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DISTRICT
VII
OFFICE
Will be Closed on Friday July
3rd, 2009 for
Independence
Day
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Top Referees Invited Back for 2009 US
Youth Soccer National Championships
FRISCO, Texas (May 19, 2009)
- US Youth Soccer is pleased to announce the top 12 referees,
based on their performance at the 2008
US Youth Soccer National Championships,
who have been invited to return to the field at the 2009 US Youth Soccer
National Championships in Lancaster, Mass., July 21-26.
"The US Youth Soccer National
Championships is the most prestigious youth sporting event in the
country and we pride ourselves on ensuring that prestige in every aspect
of the tournament, specifically with the selection and advancement of
our referees," said Jim Cosgrove, executive director of US Youth Soccer.
"The referees are an integral part of the US Youth Soccer National
Championship Series and play a key role in its success. Being invited to
the national level is a great honor for our referees who are dedicated
to promoting fair play and furthering their development."
The selection process for referees
for the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is based on
performance throughout the Series. Just as the teams advance from the
state to regional to national level so do the referees.
Referees participating in the 55 US
Youth Soccer State Association State Cup events are considered for
advancement to participate in one of the four US Youth Soccer Regional
Championship events. The top referees from each regional event are then
considered for advancement to the National Championships. Once selected
to the National Championships, the top 12 referees are identified and
invited to return to the event the following year.
The referees selected hold jobs in various professions, ranging from
veterinarian or teacher to EMT-Paramedic or bank examiner. In fact,
Brett Lally of Ellicott City, Md., and Brad Meekins of College Station,
Texas, are two referees selected to return, but unable to because of
work or family commitments. Meekins is expecting his first child.
All four US Youth Soccer Regions and nine US Youth Soccer State
Associations are represented by the 10 referees returning to the
National Championships.
Each summer, the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series crowns the
boys and girls national champion in each of its six age groups (Under-14
through 19). The finals are a culmination of a year-long series of
competitions at the state and regional levels which provides
approximately 185,000 players on over 10,000 teams from 55 US Youth
Soccer State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer
skills against the best competition in the nation.
Referees returning to the
2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships:
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Name |
Hometown |
Grade |
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Andrew Bigelow |
Auburn, Ind. |
5 |
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Jeremy Fagundes |
Clovis, Calif. |
5 |
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Michael Farmer |
Streetsboro, Ohio |
6 |
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Shelley Finger |
Fort Worth, Texas |
5 |
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Brett Lally* |
Ellicott City, Md. |
6 |
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Brad Meekins* |
College Station, Texas |
6 |
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Deleana Quan |
Sacramento, Calif. |
6 |
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Russell Tolerton |
Virginia Beach, Va. |
6 |
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Kyle Trimble |
Fox Point, Wis. |
5 |
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Armando Villarreal |
Brownsville, Texas |
5 |
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Jonathan Weiner |
Miami, Fla. |
5 |
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Brandon Whitson |
Menifee, Calif. |
6 |
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*Unable to return in 2009 |
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 CYSA
District VII Olympic Development Program Information
The following players have been
selected to attend the CYSA ODP Play Days to be held on:
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September 13th,
2009 & October 11th, 2009 for the BOYS |
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September 20th,
2009 & October 18th, 2009 for the GIRLS. |
A $75.00 fee must be
submitted into the District VII Office no later than
Friday, July 24th, 2009 11:00 AM.
This fee will ensure your commitment to attend. Be sure your check
indicates District VII ODP Play Day. This fee is non-refundable.
For further information contact:
Bill Dearson District VII ODP Coordinator
odpd7@yahoo.com or the District VII Office at
cysad7office@juno.com
2009 District VII ODP Players Selected for ODP Play
days
The Olympic
Development Program is a national process for identifying and developing
highly talented male and female youth soccer players. The District ODP
pools train for the "District Play Days" held in
September and October on non-tournament Sundays, when no league games are
scheduled. Once a player has made the District Pool, an additional fee
will be assessed to each player that attends play days. Each player that
is selected for a District team will receive a white T-shirt and a royal
blue T-shirt that will be used at all of the "District Play Days".
TO THE DISTRICT VII 2008-2009 FOUNDERS' CUP,
ASSOCIATION CUP & STATE CUP CHAMPIONS AND FINALISTS
FOUNDERS' CUP
UNDER 12 BOYS CHAMPIONS CLOVIS CENTURY UNITED
UNDER 12 BOYS FINALIST CLOVIS FT WASHINGTON KNIGHTS
UNDER 12 GIRLS CHAMPIONS CLOVIS JSC FAMUSROCKSTARS
UNDER 14 GIRLS CHAMPIONS CLOVIS FC COUGARS
UNDER 14 GIRLS FINALIST CLOVIS BLUE HEAT
UNDER 16 BOYS CHAMPIONS CLOVIS FC FALCONS
UNDER 16 BOYS FINALIST CLOVIS FC TITANS
UNDER 16 GIRLS FINALIST CLOVIS FC REBEL STARS
ASSOCIATION CUP
UNDER 19 BOYS CHAMPIONS SELMA GALAXY
STATE CUP
UNDER 11 BOYS FINALIST FIG GARDEN BULLARD FC BLUE
UNDER 15 BOYS FINALIST CLOVIS CA ODYSSEY RED
Press Release
Pleasanton, CA - May 7th,
2009
CYSA Board of
Directors Approves Changes for Tournaments
Effective May 4th, 2009,
Teams applying to CYSA sanctioned tournaments will submit their
application and fees directly to the tournament. Applications will no
longer be submitted to the District Tournament Coordinator for
processing.
