Congratulations to Darren Allen of Mt. Abram High School, who has been selected as the United Soccer Coaches National Small School Coach of the Year for 2023. He will be the guest of the United Soccer Coaches at the Convention in Anaheim, California in January. He is now the third Maine coach to receive this honor. Previously, David Halligan of Falmouth (Large School in 1998), and Aaron Wilcox of Bangor Christian (Private School in 2016) received this award from the United Soccer Coaches. Similarly, Maine has had three coaches selected by NFHS as National Coaches of the Year: 2018 – 2019 Meredith Messer of Camden Hills, 2020 – 2021 David Halligan of Falmouth, and 2021 – 2022 Michael Hagerty of Yarmouth.

Great job Darren!!

Congratulations to Darren Allen of Mt. Abram who has been selected the United Soccer Coaches Region 1 Small School Coach of the Year for 2023!!

 All-Americas

  Girls
Lana Djuranovic, Scarborough High School, Midfield Sr
Lucy Hart, Waynflete School, Midfield Sr

  Boys
Nick Marion, Windham High School, Forward Sr
Jacinto Mavinga, Lewiston High School, Forward Sr
Morgan Thibodeau, Mt. Abram High School, Midfield Sr

  All Region

  Girls
Aine Powers, Yarmouth High School, Forward Sr
Lana Djuranovic, Scarborough High School, Midfield Sr
Alexis Morin, Brunswick High School, Forward Jr
Teagan Atheley, Bangor High School, Midfield Jr
Ashley Connolly, Gorham High School, Forward Jr
Hadley Stoddard, Thornton Academy, Forward Sr
Campbell Duryee, Cape Elizabeth High School, Forward Jr
Stella Jarvais, Windham High School, Midfield Jr
Brooke Gallop, Hermon High School, Midfield Jr
Lucy Hart, Waynflete School, Midfield Sr

  Boys
Cam Brown, Camden Hills High School, Forward Sr
Adam McLaughlin, Yarmouth High School, Midfield Sr
Jacinto Mavinga, Lewiston High School, Forward Sr
Martin Kalala, Portland High School, Midfield Sr
Kilson Joao, Scarborough High School, Forward Sr
Luke Cunniffe, Windham High School, Midfield Jr
Cruz Coffin, Ellsworth High School, Midfield Sr
Sam Cochran, Cape Elizabeth High School, Midfield Sr
Nick Marion, Windham High School, Forward Sr
Jon Fulton, Yarmouth High School, Back Sr
Morgan Thibodeau, Mt. Abram High School, Midfield Sr

Maine Soccer Coaches State Teams

Girls

Northern Maine State Team

Bangor: Teagan Atherley M Jr, Clara Oldenburg F So, Amelia Quinn B Sr; Brunswick: Alexis Morin F Jr, Molly Tefft M So; Bucksport: Natasha Monreal F Sr; Camden Hills: Britta Denny M Jr, Amelia Johnson B Sr; Ellsworth: Elizabeth Boles F So; Fort Kent: Julia Cyr M Sr, Hannah Lovley F Sr; Gardiner: Taylor Takatsu K Sr; Hermon: Brooke Gallop M Jr, Natalie Tardiff F So; Katahdin: Hunter Hartsgrove F Sr; Maine Central Institute: Olivia Varney F Sr; Mt. Ararat: Islah Godo M Jr; Mt. Blue: Natalie Orr F Jr, Oceanside: Ava Philbrook M Sr; Penquis Valley: Addison Conklin F Sr; Winslow: Kyri Meak F Jr; Wisdom/VanBuren: Lilla Roy M Sr

Southern Maine State Team

Buckfield: Brittany Carrier F Jr; Cape Elizabeth: Evelyn Agrodnia M Sr, Campbell Duryee F Jr, Noelle Mallory F So; Deering: Elsa Freeman F Jr; Falmouth: Mallory Kerr B Sr; Gorham: Ashley Connolly F Jr, Bailey Hatch B Jr; Madison: Raegan Cowan F Jr; Maranacook: Natalie Nohlar F Sr; Portland: Anneliese Collin M Jr; Rangeley Lakes: Breezy Quimby F Sr; Sanford: Hailey Tarbox F Sr; Scarborough: Lana Djuranovic M Sr; Thornton Academy: Hadley Stoddard F Sr; Waynflete: Lucy Hart M Sr; Windham: Stella Jarvais M Jr; Yarmouth: Aine Powers F Sr, Regan Sullivan K Sr

