New Hampshire Soccer Association News

US YOUTH SOCCER ANNOUNCES EAST REGION AWARD WINNER

US Youth Soccer & NH Soccer couldn’t be prouder to congratulate our 2023 award winner Kevin Skarupa from Merrimack Youth Soccer for all he has achieved this past year! Kevin was selected as 2023 Competitive Boys Coach of the Year in the East region.

Kevin’s dedication, hard work, and passion for youth sports have truly paid off. Join us in celebrating their remarkable accomplishments and let’s show Kevin some love.

US Youth Soccer’s Regional Award Winners Honored

FRISCO, Texas (November 20, 2023) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) announced today the regional recipients of its annual awards. Nineteen different State Associations from across the country were represented with a regional award winner, showcasing the true scope of USYS.

Following a voting process that started at the state-wide level, the following candidates will now be considered for the national honor in each respective category.

EAST REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Terry Reed (Delaware)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Kevin Skarupa (New Hampshire)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Nate Testman (West Virginia)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Kyle Courteau (Massachusetts)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Lloyd McIntyre (West Virginia)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Matt Rosenthal (New Jersey)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Timothy Schwabenbaurer (Eastern New York)
• Volunteer of the Year – Dana Santilli (Massachusetts)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Kayla Romine (Virginia)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – John Allen (West Virginia)

MIDWEST REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Brittany Monroe (Kentucky)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Trent Heil (Michigan)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Joseph Schmidt (Ohio)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Simon Davis (Ohio)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Christina Fidkowski (Michigan)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Rayna Young (Wisconsin)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Brooklyn Turner (Wisconsin)
• Volunteer of the Year – Tracy Black (Kentucky)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Alexis Pickerel (Michigan)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – Jack Ryan (Wisconsin)

SOUTH REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Rob Martella (North Texas)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Cesar Salinas (Tennessee)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Jeremy Lansing (Tennessee)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Gentry Johnson (Mississippi)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Edith Verastegui (North Texas)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Ashlyn Oglesby (North Texas)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Elizabeth Warlick (Tennessee)
• Volunteer of the Year – Rufus Woodard (Tennessee)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Janna McNulty (Louisiana)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – Edson Lopez (North Texas)

WEST REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Trent Hultman (Wyoming)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – David Ferguson (Wyoming)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Thomas Adu (Wyoming)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Brian Hokanson (Wyoming)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Vic Bonilla (New Mexico)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Emma Coughenour (Wyoming)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Stacey Umbach (Wyoming)
• Volunteer of the Year – Jim Handy (Washington)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Ingrid Yan (Washington)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – Jacob Dirks (Arizona)

National winners will be announced later this month, and each recipient will be honored at the 2024 US Youth Soccer awards event, “The Ball.” Set to be held on January 12, 2024, The Ball will
be held in Anaheim, Calif., in conjunction with the USYS Workshop at the United Soccer Coaches Convention.

About 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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NH ODP Tryouts 2023-2024 Season

NH ODP Tryouts – What is ODP / Why ODP?

Register Today for Tryouts here: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/8193432D1?reg_role=player

Ages eligible for tryout: Birth Years 2013-2007 (U12-U17 for 23-23 Season)

Boys Tryouts: June 14th* 

Girls Tryouts: June 15th*

Location: NHSA Soccer Complex in Pembroke, NH

 *Deferred Tryouts offered to those registering and unable to attend

What is ODP?

NH ODP is a supplemental program to your soccer team.

The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a national identification and development program that identifies youth soccer players throughout the country, to represent their state association, region, and the US National Youth Teams in international soccer competitions.

ODP teams are formed at the state and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age groups. At the state association level, a pool of players are identified in each eligible age group and brought together as a group to develop their skills through training and competition. This Training Pool takes place in New Hampshire from November to February. From the state pools a State team is selected to represent New Hampshire to play against other State Teams in regional events. From State Teams players are identified for regional and national pools and teams.

Why ODP?

In 2021, Greta Caulton from our 2005 Girls NH Team was selected out of hundreds of players to be on the East Region ODP team. Greta attended the ODP Interregional Event in November where she played for the East Region and competed amongst the top ‘05 Girls across the country! Based on her play in the tournament, the ODP coaching staff selected Greta to the 23-player roster to represent the ODP National Team for her age group. Greta traveled down to Tampa, FL in January to meet her teammates from around the country and showcase her abilities in front of the national staff, top academies, and college coaches. Her coach…US Soccer Legend, Brandi Chastain. Greta has committed to play at the University of New Hampshire. She is just one of many success stories within NH ODP and its alumni every year.

More Information can be found herehttps://soccernh.com/odp/the-program/

Please direct any inquiries to: odpadmin@soccernh.org

ODP Night at UNH Men’s Soccer – Tuesday, November 1st

NEW HAMPSHIRE ODP NIGHT

We are excited to have players and families of New Hampshire Olympic Development Program (ODP) join us on November 1 at Wildcat Stadium. We hope families from all age groups and genders can attend on Tuesday night to support New Hampshire Wildcats playing their final regular season match vs. UMass Lowell. The New Hampshire Wildcats are currently 11-3 and in first place in the America East.  ODP Director, Brad Campion, is the assistant coach of the Wildcats and U12 Boys Head Coach, Panos Galatas, is the program’s Director of Operations. Come out and watch the highest level soccer in the state of New Hampshire!

