By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
January 27, 2025-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is pleased to announce that the Niskayuna Soccer Club’s Beth Tiffany has been honored as the 2024 Eastern New York Boys Competitive Coach of the Year. Beth was honored along with Luis Lewis for this award as the Of the Year Committee could not exclude outstanding candidates like these two coaches.
Beth was nominated by three people who all wrote about her outstanding character with words such as “deeply passionate coach” and “truly inspiring role model.” Coach Beth cultivates a culture of respect, integrity and camaraderie in training and games that reaches beyond the players to their families and fans. Many small actions contribute to building this culture, but above all, Beth is a leader who brings out the best in others.
One example given was connecting with a boy who missed living in his native country. Prior to a Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) game, you’re likely to see that Beth is one of the first to arrive and in all probability, chatting with the referee and the opposing coach as players arrive. This small action is effective to setting a positive tone.
Additionally, all her players are on the field for at least half the game as building confidence is central to her coaching philosophy. She has taken a Boys-Under-9 squad which won just a few games to what’s now a Boys-Under-12 team that is one of the most competitive in the area.
With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 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 Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/