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Award Winners

 

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KANSAS YOUTH SOCCER AWARD WINNERS

US YOUTH SOCCER MIDWEST REGIONAL AWARD WINNERS

US YOUTH SOCCER NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS

2022 Winners

 
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Administrator of the Year
 

Sheila Ozburn

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Kansas City Metro

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Volunteer of the Year

Enrique Weissel

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Liberal, KS
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Boys Competitive
Coach of the Year

Shawn Forcellini

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Overland Park, KS

*2022 US Youth Soccer
19U Boys National Champion

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Girls Competitive
Coach of the Year

Matthew Iverson

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Merriam, KS

*2022 US Youth Soccer
13U Girls National Champion

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Boys Recreational
Coach of the Year

Paul Kampschroeder

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Overland Park, KS

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Girls Recreational
Coach of the Year

 

Matthew Campbell

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Prairie Village, KS

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Coach of the Year

Klaus Kreutzer

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Topeka, KS

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Buddy of the Year

Jake Muller

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Hayden High School

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Save of the Year

Kael Taylor

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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

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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

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Olathe, KS

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Young Female
Referee of the Year

Hannah Stipp

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Wichita, KS

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The Presidential
Exemplary Service 
Award

Lori Hamel

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Wichita, KS

 

2019 Winners

 

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Administrator of the Year
 

Kirsten Judd

Sporting Kaw Valley

Lawrence, KS

William Malott Website


Boys Competitive
Coach of the Year

William Malott

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Overland Park, KS

Jonathan Girtz Website


Girls Competitive
Coach of the Year

Jonathan Girtz

Wichita Cheetahs

Wichita, KS


Aaron Hoxie Website


Boys Recreational
Coach of the Year


Aaron Hoxie

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McPherson, KS

Meggan Schempp Website

Girls Recreational
Coach of the Year

 

Meggan Schempp

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Bonner Springs, KS

Liz Niederhauser Website


Volunteer of the Year
 

Liz Niederhauser

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Kansas City, MO

Keagan Lewis Website


Save of the Year Winners
 

Keagan Lewis

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FC Wichita


*2019 US Youth Soccer National Finalist

Colin Welsh Website


Save of the Year Winners
 

Colin Welsh * 
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*2019 US Youth Soccer National Finalist

Thomas Gansner Website


Goal of the Year Winners

Thomas Gansner ** 

KC Fusion


**2019 US Youth Soccer National Winner

Miles Miller Website


Goal of the Year Winners

Miles Miller *

Kansas Rush Wichita

*2019 US Youth Soccer National Finalist

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Goal of the Year Winners

Joel Ward *

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*2019 US Youth Soccer National Finalist


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The Presidential
Exemplary Service 
Award

Ernesto Alcantara

Kansas Rush Wichita

Wichita, KS

 

2018 Winners

The Presidential Exemplary Service Award - Frank Alonso, Sporting Kaw Valley/Manhattan High School
Young Female Referee of the Year - 
Tiffany Ngo, Kansas City, MO 
Young Male Referee of the Year - Peter Dulany Lenexa, KS
Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - National Winner - Luis PadillaSoccer Nation Academy 
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Matthew IversonKC Legends
Girls Recreation Coach of the Year - Kevin MaxwellSunflower Soccer Assn.
Boys Recreation Coach of the Year - Zoltan FerenczSporting Blue Valley
Volunteer of the Year- Dulce Lira RodriguezSedgwick County Soccer Assn. 
Administrator of the Year - Sarah SchneiderPuma FC
Save of the Year - Tyler Muza, Topeka Select SC
Goal of the Year Davis GoertzenKansas Rush Academy 
TOPSoccer Coach of the Year - NA
TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - NA


2017

Young Female Referee of the Year- Lauren Saunders, Overland Park, KS 

Young Male Referee of the Year- Tom Fabing, Gardner, KS

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - NA

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Sara Matthews, KC Fusion 

Girls Recreation Coach of the Year - Brandon JohnsonMcPherson City FC

Boys Recreation Coach of the Year - Kyle BockoverSoutheast Kansas Soccer Academy

Volunteer of the Year- Alyson Mitchel, Topeka Select

Administrator of the Year - Sarah McTighe, KC Fusion

TOPSoccer Coach of the Year - Jenna Winans & Lauren Ewald 

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - Hayden High School Soccer Team 