Boys

Northern Maine State Team

Caribou: Sam Hebert F Sr; Brewer: Braden Carr F Sr, Grady Vanidestine K Sr; Bucksport: Evan Donnell F Sr; Camden Hills: Cam Brown F Sr, Charlie Pons F Jr; Easton: Owen Sweeney M Sr; Ellsworth: Cruz Coffin M Sr; Erskine Academy: Holden McKenney M Sr; Fort Kent: Kaden Theriault F Sr; John Bapst: Oscar Martinez M Jr; Lewiston: Jacinto Mavinga F Sr; Medomak Valley: Mohamedi Ngido F Jr; Mt. Blue: Levi Bogar B Sr; Schenck/Stearns: Mason McDunnah F Sr; Winslow: Joey Richards M Sr; Wisdom: Camden Pelletier F Jr

Southern Maine State Team

Bonny Eagle: Lucas Drinkwater M Sr; Cape Elizabeth: Sam Cochran M Sr; Carrabec: Lucas Vicneire F Sr; Fryeburg Academy: Nivaldo Lucarto F Jr; Gorham: Ethan Homa K Sr; Greenville: Liam Mason M Jr: Lincoln Academy: Cassey Duncan F Sr; Morse: Connor Campbell B Jr; Mt. Abram: Sam Cockerham F Sr, Payton Mitchell M Sr, Morgan Thibodeau M Sr; Richmond: Hunter Mason F Sr; Portland: Martin Kalala M Sr; Scarborough: Kilson Joao F Sr; Westbrook: Hamza Nabi B Sr; Windham: Luke Cunniffe M Jr, Connor LeClerc B Sr, Nick Marion F Sr; Yarmouth: Jon Fulton B Sr, Adam McLaughlin M Sr

United Soccer Coaches Maine State “Player of the Year”

Girl

Boy

Maine Soccer Coaches Class “Player of the Year”

Girls

Class A
Lana Djuranovic, Scarborough High School, Forward Sr

Class B
Aine Powers, Yarmouth High School, Forward Sr

Class C
Lucy Hart, Waynflete School, Midfield Sr

Class D
Lilly Roy, Wisdom High School, Midfield Sr

8 Person
Raegan Cowan, Madison High School, F Jr

Boys

Class A
Nick Marion, Windham High School, Forward Sr

Class B
Sam Cochran, Cape Elizabeth High School, Midfield Sr

Class C
Morgan Thibodeau, Mt. Abram High School, Midfield Sr

Class D
Owen Sweeney, Easton High School, Midfield Sr

8 Person
Mason McDunnah, Schenck/Stearns, Forward Sr

  Maine Soccer Coaches “Coach of the Year”

  Girls

  North – Doug Cyr of Fort Kent Community High School

  South – Andy Higgins of Yarmouth High School

  Boys

  North – Dan Gish of Lewiston High School

  South – Darren Allen of Mt. Abram High School

  Maine Soccer Coaches Region 1 Coach of the Year Nominee

  Girls

  Large School – Andy Higgins of Yarmouth High School

  Small School – Doug Cyr of Fort Kent Community High School

  Private School – George Sherry/Carrie Earls of Waynflete School

  Boys

  Large School – Dan Gish of Lewiston High School

  Small School –  Darren Allen of Mt. Abram High School

  Private School – Jason Pangburn of John Bapst Memorial High        School

  Maine Soccer Coaches Senior Bowl MVPs

  Girls AB Game – Aine Powers, Yarmouth High School

  Girls CD Game – Lucy Hart, Waynflete School

  Boys AB Game – Sam Cochran, Cape Elizabeth High School

  Boys CD Game – Morgan Thibodeau, Mt. Abram High School

Maine Soccer Coaches Service Award

Mark Serdjenian of Colby College and Waterville High School

Maine State Career Win Record 572

Peter Gardner of Brunswick/Richmond High Schools

Maine Soccer Coaches “Founders” Award

Dana Hews of Presque Isle High School – Founder of the Aroostook League 1964

Aaron Marston Leadership and Character Award

Girls

Julia Cyr of Fort Kent Community High School

Boys 

Grady Vanidestine of Brewer High School

Chilly but dry 29th Maine Soccer Coaches Senior Bowl at Thomas College on Sunday, November 13th

12: 00 Game on the Black Field 

Boys South AB8 7 North AB8 3 

South Goals: Nick Marion of Windham 3 Goals and 1 Assist; Jack Luciano of Gorham 1 Goal and 2 Assists; Cassey Duncan of Lincoln Academy 1 Goal and 1 Assist; Sam Cochran of Cape Elizabeth 1 Goal and 1 Assist; Garrett Ritcheson of Freeport 1 Goal; and Aaron Park of Greely 1 Goal

North Goals: Abdihakim Daud of Edward Little 2 Goals; Jacinto Mavingo of Lewiston 1 Goal and 1 Assist; Cam Brown of Camden Hills 1 Assist; and Ethan Palmer of Mt. Ararat 1 Assist.

