Friday, September 29, 2023 - Sunday, October 01, 2023
All Day Event
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Building on the success of previous efforts to support and unite outreach organizations, US Youth Soccer is excited to host the 2023 Grassroots Symposium in St. Paul, Minnesota.
By uniting traditional soccer clubs, leagues, and associations with nonprofits that use soccer as a tool to positively impact the lives of young people and families in their communities, the soccer community has developed actionable steps, plans, and processes to reduce the barrier of entry to quality soccer programming.
The 2023 Grassroots Symposium will build off the 15 years of crucial conversations which have led to dramatic shifts in the way that all young people have accessed the game. The event will continue to provide soccer practitioners (program administrators, executive directors, board members, and coach trainers) tools to ensure programs are rooted in inclusivity and belonging.
The Symposium will serve to convene stakeholders across the board to connect traditional soccer programs and community-based organizations, providing resources on how to amplify partnerships, build relationships, and create club communities where all young people can thrive.
Please check back regularly as more exciting content developments and event information will be released here!
For more information, please reach out to Sari Rose, srose@usyouthsoccer.org.
Accommodations
US Youth Soccer has secured a special group rate of $124/night at the event venue, the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront.
Be sure to secure your room before the block fills.
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GENERAL SCHEDULE FOR GRASSROOTS
Friday 9/29
Kickoff Social with Attendees and State Leaders
Saturday 9/30
Breakfast and Keynote Speaker
Workshops
Lunch
Workshops
Social at MN United Game
Sunday 10/1
Breakfast with Speaker
Workshops
Lunch
Committee Members
This event is made possible through the generous support of US Youth Soccer and the work of our committee members and their supporting organizations. If you or your organization are interested in getting involved please contact srose@usyouthsoccer.org
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Organization
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Scott Snyder
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AYSO
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Jordan Schweitzer
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Cal South Soccer Foundation
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Emily Fay
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Colorado Soccer Foundation
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Rebekah Roulier
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Doc Wayne
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Monica Bosiljevach
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Football for the World Foundation
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Lauren Glancy
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Inter Atlanta FC
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Nathean Meadows
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Lets Play/Maryland Youth Soccer Association
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Joe Detlaff
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Minnesota Youth Socer Association
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Gloria Faber
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New Mexico Youth Soccer Association
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Clint Begay
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Notah Begay Foundation
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Kim Crabbe
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Outreach of Cape Fear
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Erica True
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SAY
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Anthony Dicicco
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Soccer Parenting
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Caroline Foscato
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Soccer Unity Project
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Mario Wimberly
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Sol Foundation
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Andrew So
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South Bronx United
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Tony Sanneh
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Tony Sanneh Foundation
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Vince Ganzberg
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US Club Soccer
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Jene Baclawski
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US Soccer
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Eli Wolff
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US Soccer Disability Committee/Power of Sport Lab
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Katlin Okamoto
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US Soccer Foundation
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Marcello Gangotena
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Virginia Youth Soccer Association
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