Save of the Year - Will Lowry, KC Athletics

Goal of the Year - Matthew Blalock, Sporting Blue Valley  

 

 

2016

Young Female Referee of the Year - Emily Astle, Topeka, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year - Braxton Pauls, Emporia, KS

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Keith Sale, Sporting Blue Valley 

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Kat Benton, Sporting Kaw Valley 

Volunteer of the Year - Kristie Cleaver, Metro United Soccer Club

Administrator of the Year - Pam Gnoza, Sporting Blue Valley

Goal of the Year - Tim Williams, Metro United Soccer Club

Save of the Year- Tori Spurgeon, Kansas Rush

 

 

2015

Young Female Referee of the Year - Tatum King, Overland Park, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year - Peyton Brown, Overland Park, KS

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Jon Parry, Sporting Blue Valley 

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Max Cookson, Overland Park SC

Volunteer of the Year - Pete Weaver, Overland Park SC

 

 

2014

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Mark Allen, Puma FC

Boys Recreation Coach of the Year - Jose Reyes, McPherson City FC

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Derek Shoare, KC Metro Dynamos

Volunteer of the Year - Brian Ebert, Newton United

Administrator of the Year - Lori Hamel, Sedgwick County SA

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - Brogan Heinen

Young Male Referee of the Year - Peyton Sanders, Wichita, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest RegionEmily Stalcup, Overland Park, KS

 
 

2013

Girls Recreation Coach of the Year - Ron Bishop, Kansas Rush

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Doug Miller, Kansas City United

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - Treven Broxterman, Sunflower Soccer Association

Young Male Referee of the Year - Ricardo Gutierrez, Olathe, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Lauren Stalcup, Overland Park, KS

2013 US Youth Soccer Female Young Referee of the Year - National Winner – Lauren StalcupOverland Park, KS
Lauren Stalcup has become a reliable referee who has worked at several State Cups and recently represented Kansas at a US Youth Soccer ODP Region II camp. She’s pursuing a Grade 7 certificate and has also began working as a referee mentor to advise and assist new referees throughout the season. In addition to refereeing, she plays soccer and basketball. Lauren also excels in the classroom while taking Honors and college-level courses.

 

2012

Volunteer of the Year - Scott Terwilliger, Kansas Rush

Administrator of the Year - Jerilynn Burris, Overland Park Soccer Club

Boys Recreation Coach of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Peter Gustin, Kansas Rush

Boys Competitve Coach of the Year - Steve Davis, Wichita Lightning

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Alex Burden, Northeast United

Young Female Referee of the Year - Caitlyn Sabbert, Olathe, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Colby Rankin, Wichita, KS

 

2011

Young Female Referee of the Year - Morgan MosbyStanley, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year - Andrew MillerOverland Park, KS

Administrator of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Carrie Ogonowski, Topeka, KS

Girls Recreation Coach of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Tim Schwindt, McPherson, KS

Boys Recreation Coach of the Year - Everett SpellmanTopeka, KS

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Daouda Kante, Olathe, KS

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Gareth Hughes, Overland Park, KS

Volunteer of the Year for Kansas & Midwest RegionPat MonaghenWestwood, KS

2011 US Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year - National WinnerPat Monaghen - Westwood, Kan.

In her more than 25 years as a volunteer, Patricia Monaghen has served as manager, coach, registrar and club president. Her tireless service to the North East United Soccer Club has increased the club's ability to provide financial assistance to families and obtained more practice fields for the club. She has also served as an active volunteer for US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer).

