Annual General Meeting

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Title: How To Get Started

Description: Andrew will discuss how smaller clubs, with little resources, can create a marketing presence, both with their membership, and potential members, to grow the club while using the limited resources that they have.

Title: OYSA Cup Game, Game reporting, & Misconduct reports

Description: Scott and Ian will review the procedure for handling cup competitions, and the complexities of the competitions as teams advance to knockout rounds etc.

They will also be discussing the correct way to write Misconduct Reports, as well as some commons mistakes in reporting incidents that transpire at games.

Title: Becoming Leaders Through Refereeing

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Join Heather at the Oregon Youth Soccer Association AGM to explore how refereeing youth soccer shapes confident, resilient leaders ready to thrive both now and in the future. By embracing mentorship, education, and community support, young referees gain life-changing skills—such as integrity, decision-making, and leadership—that empower them to excel on the field and beyond. Heather will also highlight the impact of programs like the OYSA Development Academy and local Recreational Leagues, where beginner referees are guided by mentors as they develop their abilities and progress toward competitive levels. These experiences build a foundation of character, inspiring young referees to lead with purpose and carry the lessons they’ve learned into all aspects of their lives.

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Margaret is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the U.S. Center for Mental Health and Sport. Margaret is also a PhD Candidate at Clemson University where her research focus is mental health and support. She is a former FIFA Soccer Referee, having refereed the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada and served on the USA panel of FIFA referees for 10 years. In her presentation, Margaret will provide ACT! Certification, share insights on how to recognize and manage signs of mental health challenges, and reflect on her time as a registered FIFA referee. 

Coaching the Whole Person Athlete – Making Sense of Sports Nutrition

Greta Jarvis

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Since the pandemic, we have seen dramatic increases in body image disturbances, disordered eating, and eating disorders among people of all ages, with youth athletes as an especially high-risk group. Here’s what we know:  

• 30.03% of girls and 16.98% of boys ages 6 to 18 engage in disordered eating behaviors (López-Gil et al., 2023)
• 40% of soccer players exhibit menstrual irregularities (Gimunová et al., 2022)
• Up to 79.5% of female athletes and 70% of male athletes are not eating enough to meet their bodies’ needs (Mountjoy et al., 2023)

And yet: the vast majority of athletes, coaches, trainers, and administrators receive little to no training on these topics. Join Greta Jarvis, MS, MPH of the Center for Active Women to learn tools and strategies for building a team and organizational culture that nurtures healthy relationships with food, body, and sport, as well as how to recognize when an athlete may need further support.

Coaching the Whole-Person Athlete: A Game Plan for Preventing Disordered Eating and Nourishing Healthy Body Image on Your Team 

Spending hours with their team during practices and games, coaches are well-positioned to support the mental, physical, and emotional health of the athletes in their care. They may be among the first to spot early signs of disordered eating, under-eating, or eating disorders – such as weight changes, increased irritability or fatigue, and/or decreased performance and endurance – and they are leaders who help define their team’s culture and norms. This presentation overviews strategies and tools for soccer coaches and administrators to prevent disordered eating and nourish positive body image, as well as how to recognize when an athlete may need further support.

Making Sense of Sports Nutrition: What Every Soccer Coach Needs to Know

As a busy student-athlete, keeping yourself nourished is no small task – especially when every headline, website, and social media influencer seems to have a different definition of what healthy eating really means. This presentation equips soccer coaches and administrators to understand what it looks like to eat in a way that nourishes body, mind, and sport, as well as common pitfalls to avoid and signs of under-eating. Join us to equip yourself with practical nutritional knowledge to support your athletes in feeling and fueling their best, both on and off the field.

Testimonials:

“This presentation needs to be required training for all coaches of any age group, especially adolescent athletes. If my own coaches had this information during my time competing, I might have avoided a lot of harm and seen better performance.”

“This level of nutritional education and awareness should absolutely be required for head coaches of all high school sports. The information was presented in a way that is accessible to all coaches, regardless of their background. Arming coaches with this knowledge allows them to have positive conversations with their athletes surrounding body image, diet culture, and nutrition. The work that Greta is doing is so important, and I hope that in my career I see a change in coaching education at the policy level.”

“When Greta hosts workshops to help our female athletes understand the power of their bodies, she makes them feel heard and understood. Her practical tips and insightful advice have helped our athletes develop a healthier, more positive relationship with food and their bodies. Her dedication, empathy, and expertise have made a profound impact on our athletes’ lives.”

Skye Eddy

Biography:

Skye is the founder of Soccer Parenting and The Sideline Project, aimed at engaging parents to make youth sports better. Skye is a sought after speaker for parents, coaches, clubs and players. A former professional player, Skye was a collegiate and youth All-American goalkeeper, Defensive MVP of the NCAA Final Four (1993) and State Champion track athlete.  Skye has coached extensively at the grassroots, youth, and collegiate levels. An MBA graduate of the University of Richmond, Skye has earned her USSF “B” License, the National Goalkeeper License and is a Coach Educator for U.S. Soccer and United Soccer Coaches. 

Twitter  @SoccerParenting

Facebook:   SoccerParenting

http://www.SoccerParenting.com

Skye@SoccerParenting.com

(804) 467-7041

CoGeo President – Patrick Sampson

Patrick is the President, Co-Founder, and CEO of COGEO (www.cogeo.us). Cogeo is a for-profit firm that specializes in organizational development and fundraising for 501c3 nonprofit organizations.

From 2010-2012, Patrick was a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with Sampson Investment Management. There he co-managed $60mm of client investments and was tasked with performing client financial planning services.

In 2012, Patrick co-founded Cogostar, an online crowdfunding and social media platform for individuals, companies, foundations, and nonprofits to collaborate. In 2013, Cogostar pivoted into a more comprehensive consulting company and was rebranded COGEO. Since its founding, the company has attracted individuals collectively with over 80 years of development (fundraising) industry experience, raising over $1B for more than 300 nonprofits globally. 

An avid soccer player and fan, Patrick was a collegiate division 1 soccer goalkeeper and team captain for Loyola Marymount University for two years. Patrick also was a Lowe’s Senior Class Award National Finalist in 2009.

Summary of presentation: In this presentation, Patrick will provide an update on the latest from OYSA’s capital project and what to expect in the coming months as an exciting new development for OYSA members.

Tina Rincon – USYS President

Tina Rincon, a Dallas-area CPA and business owner serves as President of U.S. Youth Soccer and is the Chair of U.S. Soccer’s Youth Council. Tina joined the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors in July 2024. A former standout student-athlete at Texas Tech University, Tina continues to play soccer, coach her son’s youth team, and assist at a North Texas high school.

• Coach of the Year ー Boys Competitive
• Coach of the Year ー Girls Competitive
• Administrator of the Year
• TOPSoccer Buddy
• TOPSoccer Coach
• Male Referee of the Year
• Female Referee of the Year
• Coach of the Year ー Girls Recreation

Title: President’s Breakfast

Time: 9am – 10am

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Board President Scott Enyart will be hosting a breakfast for all Club Presidents prior to the Annual General Meeting

Title: April Board Meeting

This will be a regular board meeting for all Board members, returning, and new.