<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 20px"><strong>2024 US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium</strong></span><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">​<strong>Event Information</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Event Location:</strong>Salt Lake City, Utah | September 20-22</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">US Youth Soccer proudly presents the 2024 Grassroots Symposium, a testament to our commitment to fostering inclusivity, belonging, and positive impact through the beautiful game. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s Symposium will take place in the vibrant city of Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together soccer practitioners, administrators, and visionaries from across the nation. New for the 2024 event will be a series of workshop presentations focused on TOPSoccer and the disability soccer community.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Empowering Soccer Practitioners:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">The heart of the 2024 Grassroots Symposium lies in equipping soccer practitioners – program administrators, executive directors, board members, and coaches – with the tools they need to create programs deeply rooted in inclusivity and belonging.&nbsp;Our goal is to empower those who shape the future of youth soccer, ensuring that every child, regardless of background or ability, finds a place to thrive within the soccer community.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Uniting Diverse Organizations:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">This year’s event is set to unite not only traditional soccer clubs, leagues, and associations but also nonprofits that leverage soccer as a powerful tool for positive impact. By bringing together these diverse entities, we aim to create a collaborative space where ideas are shared, partnerships are forged, and collective strategies are developed to maximize the positive influence of soccer on the lives of young people and families.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Event Highlights:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px">Engaging Workshops: Dive into interactive workshops covering a spectrum of topics, from effective coaching methodologies to building inclusive soccer programs. We are excited to feature tailored content created in collaboration with TOPS Soccer and other disability inclusion experts.</li><li style="font-size: 18px">Dynamic Keynotes: Gain insights from renowned figures in the soccer world, whose stories and experiences will inspire and motivate.</li><li style="font-size: 18px">Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, fostering relationships that extend beyond the symposium and contribute to the growth of the soccer community.</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px">​</span></p><h2 style="margin-right: ;margin-left: ;width: var(--skin--content--width)"><strong>Schedule</strong></h2><p style="margin-right: ;margin-left: ;width: var(--skin--content--width)"><span style="font-size: 18px">Please review the tentative schedule for the 2024 US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium. All items are subject to change.</span></p><p style="margin-right: ;margin-left: ;width: var(--skin--content--width)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Friday, September 20</strong></span></p><p></p><figure style="margin-top: ; margin-right: ; margin-bottom: var(--skin--content-section-gap); margin-left: ; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-x: auto; max-width: calc(100% - var(--skin--content--window-gutters)*2); width: var(--skin--content--width); color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><table><thead><tr><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Time</span></div></th><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Activity</span></div></th><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Location</span></div></th><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Details</span></div></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">1:00-4:00pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Optional TOPS Soccer Training</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Utah Youth Soccer Association (Transportation will be provided from the hotel)</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffs23.formsite.com%2FUSYS%2F66nls17ia9%2Findex&data=05%7C02%7CSRose%40usyouthsoccer.org%7C790bb4cef5bd4620b96e08dca4fdd848%7C330ebc4f5dc54024b4ed7468bbfd35b6%7C0%7C0%7C638566657373991433%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=J4sDPkXI2VGJ%2Fn9E6JBPz71RRkvkClcpZ1dkH5tIeuE%3D&reserved=0">https://fs23.formsite.com/USYS/66nls17ia9/index</a></span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">5:30-8:30</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">USYS Hosted Happy Hour</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Restaurant within walking distance from the hotel</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Heavy Appetizers and Beverages will be provided by US Youth Soccer</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p></p><p style="width: var(--skin--content--width)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><br></strong></span></p><p style="margin-right: ;margin-left: ;width: var(--skin--content--width)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Saturday, September 21</strong></span></p><p></p><figure style="margin-top: ; margin-right: ; margin-bottom: var(--skin--content-section-gap); margin-left: ; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-x: auto; max-width: calc(100% - var(--skin--content--window-gutters)*2); width: var(--skin--content--width); color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><table><thead><tr><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Time</span></div></th><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Activity</span></div></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">7:30-8:30am</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Breakfast</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">8:30-10:30am</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Plenary Session</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">10:45-12:00pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Concurrent Workshop Sessions</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">12:00-12:45pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Lunch</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">12:45-2:00pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Quick Learns & Informal Networking</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">2:30-4:00pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Concurrent Workshop Sessions</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">4:15-5:00pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Recharge Time (Informal Happy Hour at the Restaurant Bar – not hosted by USYS)</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">5:00-5:45pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Busses depart for America First Field (every 15 minutes)</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">5:30-7:00pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Patio Pre-Game Hosted by USYS</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">7:00-9:00pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">9:00-9:15pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Busses return to Radisson Downtown</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p></p><p style="width: var(--skin--content--width)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><br></strong></span></p><p style="margin-right: ;margin-left: ;width: var(--skin--content--width)"><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Sunday, September 22</strong></span></p><p></p><figure style="margin-top: ; margin-right: ; margin-bottom: var(--skin--content-section-gap); margin-left: ; box-sizing: inherit; overflow-x: auto; max-width: calc(100% - var(--skin--content--window-gutters)*2); width: var(--skin--content--width); color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><table><thead><tr><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Time</span></div></th><th data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Activity</span></div></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">7:00-8:00</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Breakfast</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">8:00-8:30</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Message from US Soccer</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">8:45-9:45</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Concurrent Workshop Sessions</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">10:00-11:15</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Concurrent Workshop Sessions</span></div></td></tr><tr><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">11:30-12:30pm</span></div></td><td data-align="left"><div><span style="font-size: 18px">Final Working Session and Strategic Planning Final Remarks from Keynote Speaker</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">​<br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">* Source:&nbsp;https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/2024-us-youth-soccer-grassroots-symposium/</span></p><div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/camerafi-live-1139.appspot.com/o/leaderboard%2FU4AuIy6vbuaV8tFtaK5ryCQVSl82%2F1671%2Fimage%2Fimage.png?alt=media&token=4bb6ad5c-ef12-4b6a-bb31-eb7f05d5db65" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="image.png" data-file-size="177195" data-origin="," origin-size="1366,768" style=""></figure></div><p><br></p>

2024 US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium

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