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Board of Directors

About the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association: MSYSA is a US Youth Soccer National State Association and is affiliated with US Youth Soccer and a member of the US Soccer Federation.

The mission of MSYSA is to serve as the primary advocate for youth soccer in the state. MSYSA is dedicated to offering the highest quality soccer education, player development and programs while fostering sportsmanship, fitness, diversity, teamwork and passion for the game. 

Per the MSYSA Bylaws, the MSYSA Board of Directors are as follows:

Position Name Cell Email
President Mark Cantor (202) 439-1779 [email protected]
Executive VP Howard Kohn (301) 270-8187 [email protected]
1st VP Trish Heffelfinger   [email protected]
2nd VP for Player Development Program Eric McAleer (434) 951-8565 [email protected]
3rd VP for Grassroots Soccer Programs and Development OPEN   [email protected]
Secretary Tom Gross (202) 538-2336 [email protected]
Treasurer Craig Blackburn   [email protected]
State Registrar OPEN   [email protected]
Central-East Regional Commissioner Eddie Hegewisch (301) 538-7902 [email protected]
Central-West Regional Commissioner Robert Purkey (240) 876-0532 [email protected]
East Regional Commissioner OPEN   [email protected]
North Regional Commissioner Jessica Hafer (410) 330-8692 [email protected]
South Regional Commissioner OPEN   [email protected]
West Regional Commisioner Jackie Eskay (301) 471-3078 [email protected] 
DC Regional Commissioner Pharis Owens (202) 716-9835 [email protected]
At-Large Member (o) Brad Roos   [email protected]
At-Large Member (e) Shaun Fleming (301) 247-7751 [email protected]
At-Large Member (o) Laurie Lane (301) 332-3476 [email protected]
At-Large Member (e) Kerry Brimmer (410) 271-7493 [email protected]

The following individuals/positions advise the MSYSA Board of Directors and assist with various duties:

Position Name Cell Email
Adjudication Committee Chair Jim Rubin   [email protected]
Health Advisor Stacy King   [email protected]
State Youth Referee Administrator Gabriel Ado (301) 370-5211 [email protected]

Meeting minutes are available upon request. Please contact the Secretary.

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