis native and member of the St.
Louis Soccer Hall of Fame, Denny has
played & coached at all levels. He played
professionally in the North American
Soccer League and was a member of the
U.S. National Team, and six (6) U.S. Soccer
National Championship teams. He
currently holds a U.S. Soccer 'A' Coaching
License and U.S. National Youth Coaching
License. Coach Vaninger will be joined by a number of other camp directors who are current &
former club & college coaches, as well as collegiate players.
Camp Location
Lindenwood University
209 S. Kingshighway
St. Charles, MO 63301
Camp Cost
Full Day (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) - $315/player (lunch provided)
Half Day (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) - $165/player
To sign-up for this summer's camp, click on the link below or download the paper sign-up form
below:
ONLINE SIGN-UP
PAPER SIGN-UP
MYSA Welcome New Members KC Blaze SC and Freedom FC
Congratulations to the KC Blaze Soccer Club and the Freedom Futbol Club as the newest club
members of Missouri Youth Soccer!
KC Blaze Soccer Club is a not-for-profit organization committed to
providing a superior inclusive soccer experience for all of the
Kansas City-area's youth by offering both Academy and highly
competitive travel team opportunities. The commitment is
accomplished through an organization of volunteers and soccer
professionals who administer the training programs. It is our intent
as an organization to promote honor, integrity, teamwork, diversity,
perseverance, confidence and sportsmanship both on and off the
field.
If there are any individuals interested in KC Blaze Soccer Club, please contact Ben Popoola at
[email protected].
Freedom Futbol Club is a community-based, all volunteer,
independent, competitive soccer program based in south Kansas
City. They are an organization devoted to promote and expand
competitive youth soccer in the local areas surrounding
Raymore, Missouri and to instill sportsmanship, individual and
community responsibility and team player skills in a competitive
soccer environment.
If there are any individuals interested in Freedom Futbol Club,
please contact the club at [email protected].
Nike Named Official Supplier of US Youth Soccer
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the nation, today announced a longterm agreement between U.S. Soccer and Nike to further elevate the sport of soccer at all levels
of the game.
Nike’s partnership with US Youth Soccer will guarantee the world’s leading innovator in athletic
footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories has a presence at all major US Youth Soccer
events — including the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the US Youth Soccer
National League, the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer
ODP), the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup and more.
"Nike and U.S. Soccer share a vision to further grow the sport in the United States and what
better way than to extend our partnership to US Youth Soccer,” said Nike Soccer GM Aaron
Barnett. “We look forward to further building this important relationship as we continue to
deliver game changing innovation on the pitch."
US Youth Soccer consists of 55 member State Associations and more than 3 million players,
900,000 volunteers and 5,000 youth soccer clubs in the United States. Through various programs
at all levels of the game US Youth Soccer impacts the American soccer landscape from earliest
days of play through the collegiate, professional ant National Team ranks. As U.S. Soccer
prepares for the 2014 FIFA World Cup this summer in Brazil, US Youth Soccer is also
celebrating a milestone.
“This year marks the 40th anniversary of US Youth Soccer and today we write another page in
our history with this partnership between U.S. Soccer and the world’s leading sports brand
Nike,” said US Youth Soccer President John Sutter. “We expect this relationship to benefit our
association today and well into the future.”
US Youth Soccer’s mission for 40 years has been to foster the physical, mental and emotional
growth and development of America's youth through the sport of soccer. Learn more at
USYouthSoccer.org.
Upcoming Coaching Clinics
MYSA is now in the slow period for our upcoming coaching education courses. The next round
of courses will begin to be held this summer throughout the state. If your club is interested in
hosting a course, please contact Denny Vaninger at [email protected].
Also, more ‘E’ License courses are in the process of being scheduled for this summer. For
information on the ‘E’ License and what it entails, please click on the link below:
http://www.ussoccer.com/coaches/licenses/national-e.aspx
Below are the course details and link to sign-up:
Date(s)
Type of
Class
Time
Cost
Location
To Apply
August 2nd
– 10th,
‘C’
License
8:00
AM –
$1,000.00
St. Louis
Soccer Park –
Currently Full. To be
added to the wait list,
2014
Course
5:00 PM
Fenton, MO
August
16th, 2014
Youth
Coaching
Certificate
9:00
AM –
12:00
PM
Convention
Hall – Liberty
Park –
Sedalia, MO
$40.00
please email
[email protected].
CLICK HERE
Missouri Comets are MISL Champions!
