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2009 FYSA AGM
We are excited to announce that the 2009 FYSA Annual General Meeting and Workshop (AGM) will be held August 7-9, 2009 at the JW Marriott, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida.
Make sure that you call the hotel soon to make room reservations before the room block is full.
THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR THE FYSA ROOM RATE IS JULY 7th, 2009.
2009 AGM Registration Form
WORKSHOP AND AWARDS DINNER SPEAKERS
FYSA is excited to bring a new speaker to the Awards Dinner this year, Jonny Roberts. Roberts addscomedy and songs to fit any venue where he performs and is billed as one of "America’s Funniest Clean Comedians." Jonny has appeared at the Grand Ole Opry and concerts nationwide with such entertainers as Sinbad, the Platters, Juice Newton, Jo Dee Messina and many, many others. He has appeared on over 300 TV shows, is seen in syndication nationwide, and is featured on radio stations nationwide.
In addition, FYSA is pleased to announce that Pat Williams, Senior Vice President for the NBA’s Orlando Magic, will be presenting a workshop session on Saturday afternoon regarding leadership and team building. Also one of America’s top motivational, inspirational and humorous speakers, Pat has addressed employess from many of the Fortune 500 companies. Pat is also the authori of over 50 books, his most recent title being Chicken Soup of the Soul: Inside Basketball. Since 1968, Pat has been the general manager with teams in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Orlando. In 1996, Pat was named one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are the parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four nations. Pat and his family have been featured in Sports Illustrated, Readers Digest, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and The Wall Street Journal.
FYSA is also pleased to announce that Bob Gansler will be the featured clinician at the AGM in Orlando. Gansler is recognized as a preeminent coach in the United States and worldwide. Gansler has been involved with soccer in the United States as a player and a coach at all levels. As a player, Gansler played in the National Professional Soccer League and the North American Soccer League, played on the 1963 Pan American team, captained the 1967 Pan American team and captained the 1964 and 1968 U.S. Olympic teams. He also had a total of five international caps with the U.S. National team.
As a coach, Gansler coached Marquette University High School to a state championship and the Milwaukee Bavarians to the National Amateur Cup championship. Starting in 1975, Gansler served in various coaching positions with the U.S. National Teams and was eventually named Director of Coaching and the head coach of the U.S. MNT in 1989, leading the U.S. to their first World Cup Finals appearance in 40 years in Italy 1990 during his two-year tenure. Gansler also coached in college at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and the professional ranks, including seven years with the Kansas City Wizards where he won the 2000 MLS Cup, 2000 Supporter’s Shield and 2004 U.S. Open Cup.
2009-2010 Affiliation Renewal and Registration Guidelines
Tryouts are underway so we must now begin the process of preparing for the 2009-2010 seasonal year.
The 2009-2010 online affiliation renewal form will be available on June 1st for all current affiliates. This form can only be accessed and completed by the affiliate’s current Agent of Record. This form must be submitted by September 1, 2009, or before any registrations for 2009-2010 will be accepted or processed. All secure site access will be denied after September 1st unless the affiliation form is updated.
Florida Referee Invited Back to US Youth National Championships
Congratulations to Jonathan Weiner from Miami for being invited to return to the field at the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Massachusetts based on his performance at the 2008 US Youth Soccer National Championships.
Joining Jonathan in Massachusetts will be two other Florida referees -- Kristen Schiereck (Miami Beach) and Michael Miscannon (Orlando). Kristen and Mike were selected based on their performance at the recent US Youth Soccer Region III Championships.
Referees participating in the 55 US Youth Soccer State Association State Cup events are considered for advancement to participate in one of the four US Youth Soccer Regional Championship events. The top referees from each regional event are then considered for advancement to the National Championships. Once selected to the National Championships, the top 12 referees are identified and invited to return to the event the following year.
US Youth Soccer Region III Championship Results
FYSA would like to congratulate the U16 Ponte Vedra Storm U16 girls for their win today at the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships. The team will represent FYSA at the US Youth Soccer National Championships in late July in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Ponte Vedra was victorious over the GSA Phoenix 93 Red (the Georgia state champion) by a score of 2-0.
Congratulations also are extended to the U14B South Florida Elite, U16G Team Boca 92/93, and U16B Florida Rush teams for their participation in the semi-finals.
