MN Club Scene

With the successful and exciting conclusion of the High School state tournament, we can now turn our attention to club soccer. I’m sure many teams are already training and preparing for holiday tournaments, spring tournaments, Midwest Regional League and even State Cup.

Please refrain from using this post as a place to attack players, coaches and clubs. I know that many are getting tired of seeing threads turn into exchanges between angry people. Try to focus on the positives in youth soccer and the contributions of clubs, coaches, parents and MYSA.

Barker Resigns from MYSA

Thanks to those who forwarded the email about Ian Barker. For those who do not know, Ian Barker has resigned as Coaching Director for MN Youth Soccer. Here is the MYSA communication:

Date: November 14, 2007
To: MYSA Club PresidentsMYSA Club DOCs
From: MYSA President Bob PorettiMYSA Executive Director Candace Daley

Ian Barker is resigning from MYSA effective December 2007. Ian has been MYSA’s Director of Coaching and Player Development for the last ten years and will be missed greatly. Ian’s love of soccer and kids has always been evident by his dedication of time and talent, his energy and his unswerving commitment to youth soccer. We wish Ian well as he takes some time off before pursuing other career opportunities in the future.

Ian has been known in soccer circles as strong advocate for improving soccer in MN and for developing players through ODP. Ian's leadership and commitment will be missed.