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About Us
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The mission of Loisaida Youth Soccer (LYS) is to promote exemplary programming in the sport of soccer as a means of building character, improving physical health and well-being for New York youth especially those on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Participants will learn to play soccer, be exposed to competitive sport, learn good sporting behavior and teamwork, have a ball and build community as they play. We value diversity and individuality as a source of community strength. Our goal is to make soccer available to all children regardless of gender, ethnicity, or income. To this end we offer scholarships for low-income children.
Board of Directors:
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Donna Powell |
| Treasurer: |
Michael Velasquez |
| Secretary: |
Eric Amanfu |
| Members: |
Zarko Mandic |
If you think you can contribute as a board member, please contact us
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Founder and Co-Executive Orlando Gil, a US Soccer Federation license C coach, Ph.D in Cell and Molecular Biology, father,activist, and soccer player.
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Co-Executive Director, Fiodhna O’Grady, Program planning, fundraising, budgeting and reporting. Soccer Mom
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As our Head Coach likes to be called, Coach Ray, is a US Soccer Federation license B coach, Manhattan Soccer Club coach and soccer Dad. Ray has played professionally in his home country of Jamaica.
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Coach, Vincent Grady a US Soccer Federation license F coach, father, and playing experience at City College.
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Coach assistant Robin Giordani, Artist, dancer and soccer player, midfielder for DUSC select team and assistant for LYS for three years.
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Coach assistant Arianna Gil. Musician, Artist, Soccer fanatic and plays with Gotham Girl Football Club & has played on the select team with CJSL And "best friend" to the little ones.
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Would you like to be a part of our organization? We are always looking for the talented, and those inspired by love for soccer and for the kids especially female coaches. Email us: info@lyssoccer.org
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