Utah Youth Soccer Association and The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (T.O.S.H) are looking for candidates for the "UYSA Athlete of the Year." This award will be recognizing premier athletes, outstanding citizens, as well as academic achievements. There will be one U-18 female and one U-18 male recognized as the UYSA Athlete of the Year. All coaches, administrators, teammates, and parents will be encouraged to nominate a player that they believe has excelled in one or all of these areas.

The players that receive this award will be announced on the UYSA website and be recognized at the UYSA Annual General Meeting-Awards Banquet on January 22, 2010. They will also receive a plaque to commemorate their accomplishment.

UYSA and T.O.S.H. have partnered to continue to find ways to provide UYSA members with opportunities to improve their skills and abilities.

If you would like to nominate a player for the UYSA Athlete of the Year, please email Melissa Carey at mcarey@utahyouthsoccer.net with the player's name, club, contact information and why you feel this player should be considered for the UYSA Athlete of the Year.