2010

Toyota President’s Award - Alan and Kelly Blinzler, Overland Park, KS

Volunteer of the Year - Diane Nebbia, Overland Park, KS

Administrator of the Year - Danita Hill, Overland Park, KS

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - Jenna Lawless, Auburn, KS

Boys Recreation Coach of the Year - Brandon Johnson, McPherson, KS

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Derek Shoare, Overland Park, KS

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Emilio John, Overland Park, KS

 

Young Female Referee of the Year - Emily Fletcher, Lee's Summit, MO

Young Male Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Robert Freemon, Olathe, KS

2010 US Youth Soccer Male Young Referee of the Year - National Winner -  Robert FreemonOlathe, KS
Robert Freemon is a natural born leader who carries himself with dignity and professionalism in all aspects of life. A Grade 8 referee, Freemon has refereed at the US Youth Soccer Kansas State Championships, the US Youth Soccer Region II Championships and the prestigious US Youth Soccer National Championships. His passion for the game and will to improve upon his skills helps him rise to any challenge presented on the field, gaining respect from players, coaches and fellow referees.

 

2009

Toyota President’s Award - Mayor Carl Gerlach & City of Overland ParkKansas

Young Female Referee of the Year - Michelle CheungOverland Park. KS

Young Male Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Robert HayesOverland Park, KS

Volunteer of the Year for Kansas & Midwest RegionMike Parsons, Topeka, KS

Administrator of the Year - Dave Morrow, Overland Park, KS

Girls Recreation Coach of the Year - Jason Algya, Wichita, KS

Boys Recreation Coach of the Year - Kent Andres, Topeka, KS

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Richard Davies, Overland Park, KS

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Dustin Ottesen, Mission, KS

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year for Kansas & Midwest RegionLauren Lawless EwaldTopeka, KS

2009 US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year - National Winner - Lauren Lawless, Sunflower SA
Lauren Lawless, a four-year student athlete at Washburn University, has been with Topeka TOPSoccer since its inception. She leads practices for six to eight-year-olds and serves as liaison between the program and Washburn University. As liaison, she coordinated a TOPSoccer night at a Washburn University women's soccer game to honor members of TOPSoccer. Lawless is determined to see the program grow and has encouraged several college teammates to volunteer. To end the first season, she sent handwritten notes to thank players for their participation.

 

2008

Presidents Award - Jeff & Tracy Booth, Emporia, KS

Administrator of the Year - Danita HillOverland Park, KS

Volunteer of the Year - Diane Nebbia, Overland Park, KS

Boys Rec Coach of the Year - Everett Spellman, Topeka, KS

Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Andrew Weber, Gardner, KS

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year - Tim CollinsTopeka, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year Jessica ShineyLouisburg, KS
Young Male Referee of the Year - Mitch ParkhillPaola, KS

Girls Recreation Coach of the Year for Kansas & Midwest RegionScott HowardTopeka, KS

2008 US Youth Soccer Coach of the Year - Girls Recreation - National Winner - Scott Howard, Sunflower SA
Scott Howard, of Topeka, Kan., coaches Under-7 and Under-8 Girls in the Sunflower Soccer Association. He believes the real winner is the one who tried their hardest, persevered and enjoyed the sport. Howard's innate optimism makes you want to be a better person after spending time with him. He is diplomatic, easygoing, sociable and peaceable. To inspire his players, he organizes a night to watch a local university soccer team play. The team gets to the field early to get first row seats and watch the team warm up and interact with the older players. Howard also serves as treasurer on the board of trustees.

2007

Presidents Award - Tom & Melissa Knox, Lenexa, KS
Administrator of the Year - Donna Kaminsky, Overland Park, KS

Volunteer of the Year - Joanne Hayes, Overland Park, KS

Boys Rec Coach of the Year - David Adel, Prairie Village, KS

Girls Rec Coach of the Year - Lee Reussner, Lawrence, KS
Boys Competitive Coach of the Year - Brandon BleakleyWichita, KS

Girls Competitive Coach of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Huw WilliamsShawnee, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year Paige FeikertWichita, KS
Young Male Referee of the Year for Kansas, & Midwest Region - Jon Freemon, Louisburg, KS

2007 US Youth Soccer Male Young Referee of the Year - National Winner - Jon Freemon, Louisburg, KS
Jon Freemon, from Louisburg, Kansas, not only seeks to improve himself but he also helps others. He provides positive advice to younger officials that they are able to use immediately. Jon is always the first to help when assignors get in a bind. When Jon is the center referee, he works hard and appears unruffled and competent. Jon has handled stressful situations with a sense of dignity and professionalism that is far beyond the expectations. He has an excellent knowledge of the Laws of the Game and their application during match situations.

