11U-19U Boys and Girls
USYS Competitive
USYS Competitive soccer is the first step on the CSA Player Development Pathway. Players moving from recreational soccer typically begin at this competitive level.
USYS soccer is offered at each section of the club, with most sections forming teams for boys and girls 11U-19U. New and smaller sections may have fewer teams or combine teams with other sections.CSA forms teams at each of our locations based on the results of the tryouts held in the spring of each year. Tryouts are open to all players. Tryouts allow the directors to identify an appropriate team for each player that will provide an opportunity for development and growth. Following tryouts, CSA will present qualified players with an offer of a position on a competitive team based on their demonstrated level of ability. Players and families are made aware of the team’s planned playing level, coach assignment and travel/tournament expectations prior to player commitment. Once the player accepts his position on the team, he is committed to CSA and that team for the entire playing year (August – May).
USYS Competitive teams train a minimum of two nights per week; more advanced teams may practice three nights per week. In addition, players are strongly encouraged to attend the free supplemental training sessions to further improve personal skills and to attend off-season camps offered by or endorsed by CSA. Games are primarily on Saturdays and Sundays, although mid-week evening games are possible. 11U-14U teams participate in both Fall and Spring seasons, high school age teams (15U-19U) participate only the designated off-season for public high schools.
Competitive teams 11U through 19U participate in leagues administered by either North Carolina Youth Soccer Association or South Carolina Youth Soccer Association. Both state associations offer several levels of competition. CSA’s USYS teams can expect to attend 2-3 tournaments per season, which includes local competitions, out-of-town tournaments and a State Cup series if appropriate. CSA’s higher-level teams can expect to travel more frequently and to more distant tournaments to ensure the highest levels of competition and exposure.
Sectional Directors and Age Group Directors
Charlotte USYS
Raymond Fraser
Charlotte Section Director
Charlotte Section Director
• USSF B License
• Licensed with the Scottish FA & USC
• Former Coach, Scottish FA youth professional teams
• Sports Coaching & Youth Development Degree, School of Sport, Exercise & Outdoor Studies
• Double major in Business & Sports Management, Pfeiffer University
• Former youth player, Rangers Football Club in the Scottish Premier league
Richard Butler
Youth Academy Program Director
CSA-Charlotte
Youth Academy Program Director
• USSF A License
• USC Premier Diploma & USC National Staff Coach
• Former USSDA Director
• Played professional & collegiate soccer
Rich Schwartz
Youth Academy Boys Charlotte Director
Youth Academy Boys Charlotte Director
• Youth License I and II
• NCYSA E License
• Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 11v11
• Junior Academy Coach 2013-present
• Junior Academy Director 2018-present
Danielle Russell
Youth Academy Girls Charlotte Director
Youth Academy Girls Charlotte Director
• USSF D License
• Played collegiate soccer at Clemson University, 2006-2009, Elite 8 Freshman Year
• Inducted into the York County Soccer Hall of Fame, August 2022
• Former Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Fort Mill High School
Josh Gregory
11U-13U USYS Boys Charlotte Director
11U-13U Classic Boys Charlotte Director
• USSF C License
• Former National Premier League Director, Barça Academy Carolinas
• Certificate of Sports Psychology in Athlete Development, Barça Universitas
• Former Boys DOC, North Georgia UnitedBachelors in Sports Management, Wingate University
Joe Distaffen
11U-13U USYS Girls Charlotte Director
11U-13U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director
• USSF C License
• USC National Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching Azzurri Storm Soccer Club
Scott Ginn
14U-19U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director
14U-19U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director
• USSF A Senior License
• USC Advanced National Diploma & TOVO Methodology Certificate
• NCAA College Soccer Coach – 23 yrs. (DI, DII) University of Louisiana, Middle Tennessee State University, Belmont Abbey College, Mars Hill University, Barton College, Berry College
• Region III ODP Staff Coach & USSF Market Training Center Staff Coach
• Master’s Degree, East Carolina University; BA Mathematics, Barton College (4 year player)
Matthews USYS
Andy Guevara
Matthews Section Director & Matthews Section 11U – 19U USYS Boys & Girls Director
Matthews Section Director
Matthews Section 11U – 19U USYS Boys & Girls Director
• USSF D License & USSF National Youth License
• USC Advanced National Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching, Mecklenburg Union FC
• Former player, Butler University
Steve Burckhalter
Matthews Section Youth Academy Director
Matthews Section Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director
• USSF B License & USSF National Youth License
• Former Associate DOC, Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
• Former Women’s Head Coch, Augustana College
• Former Director of Coaching, Dakota Gold Soccer Club
Uptown USYS
Dan Dudley
Uptown Section Director & Tournaments Director
Uptown Section Director
Tournaments Director
• USSF A License & USC qualified
• Program Head Boys & Girls Soccer Providence Day School
• Former Boys Assistant High Point University and Girls Assistant Catawba College
• Four year professional player, Carolina Dynamo
• MSS Master of Sports Science
Catey Stewart
