FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 11, 2022) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) announced today its 10 national award winners. The national selections were chosen from the 2022 regional award winners, revealed last week.
Each individual will be celebrated at US Youth Soccer’s 2023 awards event, “The Ball,” formerly known as the Awards Gala. In addition to recognizing the national award winners, USYS will also honor the 2022 Dr. Thomas Fleck Award recipient and the 2022 US Youth Soccer Hall of Fame class.
The Ball will be held Friday, January 13, 2023, in Philadelphia, in conjunction with the USYS Workshop at the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
Administrator of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Sheila Eifert | Ohio |
Boys Competitive Coach of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Constance Smith | North Texas |
Boys Recreation Coach of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Stephen De Garavilla | Massachusetts |
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Roger Friedman | Virginia |
Girls Recreation Coach of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Matthew Heeren | Missouri |
TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Zoe Lam | Wyoming |
TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Lin Hurley | Florida |
Volunteer of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Jason Targoff | Massachusetts |
Young Female Referee of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Greenberg | Florida |
Young Male Referee of the Year
| Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Dylan Millspaugh | North Texas |
For more information on The Ball, click here.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
