Of the Year Awards.
The ‘Of the Year’ Awards presented by the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association stand as a prestigious annual cerebration that honors individuals, clubs, and organizations whose exceptional dedication, passion, and contributions have made an indelible mark on the soccer landscape of the Commonwealth. The distinguished Awards Luncheon in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting, is a testament to celebrating the tireless efforts and remarkable achievements that shape the growth and vitality of soccer in Kentucky. Through the ‘Of the Year’ Awards, Kentucky Youth Soccer pays tribute to those who embody the spirit of excellence, sportsmanship, and community engagement, serving as role models and inspirations for all those who cherish the game.
Kentucky Youth Soccer is honored to present the following ‘Of the Year’ Awards:
- Girls Competitive Coach of the Year*
- Boys Competitive Coach of the Year*
- Girls Recreation Coach of the Year*
- Boys Recreation Coach of the Year*
- Female Athlete of the Year*
- Male Athlete of the Year*
- Goal of the Year
- Save of the Year
- Young Female Referee of the Year*
- Young Male Referee of the Year*
- TOPSoccer Coach of the Year*
- TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year*
- Volunteer of the Year*
- Administrator of the Year*
*These state award winners are nominated for the USYS National ‘Of the Year’ Awards.
2025 Dates & Locations
‘Of the Year’ Awards Luncheon
Aug. 9th • Lexington, KY
Marriott Griffin Gate | 1800 Newtown Pike
‘Of the Year’ Award Luncheon to follow the Annual General Meeting.
Nomination Form
Please fill out the online nomination form for Goal of the Year in its entirety to ensure your nomination is considered.
The requirements for consideration are as follows:
(1) Player eligibility: The nominated player scoring the goal must be registered with the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
(2) Timing: The goal must have been scored during the 2024-2025 seasonal year. This includes both the Fall 2024 season and the Spring 2025 season.
(3) Event Eligibility: The goal must have been scored at a KYSA sanctioned event. Eligible events include: State Tournaments, League or KPL games, sanctioned tournaments, and ODP events.
The deadline to submit your nomination is July 16th @ 11:59pm ET.
Please fill out the online nomination form for Save of the Year in its entirety to ensure your nomination is considered.
The requirements for consideration are as follows:
(1) Player eligibility: The nominated player saving the goal must be registered with the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
(2) Timing: The goal must have been saved during the 2023-2024 seasonal year. This includes both the Fall 2023 season and the Spring 2024 season.
(3) Event Eligibility: The goal must have been saved at a KYSA sanctioned event. Eligible events include: State Tournaments, League or KPL games, sanctioned tournaments, and ODP events.
The deadline to submit your nomination is July 19th @ 11:59pm ET.
Please email the USYS Volunteer of the Year Nomination form and required supplemental documents to Karrington True, karringtontrue@kysoccer.net by July 16th @ 11:59pm ET.
Please email the USYS Administrator of the Year Nomination form and required supplemental documents to Karrington True, karringtontrue@kysoccer.net by July 16th @ 11:59pm ET.
Please email the USYS Recreational Coach of the Year Nomination form and required supplemental documents to Karrington True, karringtontrue@kysoccer.net by July 16th @ 11:59pm ET.
To nominate a Coach who coaches a Girls recreational team, please use this form:
To nominate a Coach who coaches a Boys/Coed recreational team, please use this form:
Please email the USYS Competitive Coach of the Year Nomination form and required supplemental documents to Karrington True, karringtontrue@kysoccer.net by July 16th @ 11:59pm ET.
To nominate a Coach who coaches a Girls select team, please use this form:
To nominate a Coach who coaches a Boys select team, please use this form:
Hall of Fame and ‘Of the Year’ Awards Luncheon Photo Gallery
Cailyn Glass, 2023 Young Female Referee of the Year 
Ben Kirkpatrick, 2023 Boys Competitive Coach of the Year 
Tracy Black, 2023 Volunteer of the Year 
Diego Sanchez, 2023 Boys Player of the Year 
Brittany Monroe, 2023 Administrator of the Year 
Sam Gibson, 2023 Goal of the Year 
Erik Krivitsky, 2023 Girls Competitive Coach of the Year 
Tim Turney 2023 HOF Inductee, Kris Zander KYSA Executive Director 
Tessa Miles, 2023 Girls Player of the Year 
Bryan Gearing, 2023 Young Male Referee of the Year 
Jeremy Willis, 2023 Recreational Coach of the Year 
Teagen Reid, 2023 TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year 
2023 Gompper Scholars 
Roman Gurung, 2023 Save of the Year