Mass Youth Soccer
Where Every Experience Tells a Story
MISSION
VISION
To serve, educate, and provide safe soccer play for all.
Lead, inspire & unite soccer communities to create environments that support development, encourage dreams and foster belonging.
MASSYOUTHSOCCE R FUN GROWTH
INTERGRITYVALUES
MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH MORE THAN: 335 member organizations and leagues
166,000 players
25,000 coaches, administrators, and volunteers
We had over 500 attendees from all of Massachusetts including coaches, administrators, and referees.
Over 75 coaches received their 9v9 Grassroots certification at the Workshop.
Link to view more photos from the day:
https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/Workshops-Appreciation-Nights/Workshop-2026
Browse all recorded workshop sessions.
Breaking Lines in Player Development
Dave Simeone - United Soccer Coaches
Staying in the Game: Reducing Injuries, Elevating Performance in Soccer
Establishing a Sense of Community & Collaboration with Parents to Promote Player Development and Health
Skye Eddy - Soccer Parenting
Keynote Speakers - Matt Crocker and Allison Reid - U.S. Soccer
David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS - Bay State Physical Therapy
Brian Bilello - NE Revolution and Boston Soccer 2026
The Fast and Clever Throw-in Session
Thomas Grønnemark
Creating and Exploiting NumbersUp Scenarios
Sarah Dacey
Joy, Intensity & Repetition – The German Training Approach: Win the Ball. Score a Goal.
Patrick Fähnrich & Alexander StoppelWurtemburg Football Association
Creating and Finishing the Attack
Noah Bushéy -New England Revolution Academy
Refereeing Is ThinkingWhat’s On Your Mind?
John Collins
Referee / AR Communication
Greg Barkley
U.S. Soccer Refereeing - Where We Are and Where We’re Headed Kari Seitz
How to Win a Match with a Throw In Thomas Grønnemark
Creating a Game Model: A Framework for Coaching Clarity and Consistency
Randy Waldrum - University of Pittsburgh
Juggling It All: Coach Mental Health and Wellness Amidst Competing Demands
Rebekah Roulier and Benny AmesDoc Wayne
From Research to Reality: How the Game Format Project Is Reimagining Grassroots Soccer for Ages 4–6
Tom Condone and Chris Bentley - US Youth Soccer
Developing Competitors and Mental Wellness through Positive Coaching
Iain Martin - Positive Coaching Alliance
SAFESPORT ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING SAFESPORT ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING
REQUIRED FOR ADULT ATHLETES & REQUIRED FOR ADULT ATHLETES & ENCOURAGED FOR PARENTS AND MINOR ENCOURAGED FOR PARENTS AND MINOR ATHLETES ATHLETES
What: Adult Athletes (Players 18+) playing on a team with Minor Athletes must take the SafeSport Abuse Prevention 90-minute Core Training.
Who: Athletes that are 18 years old or will turn 18 during a current playing season and play on a team with minor athletes. Players who are currently 17 years old are encouraged to take the training with parental consent to ensure there isn’t a break in play.
When: Before they turn 18 (with parental consent) or when they turn 18, but before they start practicing with their teammates that are under 18.
Where: Contact your club’s administrator to request the U.S. Soccer SafeSport Training Link and Enrollment Key
* In addition, Adult Athletes are now considered Mandatory Reporters. If you know or suspect child abuse, you are required to report it to law enforcement and the Center for SafeSport, and to follow any additional state law requirements.
Note: An adult athlete is not an under 18 coach/assistant coach
SAFESPORT TRAINING FOR SAFESPORT TRAINING FOR
Mass Youth Soccer strongly encourages all parents of youth participants to take the U.S. Center for SafeSport Parent/Guardian Training on an annual basis. Click HERE for training information and additional resources.
HTTPS://REVOLUTIONSOCCERACADEMY.CONFIGIO.COM/SEARCH?TXT=MASS%20YOUTH%20APRIL&CID=541
Upcoming Coach Education Courses
Course: GR 7v7
Lancaster, MA
Details:
Virtual Classroom – 6/8/26 7-9 pm
Field Session – 6/9/26 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: SBLI Fields at Progin Park, 512 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, MA Register HERE
D Course Fall 2026
Massachusetts
Details:
Pre-Course Meeting – 8/9
Intro Meeting Week 1 – 8/16
In Person Meeting 1 – 9/5-9/6
In Person Meeting 2 – 9/26 -9/27
Details:
Course: GR 9v9
Lancaster, MA
Virtual Classroom – 6/9/26 7-9 pm
Field Session – 6/10/26 6:30-8:30 pm
Location:SBLI Fields at Progin Park, 512 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, MA Register HERE
C Course Summer 2026
Massachusetts
Details:
Pre course Meeting. 6/21
In person meeting. 8/7-8/10
Final Week 10/11
Coach Education Course Registration and Additional Information: https://mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/coaching-education/
SafeSport is a comprehensive program of policies, procedures, and processes created to help participants detect and report abuse and misconduct, respond to it, and prevent future occurrences through education and training.
The United States Congress (federal law) and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), U.S. Soccer and Mass Youth Soccer Policy.
SafeSport Abuse Prevention Training (Yearly Requirement) - There are very few exceptions on who must complete SafeSport Abuse Prevention training, click HERE for to review those exceptions.
U.S. Center for SafeSport Reporting Requirements – There are no exceptions to this other than being the victim of abuse. Adult Participants are Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and are also required to report all Sexual Misconduct, Prohibited Conduct, and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) violations as outlined in the U.S. Center for SafeSport 2024 Code and MAAPP. Additional important policy information is also found in the MA Youth Soccer Athlete and Participant Safety Policy.
To Report a Concern:
For More Information, please review the Mass Youth Soccer Reporting Abuse and Misconduct web page. or contact the Mass Youth Soccer Director of Safeguarding at mrelic@mayouthsoccer.org. CLICK HERE TO REPORT A CONCERN.
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