12:15 Game on the Red Field 

Girls North CD8 2 South CD 1 

North Goals: Natasha Monreal of Bucksport 1 Goal; Abby Haines of Central Aroostook 1 Goal 

South Goal: Hayden Madore of Hall-Dale 1 Goal

2:30 Game on the Black Field 

Boys South CD 5 North CD 4 

South Goals: Morgan Thibodeau of Mt. Abram 2 Goals; Sam Crockerham of Mt. Abram 1 Goal and 1 Assist; Patrick Stout Monmouth Academy 1 Goal; Ivan Blanco of Traip Academy 1 Goal; Quinn Alessi of Traip Academy 2 Assists; Brandon Smith of Monmouth Academy 1 Assist; and Hunter Mason of Richmond 1 Assist

North Goals: Noah Hurd of Mount View 2 Goals and 1 Assist;  Evan Donnell of Bucksport 1 Goal and 1 Assist; Pau Argiliga 1 Goal; and Owen Sweeney of Easton 1 Assist

2:45 Game on Red Field

South AB 8 North AB8 0

South Goals: Hailey Tarbox of Sanford 3 Goals and 1 Assist;  Aine Powers of Yarmouth 3 Goals and 1 assist, Kaden Davoren of Yarmouth 1 Goal, Edie McKay of Morse 1 Goal; Hadley Stoddard of Thornton Academy 1 Assist

With 14 wins this season, Meredith Messer of Camden Hills has eclipsed the 300 marker and now stands at 304 for her career.

Girls
Northern Maine Class A Regional All-Star Team
Bangor: Teagan Atherley M Jr, Clara Oldenburg F So, Amelia Quinn B Sr; Brunswick: Madeline Chaput B Sr, Alexis Morin F Jr, Molly Tefft M So; Camden Hills: Britta Denny M Jr, Amelia Johnson B Sr, Rose Tohanczyn B Jr; Hampden Academy: Destiny Mooers F Sr; Messalonskee: Emma Parsons M Sr; Mt. Ararat: Julianna Allen F So, Islah Godo M Jr, Elena Willis F Jr; Mt. Blue: Natalee Orr F Jr; Oxford Hills: Maddy Herrick K Jr

Northern Maine Class B Regional All-Star Team
Belfast: Stella McCarthy M Fr; Ellsworth: Elizabeth Boles F So; Miah Coffin M Jr; Hermon: Brooke Gallop M Jr, Natalie Tardie F So; John Bapst: Claire Gaetani F Jr; Gardiner: Taylor Takatsu K Sr; Medomak Valley: Scarlet Flint F So, Haley Puchalski B Sr; Oceanside: Ava Philbrook M Sr; Old Town: Danica Brown K Sr, Allyson Caron B Jr; Presque Isle: Makayla Guerrette B So, Olivia Locke M Jr; Waterville: Mara Von Oesen F Sr, Sadie Williams M Jr; Winslow: Kyri Meak M Jr

Northern Maine Class C Regional All-Star Team
Bucksport: Samantha Cyr B Sr, Natasha Monreal F Sr, Jetta Shook K Jr; Central: Mary Allen F So, Emma Byers B Jr, Makenzie Rushlow M Sr; Fort Kent: Julia Cyr M Sr, Allie Fournier B So, Hannah Lovley F Sr, Shelby Theriault B Sr; Houlton/Gr Houlton: Gabby Gentle M Sr, Mylee Sylvia F So; Maine Central Institute: Skyla Dean B Sr, Heather Nelson B Sr, Olivia Varney F Sr; Mattanawcook: Megan House F So; Orono: Anna Molloy M Sr