ODP Families, check your emails for more information coming from Ed Royer, ODP Administrative Director, odpadmin@soccernh.org

WHERE: WILDCAT STADIUM, DURHAM NH

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 1st at 6 PM

WHAT: UNH VS UMass Lowell

ENTRY IS FREE

PARTICIPANTS YOUR NIGHT INCLUDES:

  • Tailgating on Bremner or Tucker Fields starting at 4 pm
  • Watch warm-ups from the sidelines
  • Tunnel entrance for UNH players as they walk out from the locker room
  • Youth players are chosen by you to participate in the “International Walk-On” with UNH players for the national anthem
  • Ability to use field during half-time for 10-12 minutes of small-sided games
  • Announcement over PA system
  • Meet UNH players for pictures and autographs following the game

SCHEDULE:

4:00pm: Families arrive and park in Boulder Lot- 145 Main Street, Durham, NH

4:00pm-5:00pm: Families tailgate in parking lot. Youth players (8th grade and younger) are allowed to use Bremner Field, if it is reserved for us, or Tucker Field.

5:00pm-5:45pm: Families and youth players can watch warm-ups and interact with the UNH players

5:45pm: Youth players line up for ‘Hype Tunnel” and to participate in the International Walk-Out and National Anthem.

6:00pm: Families and youth players return to the stands to watch the first-half

6:40pm: Youth players head down to the side of the field/gate to get on.

6:45pm (Half-time): Half-time scrimmages. Your organization graphic displayed on scoreboard, announcements made about the youth club, etc.

6:55pm-8:00pm: Youth players return to stands for second half. Staff and families to clear the field quickly

Post-Game: UNH players sign posters, take a group photograph, Next game graphic on the scoreboard

Open Tryouts – NH ODP 2022-2023

NH ODP Tryouts for 2022-2023 ODP Season

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

NHSA Complex, Pembroke, NH

5:00-6:30 PM BU/GU 12-14 (2011,’10,’09)

6:30-8:00PM BU/GU 15-17 (2008, ’07,’06)

New Player Registration Link

New Hampshire ODP will be hosting open tryouts for the 2022-2023 State Pool in Pembroke on Wednesday, June 15th. All youth players, birth year 2006-2011, are eligible to tryout. Players will be evaluated by our NH State Coaching staff, which is made up of 50% college coaches, national licensed coaches, and high-level club/high school coaches from around NH.

ODP Process and Cycle:

The ODP seasonal cycle begins with open tryouts in June.  The open tryouts are to identify and select players for the winter NH State Pool Training Program.  The NH State Pool Training runs from mid-November through February. At the end of this training, the State ODP Teams are selected. State Team training goes from April to June, and ends with the East Region ODP Tournament and summer ODP Identification Camps.

Why ODP?

In 2021, Greta Caulton from our 2005 Girls NH Team was selected out of hundreds of players to be on the East Region ODP team. Greta attended the ODP Interregional Event in November where she played for the East Region and competed amongst the top ‘05 Girls across the country! Based on her play in the tournament, the ODP coaching staff selected Greta to the 23-player roster to represent the ODP National Team for her age group. Greta traveled down to Tampa, FL in January to meet her teammates from around the country and showcase her abilities in front of the national staff, top academies, and college coaches. Her coach…US Soccer Legend, Brandi Chastain.

A statement from Greta on her ODP National Team selection:

“Ever since I was very young, I’ve always dreamed of someday being on the US Women’s National Team. I wrote a note to myself in the sixth grade, saying I hope to someday make it there. But, I was aware of the journey, and I knew I had to start soon. Everyone has to start somewhere. That’s why I’d like to thank all of my New Hampshire ODP friends, for setting the bar so high during my first few practices for NH ODP. I was only in eighth grade during this time, and this was my first time training with an elite group of girls. This helped me realize that I’m done dreaming about someday being on the national team. This could be real.

And since then, I’m so glad that I started. Friends and peers often ask me how I’m not jumping up and down about this news. Obviously I’m ecstatic for my accomplishments, but I also try to be humble about it. This wasn’t just news emailed to me out of the blue. I worked day and night for years to make it here, and I’m so glad the work paid off.”

– Greta Caulton, 2021 East Regional and National Team Selection ’05

New Player Registration Link

Contact, ODP Administrator, Ed Royer, with any questions

odpadmin@soccernh.org

NH ODP Website

Soccer Camp Opportunities for Your Organization

The New Hampshire Soccer Association (NHSA) is offering partnership opportunities with soccer camp providers. While soccer camps tend to run mostly in the summertime – if your organization also runs camps throughout the year, there are no restrictions as to when you can take advantage of this opportunity.

NHSA offers two tiers of partnership to the camp organization. Click below for more information.

2022 State Cup Registrations NOW OPEN

This year, teams can register to qualify for the National Championship Series OR the National Presidents Cup tournament.  State Cup games will be held in May and Early June… click below for more information.

Coaching Education Webinar December 7th

NHWSL Black Friday Deal is OPEN

Registration for Session #2 into the NHWSL is now open, and through November 29th, registrants will received $100 off, three (3) FREE VEO sessions, and opportunities to win all sorts of prize giveaways.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL PRESS RELEASE

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE NHWSL INFORMATION PAGE

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECT LINK TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM

 

Registrations will remain open through the end of December for the second session, but this deal will only be available for a limited time.