Deadline for submission is December 5, 2024

The TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year of the year award shall be awarded to a deserving TOPSoccer Volunteer who has proven to be an invaluable member/mentor of an NJYS TOPSoccer program.

The individual should meet the following requirements:

1) The individual should have demonstrated patience, understanding, dependability, flexibility, and ability to adjust to changing on-field situations.

(2) The individual should have proven to be an invaluable volunteer who facilitates the Program by filling many roles, including being a coach, a cheerleader, a role model, and assisting when needed with administrative responsibilities;

(3) The individual should have provided support, engaged players one-on-one, and modeled desired behavior in group play or off to the side of group play.

(4) The individual should be cognizant of player safety while assisting, guiding, directing, teaching the game of soccer and its skills, and creating a fun and learning experience.

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* 1. Nominee's Name

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* 2. Nominee's Address

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* 3. Nominee's Phone Number

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* 4. Nominee's Gender

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* 5. Nominee's TOPSoccer Program Affiliation

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* 6. Name of TOPSoccer Program Administrator

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* 7. Nominator's Name

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* 8. Nominator's Relation to the Nominee

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* 9. Nominator's Phone Number

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* 10. Nominator's Address

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* 12. Criteria:

Responses to each of the following 3 criteria should be kept to a maximum of 300 words and uploaded on a separate sheet.

1) Involvement with TOPSoccer and community:

How and when did the nominated volunteer get involved with TOPSoccer? What impact have they had on the local association? Has the TOPSoccer volunteer demonstrated leadership within the community? How so? What other activities is the volunteer involved in?

2) Promoting the game:

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

3) Moral and Ethical Character:

Does the TOPSoccer Volunteer share similar values to those of US Youth Soccer and its’ members? Has the TOPSoccer Volunteer received compensation for their efforts? How has the TOPSoccer volunteer’s involvement with TOPSoccer shaped their character?

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