Northern Maine Class D Regional All-Star Team
Ashland: Layla Burby F So, Michaela Carney K Sr, Emma Doughty B So, Maggie Landeen M Sr; Central Aroostook: Abbie Haines F Sr, Izabel Pryor M Sr; Fort Fairfield: Brianna Osterblom M Jr; Penobscot Valley: Lila Cummings M So, Allie LeBlanc B Jr, Rylee Moulton F So, Mia Neal M Sr; Southern Aroostook: Cami Shields F Sr; Wisdom/VanBuren: Kamryn Clavette F Jr, Ava Lerman M So, Lilly Roy M Sr, Colleen Thamsen K Sr

Northern Maine Class 8 Person Regional All-Star Team
Katahdin: Hunter Hartsgrove F Sr; Lee Academy: Aubrey Gifford M Sr, Stella Martin B Fr, Harmony Vermazani K Sr; Penquis Valley: Violet Chai F Fr, Addison Conklin F Sr, Rylee Heal B Jr; Piscataquis: Bella Buehne B So, Brookelynn Hunt F So, Hope Hunt M So; Schenck/Stearns: Harlee Sprague F So; Shead: Shaylynn Fenderson F Fr

Southern Maine Class A Regional All-Star Team
Deering: Elsa Freeman M Jr; Falmouth: Mallory Kerr B Sr; Gorham: Ashley Connolly F Jr, Bailey Hatch B Jr; Marshwood: Lilli Hammond F Sr; Portland: Annaliese Collin M Jr; Sanford: Sophie Olivo K So, Hailey Tarbox F Sr; Scarborough: Lana Djuranovic M Sr, Avery Pettingill B Sr, Natalie Ryan B Sr; Thornton Academy: Charlotte Belanger M Jr, Hadley Stoddard F Sr, Quincy Thibault F Jr; Windham: Stella Jarvais M Jr

Southern Maine Class B Regional All-Star Team
Cape Elizabeth: Evelyn Agrodnia M Sr, Campbell Duryee F Jr, Noelle Mallory F So; Freeport: Taryn Curry M Sr; Greely: Kylie Crocker B Sr, Abby Lennox F Jr, Shaylee O’Grady M Sr; Lake Region: Abigail Lavoie B Sr; Lincoln Academy: Zofie Day M Jr; Morse: Edie McKay M Sr; Wells: Grace Badger M Sr; Yarmouth: Kadin Davoren B Sr, Taylor Oranellas M Jr, Aine Powers F Sr, Regan Sullivan K Sr; York: Scarlett Ring M So

Southern Maine Class C Regional All-Star Team
Hall-Dale: Aubrey Gilbert K Sr, Hayden Madore M Sr, Zoe Soule B Sr, Addison Tinkham M Jr; Maranacook: Phoebe Bell F So, Cooper Davis B Fr, Natalie Mohlar F Sr; Mt. Abram: Karsyn Rolbeicki B Sr; Mountain Valley: Brooke Bennett B Sr; North Yarmouth Academy: Graca Bila M Sr, Ella Giguere B Jr, Emily Robbins M Jr; Traip Academy: Keira Alessi F Jr; Waynflete: Morgan Earls F Sr, Lucy Hart M Sr, Jojo Moriba B Sr

Southern Maine Class D Regional All-Star Team
Buckfield: Brittany Carrier F Jr, Kai Trenoweth M Jr; Old Orchard Beach: Sarah Davis B Sr, Tessa Ferguson F Jr, Alaynah LeBlond M Sr; Richmond: Ella Briand F Fr, Breonna Dufresne M Jr, Isabelle Stewart B Sr, Lila Viselli M Sr; St. Dominic Academy: Gabby Allen F Jr, Anna Geyer-Shaheen B Sr, Avery Gravel M Sr, Anna Theriault K Jr; Temple Academy: Quinn Crommett B Sr, Dixie Szabo F Jr

Southern Maine Class 8 Person Regional All-Star Team
Carrabec: Riley Crocker B Sr, Leah Price F Fr; Greenville: Alayna McMahon M Jr, Lakely St. Jean B Jr; Madison: Raegan Cowan F Jr, Pine Tree Academy: Madelyn Verrill M Jr: Rangeley Lakes: Breezy Quimby F Sr, Lily Shaffer B Sr; Searsport: Lily Nadeau F Sr, Meta Wiseman M Jr; Valley: Kara Bigelow K Sr, Tatianna Sproul M Fr; Vinalhaven: Hannah White M Sr; Wiscasset: Jordan Chamness B Sr

