FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 3, 2022) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is pleased to announce that the 2022 regional winners have been chosen for its 10 annual awards.
Each regional winner is now a nominee for the national award. The national winners will be announced later in November and celebrated at the 2023 US Youth Soccer awards event, “The Ball,” held on January 13, 2023, in conjunction with the USYS Workshop at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia.
Administrator of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Nan Beck |
Virginia |
| Sheila Eifert |
Ohio |
| Tegan Corrie |
Alabama |
| Logan Hoffman |
Oregon |
Boys Competitive Coach of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Frankie Pampin |
Eastern New York |
| Gabe Wortman |
South Dakota |
| Constance Smith |
North Texas |
| John McCalla |
Oregon |
Boys Recreation Coach of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Stephen De Garavilla |
Massachusetts |
| Michael Holt |
Wisconsin |
| Mallory Prassenos |
Mississippi |
| Ross Bolf |
Oregon |
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Roger Friedman |
Virginia |
| Joe Taylor |
Illinois |
| Luis Zuazua |
North Texas |
| Justin Najaka |
New Mexico |
Girls Recreation Coach of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Guy Tassinari, Ryan Osterlind, and Laura Doble |
Massachusetts |
| Matt Heeren |
Missouri |
| Daniel Summerall |
Mississippi |
| Michelle Cannici |
Oregon |
TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Lauren Sheward |
Delaware |
| Riley Schimanski |
Illinois |
| Amie Donathon |
North Texas |
| Zoe Lam |
Wyoming |
TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Kristin Wikol |
Delaware |
| Mark Swinley |
Michigan |
| Lin Hurley |
Florida |
| Katie Gitthens |
Wyoming |
Volunteer of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Jason Targoff |
Massachusetts |
| Jason Greubel |
Iowa |
| Abbie Craven |
North Texas |
| Christy LaFont |
New Mexico |
Young Female Referee of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Audrey Deutsch |
West Virginia |
| Julia Tsarovsky |
Wisconsin |
| Rebecca Greenberg |
Florida |
| Abigail Dirks |
Arizona |
Young Male Referee of the Year
| Name |
State Association |
| Luca Bracalenti |
Eastern Pennsylvania |
| Adam Festian |
Michigan |
| Dylan Millspaugh |
North Texas |
| Cooper Beggs |
New Mexico |
For more information on The Ball, click here.
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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.
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