US Youth Soccer Kohl's American Cup
Remaining dates for the 2009 US Youth Soccer Kohl’s American Cups in Florida:
Region B- June 13-14 in Deltona -- CANCELLED
Region C- October 31-November 1, Lake Myrtle Complex, Auburndale
Region D- November 21-22 in Pensacola
These events are for RECREATIONAL teams only (U8-U14 depending on the location). Continue...
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FYSA Office Closed
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The FYSA Office will closed on Friday, July 3, 2009, in observance of the July 4th holiday. The office will re-open at 8:30 AM on Monday, July 6, 2009. |
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FYSA Region III President's Cup Winner
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FYSA wishes to congratulate the Mako United U16 boys for their championship win at the Region III President’s Cup competition. The team will represent FYSA at the US Youth Soccer National President’s Cup in Raleigh, North Carolina from July 17-19, 2009.
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2009 FYSA AGM WORKSHOP AND AWARDS DINNER SPEAKERS
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FYSA is excited to bring a new speaker to the Awards Dinner this year, Jonny Roberts. Roberts adds comedy and songs to fit any venue where he performs and is billed as one of "America’s Funniest Clean Comedians." Jonny has appeared at the Grand Ole Opry and concerts nationwide with such entertainers as Sinbad, the Platters, Juice Newton, Jo Dee Messina and many, many others. He has appeared on over 300 TV shows, is seen in syndication nationwide, and is featured on radio stations nationwide.
In addition, FYSA is pleased to announce that Pat Williams, Senior Vice President for the NBA’s Orlando Magic, will be presenting a workshop session on Saturday afternoon regarding leadership and team building. Also one of America’s top motivational, inspirational and humorous speakers, Pat has addressed employees from many of the Fortune 500 companies. Pat is also the author of over 50 books, his most recent title being Chicken Soup of the Soul: Inside Basketball. Since 1968, Pat has been the general manager with teams in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Orlando. In 1996, Pat was named one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are the parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four nations. Pat and his family have been featured in Sports Illustrated, Readers Digest, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and The Wall Street Journal.
FYSA is also pleased to announce that Bob Gansler will be the featured clinician at the AGM in Orlando. Gansler is recognized as a preeminent coach in the United States and worldwide. Gansler has been involved with soccer in the United States as a player and a coach at all levels. As a player, Gansler played in the National Professional Soccer League and the North American Soccer League, played on the 1963 Pan American team, captained the 1967 Pan American team and captained the 1964 and 1968 U.S. Olympic teams. He also had a total of five international caps with the U.S. National team.
As a coach, Gansler coached Marquette University High School to a state championship and the Milwaukee Bavarians to the National Amateur Cup championship. Starting in 1975, Gansler served in various coaching positions with the U.S. National Teams and was eventually named Director of Coaching and the head coach of the U.S. MNT in 1989, leading the U.S. to their first World Cup Finals appearance in 40 years in Italy 1990 during his two-year tenure. Gansler also coached in college at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and the professional ranks, including seven years with the Kansas City Wizards where he won the 2000 MLS Cup, 2000 Supporter’s Shield and 2004 U.S. Open Cup.
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FYSA SECURE SITE DOWN -- 07/07/09 and 07/13/09
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The FYSA secure site will undergo scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, July 7th and Monday, July 13th, 2009, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT. During that time, the system will be unstable, and you will not be permitted to login. We do not expect the maintenance to take the entire 3 hours, and if it is completed sooner, the site will be available sooner. When the maintenance is completed, this notice will be removed. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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Original Birth Certification
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8/15/08
Please click here for information about birth certification policies. |
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"Support Soccer" License Plate
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Show your support for soccer in Florida. The ‘Support Soccer’ specialty license plate is now available for order online.
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Advertising with FYSA
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The official Florida Youth Soccer Association website, www.fysa.com, is a valuable opportunity for advertisers to reach over 100,000 registered players and their parents and over 15,000 coaches and volunteers.
The FYSA Advertising Policy is available here.
For more information, please contact:
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July 3, 2009:
FYSA Office closed in observance of July 4th holiday |
July 21-26, 2009:
US Youth National Championships -- Lancaster, MA |
July 25, 2009:
Region III Summer Council Meeting -- Lancaster, MA |
August 7-9, 2009:
FYSA Annual General Meeting/Workshops/Vendor Showcase -- JW Marriott, Orlando |
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