2011 OYSAN Annual Awards

Richfield, Ohio . November 14, 2011: The 2011 Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) Annual Awards Luncheon was held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio. 

The event honored all coaches, volunteers, administrators, and young referees who were nominated by their respective leagues as individuals who have made an outstanding impact on their organization and community.  From all of the nominees, the wards went to the following OYSAN members:

·         Brian Fleck and Lynn Saunders were named Volunteers of the Year

·         Tim and Bridgette Joyce were given the David A. Behsara Administrator of the Year Award

·         The Young Female Referee of the Year honors went to Amy Bobonik

·         The Young Male Referee of the Year award went to Kevin Fikar

·         The Mark A. Jacobs Award for Girls Coach of the Year honors went to Jacob Drost (Competitive Program), and Chris Wetz (Recreational Program)

·         The  boys coach of the year was presented to Greg Hennelly (Competitive) and Travis Fiegly (Recreational)

These annual award winners have each been submitted to US Youth Soccer for consideration for the National Volunteer of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Referee of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards, respectively.

In addition to the yearly honors, several other awards were presented. The OYSAN Executive Director’s Award was presented to Don Keefe, Tim Smith, and  Halle Emser who have volunteered considerable amounts of time and have made selfless and long-standing contributions to OYSAN and soccer in Northern Ohio.  

The OYSAN President’s Award  was presented to Tom Hatfield, who has volunteered considerable amounts of time and has made selfless and long-standing contributions to OYSAN and soccer in Northern Ohio.

The OYSAN Director of Coaching Awards were presented to Nordonia Hills Soccer Association and to John Clarke of the Toledo Celtics Soccer Club, who have contributed to the growth and development of the game and who have served to inspire us by example. In addition, Cleveland Futbol Club was recognized for both the Girls Development Cup Award, and the Top Club for ODP (Olympic Development Program) participation. Strongsville and Findlay were recognized for their Top ODP Support as communities. And, finally, Pacesetter Soccer Club (boys) and Internationals Soccer Club (girls) brought home awards in recognition of their 2011 State Cup performances as a club and NC United was recognized for their Bothwell Cup participation as a club.

Also recognized at the event were the players from OYSAN who participated in the ODP program and achieved recognition as Regional Pool Players and National Pool Players. Bronze and Silver Skill Award winners were also presented to round out the lunch program.

Mr. Allan Fee, of Cleveland’s Q104 radio station served as Master of Ceremonies for the annual event, and Mr. Paul Emhoff, Doctor Tom Turner, and Mrs. Pamela Menick from OYSAN also oversaw the award ceremony. Each honoree and award winner received a plaque to commemorate the day’s events which were sponsored in part by University Hospitals, adidas, Kohls, Eurosport, and ZoomReports.

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Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) is the State Association for U.S. Youth Soccer, the nation’s largest sports organization and the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation. OYSAN’s mission is to teach both soccer and life skills to children of all levels of interest and skill. To learn more, you may visit www.oysan.org, or call 330-659-0989.

OYSAN State Cup Tournament Location Announced

PRESS RELEASE. Richfield, Ohio . November 7, 2011: Pacesetter Soccer Complex will once again be host to this year’s State Cup competition weekend which runs from June 1^st through 3^rd, 2012.

Pacesetter Park is located in Sylvania, Ohio, which serves as a suburb of the Toledo area. Sylvania Pacesetter Park is a 138 acre multi-use sports complex. The soccer fields are natural turf at this complex, and the park offers concessions, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.

The tournament, part of the National Championship Series, features age groups of boys and girls teams ranging in ages from Under-10 (U10) to Under-19 (U19) and serves as the qualifier for the Regional Championships which will be held in Saginaw, Michigan. The winners of the regionals competition will then advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Last year, the 2011 tournament saw over 230 teams across all age divisions, resulting in thousands of player participants and spectators in attendance over the tournament weekend. The tournament produced 11 regional qualifying teams from the Ohio North area.

OYSAN, a nonprofit organization which manages the tournament and the State Office of US Youth Soccer,  is currently accepting applications for sponsorship from local and National companies who wish to have their business recognized at the event and help support youth sports , US Youth Soccer, and the National Championship series in Ohio North.

For more information about OYSAN’s State Cup or other tournaments, sponsorship, or participation in one of OYSAN’s programs, please visit www.oysan.org. 

What: Ohio Youth Soccer Association North Inc., State Cup Tournament

When: June 1-3, 2011

Where: Pacesetter Soccer Complex

Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) is the State Association for U.S. Youth Soccer, the nation’s largest sports organization and the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation. OYSAN’s mission is to teach both soccer and life skills to children of all levels of interest and skill. To learn more, you may visit www.oysan.org, or call 330-659-0989.