Mass Youth Soccer

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Geoff Cameron began his youth career with Attleboro Youth Soccer. He was also a member of the Mass Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program. He had professional stints with Rhode Island Stingrays, Houston Dynamo, Stoke City, Queens Park Rangers, FC Cincinnati and the United States Men's National team (played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup). #influencer #soccer #professional

Mass Youth Soccer ODP is proud to launch our Gear For Good initiative during this year’s tryouts! We’re inviting families to donate gently used soccer gear such as cleats, shin guards, soccer balls, and apparel. Look for the donation bins conveniently placed near the check-in area at the pavilion. Let’s work together to support players in need! #MAGearForGood #soccer #giveback

⚽🎉 Celebrate 50 years of youth soccer with us at the Mass Youth Soccer 50th Anniversary Gala! Join us for an unforgettable night featuring keynote speaker and Mass Youth Soccer Hall of Famer, Charlie Davies. 🙌 🌟 Purchase a table and be part of this historic event! Your support helps us continue our mission to inspire and empower young athletes. 🎟️ Reserve your table today: www.mayouthsoccer.org/gala Don’t miss out on this special night of celebration, community, and inspiration! #50thanniversaryGala #massyouthsoccer

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we asked Ronald Rodriguez to speak about what soccer means to him: “As part of the Hispanic community, the meaning of soccer is a big part of our society. Growing up, it seemed it was the only sport anyone ever cared or talked about, and it had a big meaning to everyone around me. It brought people of all ages and backgrounds together. I grew up in Dallas, TX where there was a large Hispanic community in my neighborhood. Even though the soccer games were typically an hour and a half, we would spend almost the whole day together. Families would gather before and after to celebrate each other and discuss the players, teams, and everything in between. It created a sense of belonging and an outlet for kids to stay active.    As an adult with children, soccer was something I wanted to share with them. When I enrolled my oldest daughter, there were no volunteers to coach her team which in turn started my lifelong involvement with my city league. I’ve worn many hats, coach, board member, referee, and sometimes field maintenance as well as everything in between. In all these years, I’ve watched many kids, parents and volunteers benefit from our city program as I have. It has brought me a sense of fulfillment and connection to this community that I needed when I moved to MA.”  #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity #HispanicHeritageMonth202

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Andy Weiss is known for his sense of humor and caring nature when it comes the sometimes craziness surrounding the game of soccer. He is a former State Youth Referee Administrator and has held many administrative positions for the Massachusetts State Referee Committee. The Mass Youth Soccer 15U Boys State Cup Championship is named the “Andy Weiss” trophy. Andy is current president of Massachsuetts Adult State Soccer, the adult governing soccer body in Massachusetts. #soccer #influencer #Referee

This #NationalCoachesDay, we celebrate the powerful role coaches play in shaping athletes both on and off the field. The Million Coaches Challenge is on a mission to empower coaches to teach life skills, resilience, and sportsmanship. Celebrate your coach by sharing their impact in the comments. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecAZP2Hu 

The Soccer Unity Project is excited to launch a developmental clinic series, “Grow the Game,” for female-identifying and non-binary youth in Grades 6-12. Date: Saturday, October 12th | Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Venue:Carter Playground, 709 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA Featuring: -Angeline Friel: Soccer Unity Project Goalkeeper Coach; former Goalkeeper at Northeastern University -Greta Teller: Soccer Unity Project Advisor; Current Varsity Coach at Dexter Southfield School and Massachusetts ODP Program; former player at Boston University Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebQqSf2F #GrowTheGame #InclusiveSoccer

🎉⚽️ Celebrate 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer! ⚽️🎉 Join us as we commemorate five decades of passion, teamwork, and growth at the 50th Anniversary Gala! 🎊 Secure a table for your team, friends, or family, and celebrate this milestone with us. 🙌 📅 Date: November 16th 📍 Location: The Westin, Waltham Boston 🎟 Reserve your table now: www.mayouthsoccer.org/gala

Thank you to the member organizations and staff that participated in the active violence training yesterday in Devens. We are always looking for ways to keep our organizations and players safe. Thanks for the training HSI. #soccer #training #education

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke with Rene Rodriguez and asked him to share a tradition from his heritage that he feels embodies the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month: “My fondest memories growing up and as an adult are from my family's annual father's day pig roast. We would gather at my Uncle's house. The Dad's would set up the Pit, prepare the pig for roasting and take turns turning the pit. The other dads would sit around playing Dominos and drinking beer and telling tall tales of their youth. The Mom's would prepare the rest of the meal and be talking about a bunch of topics from the Kids to latest news. kids would run around the neighborhood and play games. As I grew older, it was a special thing to be able to play at the Domino's table and if you were able to beat the other team of adults, you would be heralded by all that were there. These are some of my fondest memories of family, learning about my culture and my history. I learned alot about who I was and what was expected of me. The tradition continued for a long time into my adulthood.       The other memories that I treasure are of being a little kid during the holidays and having a "Paranda" stop by. It is a version of caroling where a small group of musicians and singers would show up at your door singing - they would come in and you would bring out drinks and make some snacks for everyone. They were not calm, traditional songs but raucous songs with guitars and all kinds of instruments and singing. Then they would all get dressed and go to the next house.I remember falling asleep to holiday music. That was something I only really experienced as a kid.     I think the last big thing where I truly felt connected to my roots was when I went to my Grandmother's funeral. it's strange that a funeral is a fond memory. It was a multi-day affair in Puerto Rico with relatives coming in from everywhere.I learned a lot about my family's history and the generations before me. I was able to introduce my wife to everyone and share a little piece of that history with her.”    #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity #HispanicHeritageMonth202