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January 9-11, 2009
Boys ODP Sub Regional Games (USYS Olympic Development Program)

January 9-11, 2009
Girls ODP Sub Regional Games (USYS Olympic Development Program)

January 9-11 2009
Coaches "D" Licensing Clinic - Part II

January 10, 2009
Young Referee and Adult Referee of the Year Nominations Due

January 10, 2009
SCSCL & PMSL Scheduling Meeting: Columbia, SC

January 14-18, 2009
NSCAA Coaches Convention: St. Louis, MO

January 23-25, 2009
SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors Planning Meeting

January 23-25, 2009
Girls ODP Sub Regional Rain Date (USYS Olympic Development Program)

January 23-25, 2009
Boys ODP Sub Regional Rain Date (USYS Olympic Development Program)

January 31, 2009
SC Youth Soccer League Play may begin: all ages

 

 

SC Youth Soccer Awards
2008 Male Youth Referee of the Year
SC Youth Soccer rarely has the opportunity to celebrate those who have mastered their level in governing soccer fields, enforcing rules and controlling the safety of our children. Fred Glasgow has developed into one of these outstanding referees in the Upstate, recently working Region III Premier League East Division games and demonstrating his ability to take control and keep control to ensure "the beautiful game" maintains its fairness while keeping the game fun for all. >>MORE

2008 SCYSA Girl's Coach of the Year
The goals and objectives for coaches are dependent on the character and discipline of their inner drive. Coach John Markley has strength in character and discipline that has earned the respect of players and coaches beyond his own community at Grand Strand Family YMCA. SC Youth Soccer is very pleased to recognize him as this year's Girl's Coach of the Year. >>MORE
2008 SCYSA Boy's Coach of the Year
This year's Boy's SC Youth Soccer Coach of the Year is a living legend in South Carolina soccer. Coach Gonzalo "Gonzo" Chavarria has developed a reputation as the "top notch" coach all the parents and kids want to play under in the Greenwood and Lexington communities. With more than 20 years of coaching experience, he backs up his reputation with a USSF "C" license, making him one of the most qualified SC Youth Soccer coaches in the state. >>MORE
2008 SCYSA Publix Parent of the Year Award
SC Youth Soccer is pleased to announce the selection of Randy Glenn for the 2008 "Publix Parent of the Year." Each year South Carolina Youth Soccer serves coaches, volunteers, administrators and nearly 20,000 youth players through soccer programs that foster the physical, mental and emotional development of players. >>MORE
ODP Schedules
Our January 10-11 schedules have been set for both boys and girls. Don't forget to contact Mary Bynum at mlbynum@bellsouth.net for more information!
  • Girls' schedule for January 10th & 11th: DOWNLOAD

  • Boys' schedule for January 10th & 11th: DOWNLOAD


South Carolina Youth Soccer Spring 2009 Scheduling Meeting
>>South Carolina Youth Soccer Spring 2009 Scheduling Meeting, Click Here!!!

Scheduling meeting is Saturday January 10 , Columbia SC at the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in the meeting room. This is the church located in front of the Midlands Orthopedic (NECSA) fields. Directions can be found on the league website.

U14 age groups boys and girls will meet from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
U13 age groups boys and girls will meet from 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
South Carolina Youth Soccer Fall 2008 State Cup CHAMPIONS
>>South Carolina Youth Soccer Publix American and Presidents Medal State Cup CHAMPIONS, Click Here!!!
SC Youth Soccer Coaching Courses
D License Course
Date: January 9-11, 2009
Location: Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex, Rock Hill, S.C.
Times: January 2 and 9, 2009 6-9pm
January 3 and 10, 2009 8:30am-5pm
January 4 and 11, 2009 1-5pm
Cost: $125
Contact: Richard Stutts 803-326-3848 or rstutts@cityofrockhill.com
>>Click Here to Register
Coaches Connection
Are you looking to learn more about coaching? Would you like age-appropriate training activities? Check out the Coaches Connection today and learn about the monthly newsletter, subscription to Success in Soccer magazine, DVD and more. Here are some sample training activities for you. >>MORE
Report on the SC Youth Soccer Board of Directors meeting held on October 19, 2008
The SC Youth Soccer Association held its regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at our new office in Irmo, SC.   Listed below is a summary of relevant matters considered by the Board of Directors at this meeting. 

  1. Please note this is the “first” Board of Directors meeting held in the new state office.
  2. Cups & Games Director, Steve Cothran, reported that preparations are well under way for the upcoming Fall State Cup events being held in the Greenville area and hosted by Carolina FC and CESA.
  3. State Cup applications and maps to all fields are available on the web site. Schedules will also be available on the web site when completed.
  4. All coaches need to be reminded they are required to submit an Ejection Report for any player or coach ejected from a match, as directed or they will be subject to disciplinary action.  Policy also requires that notification must be submitted when the suspension has been served.
  5. Steve Cothran reported that a serious shortage of referees exist across the state, especially in the Columbia area
  6. SC Youth Soccer policy requires that referees check all player and coaches passes prior to the start of a match for all “classic” games. All U10 and above recreation and academy teams are required to have either their player and coaches passes or their official league roster checked by the referee prior to the start of a match.
  7. The ’92 Boys ODP team will be competing at the Region III ODP Championship Tournament in Louisiana in January.
  8. CESA is organizing and preparing to host the 2009 Region III President’s Cup next June in Greenville.
  9. The Board of Directors changed their March 15, 2009, Board of Directors meeting to March 22, 2009, because the USSF AGM is scheduled for that weekend.
  10. The Board of Directors approved a nominal salary increase for the staff employees.
  11. The 2009 Board of Directors Planning Meeting will be held in Charleston, January 23rd – 25th.
  12. The 2009 Presidents’ Workshop will once again be held in Columbia at the Embassy Suites Hotel, on August 1, 2009

