

Save the Date: July 31st – August 2nd, 2026
Location: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL
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About the Florida Youth Soccer Summit
FYSA will host the 2026 Florida Youth Soccer Summit & AGM July 31 â August 2, 2026, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando.
The Florida Youth Soccer Summit brings together members of the soccer community from across the state for an engaging weekend of educational workshops, inspiring guest speakers, and a vendor showcase highlighting the latest equipment, technology, and services shaping youth soccer.
Tentative Schedule:
- Friday, July 31, 2026:
- Board of Directors Meeting at 5 PM
- Vendor Hall Grand Opening at 5 PM
- Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Youth Soccer Summit (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Clubs: Club Workshops presented by FYSA
- Coaches: International Coaching Symposium presented by TFSS
- Referees: Referee Workshops presented by FSR
- Annual Awards Gala
- Youth Soccer Summit (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Annual General Meeting at 8 AM
Youth Soccer Summit Workshops
- Pathway Strategy & Soccer Services: U.S. Soccer
- FYSA Panel Feedback Session: Ryan Foley, FYSA Executive Director
- U.S. Soccer Competition Structure: U.S. Soccer
- ODP Reimagined: Don Gemmell, FYSA Director of Sport Development
- Girls in Soccer: Melissa Alford, Girls in Soccer Founder
- Girl Talk Building Confidence: Jayla Head, Girl Talk Inc.
- TOPSoccer: Jennifer DiTillio, TOPSoccer Chair
- GotSport – Club Administrators
- GotSport – Leagues & Tournaments Directors
- Referee Assignor Recertification: FSR
Submission Forms
2026 AWARD NOMINATION FORMS
Player Awards:
- Goal of the Year
- Save of the Year
- Comeback Player of the Year
Coach Awards:
- Competitive Coach of the Year (Girls & Boys)
- Recreational Coach of the Year (Girls & Boys)
- TOPSoccer Coach of the Year
Service Awards:
- Administrator of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
- TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year
- Recreational Club of the Year
- TOPSoccer Club of the Year
Florida Youth Soccer Hall of Fame:
- FYSA Hall of Fame
The deadline to submit an Awards Nomination has closed.
PROPOSED ARTICLE & RULE AMENDMENTS
Click here to view the 2026 Proposed Article and Rule Amendments.
The deadline to submit a proposal has closed. For questions, please email communications@fysa.com.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION FORM
Please use the form below to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Board of Directors.
Nominations should, by nature of the position, reflect candidates who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and a commitment to advancing youth soccer in Florida.
All submissions will be shared in accordance with FYSA bylaws and governance procedures for elections at the 2026 AGM on Sunday, August 2. One nomination shall be made for each position that the nominee seeks. Nominations are due by Wednesday July 1st at 11:59 PM ET.
Click here to submit a nomination.
Form opens: May 4, 2026
Form closes: July 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
AGM PROXY APPOINTMENT FORM
Click here to submit a Proxy Appointment Form for the 2026 Annual General Meeting. Proxies shall be submitted no later than Friday, July 24, 2026.
If you have questions regarding the proxy process, please contact communications@fysa.com.
Board of Directors Slate
The following reflects the current slate of nominations received for the FYSA Board of Directors as of June 12, 2026. This listing will be updated each week throughout the nomination period.
President
- Daragh Cullen
- Olaf Henke
- Chrisitian Vallejos
Treasurer
- Justin Goldman
- Justin Lauer
VP Admin & Communication
- Mike Hyatt
- Tom Tianich
VP Region B
- Mike Hyatt
- Justin Lauer
- Luisangel Lopez
- Nick Santos
VP Region D
- Jhonatan Cardenas
- Louis Richard
Region B Commissioner – North
- Mike Sroka
Region C Commissioner – North
- Mike Callaway
- Milijana Ugrenovic-Petrovic
Region D Commissioner – East
- Melissa Alford
AGM SPONSORS
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