Awards Gala 2/25/2011 | US Youth Soccer

US Youth Soccer Awards Gala
February 25, 2011 Louisville, KY

US Youth Soccer Region II was very excited to have a strong showing at the 2011 US Youth Soccer Awards Gala in Louisville, KY. The selection process starts at the state level as nominations are accepted by the state offices. One winner is selected from each state. The state level winners are then sent to the Regional Selection Committee where a Regional winner is determined. Those Regional winners are put before the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors and a National winners are determined. Region II was excited to have a full compliment of very qualified and talented individuals.

Region II would like to thank all of the Regional winners for the commitment and sacrifice they have made for our sport.

At the Awards Gala the winners were announced to those in attendance at the gala and via the US Youth Soccer website with live streaming video.

Region II National award winners are:

Monica Orjuela and Robert Freemon
Young Referees of the Year
Pictured with Region II Director Bill Podewils and Referee Admin. Jonathan Meersman

Robert Freemon
Male Young Referee of the Year
with Kansas State Youth Soccer President Jose Zarate

Charles Gauder
Volunteer of the Year
with Region II Director Bill Podewils

James Martella
Administrator of the Year
with Region II Director Bill Podewils

Sarah McNulty
Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
Pictured with RII Director Bill Podewils and North Dakota State President Tom Marcis

Our Regional Winners in each category are:

Young Refere of the Year
	Male	Robert Freemon, Kansas
	Female	Monica Orjuela, Illinois
TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year
	Jeff Mueller	Minnesota
Volunteer of the Year
	Charles Gauder	Ohio South
Administrator of the Year
	James Martella	Ohio South
Recreational Coach of the Year
	Boys	Michael Hayes, Kentucky
	Girls	Scott Simpson, Ohio North
Competitive Coach of the Year
	Boys	Marc McElligott, Illinois
	Girls	Sarah McNulty, North Dakota