Elite 64 Program Director & Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director
Elite 64 Program Director
Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director
• USSF National Youth License & USC National Diploma
• Former Assistant Women’s Coach, High Point University
• Master of Science Degree in Sport Studies, High Point University
• NSCAA All American, four time All Region & four time All Conference Player, Catawba College
• Inducted into South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame & Catawba College Hall of Fame
Prince Ojok
Uptown Section Youth Academy & 11U-19U USYS Boys Director
Uptown Section Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director
Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Boys Director
• USSF B License & UEFA B License
• USC Advanced National Diploma
• Former Assistant Coach, Western Connecticut State University
• B.S. Sports Science
Indian Trail USYS
Andrew Steedman
Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director
• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland
Palisades USYS
Ralph Latchana
Palisades & York Section Director and NPL Program Director
Palisades and York Section Director
National Premier Leagues Program Director
• USSF C License
• FA Level 2 License
• Former Discoveries NPL/ECNL Director
• Former GPS Regional Manager 2016-2019, 3 Regional Championships, Nat’l Finalist 2019
Jay Marlovits
Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Director
Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director
• USSF B License
• SCYSA State Cup Champion 2019 & SCSCL Finalists 2021
• University of Hartford Soccer Excellence – Hall of Fame Induction Class 2014
• NSCAA All American Selection & Umbro Select College All-Star 1996
• All-New England 1996 and a two-time All-Conference First Team 95/96
Kyle Kenney
Palisades & York Sections 11U-19U USYS Director
Palisades and York Sections: 11U-19U USYS Boys & Girls Director
- USSF D License
- 12+ years of collegiate soccer coaching experience at UNC Pembroke, Brevard College, Winthrop University & Virginia Tech
- Former North Carolina Olympic Development Program Coach
- Four-year collegiate player & Bachelors Degree in Education, UNC Pembroke
York USYS
Ralph Latchana
Palisades & York Section Director and NPL Program Director
Palisades and York Section Director
National Premier Leagues Program Director
• USSF C License
• FA Level 2 License
• Former Discoveries NPL/ECNL Director
• Former GPS Regional Manager 2016-2019, 3 Regional Championships, Nat’l Finalist 2019
Jay Marlovits
Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Director
Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director
• USSF B License
• SCYSA State Cup Champion 2019 & SCSCL Finalists 2021
• University of Hartford Soccer Excellence – Hall of Fame Induction Class 2014
• NSCAA All American Selection & Umbro Select College All-Star 1996
• All-New England 1996 and a two-time All-Conference First Team 95/96
Kyle Kenney
Palisades & York Sections 11U-19U USYS Director
Palisades and York Sections: 11U-19U USYS Boys & Girls Director
- USSF D License
- 12+ years of collegiate soccer coaching experience at UNC Pembroke, Brevard College, Winthrop University & Virginia Tech
- Former North Carolina Olympic Development Program Coach
- Four-year collegiate player & Bachelors Degree in Education, UNC Pembroke
North USYS
Matt Denton
North Section Director; ECNL Regional Director – North/H'Ville Girls; North/ H'ville 15U-19U USYS Director
North Section Director
ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Girls
North/Huntersville 15U-19U USYS Director
• USC National Youth Diploma & USC Advanced National Diploma
• Instrumental in organizing and implementing the CSA North Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management Business Administration & Marketing with a concentration in Finance & Economics, Pfeiffer University
• Four-year starter & captain, Pfeiffer University
Chris Ryan
North Section Youth Academy Director
North Section Youth Academy Boys and Girls Director
• USSF D License and Grassroots Certifications
• Former Director of Coaching, LPSC U11-12 Boys and Girls
• Four Year Collegiate Standout at Methodist University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Minors in Accounting and Sports Management
Scott Fischer
North Section 11U-12U & North/H'ville 13U-14U USYS Director
North Section 11U – 12U USYS Boys & Girls Director
North/Huntersville 13U – 14U USYS Boys & Girls Director
• USC Advanced National Diploma & National Youth Diploma
• Region 1 ODP
• Former Assistant Coach, Marshall University
• Former Head Men’s & Women’s Coach, Salem University (WV)
• Founder & former Director, West Virginia Rowdies – West Virginia FC
Huntersville USYS
Andrew Steedman
Huntersville & Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director
• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland
Scott Fischer
North Section 11U-12U & North/H'ville 13U-14U USYS Director
North Section 11U – 12U USYS Boys & Girls Director
North/Huntersville 13U – 14U USYS Boys & Girls Director
• USC Advanced National Diploma & National Youth Diploma
• Region 1 ODP
• Former Assistant Coach, Marshall University
• Former Head Men’s & Women’s Coach, Salem University (WV)
• Founder & former Director, West Virginia Rowdies – West Virginia FC
CSA
Sections
USYS Programming for 11U and older is available at the listed locations. Visit section page for information on staff, locations and teams.
Charlotte
Based at the OrthoCarolina Sportsplex and serving the southern and western regions of the Charlotte…
Palisades
Serving southwest Mecklenburg County and neighboring South Carolina communities in conjunction with our York section.
Huntersville
Serving the North I-77 corridor including Huntersville, Lake Norman and the University area of Charlotte.