Boys

Northern Maine Class A Regional All-Star Team
Bangor: Kristian Kendall B Jr; Brewer: Braden Carr F Sr, Grady Vanidestine K Sr; Brunswick: Junior Beyoko F Jr, Abram Keleher B Sr; Camden Hills: Cam Brown F Sr, Charlie Pons F Jr; Edward Little: Abdihakim Daud F Sr, Eli St. Laurent B Sr; Lewiston: Jacinto Mavingo F Sr, Mechi Mbele M Jr, Abdishakur Nur B Sr; Mt. Ararat: Ethan Berry B Jr, Ethan Palmer M Sr, Keegan Rowe B Sr; Mt. Blue: Levi Bogar B Sr

Northern Maine Class B Regional All-Star Team
Caribou: Sam Hebert F Sr; Ellsworth: Cruz Coffin M Sr, Owen Frank M Sr, Kal Laslie M Jr; Erskine Academy: Holden McKinney M Sr; Gardiner: Connor Fairservice K Sr, Alex Taylor F Jr; John Bapst: Oscar Martinez M Jr; Medomak Valley: Mohamedi Ngido F Jr, Zan Nguyen M Sr; Mount Desert Island: Miles Burr B Sr; Oceanside: Harrison Garcia K Sr; Presque Isle: Jack Buck B Sr; Winslow: Tyler Nadeau B Sr, Joey Richards M Sr

Northern Maine Class C Regional All-Star Team
Bucksport: Evan Donnell F Sr, Jason Terrill M Jr; Central: Jakson Pollock F Jr; Fort Kent: Max Bois B Sr, Ethan Daigle M Sr, Drew Deschaine K Sr, Kaden Theriault F Sr; Foxcroft Academy: Pau Argilaga F Sr; George Stevens Academy: Aubrey King B Jr, Reed Pambianco M Jr; Maine Central Institute: Cole Allen K Sr; Mattanawcook Academy: Drew Libby B Jr; Mount View: Noah Hurd F Sr; Orono: Dominik Ondo B Sr, Jay Tweedie M Jr; Washington Academy: Unai Reino M Sr, Coleton Whitney F Sr

Northern Maine Class D Regional All-Star Team
Ashland: Inyas Janoch M Sr; Bangor Christian: Luke Gorczok F Jr, Conrad Straubel B Sr; Easton: Augustus Bonner B Sr, Chase Flewelling B Jr, Owen Sweeney M Sr; Fort Fairfield: Cayden Ala M So, Joel Cormier M Sr, Micah Daigle B Sr; Jonesport-Beals: Breven Kenney F Sr; Narraguagus: Floriberto Paredes F So; Madawaska: Chris Boucher K Sr, Nick Poitras F Sr, Sam Thibeault B Jr; Penobscot Valley: Kaden Loring B Sr, Mason Shute F Jr; Piscataquis: Brady Gaw F So; Washburn: Roegen Rosi-Carney F Sr

Northern Maine Class 8 Person Regional All-Star Team
Dexter: Brenden Berg F Jr; Schenck/Stearns: Caleb DeSantis B Sr, Connor Kelly B Sr, Mason McDunnah F Sr, Gabriel Whitehouse F Sr; Southern Aroostook: Trafton Russell M Jr; Van Buren: Dawsyn Searles K Sr; Wisdom: Jack Desjardins B Sr; Dawson Gagnon M Sr, Camden Pelletier F Jr, Landon Picard B Jr 

Southern Maine Class A Regional All-Star Team
Biddeford: Zeus Rankin M Jr; Bonny Eagle: Luke Drinkwater M Sr; Cheverus: Shane McGrath M Sr; Deering: Alberto Lucas-Bayata B Jr, Chandrel Mangele-Laza F Sr; Gorham: Ethan Homa K Sr, Jack Luciano F Sr; Portland: Martin Kalala M Sr, Baptista Muanda M So; Scarborough: Kilson Joao F Sr; Westbrook: Hamza Nabi B Sr, Windham: Luke Cunniffe M Jr, Connor LeClerc B Sr, Nick Marion F Sr

