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ABOUT GEORGIA SOCCER

About Georgia Soccer

Georgia Soccer is the authorized state youth and adult association for Georgia within the United States Adult Soccer Association, United States Youth Soccer Association, and through them is part of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Also, Georgia Soccer serves as the official National State Association of USSF making it responsible to act on behalf of USSF and provide licensing courses for coaches and certification courses for referees.

In turn, the United States Soccer Federation is the recognized national soccer association within the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA), the worldwide governing body for soccer. Essentially, we serve affiliated member organizations throughout Georgia in both program and administrative support activities.

Board of Directors
PresidentRussel Rankenburg
Vice President – YouthEric Keller
Vice President- AdultAndy Boyle
TreasurerAJ Hurst
Director- Youth RecreationNeil McNab
Director- Youth SelectOpen
Director- Adult CompetitionMike Hogan
Director- Player AthleteRichard Richmond
State Referee Committee ChairKevin Biando
Director- At Large GSSANeil Thompson
Director- At Large YouthMelissa Camp
Director- At Large AdultMark Bloom
Executive Director/Secretary – Non VotingLaura Halfpenny
Director – Non VotingLeigh Jakes
Committees
AppealsMike Hogan
Bylaws and PolicyMike Hogan
Nominating Mike Kirschner
Discipline and Protest – AdultTo be appointed
Discipline and Protest – YouthCharlie Cornell
Ethics and Grievance – AdultTo be appointed
Ethics and Grievance – YouthMicheal Lake
Scholarship CommitteeDaniel McAdams
FinanceAJ Hurst
Risk ManagementCornelius Samuel
State Cup – YouthEric Keller
State Cup – AdultMike Hogan
State Referee Committee ChairKevin Biando
Youth RecreationNeil NcNab
Youth SelectMelissa Camp
Hall of FameVacant
State Referee Committee

The State Referee Committee (SRC) is responsible for leading the State Referee Association in promoting and implementing U.S. Soccer’s referee initiatives and programs in support of all affiliated members and competitions within their jurisdiction. This committee works with all U.S. Soccer Member Organizations.

State Referee ChairKevin Biando
State Referee Administrator (SRA)Matt Jackson
State Director of Assessment (SDA)Patrick Baker
State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA)Patrick Lama
State Director of Instruction (SDI)Richy Serota
State Director of AssignmentVacant
Referee Operations Coordinator & ComplianceAnne Wright
Vice President – YouthEric Keller
Vice President – AdultAndy Boyle

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Staff
Executive DirectorLaura Halfpenny(770) 452-0505 x 2010
Director – MembershipKim Bowen(770) 452-0505 x 2011
Referee Operations & Compliance CoordinatorAnne Wright(770) 452-0505 x 2014
Director of Tournaments & Event OperationsCristina Coca(770) 452-0505 x 2018
Business Coordinator Susan Holbrook Ridarick(770) 452-0505 x 2016
Director of Coaching & Player DevelopmentKostas Hatzikoutelis(770) 452-0505 x 2015
Content Marketing & Social Media SpecialistHilik Haviv(770) 452-0505
Age Group Coordinators
Academy
Academy 12UAngelo Yokaris
 Girls GPL/Championship/Conference
GPL/Championship /13UAngelo Yokaris
GPL/Championship 14UEric Keller
GPL/Championship 15UEric Keller
GPL/Championship/Conference 16UEric Keller
GPL/Championship 17ULee Blenman
GPL/Championship 18ULee Blenman
GPL/Championship 19ULee Blenman
 Boys GPL/Championship/Conference 
GPL/Championship/Conference 13UAngelo Yokaris
GPL/Championship/Conference 14UEric Keller
GPL/Championship/Conference 15UEric Keller
GPL/Championship/Conference 16UEric Keller
GPL/Championship/Conference 17UEric Keller
GPL/Championship 18UEric Keller
GPL/Championship 19UEric Keller

Recreational
Boys
12UAshlyn Keller
14UAshlyn Keller
16UDan Esmond
18U-19UAshlyn Keller
Girls
12UAshlyn Keller
14UAshlyn Keller
16UDan Esmond
18U-19UAshlyn Keller
Life Members

Lifetime Membership is a special recognition for any player, coach, referee, administrator, volunteer or supporter who has had a positive impact on the game of soccer at the state level for a period of five years or longer.