The Missouri Comets are the 2014 Major Indoor Soccer League Champions after defeating the
Baltimore Blast 6-4 in Game Three of the MISL Championship Series. Brian Harris earns
Championship Series MVP Honor, scoring seven points over the series and the series-winning
goal in the deciding Mini-Game.
The day started with Game Two of the Series. Missouri held a 1-0 series lead after winning 15-8
on Friday night at the Independence Events Center. The Baltimore Blast, 2013 defending
champions, were not ready to concede the series and came out shooting.
Marco Mangione and Mike Deasel each scored in the opening period, putting the Comets into a
4-0 deficit after the first 15 minutes. Facing a similar dilemma in the series opener, Missouri still
played confidently, attacking the Blast defense whenever possible and holding their defensive
positions on the Baltimore counters.
The second period of Game Two was not one the Comets will want to remember. Three goals,
including two tipped in off Comets defenders, put the visitors down 11-0 at the halftime break.
The Comets were able to score twice in the second half, including a beautiful bicycle kick from
Leo Gibson. However, the Blast added four goals as the Comets bunkered down for the
upcoming Mini-Game and fell in Game Two, 19-4.
In the MISL Playoffs, if the series is tied after two games, it is decided by an immediate 15
minute ‘Mini-Game’. It is treated as a brand new game, as the score resets back to 0-0.
In a hectic series of events, Leo Gibson, the MISL’s regular season and playoff scoring
champion, had a sure goal, when Blast defender Kevin Healey stepped in front. Several Comets
players thought he deflected it away with his hand, but the referees signaled play to continue.
The Baltimore Blast used the confusion to bear down on the Comets goal. Danny Waltman made
three spectacular saves, but was unable to get in front of the fourth shot. Baltimore led 2-0 with
6:32 remaining in the game.
The lead did not last long. Almost exactly a minute later, Stefan St. Louis chipped a pass across
the field to Lucas Rodriguez whose bicycle kick shot landed far post netting.
Suddenly, the offensive gates opened. Adauto Neto snuck his way onto the Comets back post
where his teammate found him for the score. However, the Comets came right back again. This
time St. Louis did the scoring, tapping in a pass from Rodriguez at the back post.
Brian Harris then scored the game-winning goal with 54 seonds remaining from the left side of
the goal. His shot left his foot and found the back of the net before Blast goalkeeper, William
Vanzela, even had time to react.
Baltimore inserted Mike Lookingland, MISL regular season MVP, as their sixth attacker, but it
was to no avail. The seconds ticked down to zero and the Comets claimed their first MISL
Championship.
US Youth Soccer Common Goals Series
Check out news, education articles, training tips and other content in the Common Goals
newsletter. Read More
40 National League Teams Heading to
Nationals
US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the US Youth
Soccer National League Under-14, Under-15, Under16, Under-17 and Under-18 Boys and Girls teams that
have qualified to compete in the 2014 US Youth Soccer
National Championships, which are being held July
21-27 in Germantown, Md.
Just four teams clinched their position as division
champions prior to the final weekends of play in March
in Las Vegas, where the remaining division champions
were crowned. Of the 16 National League titles
captured during play in Las Vegas, 15 were decided on
the respective final day of the boy’s and girls’ seasons
— showcasing the league’s depth of talent.
By way of their success in the 2013-14 US Youth Soccer National League, the top two finishers
in each division have earned a direct path to the final leg of the nation's most elite and
prestigious competition, providing the opportunity for additional exposure to collegiate and
national staff scouts and the chance to capture the National Championship title in their respective
age group.
The U15 Girls Futura FC Academy Forte will be representing Missouri at National as the runnerup in the National League Blue Division. The team is coached by Brad Childers.
Congratulations girls!
Sporting KC to Host EPL Giant Manchester City in July
On July 23rd, depending MLS Champion Sporting Kansas City will play host to Manchester City
at Sporting Park in Kansas City, KS. “It is a pleasure to host a world-class club like Manchester
City. It will be a great event not only for our fans, but our players as well to measure ourselves
against one of the best teams in all of soccer.” Says Sporting KC Manager, Peter Vermes.
This friendly will serve as a tune-up for Manchester City before they participate in the
International Champions Cup with group stage matches against A.C. Milan (July 27th), Liverpool
(July 30th), and Olympiacos (Aug. 2).
