LET’S PLAY!
Let’s Play! program is an initiative designed in collaboration with partner Title 1 & Community Schools, Let’s Play! is a FREE, safe, after-school program that uses soccer as a vehicle to directly, and positively impact the lives of participants while indirectly, strengthening and positively impacting communities.
ODP
The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program is a national identification and development program for high-level players.
Learn More about Maryland ODP!
STATE CUP
The USYS National Championship Series is the nations most prestigious youth soccer tournament, providing teams in every state the opportunity to showcase their skills against the best competition in the country.
PRESIDENTS CUP
Presidents Cup is US Youth Soccer’s second-tier national competition providing teams in every state the opportunity to showcase their skills against competition in the country.
COACHING EDUCATION
Maryland State Youth Soccer has a coaching education program designed to meet your player development guidelines and the curriculum laid out by US Soccer. The program is suited for the new volunteer coach just starting out to those pursuing the highest level in their field.
SUMMER SOCCER ACADEMY
Located in Hagerstown, MD, SSA provides a great opportunity for developing your young player’s technical and tactical ability throughout a five day residential camp.
TOPSOCCER
TOPSoccer is a recreational sports program for children and adults with visible or invisible cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities offered through local US Youth Soccer affiliated soccer clubs.
CAMPS & CLINICS
MSYSA and our partner clubs and leagues proudly offer many soccer camps and clinics each year. Please select the following to view the various camps and clinics being offered.
KICKOFF
Kickoff is designed to deliver information both enjoyably and efficiently. With new editions being published frequently, Kickoff promises to be a significant addition to the MSYSA information distribution strategy.
COACH 4 COMMUNITY
U.S. Soccer’s Coach for Community is a special program providing FREE education and resources to coaches, with an emphasis on reaching new coaches in underserved communities across America.
TOURNAMENTS
Sanctioned Tournaments and resource on How to Host a Tournament can be found here.
COMMUNITY PICK-UP SOCCER
Pick-up soccer is a great way to connect and engage with your community! By establishing a consistent, frequent opportunity for people to show up and play soccer, your organization can begin to build relationships and help to improve the lives of those who participate.
GROWING
Growing provides a half-day or full-day soccer camp experience to children at or near their school to maximize convenience for parents. Offered on one or more days during the year when school closes early or is closed entirely (e.g., teacher professional development day).
SOCCER LAB
The Soccer Lab’s mission is to generate and disseminate knowledge designed to best guide decision-making to further grow the beautiful game of soccer and transform the lives of all who participate.
On The Line Podcast
On the Line Podcast (OTL Pod) is your all-access pass to everything MSYSA and youth soccer! From deep dives into the State and Presidents Cups to breaking news, inspiring interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories, the OTL Pod brings the heart of the game straight to you.
