Philosophy & Overview

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

Developmental Pathway


Age Group Coordinators
| FOUNDATIONS AGE GROUP COORDINATORS | CONTACT INFO | |
| Boys KickStart | OPEN | [email protected] |
| Girls KickStart | OPEN | [email protected] |
| Boys Kindergarten | OPEN | [email protected] |
| Girls Kindergarten | Sam Renshaw | [email protected] |
| IN-TOWN AGE GROUP COORDINATORS | ||
| Boys 1st Grade | Steve Holland | [email protected] |
| Girls 1st Grade | Patrick Maiella | [email protected] |
| Boys 2-3 Program | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| Girls 2-3 Program | Rui Kang | [email protected] |
| TRAVEL AGE GROUP COORDINATORS | ||
| Boys 3rd Grade | Denis Murphy | [email protected] |
| Girls 3rd Grade | Tracy Martellotta | [email protected] |
| Boys 4th Grade | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| Girls 4th Grade | OPEN | [email protected] |
| Boys 5th Grade | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| Girls 5th Grade | OPEN | [email protected] |
| Boys 6th Grade | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| Girls 6th Grade | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| Boys 7th/8th | Missy Quinn/Kristin Dykstra | [email protected]/[email protected] |
| Girls 7th/8th | Denis Murphy | [email protected] |
History of HYS
Board of Directors
Board Members
| EXECUTIVE BOARD | CONTACT INFO | |
| PRESIDENT | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Matt Douville | [email protected] |
| SECRETARY | Heather Smith | [email protected] |
| TREASURER | Denis Murphy | [email protected] |
| DIRECTORS | ||
| DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATIONS | OPEN | [email protected] |
| DIRECTOR OF IN-TOWN | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| GIRLS TRAVEL DIRECTOR | Mark Gordon | [email protected] |
| BOYS TRAVEL DIRECTOR | Liz Fleming | [email protected] |
| DIRECTOR OF COACHING (NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER) | Florent Martin | [email protected] |
| FIELDS DIRECTOR | OPEN | |
| DIRECTOR OF REFEREES | Ray Almeida | [email protected] |
| DIRECTOR OF LEAGUE RELATIONS/BAYS LIAISON | Matt Douville | [email protected] |
| DIRECTOR OF TOPSOCCER | Jessica Bruce | [email protected] |
| DIRECTOR OF DEIB (DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and BELONGING | OPEN | |
| AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS: (3) | ||
| Sam Renshaw | [email protected] | |
| Dave Fine | [email protected] | |
| OPEN (3) | ||
| STAFF | ||
| OPERATIONS MANAGER/REGISTRAR TRAVEL AND ACADEMY | Angel Portella | [email protected] |
| REGISTRAR - FOUNDATIONS AND TOWN | Dana Passante | [email protected] |
| RISK MANAGER | Edward Lucy | [email protected] |
| ACCOUNTING MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER | Kristin Dykstra | [email protected] |
Non-Board Members
| EQUIPMENT MANAGER | OPEN | |
| SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR | OPEN | |
| LEGAL COUNSEL | Dave Fine | [email protected] |
| APPAREL/SPIRITWEAR COORDINATOR | Alexis Murphy | |
| SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR | Andrea Wilk | [email protected] |
| REFEREE ASSIGNOR | Ray Almeida | [email protected] |
| CHAIR OF FAIR PLAY, INTEGRITY, AND SPIRIT (FORMERLY SPORTSMANSHIP) | OPEN | |
| CHAIR OF SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE | Matt Douville | [email protected] |
| WEBMASTER | OPEN | |
| HIGH SCHOOL LIASION | Amy Mick | [email protected] |
| EVENT COORDINATORS: | ||
| HYS NIGHT AT THE REVS | Michelle Midkiff | [email protected] |
| HILLERS NIGHT | Amy Mick | [email protected] |
| FIELD CLEAN-UP DAY | OPEN |