State Annual Recognition Awards

Ever notice the difference between extraordinary and ordinary is just that little "extra"? Do you know someone who gives that little extra to everything they do? Is there someone in your club who is making a difference to your kids, your club or your district?  Indiana Youth Soccer wishes to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond in the time and talent they give to the game. To view a list of finalists and winners and their bios, click here.

Congratulations to the 2008 Finalists & Award Winners:

• Young Female Referee of the Year - Jordan Jones, Avon
  
• Young Male Referee of the Year - Matthew Martin, Evansville
  
• W. John Denkmann Co-Referees of the Year - William "Tony" Delois, Avon & Benjamin Trevino, Ft. Wayne
  
• Mike Berticelli Boys Travel Coach of the Year
  Winner - Isang Jacob, Pike Soccer Club
  Finalists:
  Andy Hines, SWISA
  Russ Lawson, Ft. Wayne United Soccer
  
• Girls Travel Coach of the Year
  Winner - Gene Lindley, Carmel United Soccer Club
  Finalists:
  David Bonacek, Fishers Soccer Club
  Matt Hein, Ft. Wayne Citadel
  Joe Lattner, SWISA
  Jason Noel, St. Francis Soccer Club
  
• Recreational Coach of the Year
  Co-Winners - Jeff Thomas, Cutters Soccer Club & Jef Fifer, SIU
  Finalists:
  Rachael Stoeltje, Cutters Soccer Club
  Randy Trebing, Clark County Soccer
  Larry Burton, Danville Optimists Youth Soccer
  
• Club Director of Coaching of the Year
  Winner - Hani Rabi, Ft. Wayne United Soccer
  Finalists: Mike Aycock, Vigo County Youth Soccer
  Russell Gee, Carmel United Soccer
  Eric Schoenstein, SWISA
  
• Administrator of the Year
  Winner - Michael Taylor, Speedway Youth Soccer
  Finalists:
  Paula Beals, Pike Soccer Club
  John Case, Westside United FC
  Bobbie White, FC Pride
  
• Manager of the Year
  Winner - Ron Boots, Carmel United Soccer
  Finalists:
  Tammy Lantz, Zionsville Youth Soccer
  Linda Lozo, Ft. Wayne United Soccer
  Cathy McGrath, Pike Soccer Club
  
• Volunteer of the Year
  Winner - Roger Lucas, Fusion Soccer Academy
  Finalists:
  Parke Cummins, Jr. Irish Soccer
  Tricia Ghekas, Cutters Soccer Club
  Rich Hauser, Fishers Soccer Club
  Joyce Marshall, Pike Soccer Club
  
• Jay Fredrich Good of Soccer Award - Junior Miranda, Fusion Soccer Academy & Komets Soccer Club
  
• President's Award - Nancy Haworth
  
• ODP Spirit Award - Dana Shedd
  
• Tournament of the Year - Kohl's American Cup in Bloomington hosted by Cutters Soccer Club
  
• Website of the Year - Ft. Wayne United Soccer
  
  Each year, thousands of people give their time and talents to make youth soccer possible in Indiana. Most volunteer their time without thought or need of recognition, but Indiana Youth Soccer believes that recognizing these special individuals is a wonderful way of saying thank you.

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Event photos from the 2008 Indiana Youth Soccer Annual Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Dinner will be available for online purchase and viewing at http://www.markricephotography.com/ no later than Monday, February 11, 2008. Click on the link Go to www.findmyevent.com and enter the password "Indiana Youth Soccer". A coupon is available for the first 100 orders from the event by entering the coupon code "PNMRDTY".

To view a Power Point Slide presentation from the evening, click here.