Induction Ceremony October 21, 2017 Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
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2017 HALLof FAME Induction Ceremony October 21, 2017 Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe 2017 USASA HALL of FAME Induction Welcome and Moment of Silence Bruno Trapikas, Chairman – Hall of Fame Committee Opening Remarks John Motta, President – USASA Dinner 7:30 P.M. Master of Ceremonies Hank Steinbrecher Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Hall of Fame Committee Darius Ejlali Ricardo Olivas Anthony Sanneh Barbara Trainor Photo opportunities will be available following the ceremony. Arizona State Soccer Association would like to congratulate the 2017 USASA inductees Darius Ejlali Ricardo Olivas Anthony Sanneh Barbara Trainor Arizona’s USASA Hall of Fame members are honored to be a part of such an amazing team. 2016 ~ Dan Trainor 2017 ~ Barbara Trainor 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455 Tel: 708.496.6870 • Fax: 708.496.6879 • www.usasa.com October 21, 2017 Welcome USASA Hall of Fame Inductees, Families and Friends, Congratulations to the United States Adult Soccer 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees. As adult soccer has existed for over a hundred years in the United States, it is appropriate that we honor all individuals who have been pioneers of our sport and helped with its growth. Tonight we will recognize some distinguished guests who have contributed to our growth. These individuals will be honored with the highest honor from USASA. Their passion and vision for our sport has been, and is, an integral part of the growth of adult soccer in the United States. Congratulations to Darius Ejlali, Ric Olivas, Tony Sanneh, and Barb Trainor who are our 2017 recipients. When you see these individuals, please thank them for their time, their commitment and their leadership. I would also like to thank our Hall of Fame Committee, its chairman, Bruno Trapikas, Bob Black, Gianfranco Borroni, Dick Burns, Mike Maloney, Consalvo Turchi, Werner Fricker, Jr., Bob Kepner and Peggy Polley-Grizzle for all the time they have dedicated to make this evening a success. I would also like to acknowledge the past committee members Stephen Flamhaft and Foster Perry for their service to this committee. We are all fortunate to have dedicated volunteers and the staff that made this a special evening for everyone. Sincerely, John P Motta President, USASA NCASA would like to congratulate the 2017 USASA Hall of Fame Inductees, especially Darius Ejlali! 7000 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455 Tel: 708.496.6870 • Fax: 708.496.6879 • www.usasa.com October 21, 2017 Distinguished Inductees and Members of the Hall of Fame, Honored Guests, and Soccer Family: Today we welcome Darius Ejlali, Ric Olivas, Tony Sanneh, and Barb Trainor into USASA’s Hall of Fame, recognizing the many many contributions they have each made in helping to develop adult amateur soccer in this country over countless years. The other members of the Hall of Fame Committee - - Bob Black, Frank Borroni, Dick Burns, Werner Fricker, Bob Kepner, Mike Maloney, Peggy Polley-Grizzle, and Consalvo Turchi have worked hard to make this event successful, and are deeply appreciated for their contributions in continuing to build the USASA Hall of Fame. We look forward to a very heartening evening as we also celebrate with all of the members of the Hall who are also in attendance. Sincerely, Bruno Trapikas Chairman USASA Hall of Fame Committee U.S. Adult Soccer Association Hall of Fame • 2017 Induction Ceremony • Lake Tahoe Bob Black Gianfranco Borroni Dick Burns Mike Maloney Consalvo Turchi Werner Fricker Jr. Peggy Polley- Bob Kepner Bruno Trapikas Grizzle USASA HALL of FAME COMMITTEE In 2008, the USASA Hall of Fame Committee The Committee consists of the following was reorganized with its memberhsip now distinguished panel: Bob Black, Gianfranco originating from, and being elected directly Borroni, Dick Burns, Mike Maloney, Consalvo by, those individuals who have been inducted Turchi, Werner Fricker, Jr., Bob Kepner, Peggy into the Hall. Its chairman is appointed by the Polley-Grizzle and Bruno Trapikas (Chairman). chairman of the USASA, with the approval of the executive committee and two individuals are elected from each region’s inductees, in staggered two-year terms. USASA CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION INTO THE USASA HALL of FAME To be considered for induction into the USASA Soccer Hall of Fame, candidates shall be nominated as administrators, coaches, players, or referees, and shall meet the criteria specified for that category. Individuals meeting the qualifications under two or more categories may be nominated for consideration under a single category, using primary/secondary categories, or specifying multiple categories. Length of service criteria may only be waived by the