Recreation Grant
MYSA offers a grant program directed towards the Recreational Soccer Programs of our Affiliate Members. These grants will be utilized for the enhancement and improvement of the Recreational Programs. Items that will be considered for funding include, but are not limited to, player development programs, coaching education, and referee development. Funds are not to be used for ongoing annual operating expenses of a program. Only Affiliate Members in good standing with MYSA are eligible to apply for the grant.
Applications and supporting materials must be received in the MYSA office by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Incomplete applications will not be processed. All applicants will be notified by March 29, 2012. Questions can be directed to Katie Blanchette at 952-252-0227 or katieblanchette@mnyouthsoccer.org.
Field Grant
The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association is proud to once again offer our Field Grant program. This year, we will again accept grant requests from those MYSA Clubs looking for assistance with soccer field upkeep and maintenance. Items that will be considered for funding include goals of any size, nets, kickboards, field lining equipment, back netting for goals, field upgrading, fencing and additional field development.
The 2012 MYSA Field Grant application process closed Friday, January 13, 2012. Questions may be directed to Joe Golish at 952-933-2384 (800-366-6972) or joegolish@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 is awarded annually to one male and one female Minnesota soccer player who is registered to a MYSA affiliated club and is a graduating high school senior. The scholarship is a $500 tuition award that is to be used toward expenses at an accredited college, university or community college.
The application must be received by Monday, April 30, 2012. For more information, please contact Katie Blanchette, MYSA Manager of Programs, at 952-252-0227 (800-366-6972).
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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