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Soccer Equipment/Field Grants
The MYSA has designated funds for the purpose of assisting member clubs in purchasing appropriate sized goals for their U9–U19 teams. The program has been expanded to include funding for additional field development. These funds are made available to Affiliated Members in good standing through a grant application process. Items that will be considered for funding include goals of any size, nets, kickboards, field lining equipment, back netting for goals, field upgrading and fencing.
The 2008 application process has closed.
For more information, please contact Ivan Woyno, MYSA Development Administrator, at 952-252-1688 (800-366-6972) or ivanwoyno@mnyouthsoccer.org.
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Mike Warter College Scholarship
This Scholarship is a lasting tribute to Mike Warter, a true pioneer for women’s soccer in Minnesota. This fund will be a reminder to all, of Mike’s commitment to the development of players by nurturing good play, good friendships, better facilities, proficient coaching and the happiest of times for all participants.
 Mike Warter made his presence known on the Minnesota soccer scene for more than 25 years. One of Mike’s primary goals was to help female soccer players obtain college scholarships. In order to achieve that goal, he believed the players had to be seen. To attain this, Mike developed a local Minneapolis park team into one of Minnesota’s Premier girls’ teams, Sota Soccer. With this club he worked hard to travel outside the state of Minnesota to face stiffer competition. Mike was described as a “player’s coach”, being there for his players both on the field and off, in good times and more importantly, in bad. Mike’s work did not end with Sota Soccer. He was a pioneer at the University of Minnesota, coaching their club team for nine years including a National Club championship in 1988. Former University President, Mark Yudof, stated in a letter to the family, “He was a mentor and role model for many student athletes.” Mike was inducted into the MYSA Hall of Fame in 2007.
The Mike Warter Scholarship will be awarded to Minnesota soccer players who are registered to a MYSA affiliated club and are graduating high school seniors. Two scholarships, one to a Male Player and the other a Female Player, will be given in the form of a $500 tuition award and is to be used toward expenses at an accredited college, university or community college.
The application process for the 2008 Mike Warter College Scholarship closed on Friday, April 25, 2008. For more information, please contact Kelli Donohoo, Manager of Programs, at 952-252-0227 (800-366-6972) or kellidonohoo@mnyouthsoccer.org .
Tax deductible donations to the Mike Warter Scholarship Fund can be sent to:
The Mike Warter Scholarship Fund
c/o Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
11577 Encore Circle
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Upon receipt of your donation, MYSA will issue you a letter of acknowledgement for your contribution.
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