2008 Toyota President's Award
Jeff and Tracy Booth, Two Rivers Youth Soccer Assn., Emporia, KS
2007 Toyota President's Award
Tom and Melissa Knox, Southwest United Soccer Club, Shawnee, KS
2006 Toyota President's Award
Jeff and Paula Knox, Salina Soccer Club, Salina, KS
About the Toyota President's Award
Each year, Kansas Youth Soccer pays tribute to outstanding soccer people by selecting someone for the Kansas Youth Soccer Toyota President's Award. Take the opportunity to say "Thanks!" to these distinguished individuals and nominate them for this honor. Our state selection will join the award winners from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota and North Dakota and be eligible for further recognition for the Midwest Soccer Alliance Toyota President's Award.
Selection Criteria:
- Nominees must be affiliated through an active Kansas Youth Soccer club/league in good standing.
- Nominees must have an outstanding record of participation.
- Nominees should be excellent role models in and beyond the soccer community.
- Nominees should have favorable relationships with other members of the Kansas soccer community.
- A personal statement of involvement.
Candidates or their representatives should send their nomination via email or regular mail and attach as much supporting documentation as possible, including:
- Letters of recommendation from other parents, club administrators, community leaders, and youth.
- Personal statement of involvement or other documentation which states their philosophy.
- A short resume of volunteerism.
For 2009, please send nominations, with documentation, no later than December 15, 2009 to: Kansas Youth Soccer ,Toyota President's Award, 708 S Rogers Rd , Ste C , Olathe , KS 66062 . Notification will be in early February at which time the winner will be invited to the Kansas Youth Soccer Awards recognition program to be held in 2010.
Toyota Supports Kansas Youth Soccer
If you would like to support them and find a dealer in your area they are simply a click away. The link below will allow you to look for dealers by zip code, city or dealer name. Your state association is also available to provide information in regards to dealers. Contact your local Toyota dealer today, they are happy to help you with all your needs.
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On September 22, 2005, the Kansas City Regional office for Toyota Motor Sales USA announced that Toyota has become the Official Vehicle for the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota State Soccer Associations. The sponsorship includes a variety of event and promotional opportunities designed to reach youth soccer participants and families during the fall and spring soccer seasons.
Toyota's Kansas City Region encompasses 75 Toyota dealers in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Midwest State Soccer Associations (MSSA), covering the same regional footprint and marketing area as Toyota, have combined to register more than 100,000 participating soccer players. Core participant demographics cover youth soccer players ages 6-19 years old, with some States also including amateur and adult soccer leagues for participants 20 years and older.
“Having the opportunity to bring Toyota together with thousands of registered soccer players throughout the Midwest is just one of the many benefits that our Midwest Soccer Alliance has been able to provide” stated Bob Riggs, Executive Director of the Kansas State Youth Soccer Association. “Having great corporate partners like Toyota only grows our ability to communicate the message about who we are and how anyone can become involved in soccer in their local market.”
Toyota will receive the benefits of having one primary soccer tournament held in each State, named the ‘Toyota Cup'. Youth soccer players and family members attending the tournaments will be able to interact with local dealers at on-site vehicle display areas. The agreement also allows Toyota dealers in selected markets to host “Soccer Education Clinics” coordinated by each State Soccer Association coaching staff.
With this agreement, Toyota sees a great opportunity to show its support to youth soccer and reach a large portion of our target demographic. Toyota loosk forward to giving their dealers many great opportunities to reach out to the families by providing community support for an activity they participate in on a regular basis.
Sponsorship of the Midwest Soccer Alliance expands Toyota's vast array of sports marketing ventures, which also included becoming the Official Vehicle of USA Swimming earlier this year.
