Award Nominations - Illinois Youth Soccer

Below are the forms for nominations.

Nomination Categories

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1.) Sportsmanship: *

Does the coach promote sportsmanship? Does the coach instill sportsmanship in his/her players and parents beyond soccer? Are players encouraged to be respectful of opponents and the game? Does the coach practice what he/she preaches?

2.) Player development: *

Are players motivated to learn and play to the extent of their ability? Does the coach create a training environment that allows for enthusiasm, creativity and self-confidence? Are players encouraged to seek higher competition? Does coach encourage players to train on their own?

3.) Personal coaching development: *

Briefly, what is the nominee’s coaching philosophy? What courses or licenses has the coach taken to continue his/her education? How does coach learn about the game in other ways? Is the nominated coach a leader?

4.) Involvement in Community: *

Is the coach active in the soccer community? Does the coach positively influence soccer beyond his own team or club? Is the coach open to new ways of teaching? How does the coach promote the game?

Letter of Recommendation 1 *

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Letter of Recommendation 2 *

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Letter of Recommendation 3 *

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This Volunteer Meets All Requirements for Nomination *

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An individual may be nominated and selected as the Volunteer of the Year for extraordinary accomplishments as a volunteer if the individual— (1) was a volunteer for a State Association or a member of a State Association; (2) is an excellent role model for the community beyond soccer; (3) has favorable relations with other members of the soccer community; (4) demonstrates a willingness to promote players and soccer; (5) is a positive role model for all volunteers; (6) is of sound moral and ethical character; (7) through participation, has increased the opportunities for others to participate in soccer; (8) has not previously received national or other significant recognition from US Youth Soccer for contributions to soccer, but is well known in his or her community and is a true hero of grassroots soccer; (9) has not received any compensation for the volunteer efforts.

1) Involvement with soccer and community: *

How and when did the nominated volunteer get involved with soccer? What impact has his/her volunteering had on the local association? Has the volunteer demonstrated leadership within the community? How so? What other activities, aside from soccer, is the volunteer involved in?

2.) Promoting the game: *

What steps has the volunteer taken to further advance the game and all who participate? Does the volunteer participate in soccer outside his or her position as a volunteer (i.e. playing, coaching, or refereeing)? Has the volunteer created relationships within the community to promote the game? Give examples.