By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

January 2, 2012-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is very pleased to announce that Jeff Naso has been honored as our Girls Coach of the Year. Jeff, coach of the Girls-Under-13 East Fishkill Power of the East Hudson Youth Soccer League, received a plaque commemorating this honor at the Eastern New York Annual Holiday Party on December 17 at the Jericho Terrace in Mineola, Long Island.

Jeff was the recipient of countless nominations. Most importantly, they all spoke about his positive attitude towards the game and the kids, his commitment to playing the game fairly and positively plus his encouraging persona which gets the most from his girls. Although his daughter no longer plays, his commitment to this team has never wavered.

Proving that nice guys need not finish last, the Power has amassed a record of 134-39-39 while winning numerous championships along the way.

With 120,000 youth soccer players and more than 25,000 volunteers, the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 12 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Special Children. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer Association. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/, which receives nearly 300,000 hits annually from the growing soccer community.