A team may apply to only one
tournament per weekend whether it is a CYSA, Out of State or
International Tournament.
A team may apply to another
tournament on the same weekend only after being rejected from the
tournament to which they originally applied or after withdrawing from
the tournament to which they originally applied. TEAMS FOUND TO
HAVE VIOLATED THIS POLICY WILL FACE SEVER PENALTIES.
Teams withdrawing from a tournament
should be aware that a tournament may include in its rules a provision
that allows the tournament to keep the entry fees for any team that
applies. Please check with the tournament regarding their refund
policies. In addition to the possibility of forfeiting their entry
fees, teams withdrawing from a tournament less than 14 days before the
start of the tournament may be fined $300 by the tournament for a late
withdrawal.
CYSA Team Application for CYSA Teams
E/D COURSE
Note: Date Change to June 13, 14, 27 & 28, 2009
Class limited to first 15 attendees, application form on website. Cost
$115.00
E/D Course Application
INDUCTED INTO THE CYSA HALL OF FAME
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Tom started coaching soccer in 1967
at Ahwahnee Jr. High, Fresno, California. He was first introduced to
the Fresno Junior Soccer League and California Youth Soccer
Association (CYSA) by Harold Young and he became involved when Fresno
started the U-14 boys program in 1970. In 1975, he moved into coaching
girl’s soccer, U-14 through U-19 age groups. From 1978 through 2000,
Tom spent the majority of his coaching time at the high school level
at Hoover High School, Fresno, CA. Additionally during this time, he
helped start and coach the Fresno State Women's Soccer Club.
After Tom retired from high school
coaching in 2001 he became involved in the Ayer Soccer Club, first as
a coach for his grandson’s team, then as Ayer Club President and
Roosevelt Youth Soccer League (RYSL) board member. In 2005 he helped
found and run the Randy D. Roby Soccer Tournament for class 4 teams.
In 2007 he became President of the RYSL and joined the District VII
Board. He is still on the District VII Board and helped with All
Stars and the new Spring League.
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Tom Metry’s Achievements:
Fresno Junior Soccer League (FJSL)
Coaches over 15 years, 4 city
championships
Ahwahnee Jr. High coordinator for
10 years
On the FJSL Board of Directors for
8 years
FJSL Board President for 2 years.
CYSA
District VII Commissioner 1972-1974
Helped start Clovis Junior Soccer
League & first president Refereed many games including state
championships
Lead coaching clinics for Fresno,
Reedley, and Hanford All star coach
U.S.S.F.A.
National Coach with a "B" license
First class with Detmar Cramer in
1971, Last class in 1989 Helped put on the McGuire Cup, finals in
Clovis, CA
Hoover High School
Varsity girls coach for 22 years
Fifteen league championships
Six years as top team in the
section
Four consecutive years undefeated
Over all record 364 wins, 110
losses, 54 ties
1996 California Coaches Association
Girls Soccer Coach of the Year 1996 N.S.C.A.A. California Girls Coach
of the Year
Two players selected as N.S.C.A.A.
All-Americans
12+ girl players went on to become
high school/college coaches.
Other Soccer Related Activities
Initiated Fresno States Women
Program and coached it for 3 years Participated in Southern California
Collegiate Soccer Conference
(prior to that members such as
D.S.C., Cal Poly, D.C.L.A., San Diego, Fresno and other colleges were
members ofN.C.A.A.)
Chair Person for 2 years for
S.C.C.S.C.
Coached and helped with indoor
soccer programs
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ABOUT DISTRICT VII
District
VII is one of 9 Districts in California Youth Soccer Association,
encompassing most of Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare & Inyo counties.
District VII is composed of 21 member leagues and approximately 22,000
registered players on Division 1, Division 3 and Division 4 teams who
participate in the Harold Young Competitive Playing League & the Don
Hawkins Recreational Playing League. District VII teams participate in
league, tournament and Cup play during the CYSA calendar year. League
programs are designed for all levels of youth soccer from recreational
and developmental to competitive. District VII teams and players have
achieved the highest honors in CYSA programs and competitions with many
former District VII players moving on to excel in collegiate, amateur
and professional soccer.
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