The Georgia Soccer Board of Directors proudly confers this honor to these members.

19832002
Sam PeddicordCy Strickler
 Gail Turbyville
1984Ron Moore
Angus McAlpine 
Clyde Partin2003
Rev. Joseph CafferyGloria Atkinson
 John Warwick
1985Russel Rankenburg
Dan Weinstein 
 2004
1987Leonard Bender
Harry Geisinger 
 2005
1989Rick Inman
Karl Langheinrich 
Frank Jones2006
Terry BallLance Chaple
  
19922008
Barbara JonesEugene O’Brien
Jack White 
 2009
1993Karon Beyer
Jack Spencer 
Rick Skirvin2010
 Harold Vernon
1995 
Michael Rachel2011
 Larry Green
1996Nancy Marsden
Marilyn Childress 
 2012
1997David Edwards
Mike Brewer 
Perroneau Scott2014
Robert OotenRaymond Connelly
  
20002015
Bill LetbetterBryan McDermott
Jack Trover 
Susanne Conlon2016
 Steve Keiss
2001Delroy Ziadie
Carl Krauth 
Jim Archer2019
Rex HardawayMaria Vivanco
 2020
 Mike Hogan
Hall of Fame

The Georgia Soccer Hall of Fame honors the pioneers throughout the history of Georgia Soccer. Each of those inducted has had a unique and lasting impact on soccer in Georgia.

To nominate a deserving individual for the Hall of Fame, please contact Laura Halfpenny .

Click here for the nomination form and procedures. 

Below are the honored inductees of the Georgia Soccer Hall of Fame.

Inducted 1990Inducted 2003Inducted 2018
Robert SumpterDaniel HayClint Mathis
Josh Wolff
Inducted 1991Inducted 2004
Eugene O’BrienMichael BalsonInducted 2019
Carl Krauth1968 Atlanta Chiefs
Inducted 1994William LetbetterTony Annan
Ella Sheppard
Inducted 2006
Inducted 1997Tom Frazee
Robert BassHarry Geisinger
Furman BisherCy Strickler
Rev. Joseph Caffery
Richard CecilInducted 2007
Walter GrayJose Vivanco
Benjamin Gross
Nicola MarinoInducted 2008
Ron NewmanRichard Wagner
Dr. Clyde Partin
Phillip WoosnamInducted 2011
Michael Hogan
Inducted 2000
Dave ForestnerInducted 2012
Steve WeemanGraham Tutt
Inducted 2001Inducted 2014
Marilyn ChildressSusanne Conlon
Linda Hamilton
William HollemanInducted 2016
Robert SimsMaurice LaFreniere
Inducted 2002Inducted 2017
David ChadwickJim Archer
Angus McAlpineAlan Hamlyn
Hugh O’NeillMark MacKain
John Staniforth 

Hall of Fame Policy
Hall of Fame Nomination Instructions
Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Internships

The Georgia Soccer Internship Program is a work experience opportunity for students to gain practical work experience in a sports setting.   The Georgia Soccer Intern will assist Georgia Soccer Staff with the planning and execution of all Programs, Tournaments and Events and work across Tournament & Event Operations, Marketing/Promotions, Member Services and Business Operations & Finance departments.

Participants in the program must be working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university and have a basic understanding of soccer. 

The program will coincide with Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. The program’s start and end dates will be based on your specific University or College’s semester schedule.

Applications for the Fall 2023 Internship Program will open July 31st, 2023.

Georgia Soccer Internship Description-Tournament & Events OperationsDownload


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