We are honored to welcome a number of leading youth soccer organizations as National Standards Project partners. Each partner is committed to raising the level of the game through player development and coaching education.
iSoccer.org
Official Technology and Assessment Provider of the National Standards Project
www.isoccer.org
iSoccer is an award winning, online training and coaching platform that provides players, coaches and clubs with the tools and motivation to improve the technical ability of youth soccer players. Players, teams and clubs are able to assess their current level using the proprietary iSoccer Assessment, analyze their strengths and weaknesses using sophisticated tracking tools, target their training with a customized practice session builder and download over 500 iPod ready video clips to help raise their technical level through self-guided training.
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NSCAA
Official Coaching Education Partner of the National Standards Project
www.nscaa.com
Based in Kansas City, Kan., the NSCAA is the largest coaches' organization in the United States. Since its founding in 1941, it has grown to include more than 30,000 members who coach both genders at all levels of the sport. In addition to a national rankings program for colleges and high schools, NSCAA offers an extensive recognition program that presents nearly 10,000 individual awards every year. It fulfills its mission of coaching education through a nationwide program of clinics and week-long courses, teaching more than 4,000 soccer coaches each year.
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US Club Soccer
Official Player Development Partner of the National Standards Project
US Club Soccer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop competitive club soccer in the United States. A member of the United States Soccer Federation since July 2001, US Club Soccer has grown to include member clubs and leagues in 50 states. In addition to sanctioning and administering tournaments, leagues and other competitions as well as offering a range of programs for its members, US Club Soccer annually conducts the National Cup and the National Collegiate Showcase. US Club Soccer also directs its own player identification and development program – id2. |
Urban Soccer Collaborative
Official Urban Soccer Partner of the National Standards Project
www.ussoccerfoundation.org/...urban_soccer_collaborative
The Urban Soccer Collaborative (USC) is a national network of grassroots programmers using soccer for youth development. Formed under the auspices of the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the USC currently has 64 member organizations in 24 states plus the District of Columbia serving more than 32,000 children in under-served communities. The U.S. Soccer Foundation provides ongoing support for training, capacity building and implementation of quality standards, strategies and best practices for soccer-based youth development with an emphasis on improving health outcomes. The Collaborative partners with the US Soccer Foundation on youth development initiatives with a core focus on using soccer as a tool for teaching life skills and how to live healthy and active lifestyles. Through this partnership the Collaborative works with leaders of grassroots programs to develop standards and best practices for running effective urban programs.
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Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN)
www.oysan.org
Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) is an educational youth soccer organization that represents over 58,000 players, 7,500 coaches, and 2,000 referees throughout Northern Ohio. OYSAN is a member of US Youth Soccer and the official representative of the United State Soccer Federation (USSF) for northern Ohio. The Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) is a non-profit organization dedicated towards teaching and actively promoting the sport of youth soccer, the development of players, coaches and referees, good sportsmanship, and life skills.
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Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA)
www.michiganyouthsoccer.org
Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) is a statewide, nonprofit, and educational youth soccer organization that represents over 86,000 players, 10,000 coaches, and 4,000 referees throughout the State. MSYSA consists of 70+ leagues who register boys and girls, ages 4-19, at various competition levels. MSYSA is a member of US Youth Soccer and the official representative of the United State Soccer Federation (USSF) for the State of Michigan. MSYSA is the largest state association in US Youth Soccer Region II (Midwest Region), and was the 11th largest of all 55 youth soccer state associations in 2008.
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Alaska Youth Soccer Association (AYSA)
www.alaskayouthsoccer.org
The Alaska State Youth Soccer Association is a member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) team. The AYSA mission is to provide leadership, administrate state level programs, educate our members and the public about the game of soccer, and coordinate youth soccer in the State of Alaska to accomplish the following measurable objectives: Maximize the number of youth soccer players in Alaska at all ages and skill levels to expand opportunity for participation, and promote the visibility of the sport. Maximize the number of USSF and NSCAA licensed youth soccer coaches at each coaching level to advance the level of player skill and competition.
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Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA)
www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Illinois Youth Soccer Association’s purpose is to operate soccer programs where young people can learn to develop positive character traits, have positive learning experiences to reach their potential. Our mission it to educate coaches, players, referees, parents, administrators; develop and administrate soccer programs and activities for youth players; provide opportunities for participants; promote and stimulate interest in the game of soccer. |
Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
www.KYsoccer.net
Kentucky Youth Soccer- a non profit organization founded in 1979 that serves 45,000 players, coaches, administrators, and volunteers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky Youth Soccer is a proud member of the US Youth Soccer, the governing body of youth soccer in the United States. Kentucky Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. |
Kansas Youth Soccer Association
www.KansasYouthSoccer.org
The Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. was officially recognized by US Youth Soccer/USSF in 1981 as the sanctioned youth soccer organization for the state of Kansas. The purpose of this association is to promote, foster and perpetuate the game of soccer in the entire state of Kansas. Kansas Youth Soccer is a not-for-profit corporation and has 501(C)(3) status. |
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