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Gandalf French
Technical Director
Programs@msysa.org
CoachingEducation@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Oversight of the Coaching Education Department, Olympic Development Program, Summer Soccer Academy, and Winter Indoor Training. Technical lead for all soccer/coach related matters.
Bio:
Gandalf is from Columbia, Maryland and currently lives with his wife Krysta, his daughter Kaeden, and puppy Aspen. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing soccer, rock climbing, and hiking.
Why do you work in youth soccer?
I started working in youth soccer to help instill a lifelong love of the game in the players that I am fortunate to work with. In my current role with MSYSA, I am blessed to be able to have a wider impact on the growth of our beautiful game and I am proud to be helping to make soccer the preeminent sport in our country.
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Garven Hadden
Events Coordinator
events@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Oversees the various on-site activations that take place within the MSYSA jurisdiction each year. The events include the MSYSA programs and additional activations designed to raise awareness and grow excitement around the game of soccer!
Bio:
Garven is from Silver Spring, Maryland. He played Lacrosse at Georgian Court University where he received his bachelors degree. Garven continued his studies at Durham University located in England, where he received his Masters Degree in International Business. Outside of the office Garven enjoys playing lacrosse, video games, and watching sports.
Why do you work in youth soccer?
The reason I work in youth sports is because of my own experience being in youth sports and playing as a young athlete. I want to share that experience with the next generation of youth athletes.
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Jessica Hafer
Registration Specialist
Registration@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
All issues related to Stack Sports Association Connect and Club/league connect, and membership & affiliation.
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Nathean Meadows
Director of Outreach & Grassroots
Outreach@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Establish and execute robust outreach initiatives and collaborate with Affiliates and others to create, promote, and execute grassroots offerings. Ensuring that every affiliate feels welcomed, appreciated, and respected. Helping to grow participation and membership through grassroots programming
Bio:
Nathean is originally from Ipswich, England and currently resides in Owings Mills, MD with his wife Sparkle and three children, Isaiah, Azadeh and Kaiyah. Outside the office, he enjoys soccer, running, mountain biking and technology!
Why do you work in youth soccer?
I have a lifelong passion for the beautiful game and a strong desire to serve. Marrying these two together in youth soccer is a life-long dream and an opportunity to help players, coaches, clubs and administrators have the best opportunities to pursue excellence and individual development in their environment. I believe that "sport has the power to change the world" - Nelson Mandela.
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Bri Nardone
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Communications@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Creating and implementing plans to improve all online media and communications. Assist in all areas of office administration.
Bio:
Bri is from Bronxville, New York. She played softball at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. She has a Bachelors and Master’s Degree of Science in Sport Management from Roanoke College '19 and The George Washington University '21. Outside of the office Bri enjoys hanging out with her dog, coaching softball, and traveling.
Why do you work in youth sports?
I have a passion for sports and love working with young athletes. Sports have provided me life long friendships and important life lessons. By working with MSYSA, I am able to give back to the community, while working in a field I am passionate about.
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Brad Roos
Director of Cup Competitions
Cups@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Complete oversight of Maryland Cup games.
Bio:
Brad worked for Montgomery County Government for 32 years as sports supervisor. He also coached the Bethesda Soccer Club for over 30 years, and during that time was the executive director. Brad continued his work with soccer by joining MSYSA as the Maryland Cup Director since 2016. Brad has also has been involved with the USYS East NCS Regional Chair, the National Cups Committee, and USYS League Championship Chair. He is married with two daughters and four grandchildren.
Why do you work in youth sports?
My reason for being involved in the crazy world of youth soccer is 100% for the love of being a part of providing opportunities for our youth to play this great game.
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Bob Shannon
Finance Manager
Financemanager@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Payroll administrator and all accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
Bio:
Bob is from West Chester, PA and has lived in five different states before moving to Maryland. With an M.S. in Sport Management, he has spent over 35 years serving as a teacher, administrator, athletic director, coach and professor, in addition to 15 years of experience working in accounting and finance. He has two grown sons (Ryan & Tyler) and currently lives in Finksburg, Maryland with his wife (Lee Ann) and his two stepsons.
Outside of the office, Bob enjoys all sports, reading, serving at his church, volunteering for Hospice and supporting his beloved Boston Red Sox
Why do you work in youth soccer?
I love kids! Sport provides the opportunity to teach many different life lessons and skills that a child may never learn in any other environment. I served as a USSF, High School and College Soccer Official for 25 years and saw the impact soccer can have in the lives of young people. Finally, both of my sons played the game and loved it!
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Greg Smith
Executive Director
Director@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Overseeing the administration, programs, and the strategic plan of the organization.
Bio:
Greg lives in Parkton, Maryland with his two children, Skylar and Preston, and wife Erica. Outside of the office, Greg loves to engage with his family and be outdoors.
Why do you work in youth soccer?
I know firsthand the positive effect that playing soccer can have on the overall trajectory of one’s life, and I desire to provide opportunities for others to experience this impact.
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Ana Varela
Programs & Administrative Manager
Admin@msysa.org
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Responsibilities:
Supports multiple MSYSA employees with various programmatic and administrative functions.
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