unanimous consent of the selection panel, under extraordinary circumstances. Administrator candidates shall include persons who have served as officers of national, regional or state organizations and, in their capacities, have rendered exceptional service to adult amateur soccer over a period of at least ten years. This category also includes those distinct from these capacities that, by their assistance, sponsorship, or other valuable contribution, have furthered the development of adult amateur soccer in the United States. Coaching candidates shall be those who have served the adult amateur soccer community in a coaching capacity over a period of at least ten years and have a demonstrated record of coaching success at the national, regional, and/or state levels, exhibiting exceptional coaching and teaching ability. Candidates should also have contributed to the promotion and growth of a positive image for adult amateur soccer and its programs. Player candidates shall have been selected to participate at a national level for a minimum period of three years, or at the regional level or equivalent for a minimum period of five years, exhibiting the principles of Fair Play and respect for other players. Nominees must have also demonstrated a respect for the game in general and for adult amateur soccer specifically during their days as a player. Referee candidates shall have served the adult amateur soccer community in a refereeing capacity over a period of at least ten years. Referees shall have achieved a national grade and/or above. Other factors to be considered shall include, but not be limited to: participation in State and National cups; and participation in national programs such as the Select Program, Donnelly Cup, Veterans’ Cup, etc. This category shall also include referee administrative positions, such as instruction, assessment, assigning, and other referee activities within adult amateur soccer. All nominees shall be considered and chosen on the basis of having made a significant contribution toward the development and advancement of adult amateur soccer at the national or regional level. Candidates may be either active or inactive in adult amateur soccer when nominated, and are eligible after their retirement. Deceased persons, if elected, shall be inducted posthumously. U.S. Adult Soccer Association Hall of Fame • 2017 Induction Ceremony • Lake Tahoe USASA HALL of FAME Milton Aimi Rudy Getzinger Gordon Redshaw Mario Alarcon Frank Giancroce J. Eugene Ringsdorf Brian Alexander Richard Giebner Charles Robinson Alphonse Amato Steve Gogas Carlos Rodriguez Kevin Anderson Richard Groff Gloria Rodriguez Adolph Bachmeier Joe Gryzik Joseph L. Rodriguez Chanka (Ken) Baldeosingh Albino Guimaraes Abner Rogers Eric Beck Sunil Gulati Julius Roth Alastair Bell Dr. John P. Gyekenyesi Howard Rubenstein Marypat Bell Larry Hall Michael Ryan John O. Best James D. Hamilton Anthony Sanneh Graham Biles Mary Hollerung Harry Saunders Bob Black Holly Hollingsworth Paul Scherer Wolfram Blattner F. Patrick Healey Roger Schott John Bocwinski Julie Ilacqua Shonna Schroedl Gianfranco Borroni Mike Kabanica Herbert Silva Bill Bosgraaf Don Keller Janet Slauson Toni Briggs-Mcgee Robert Kepner Jeanne Smith Dick Burns Toros Kibritjian Patrick Smith Timothy W. Busch Alfred Kleinatis Anna Steffen Arman Capan Frank Kracher Hank Steinbrecher James Carson Kurt Lamm Charlie Stillitano Sr. Tom Chapman David Laraba June Stroup Clive Charles Marge Madriago Jack Sullivan Brandi Chastain Mike Maloney Barbara Trainor Ken Conselyea Francisco Marcos Dan Trainor Wilfred Cummings Fritz Marth Bruno Trapikas Brian K. Darling Brian McBride Debra Trapikas Livio D’Arpino Walter McClinton Mario Treglia Ian William Davey Brooks McCormick Joseph Triner Mario De Paola Robert L. McGee Consalvo Turchi George Donnelly Keith McGechie Pat Varsallona Antonio Doria Gerhard Mengel Gregory Vlamakis Tony Dubrowski Sviatoslav “Stan” Mirza Wallace Watson Paul Dueker John Motta Richard Williams Gene Edwards Ed Murphy Michael Wuertz Mike Edwards Hector Nava Gus Xikis Darius Ejlali Edward N. Nunez Jerry Zanelli John Ellinger Ricardo Olivas John Zangrilli Tony Falcone Kevin Payne Nikola Zlatar George Fishwick Peter J. Peel Joseph Zyzda Tom Fitzgerald Foster Perry Jack Flamhaft Blaz Pesorda Stephen Flamhaft Peter Pinori Casey Frankewicz Everett Polley Werner Fricker Jr. Peggy Polley Werner Fricker Sr. Dyann Pugliese Bob Gansler Salvatore Rapaglia U.S. Adult Soccer Association Hall of Fame • 2017 Induction Ceremony • Lake Tahoe North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame so that the funds from the purchase of plates would benefit the entire North Carolina soccer community. The Hall of Fame brings together NCASA, NCYSA, NCSRA and NCSCA. During his eight years as the Region Ill Deputy Director, Darius consistently championed making the Region Ill National Cup a sought-after venue for competition at the highest level.