 

2006

Presidents Award - Jeff & Paula Knox, Salina, KS
Volunteer of the Year - Jaena Greenwood, Topeka, KS & Dianne NebbiaLeawood, KS

Boys Coach of the Year - Gareth "Gags" Pritchard, Overland Park, KS

Girls Coach of the Year - Barry Wallace, Lenexa, KS
Young Male Referee of the Year - Grady Talbert, Hayesville, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year for Kansas, & Midwest Region - Jessica Burke, Stillwell, KS

2006 US Youth Soccer Female Young Referee of the Year - National WinnerJessica Burke, Stillwell, KS
 

 

2005

Volunteer of the Year - David GreenPaola, KS

Boys Coach of the Year - Fred Schlicting, Kansas City, MO

Girls Coach of the Year - Derek ShoareLeawood, KS
Parent of the Year - Tom Rhodes, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year - Bryan Gibbs, Topeka, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region Ann Schafer, Topeka, KS

 

2004

Volunteer of the Year - Ron SpanglerLawrence, KS

Boys Coach of the Year - Mauro Nobre, Lawrence, KS

Girls Coach of the Year - Terry DenkerTopeka, KS
Parent of the Year - Tom & Linda Squires, Wichita, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year - Matthew NelsonOverland Park, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year Jerica Espinoza, Wichita, KS

 

2003

Volunteer of the Year - Bob BazinLouisburg, KS

Boys Coach of the Year - Steve Wilson, Louisburg, KS

Girls Coach of the Year - Denise KlemenDerby, KS
Parent of the Year - Randy Clinkscales, Hays, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest RegionMatthew J. Miller, Olathe, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region Gina Leigh Cozad, Kansas

2003 US Youth Soccer Female Young Referee of the Year - National WinnerGina Leigh Cozad, Kansas
 

2002

Volunteer of the Year - John FreemanPaola, KS

Boys Coach of the Year - Justin Dempsey, Hays, KS

Girls Coach of the Year - Mike SaifLeawood, KS
Parent of the Year - Cheri Caldwelll, Louisburg, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year - Lane Wellnitz, Emporia, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year - Marc QuirarteEmporia, KS

 

2001

Volunteer of the Year - David BurtonLouisburg, KS

Boys Coach of the Year - Paul LawrenceOverland Park, KS

Girls Coach of the Year - Mike SaifLeawood, KS
Parent of the Year - Lisa Burton, Louisburg, KS

Young Female Referee of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Amber Hull, Wichita, KS

Young Male Referee of the Year - Kyle WellnitzEmporia, KS
 
2000
Young Male Referee of the Year - Derek HallLouisburg, KS
Young Female Referee of the Year - Kresta ToeppenWichita, KS
Girls Coach of the Year - Scott PearsonEmporia, KS
 
1999
Volunteer of the Year - Regina & Tim Mullinix ???
Boys Coach of the Year - Mike DibbiniSalina, KS
Girls Coach of the Year - Clyde & Carolyn DavidsonEmporia, KS
 
1998
Girls Coach of the Year - Brandon BarkusKansas City
 
1997

Boys Coach of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Gareth Pritchard, Olathe, KS

Girls Coach of the Year - Chris McLagan, Lee's Summit, MO
 
1995

Boys Coach of the Year - Tim KnoxLenexa, KS

 

1994

Boys Coach of the Year - Bill Shilling, Wichita, KS

Girls Coach of the Year for Kansas & Midwest Region - Danny Mertz, Shawnee, KS

1994 US Youth Soccer National Girls Recreation Coach of the Year - National WinnerDanny MertzShawnee, KS

 

 

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