Each year individuals are recognized in various categories and represent Kansas Youth Soccer at the Midwest Regional. If individuals are selected as Regional award winners, they represent the Midwest Region at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala in conjunction with the US Youth Soccer Convention. Individuals chosen at the Awards Gala become National Level winners in their respective category. In addition to State awards, the Kansas Youth Soccer Association honors Kansas Hall of Fame Inductees.
Join us as we acknowledge and celebrate those individuals who have made a positive impact in our soccer community. The 2023 Awards Gala will be an amazing night with something for everyone! We will be partnering with Heartland Soccer Association to put on this extraordinary soccer celebration! More information will be coming soon.
Date: February 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 10:00pm
Awards Ceremony: Starts around 7:45pm
Tickets: $35.00
Location: Museum at PrairieFire
Address: 5801 W. 135th St. Overland Park, KS 66223
More Awards Gala Info
Dinner: Will be catered by Rock & Brews buffet style that begins at 7:00pm which will include appetizers, salad, several choices of entrees, desserts, tea, water, and coffee. Sodas and alcoholic beverages will be available at the cash bar.
Dietary Restrictions: Please let us know and we will be able to accommodate you with a special plate. Email Sarah McTighe.
Silent Auction: We have gathered some amazing prizes from our generous partners that we will be having a silent auction for during the event and have the winner announced at the conclusion of the ceremonies. Please be sure to bring your cash or checks to the event because you won't want to miss out!
We are so excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the wonderful individuals being recognized as well as an opportunity to bring our soccer community across the state of Kansas to get together again for this highly anticipated evening.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sarah McTighe
Director of Membership & Events
smctighe@kansasyouthsoccer.org
2022 Kansas Youth Soccer Award Winners
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Administrator of the Year
Sheila Ozburn
Kansas City Metro
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Volunteer of the Year
Enrique Weissel
Liberal, KS |
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Boys Competitive
Coach of the Year
Shawn Forcellini
Overland Park, KS
*2022 US Youth Soccer
19U Boys National Champion
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Girls Competitive
Coach of the Year
Matthew Iverson
Merriam, KS
*2022 US Youth Soccer
13U Girls National Champion
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Boys Recreational
Coach of the Year
Paul Kampschroeder
Overland Park, KS
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Girls Recreational
Coach of the Year
Matthew Campbell
Prairie Village, KS
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Coach of the Year
Klaus Kreutzer
Topeka, KS
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Buddy of the Year
Jake Muller
Hayden High School
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Save of the Year
Kael Taylor
Olathe, KS
*2022 US Youth Soccer
National Save of the Year
*2022 US Youth Soccer
14U Boys National Champion
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Goal of the Year
Jacy Hackler
Olathe, KS
*2022 US Youth Soccer
National Goal of the Year
*2022 US Youth Soccer
13U Girls National Champion
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Gordon Crape
Young Male
Referee of the Year
Lucas Cuejilo
Olathe, KS
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Gordon Crape
Young Female
Referee of the Year
Hannah Stipp
Wichita, KS
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The Presidential
Exemplary Service Award
Lori Hamel
Wichita, KS
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Past Award Winner Archives
Kansas Soccer Hall of Fame Inductees of 2022
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Outstanding
Achievement
Kyle Atkins
Olathe, KS
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Outstanding
Achievement
Gordon Crape
Referee, Assignor &
Administration
Overland Park, KS
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Kansas Soccer Hall of Fame Members