About

Philosophy & Overview

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MISSION: 

Hopkinton Youth Soccer is a community based youth soccer program that is committed to creating an opportunity for each of our youth players to develop as individuals, team members and as part of the community. 

Our fundamental philosophy is based on the development of creative, passionate and skillful players that can implement skills learned on the training ground into games on the field. 

Healthy competition is encouraged but our focus remains on the long-term development of well-rounded players over short-term team wins and losses. 

We are committed to help each and every one of our developing players through professional academy partnerships to provide a cutting edge curriculum supported by our program coaches in a positive and creative environment. 

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the youth soccer program is to provide an opportunity for the youth of Hopkinton to develop soccer skills, to foster proper attitudes toward competition and sportsmanship, to learn respect for rules, the value of teamwork, self-discipline, and the gaining of self-confidence through the improvement of their soccer skills.

The most important purpose is to provide an enjoyable and satisfying experience for all involved in the program, including players, coaches, referees and parents.

OBJECTIVES:

  • To have FUN!
  • Teach good sportsmanship and fair play.
  • Provide a safe and sound soccer program for the youth of Hopkinton.
  • Provide every child an opportunity to participate in the soccer program.
  • Emphasize teamwork and the improvement of individual skills.
  • Teach the children how to prepare themselves physically and mentally by developing their motor skills and physical fitness.
  • To develop a sense of achievement – leading to positive self-concepts.
  • Educate Parents
  • Develop a soccer community

 

 

Player Matrix

 

Developmental Pathway

Continuum

Pyramid

 

Age Group Coordinators

FOUNDATIONS AGE GROUP COORDINATORS CONTACT INFO
Boys KickStartOPEN[email protected]
Girls KickStartOPEN[email protected]
Boys KindergartenOPEN[email protected]
Girls KindergartenSam Renshaw[email protected] 
   
IN-TOWN AGE GROUP COORDINATORS  
Boys 1st GradeSteve Holland[email protected]
Girls 1st GradePatrick Maiella[email protected]
Boys 2-3 ProgramMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
Girls 2-3 ProgramRui Kang[email protected]
   
TRAVEL AGE GROUP COORDINATORS  
Boys 3rd GradeDenis Murphy[email protected]
Girls 3rd GradeTracy Martellotta[email protected] 
Boys 4th GradeMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
Girls 4th GradeOPEN[email protected]
Boys 5th GradeMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
Girls 5th GradeOPEN[email protected]
Boys 6th GradeMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
Girls 6th GradeMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
Boys 7th/8thMissy Quinn/Kristin Dykstra[email protected]/[email protected]
Girls 7th/8thDenis Murphy[email protected]

 

History of HYS

 

 

Board of Directors

 Board Members 

EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTACT INFO
PRESIDENTMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTMatt Douville[email protected]
SECRETARYHeather Smith[email protected]
TREASURERDenis Murphy[email protected]
DIRECTORS  
DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATIONSOPEN[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF IN-TOWNMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
GIRLS TRAVEL DIRECTORMark Gordon[email protected]
BOYS TRAVEL DIRECTORLiz Fleming[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF COACHING (NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER)Florent Martin[email protected]
FIELDS DIRECTOROPEN 
DIRECTOR OF REFEREESRay Almeida[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF LEAGUE RELATIONS/BAYS LIAISONMatt Douville[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF TOPSOCCERJessica Bruce[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF DEIB (DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and BELONGINGOPEN 
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS: (3)  
 Sam Renshaw[email protected]
 Dave Fine[email protected]
 OPEN (3) 
STAFF  
OPERATIONS MANAGER/REGISTRAR TRAVEL AND ACADEMYAngel Portella[email protected]
REGISTRAR - FOUNDATIONS AND TOWNDana Passante[email protected]
RISK MANAGEREdward Lucy[email protected]
ACCOUNTING MANAGER/BOOKKEEPERKristin Dykstra[email protected]

Non-Board Members

EQUIPMENT MANAGEROPEN 
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOROPEN 
LEGAL COUNSELDave Fine[email protected]
APPAREL/SPIRITWEAR COORDINATORAlexis Murphy 
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORAndrea Wilk[email protected]
REFEREE ASSIGNORRay Almeida[email protected]
CHAIR OF FAIR PLAY, INTEGRITY, AND SPIRIT (FORMERLY SPORTSMANSHIP)OPEN 
CHAIR OF SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEEMatt Douville[email protected]
WEBMASTEROPEN 
HIGH SCHOOL LIASIONAmy Mick[email protected]
EVENT COORDINATORS:  
HYS NIGHT AT THE REVSMichelle Midkiff[email protected]
HILLERS NIGHTAmy Mick[email protected]
FIELD CLEAN-UP DAYOPEN