AGM 2025

FYSA Region A Round Table - Hosted by Marino Torrens, Region A Vice President

The latest on Level 2 Fingerprint Background Checks - Presented by Joel Dragan, USYS Member Services

U.S. Soccer & USYS Safeguarding Review With collaboration between U.S. Soccer and USYS, this will be an interactive discussion surrounding SafeSport training, reporting, and response. There will also be a deep dive into recent changes the Center for SafeSport has made to their Code and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. Please come with any questions […]

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS), is an internationally-focused higher education provider that delivers sports-related undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with a strong blend of academic and industry engagement. SportsBusiness Magazine recognizes it as one of the top three providers globally for online sports management courses.   Hosted by Catherine Garrido, Global Institute of Sport

Building trust with data: how to keep players improving and parents bought in Presented by Evin Nadaner, Founder at Top Right Soccer

Presented by Christian Velasquez, FYSA Director of Competitions

In this highly interactive workshop, attendees explore how to pursue sustained success for their athletes both on and off the field by developing competitors and life skills through sports. Each coach will leave the workshop as a PCA-certified Positive Coach, knowing how to establish a Positive Youth Sports Culture. Presented by Kelly Kratz, Positive Coaching […]

This session highlights the many pathways to a career in the game beyond playing: from coaching and refereeing to sports science, media, operations, and front office leadership. Through personal stories, practical insights, and honest conversation, we'll explore how visibility can drive opportunity. And, how owning our space as leaders in the sport can ignite passion […]

We will be discussing topics for coaches and parents on avoiding burnout from athletes by steering clear of early sport specialization and including recovery days and “play” days in the training plan. We will also touch on basic nutrition/hydration for fueling the athlete for prime performance and a few tips on how to avoid some […]