Southern Maine Class B Regional All-Star Team
Cape Elizabeth: Sam Cochran M Sr, Rory O’Grady M Sr; Freeport: Garrett Ritcheson F Sr; Fryeburg Academy: Nivaldo Lucarto F Jr; Greely: Aaron Park M Sr, Mason Rodgers B Jr; Lincoln Academy: Cassey Duncan F Sr; Morse: Connor Campbell B Jr, Christian Hallowell M So, Waylon Rhorer K Jr; Poland: Sam Paladino K Sr; Yarmouth: Justin Dawes B Sr, Jon Fulton B Sr, Adam McLaughlin M Sr; York: Lukas Bouchard K Jr, Nick Hoy F Sr, Connor Roberge M Sr

Southern Maine Class C Regional All-Star Team
Hall-Dale: Keegan Cary M Jr; Maranacook: Mitch Maceda B Jr; Mt. Abram: Sam Crockerman F Sr, Payton Mitchell M Sr, Ash Rollins B Jr, Morgan Thibodeau M Sr; Mountain Valley: Brody Jamison B Sr; Sacopee Valley: Jack Morrissey B Sr; Traip Academy: Quinn Alessi F Sr, Ivan Blanco F Sr, Makili Matty M Jr; Waynflete: Nico Kirby K Sr, Jacob Woodman M Sr; Winthrop: Jaxon August K Jr

Southern Maine Class D Regional All-Star Team
Buckfield: Brayden Jack M Sr, Justin Lucas F Sr; Chop Point: Nate Sullivan K Sr, Simon Wilkinson F Sr; Monmouth Academy: Luke Harmon B Sr, Kyle Pulleschi M Sr, Brandon Smith F Sr; Pine Tree Academy: Andres Avendano M Sr, Miguel Matos F So; Richmond: Wyatt Cassidy B Sr, Zander Steele M Jr, Hunter Mason F Sr; St. Dominic Academy: Riley Daigle K So, Timothee Ouellette B Sr; Temple Academy: Tony Isgro B Sr, Gabe Young M Jr

Southern Maine Class 8 Person Regional All-Star Team
Carrabec: Lucas Vicneire M Sr; Greenville: Liam Mason M Jr, Ethan Pratt B Sr; Rangeley Lakes: Tucker Beaulieu F Sr, Parker Smith F Jr, Anthony Whittier F Jr; Searsport: Isaac Traves K Fr, Valley: Harry Louis F So, Collin Nichols F So, Ryon West M Sr

Last week, with his 9th win this season to tie Brian Higgin’s, the retired coach of Ellsworth High School, record of 566 wins, Peter Gardner, formerly of Burnswick High School, now at Richmond High School raised the all-time career win record to 568 wins with two more recent victories. Richmond’s record is now 11 – 1 – 0 with two games remaining.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZcZwLKAJxcfpuM61sqI0Gha5jbwODsOM87ESvPbFIIY/edit

Congratulations to Michael Garcelon of Bucksport, and formerly of Searsport, for reaching the 300 Win Plateau.

Congratulations to Ryan Shaw of Easton and Hampden Academy for reaching the 200 win plateau.

Congratulations to Ralph Michaud of Presque Isle for his 300th Win!!

Congratulations to Gary Trafton for reaching 300 wins in his coaching career at Monmouth Academy, Oak Hill and Hall-Dale.

United Soccer Coaches annually celebrates the academic achievements of high school soccer teams whose student-athletes collectively demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their studies over the course of a full academic year.

To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year. The team GPA is determined by adding every player’s GPA, then dividing by the number of players.

A total of 321 soccer teams (126 boys, 195 girls) throughout the United States have earned the United Soccer Coaches High School Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2022-23 academic year. Among these programs are 34 schools receiving honors for both their boys and girls teams.

Three of the 321 soccer teams selected for this award are from Maine. Congratulations to:

Girls Award Winner
Yarmouth High School Coach Andy Higgins 3.80 GPA

Boys Award Winners
John Bapst Memorial High School Coach Jason Pangburn 3.90 GPA
Yarmouth High School Coach Michael Hagerty 3.50 GPA

Full list of coaching education opportunities in Maine.

http://www.soccermaine.com/coaches/coach-education/coaching-course-schedule/

Any questions reach out to John Curtis, Soccer Maine Director of Coaching at 802-497-8587 or doc@soccermaine.com.

