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Florida Youth Soccer Association Programs include the Olympic Development Program (ODP), state tournaments, coach education programs, TOPSoccer for children with special needs, and the Florida Girls League. The programs also include the Girls in Soccer program, which continues to focus on the next generation of female athletes. The organization operates these programs under the name Florida Youth Soccer Association Programs.
• Schedule: Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Florida Youth Soccer Association Programs were founded in 1974. The organization maintains a state office with a professional staff. Its mission statement is: “United: We Lead, Innovate, and Inspire a Lifelong Passion for Soccer.” Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) is a 501(c)(3) affiliated with U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, and it is a proud member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). FYSA supports and pursues social diversity throughout its programs and states a commitment to providing equal access to programs for all youth of the state without bias towards race, color, religion, age, sex, income level, social status, or national origin. The FYSA Hall of Fame, established in 1987, recognizes individuals who have excelled and made a significant contribution to the youth soccer community across Florida.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Ryan Foley; Director of Sport Development Don Gemmell; Director of Member Services Jacqui Cannon; Director of Operations Sarah Schneider; Manager, Finance & Administration Franchesca Pineda; Manager, Coaching Education & ODP Raul Jara; Competitions Coordinators Aubrey Harrison and Conner Davis; Events Coordinator Giancarlo DeGregorio; Registration & Safeguarding Coordinator Michelle Acevedo; and Marketing & Partnerships Coordinator Rebecca Messina. The listed board and regional leadership includes President Daragh Cullen; Secretary Eric Heidel; Treasurer Justin Goldman; VP of Player & Coach Development Deborah Ruiz; VP of Administration & Communication Mike Hyatt; VP of Competition Olaf Henke; Registrar Alice Smith; VP of Region A Marino Torrens; VP of Region B Justin Lauer; VP of Region C David DiTillio; VP of Region D Louis Richard; Region A Commissioners North Russell Walker and South Tom Tianich; Region B Commissioners North Hugo Arce and South Moncef Hadiji; Region C Commissioners North Mike Callaway and South Ed Kinsey; Region D Commissioners East Melissa Alford and West Sean Acosta; Region A Appointed Commissioners North Shenoy Raghuraj and South Marlon Aguilar; Region B Appointed Commissioners North Mike Sroka and South Stephen Huff; Region C Appointed Commissioners North John Withowski and South Joanne Quinn; and Region D Appointed Commissioner positions for East and West listed as vacant.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
• Schedule: Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Florida Youth Soccer Association Programs were founded in 1974. The organization maintains a state office with a professional staff. Its mission statement is: “United: We Lead, Innovate, and Inspire a Lifelong Passion for Soccer.” Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) is a 501(c)(3) affiliated with U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, and it is a proud member of the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). FYSA supports and pursues social diversity throughout its programs and states a commitment to providing equal access to programs for all youth of the state without bias towards race, color, religion, age, sex, income level, social status, or national origin. The FYSA Hall of Fame, established in 1987, recognizes individuals who have excelled and made a significant contribution to the youth soccer community across Florida.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Ryan Foley; Director of Sport Development Don Gemmell; Director of Member Services Jacqui Cannon; Director of Operations Sarah Schneider; Manager, Finance & Administration Franchesca Pineda; Manager, Coaching Education & ODP Raul Jara; Competitions Coordinators Aubrey Harrison and Conner Davis; Events Coordinator Giancarlo DeGregorio; Registration & Safeguarding Coordinator Michelle Acevedo; and Marketing & Partnerships Coordinator Rebecca Messina. The listed board and regional leadership includes President Daragh Cullen; Secretary Eric Heidel; Treasurer Justin Goldman; VP of Player & Coach Development Deborah Ruiz; VP of Administration & Communication Mike Hyatt; VP of Competition Olaf Henke; Registrar Alice Smith; VP of Region A Marino Torrens; VP of Region B Justin Lauer; VP of Region C David DiTillio; VP of Region D Louis Richard; Region A Commissioners North Russell Walker and South Tom Tianich; Region B Commissioners North Hugo Arce and South Moncef Hadiji; Region C Commissioners North Mike Callaway and South Ed Kinsey; Region D Commissioners East Melissa Alford and West Sean Acosta; Region A Appointed Commissioners North Shenoy Raghuraj and South Marlon Aguilar; Region B Appointed Commissioners North Mike Sroka and South Stephen Huff; Region C Appointed Commissioners North John Withowski and South Joanne Quinn; and Region D Appointed Commissioner positions for East and West listed as vacant.
Last updated July 17, 2026.
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