For more information, CLICK HERE
ESPN Launches World Cup Series
ESPN will premiere a new series “Inside: U.S. Soccer’s March to Brazil” this spring, focusing on
the U.S. Men’s National Team as it prepares for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
The multi-part documentary series from ESPN Films, the production group behind 30 for 30,
will air weekly beginning May 13 (full schedule to be announced), and episodes will also air on
ABC following their ESPN premieres.
“Inside: U.S. Soccer’s March to Brazil,” produced by Jonathan Hock and Roger Bennett, will
provide a never-before-seen perspective from inside the training camp of the Men’s National
Team as the players prepare for the most anticipated sporting event in the world.
Led by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, a World Cup champion as a player and former coach of
the German National Team, the U.S. is coming off the most successful year in its history, and
now the group of experienced veterans and inspired young talent will face a colossal challenge
after being drawn into the tournament’s “Group of Death” against Ghana, Portugal and
Germany.
“We know there will be enormous interest surrounding this team as the World Cup approaches,
so we’re focused on providing an in-depth look at how the players deal with the stakes of
preparing for soccer’s biggest stage,” said Connor Schell, VP and executive producer, ESPN
Films and Original Content. “The breadth and variety of content offerings across ESPN
platforms leading up to and during the tournament will give soccer fans a chance to feel close to
the action, and ‘Inside: U.S. Soccer’s March to Brazil’ is intended to capture the mental and
physical demands of the U.S. players giving viewers a truly unique perspective.”
The series will follow the coaches and players, including Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, Tim
Howard and Michael Bradley, as they endure a demanding preparation camp and play three
international matches before their departure for Sao Paulo.
“We have always said that the National Team should represent the culture of the country, and the
fans play a big part in that,” said Klinsmann. “We are going to work extremely hard to get this
group prepared to do something special in Brazil, and we are excited to work with ESPN to
allow our supporters the opportunity to see the tremendous effort our players and staff will put in
to get ready.”
Committed to challenging the team against the best in the world, Klinsmann has led the USA to
historic results since taking over as head coach in 2011. During the past two-and-a-half years, the
U.S. has won a record-setting 12 straight games at home, put together a 12-game winning streak
– the longest in program history – captured the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup title, and finished
in first place in qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Hock and Bennett make a creative team uniquely suited for this project. Hock is an eight-time
Emmy Award winner whose contributions to ESPN's 30 for 30 series include “The Best That
Never Was” and “Survive and Advance.” Bennett is a writer and a broadcaster with “Men in
Blazers” and ESPN who has chronicled the evolution of the U.S. Men’s National Team under
Klinsmann.
“Since 1994, I have watched with wonder as the U.S. National Team’s profile has risen in this
country after every World Cup,” said Bennett. “The American players are hungry not just for
victory, but for respect. That quest gives Jonathan and me an opportunity to capture true human
drama, on the pitch and off.”
ESPN will also produce additional original scenes from the series to air across SportsCenter and
other ESPN platforms including ESPN FC and ESPN.com.
US Youth Training Advisor – April
Check out US Youth’s Training Advisor for the month of April. This month’s training videos
feature the Importance of Recovery, Healthy IT Bands, Avoiding Excess Soreness through
Exercise, and much more! To view this month’s videos, CLICK HERE
US Youth Soccer 50/50 Blog
For a “Good Mix of Soccer, Everyday”, featuring videos, news, fun facts, and upcoming events,
check out the US youth Soccer 50/50 Blog RIGHT HERE.
Upcoming Referee Clinics
If you're interested on becoming a new referee for this spring season, definitely take a look at the
upcoming courses that have been scheduled throughout the state! It's a great opportunity to
see another side of the game and to earn a little extra money!
The following courses are currently scheduled:
Dates
Contact
Location
Type of Class
Link
District
April 28th,
2014
Ali Saheli
[email protected]
106 Lefevre Hall –
MU Campus –
Columbia, MO
In-Service
Training
CLICK
HERE
Central
May 3rd –
Ali Saheli
112 Lefevre Hall –
Grade 8 Entry
CLICK
Central
4th, 2014
[email protected]
August 9th,
2014
Amanda Blackburn
[email protected]
MU Campus –
Columbia, MO
Level Clinic
HERE
Convention
Hall/Liberty Park
– Sedalia, MO
Entry Level
Recreational –
Grade 9
CLICK
HERE
Central
How to become a registered USSF Referee
http://mrdp.org/public_html/How%20to%20become%20a%20registered%20USSF%20Referee.h
tml
Upcoming Tournaments
Below is a list of all the currently sanctioned MYSA tournaments, with each of their dates,
location, and host organization.