Welcome to the following new coaches for the Fall 2023 Season. On the Girl’s side: Jay Kemble (Bangor), Kevin Albert (Lewiston), Kevin Flaherty (Mt. Ararat), Michelle Riesbeck (Bonny Eagle), Peter Michelsen (Cony), Cody Veilleux (Waterville), Brian Kimball (Winslow), Juan Bustamante (Poland), Travis Carter (Easton), Chris Downing (Penquis Valley), Chris Joy (Sumner), Kimberly Hallett (East Grand), Kelsey Creamer (Carrabec), Chris Araujo (Dirigo), Brittany Verrill (Pine Tree Academy), and Keara Hunter (Wiscasset). Tyler Shennett has returned at Edward Little, and Amanda Thompson has brought back Schenck/Stearns. Branden Noltkamper has left the NYA boys to coach the Cape Elizabeth girls. Ben Gagnon will be coaching both the girls and boys at Madawaska. On the Boy’s side welcome to: Jay Fogg (Skowhegan), Cody Elliot (Bonny Eagle), Hesham Badawi (Massabesic), Neil Carroll (Gray-New Gloucester), Burn Farris (Mount View), Ben Brigham (Maranacook), Dominic Locke (Sacopee Valley), Peter Bates (Houlton), Camron Bailey (Penquis), David Whitney (Washington Academy), Harriet Cyr (East Grand), Nik Conrad (Telstar), Darine Gnidehoue (St. Dominic Academy), Rhylee Wright (Wisdom), Randy DeRoche (Dirigo), and Daniel Ganoza (Vinalhaven). Ben Schulz has taken over Cheverus, Don Beckwith has moved from Maranacook to Cony, Jonah Hudson is now permanent at Presque Isle, Larry Burningham comes back to coaching at NYA, and Will Burdick has moved from Gray-New Gloucester to Waynflete.

If I have omitted anyone please let me know.

By NFHS on March 09, 2023

3-3-2b (2,3) (NEW): Permits the referee to stop the clock to review game situations at any time without negatively impacting a player’s ability to remain in the game.
Rationale: This rule change affords the ability for the referee to stop the clock and review situations without negatively affecting a player’s ability to remain in the game. However, once the referee beckons medical professional or coach onto the field to further assess, the player must leave the field of play.

3-3-7: Clarifies where a player should re-enter the game to avoid confusion.
Rationale: This rule change clarifies that a player should re-enter the game from the official area at midfield. This avoids potential confusion as to who is or is not in the game.

3-4-1e (NEW): Clarifies players should exit the field on the bench side unless unable to do so due to injury.
Rationale: To assist the officials in the managing of substitutions, players should exit the field from the bench side when the substitute(s) are beckoned on by the referee unless the player(s) is unable to do so because of an injury. This avoids unnecessary interaction with opposing teams and fans and minimizes the potential for unsporting behavior.

4-2-12 (NEW): Defines how wearable technology devices may be worn.
Rationale: Sets a national standard for wearable technology. This change clarifies that these devices may be worn as a part of the shoe and/or under the uniform but not worn on the arm. Coaches and players are still not permitted to utilize technology to communicate during the game.

Rule 4 Reorganization: Adjusts the structure of the uniform rule to offer clarity.
Rationale: The reorganization of the uniform rule breaks up the rule into bite-size pieces that are easier for coaches and officials to apply.

11-1-5 (NEW): Defines deliberately playing the ball to clarify the existing rules.
Rationale: Defines the criteria for deliberately playing the ball when determining an offside infraction.

12-1-1 thru 3 (NEW), 18-1-1: Clarifies various foul categories and defines the seven direct free kick fouls to provide consistency.
Rationale: The new article in Rule 12 and added definitions to Rule 18 define the seven direct free kick fouls and provide consistency for officials interpreting misconduct.

12-3-2, 3 (NEW): Clarifies that neither accidental nor deliberate hand/arm contact can result in a goal.
Rationale: The new articles eliminate the necessity for the referee to determine if the hand/arm contact was accidental or deliberate. Now, neither accidental nor deliberate contact with the hand/arm result in a goal for greater consistency and ease of interpretation.

12-8-5 (NEW): Offers clarity regarding goalkeeper handling not permitted outside and inside the penalty area.
Rationale: Adding language and direction for officials regarding goalkeeper handling outside the penalty area and inside the penalty area when they are not permitted to handle the ball.

12-9-4(NEW), 12-8-1f(14, 15), 12-8-2d (3,4): Defines considerations of denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO).
Rationale: This rule defines the considerations of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to provide additional consistency and clarity for referees.

2023-24 Editorial Changes
9-1-1a

2023-24 Points of Emphasis

1. Wearable Technology
2. Coaching and Team Area Decorum
3. Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity (DOGSO)
4. Substitutions