Thank You, Steve Stoddard — Welcome, Emily Kim
Role: Regional Coach Administrator
Outgoing — Steve Stoddard
Incoming — Emily Kim
For the past two years, Steve Stoddard has been the heart of coaching development for Davis AYSO — organizing trainings, supporting volunteer coaches, and ensuring teams had the resources to succeed. Steve’s leadership has left a lasting imprint on our community. Thank you, Steve!
As of the March Board meeting, we’re excited to welcome Emily Kim as our new Regional Coach Administrator. Emily will continue to support and develop our volunteer coaches so every player enjoys a positive, skill-building experience.
Passing the Torch: Julie Yamamoto as Regional Commissioner
Role: Regional Commissioner
Outgoing — Katie Lyon
Incoming — Julie Yamamoto
We are grateful to Katie Lyon for her outstanding service and leadership over recent years — she leaves Davis AYSO stronger and better organized thanks to her work. Thank you, Katie!
Join us in welcoming Julie Yamamoto, who stepped into the RC role after training at Golden Gate Camp with peers from across Section 2. The RC role carries wide responsibilities — strategy, volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and ensuring we deliver on AYSO’s mission of a quality youth soccer program.
Thank You, John Gray — Welcome, JP Stefani & Andrew Yao
Role: Regional Referee Administrator
Over the last three years, John Gray (center) led our referee program to its highest game coverage rates in at least 15 years. He launched incentive programs, improved communications, mentored referees, and stepped in whenever needed. You can find John’s name on the Community Wall at the AYSO Building in recognition of his service — thank you, John!
As of the July Board meeting, we welcome JP Stefani (left) and Andrew Yao (upper center) as our new Regional Referee Administrators. Together they’ll continue supporting and growing our referee community so every game is well-officiated and fun.