For more information on a specific tournament, please click on the tournament name below.
2014 Tournaments
Date
Tournament
Host Organization
Location
4/25 – 4/27
Lou Fusz Midwest
Boys Invitational
Lou Fusz SC
St. Louis
4/26 – 4/27
2014 Ozarks Coca-Cola/
Dr. Pepper Cup
Lake Country Soccer
Springfield
5/2 – 5/4
Columbia Pride Invitational
Sporting Columbia SC
Columbia
5/2 – 5/4
17th Annual Tony Glavin Soccer
Classic
Tony Glavin SC
Cottleville
5/9 – 5/11
Mother’s Day Classic &
College Showcase
Missouri Rush SC
St. Charles
April 2014
May 2014
5/10 – 5/11
18th Annual Capitals Soccerfest
Capital SC
Jefferson City
5/15 – 5/18
Premier Cup
AC Porta Via
St. Louis
5/16 – 5/18
Southside Spring Shootout
KC Prime Elite SC
Belton
5/24 – 5/26
SLSG Memorial Day Classic
St. Louis Scott Gallagher
SC
St. Louis
5/30 - 6/1
2014 Summer State Cup
(Pool Play)
MYSA / SLYSA
St. Charles
5/30 – 6/1
SALSA Soccer Tournament
Summit SC
Kansas City
6/7 – 6/8
2014 Summer State Cup
(Semis/Finals)
MYSA / SLYSA
St. Charles
6/14 – 6/15
SLSG 3v3 Classic
St. Louis Scott Gallagher
SC
St. Louis
6/28 – 6/29
Kansas City College Showcase
Raytown SC
Raytown
8/8 – 8/10
Lou Fusz Pre-Season Classic
Lou Fusz SC
St. Louis
8/15 - 8/17
Celtic Pre-Season Kick-Off
Tony Glavin SC
Cottleville
822 – 8/24
NORCO Invitational
NORCO
St. Charles
8/29 – 8/30
Gallagher Friendlies
St. Louis Scott Gallagher
SC
St. Louis
24th Annual Capital Shoot-Out
Capital SC
Jefferson City
June 2014
August 2014
September
2014
9/6 – 9/7
9/12 – 9/14
21st Annual Tournament in the
Woods
Raytown SC
Raytown
9/12 – 9/14
Show-Me Showdown
Missouri Rush SC
St. Charles
10/3 – 10/4
Columbia Pride Invitational
Columbia Pride SC
Columbia
10/3 – 10/5
Lou Fusz Midwest Girls
Invitational
Lou Fusz SC
St. Louis
10/10 – 10/12
SLSG Fall Festival
St. Louis Scott Gallagher
SC
St. Louis
10/16 – 10/19
Metrofest
AC Porta Via
St. Louis
10/18 – 10/19
2014 Incredible Pizza Fall
Classic
Lake Country Soccer
Springfield
10/25 – 10/26
2014 Missouri State Cup /
Presidents Cup
(Pool Play)
MYSA / Raytown SC
Raytown
10/24 – 10/26
Missouri Mule Soccer
Tournament
Summit SC
Lee’s Summit
10/31 – 11/2
SLSG Fall Classic &
College Showcase
St. Louis Scott Gallagher
SC
St. Louis
11/1 – 11/2
Autumn Bash
Raytown SC
Raytown
11/7 – 11/9
Southside Fall Shootout
KC Prime Elite SC
Belton
11/8 – 11/9
2014 Missouri State Cup /
Presidents Cup
(Semis/Finals)
TBD
TBD
October 2014
November
2014
2015 Tournaments
Date
Tournament
Host Organization
Location
2015 Spring Presidents Cup
MYSA / Lake Country
Soccer
Springfield
2015 Summer State Cup (pool
play)
MYSA / Raytown SC
Raytown
2015 Summer State Cup
(semis/finals)
MYSA / Raytown SC
Raytown
2015 Fall State Cup /
Presidents Cup (pool play)
MYSA / TBD
St. Louis
(tentative)
2015 Fall State Cup /
Presidents Cup (pool play)
MYSA / TBD
St. Louis
(tentative)
April 2015
4/10 – 4/12
May 2015
5/30 – 6/1
June 2015
6/6 – 6/7
October 2015
10/24 – 10/25
November
2015
11/7 – 11-8