November 7-9, 2008 - American & Classic Cup Winners
This year's successful State Cup owes its thanks to a number of fine volunteers from Carolina FC and CESA who came together to host the tournament. Tournament Director, Steve Cothran, helped organize the weekend and thanks goes to all. >>MORE

Division Winner Runner-Up Score
U15 Boys Classic Division 1 SSC U15 Boys Classic CESA 93B 1:0
U15 Boys Classic Division 2 Columbia United 93 Cresent II CRSA Sky93 2:0
U15 Girls Classic Division 1 MPSC 93 Girls White Long Bay Crusaders 1:0
U16 Boys Classic Division 1 CUFC 92 Boys Palmetto Sumter United U16 Boys 2:1
U16 Boys Classic Division 2 Columbia United 92 Boys Crescent Florence Phoenix 2:0
U16 Girls Classic Division 1 Coast 92 Girls Red BSC United 1:0
U17 Boys Classic Division 1 casa krew CESA 91B Classic 2:0
U17 Boys Classic Division 2 USA 91 Boys White U17 LTSC Red Bulls 1:0
U17 Girls Classic Division MPSC U91 Maroon USA 91 Girls Red 5:2
U18 Boys Classic Division 1 CRSA Sky 90 FSCG Strikers 5:1
U18 Boys Classic Division 2 Fire BSC Arsenal 3:0
U18 Girls Classic Division 1 CFC 90 Girls CUSC 90G White 1:0
U18 Girls Classic Division 2 U-18 Crush FSCG Phantoms 1:0
U19 Boys Recreation Lower Lexington United Swansea CESA Tomlinson 1:0


Challenge Cup Results
 Division  Champion  Finalist  Result
U15 BOYS CHALLENGE CUP CESA 93 Premier Columbia United 93 Boys Elite 2:1
U15 GIRLS CHALLENGE CUP Cesa 93 G Premier Columbia United 93 Girls Elite 4:0
U16 BOYS CHALLENGE CUP CESA 92 Premier Bridge Futbol Alliance 92 Gold 4:0
U16 GIRLS CHALLENGE CUP Bridge FA 92 Gold CESA 92 Girls Premier 1:0
U17 BOYS CHALLENGE CUP Columbia United FC U-17 Elite CESA '91 Boys Premier 5:0
U17 GIRLS CHALLENGE CUP CESA 91G Premier CFC 91 Girls 1:0
U18 BOYS CHALLENGE CUP DSC 90 Green CESA 90Boys Premier 4:0
U18 GIRLS CHALLENGE CUP CESA 90 Girls Premier Columbia United FC 90 Girls Elite 3:0

Publix Presidents Medal Cup and Recreation Cup

SC Youth Soccer
Spartanburg Mayor Bill Barnet visited the Carolina FC Soccer Complex to proclaim September as Youth Soccer Month.
(Left to Right) Wade Ballard – Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce President; Justin Collett – CFC Executive Director; Bill Barnet – Mayor of Spartanburg; Michele Jenkins – SCYSA Piedmont District Commissioner; Bob Brantley – SCYSA Rules and Compliance; Sharon Keonig - CFC President

Carolina FC hosted SC youth Soccer Publix Presidents Medal Cup and the SC Youth Soccer Publix Recreation Cup U15-U19 November 7th-9th, 2008. They did a tremendous job making sure the tournament was a huge success. Their volunteers always had a smile on their faces. The Piedmont District thanks you and we look forward to working with you again at the Spring cups. Spartanburg Mayor Bill Barnet visited the Carolina FC Soccer Complex to proclaim September as Youth Soccer Month.
SC Youth Soccer Offices Address Change
The South Carolina Youth Soccer Association have moved into their new offices. Please update your address books!

7436 Broad River Road
Bldg. 2, Suite 211
Irmo, SC 29063
Phone: (803) 798-5425
Fax: (803) 749-4352
About US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program
US Youth Soccer ODP, established in 1977, is the original Olympic development program in the United States. Formed to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team could be selected for international competition, selected players are exposed to the nation's top coaches from collegiate institutions, U.S. Soccer and the professional leagues. Programs exist in each state and with competitions such as the US Youth Soccer ODP National Championships, Interregional Training/Competition, Regional Camps and International play. US Youth Soccer ODP continues to lead the way in elite player identification and development. US Youth Soccer ODP is an approved program of the U.S. Soccer Federation.
CESA will host '09 Region III President's Cup
SC Youth Soccer has been named as the host State Association for the 2009 Region III President's Cup. The Carolina Elite Soccer Academy ( CESA ) will host this Regional Tournament at their Mesa Complex in June of 2009 (See Calendar).

Eligible "Classic" teams from all Region III State Associations will come to Greenville to compete for the Region III President's Cup Championship and advance to the US Youth Soccer National Directors Cup.

This is the first Regional event hosted by SC Youth Soccer since the Southern Regional Tournament held in Greenville in 1995. SC Youth Soccer extends our thanks to the CESA organization for hosting this event and we are all looking forward to wonderful tournament.
Inspect Soccer Goals
Inspect all soccer goals, soccer fields, grounds and equipment used by your organization to ensure that your club is in compliance and will remain in compliance throughout the seasonal year with all safety guidelines covered on the Soccer Goal/Field Inspection Form.

Every time a coach steps on the soccer field, it is the responsibility of that coach to ensure that the fields are safe to play on and that the goals are properly secured.
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