Two Kentucky Team Punch tickets to the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Massachusetts  Congratulations to the 2009 US Youth Soccer Region II (Midwest) Champions, the U17 and U18 Javanon boys teams for their success in the state and regional championships of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. These two teams now advance to the third and final leg of the quest for the National Championship in Lancaster, MA July 21-26.  You can follow their progress by clicking here.

Kentucky Youth Soccer will award eight, one-year John Gompper scholarships of $1,000 each for students planning to attend a post secondary educational institution (PSEI).  The basis for awarding of the scholarships will be community service and giving back to the game.  Participation in soccer at the collegiate level is not a prerequisite.  Scholarships will be paid directly to the PSEI and only incoming freshman are eligible for the scholarship.  All applications will need to be completed by JULY 15, 2009.  To download the application form, please click here.

Kentucky Coach Wins Regional Award  Adrian Parrish was recently selected as the 2009 United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) Region II Coach of the Year.  In winning this honor – given annual to one coach for his or her coaching activities, sportsmanship, player development and personal coaching development – Adrian was selected over some other great coaches in the Midwest Region.  By winning this award, Adrian will travel to the USASA Mid-Year Meeting in October where he will have the opportunity to be named 2009 USASA National Coach of the Year.

U9 Academy  Kentucky Youth Soccer is looking toward the future of soccer with the creation of the U9 Academy.  This revolutionary format, while new to Kentucky, has been highly successful in the development of young players as they continue to increase their knowledge and passion for the game.  With cooperation and support from the Kentucky Select Soccer League and its member clubs, Kentucky Youth Soccer will begin exclusive play of the U9 Academy this fall.  To learn more about and view the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association U9 Academy manual, please click here.

Kentucky Youth Soccer Names State Teams 

Every player has shown a tremendous work ethic and desire to represent although they may have not made the final selection they still have a bright future and we know that they are capable of returning next season as a more developed player.  Kentucky Youth Soccer would like to thank the support of the parents and clubs throughout the season and will provide each squad player with a written evaluation which will be sent out within the next 3 weeks.  To see the list click here.

Kentucky Youth Soccer to Add New Coaching Course Beginning in September 2009, Kentucky Youth Soccer will be offering another coaching education course to our member organizations. The Youth Technical Certificate course will be a three hour course totally focused on helping coaches teach the technical skills players need to execute to play the game. The course will consist of 1 hour of classroom work followed by 2 hours on the field and is highly recommended for coaches working with players between 9 to 13 years old as well as parents of players in these age groups. The three hour course is aimed to provide the candidates with more on the field activities which they can use immediately.  To learn more about the course, click here.

Kentucky Youth Soccer Offers First Spanish Coaching Education Course  Kentucky Youth Soccer Association was excited to have offered the USSF Youth Module Course for the first time in Spanish on May 22, 2009. Over 20 Spanish speaking youth soccer coaches attended the course which was hosted by BIFA Academia Juniors, who start operating in the Lexington area this fall.  To learn more about the course and see pictures, click here.