FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 22, 2024) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 10 national awards, with the honorees hailing from nine different USYS State Associations.
Each individual was initially nominated at the state-level and then selected from a regional selection committee, with US Youth Soccer announcing the finalists for these awards earlier this month.
national award winners
| Administrator of the Year | Megan Ballweg (Wisconsin) |
| Volunteer of the Year | Addie Edwards (New York West) |
| Young Female Referee of the Year | Lexi Schneider (North Texas) |
| Young Male Referee of the Year | Benjamin Schlenz (Virginia) |
| TOPSoccer Coach of the Year | Bob Glavin (Ohio) |
| TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year | Owen McCormack (Eastern New York) |
| Competitive Boys Coach of the Year | Guillermo Lumbreras, Jr. (Alabama) |
| Competitive Girls Coach of the Year | Nikki Thorne (Ohio) |
| Recreational Boys Coach of the Year | Tom Powers (Washington) |
| Recreational Girls Coach of the Year | Silvia Robles (South Texas) |
US Youth Soccer will highlight the national award winners, as well as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees and Dr. Thomas Fleck Award recipient, at its January awards luncheon on Thurs., Jan. 9, 2025, in Chicago at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Tickets for the event – Afternoon of Accolades | The USYS Awards Luncheon – are available by contacting the US Youth Soccer offices in Frisco.
About 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.
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