CYS AWARDS GALA PRESS RELEASE
The Annual Colorado Youth Soccer Awards Dinner and Ceremony to be held 6:00pm Saturday February 16, at the Marriott DTC in conjunction with its annual workshop.
Awards being presented will be:
2007 Wilbur Vermilye Recreational Coaches of the Year
2007 Al Ashton Competitive Coaches of the Year
2007 Young Male Referee of the Year
2007 Young Female Referee of the Year
2007 CYS Volunteer of the Year
CYS will also induct eight youth soccer notables into its Hall of Fame.
CYS’ Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented to Marcello Balboa.
As the most consistent defender for the U.S. Men’s National Team throughout the 90’s with 128 caps and 13 goals, Marcello was also one of the most recognizable to spectators with his long dark pony-tailed profile. He was a founding player for the Colorado Rapids in 1996, and played with them through 2001. As a resident of Colorado, Marcello has been active in coaching youth players both at the club and state ODP level.
CYS President Jon DeStefano cites Balboa as a great role model for young soccer players everywhere.
Colorado Youth Soccer will also present Life Time Achievement Awards
to seven inductees to its Hall of Fame:
Al Ashton (post humus) – a prominent coach who served Colorado youth soccer teams from the seventies into the nineties.
Ann Fraser – A long standing figure in the Cherry Creek Soccer Association and later the Colorado Storm organization, she worked to support CYS events, as well as rendered personal service to many young players in the state.
Cheryl Harrington – Colorado’s true “Soccer Mom,” has worked for Colorado Youth Soccer for over 25 years. Under her care and guidance the Association has flourished and remained strong despite many changes in the landscape of youth soccer.
Marty Mankamyer – A notable personality on both the national and state level in youth soccer, Marty has served on and chaired the USOC and has been the driving force behind Colorado’s well-loved Pike’s Peak Tournament for many years.
John Meyer – Referred to by friends as the “Father of Youth Soccer” in Colorado, John was the first to start youth and “Pee-Wee” leagues in the 1960’s.
Davis Moore – Although known as an accomplished referee for many years in the CYS youth leagues, Davis has served as president of the Douglas County club board, and the CYS state board, as well as serving currently as the chair of CYS’ Protest and Appeals Committee.
Robert Selsvold – Another longstanding referee, Bob has served over 10 years on the Colorado Youth Soccer Board of Directors with five years in the President’s chair.
In the 80’s Bob served in the Columbine Soccer Association, and continues to officiate as many games as possible.
