2024-2025 MSYSA Coach of the Year Nomination Form

2024-2025 MSYSA Coach of the Year Nomination Form

Deadline for this form is 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Requirements to apply:

The individual shall be selected for extraordinary accomplishments as a soccer coach if the individual -
1. coaches for at least one season during the 2023-2024 seasonal year;
2. coached furing the 2024-2025 seasonal year; and
3. coached/is coaching for US Youth Soccer, a region, a State Association, a member club/team of any of those organizations. An individual may be nominated for any of the four "Coach of the Year" Awards below. Select only one category:
Coach of the Year - Girls RecreationCoach of the Year - Boys RecreationCoach of the Year - Girls CompetitiveCoach of the Year - Boys Competitive
State Association:*
Nominees Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
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Occupation*
Club/League*
Criteria:

Responses to each of the following should be kept to a maximum of 400 words per criterion and uploaded below.
1) Sportsmanship:

Does the coach promote sportsmanship? Does the caoch instill sportsmanship in his/her players and parents beyond soccer? Are players encouraged to be respectful of opponents and the game? Does the coach practice what he/she preaches?
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2) Player development:

Are players motivated to learn and play to the extent of their ability? Does the coach create a training environment that allows for enthusiasm, creativity and self-confidence? Are players encouraged to seek higher competition? Does coach encourage players to train on their own or play in "pick-up" games?
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3) Personal coaching development:

Briefly, what is the nominee's coaching philosophy? What courses or licenses has the coach taken to continue his/her education? How does coach learn about the game in other ways? Is the nominated coach a leader?
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4) Involvement in community:

Is the coach active in the soccer community? Does the coach positively influence soccer beyond his own team or club? Is the coach open to new ways of teaching? How does the coach promote the game?
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Nominator Name*

First NameLast Name
Relation to Nominee*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your completed nomination should include only the a) completed nomination form, b) soccer summary (years and teams coaches, licenses held, achievements) and c) no more than three leters of recommendation (any more will be discarded). The winners of each of the 54 State Associations will be forwarded to the review team and possibly submitted as a national nominee as the 2024-2025 US Youth Soccer Coach of the Yeah in one of the four (4) Coach of the Year categories.
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