September 4th, 2018

Fredericksburg, VA - Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) announced State Office personnel promotions for Jessica Cottet - Manager of Technical Department Operations, Krista Lenzmeier - Manager of Member Services and David Coffey - Manager of Operations, entering the upcoming year.

David Coffey has been promoted to Senior Manager, Operations - David has done an outstanding job in managing the operations for the association, most notably, the operation and management of the Publix Virginia Soccer Training Center. Under David’s management, VYSA has successfully delivered professional level match experiences for State Cup, President’s Cup, two USYS East Regional Championships and multiple tournament events.

Jessica Cottet has been promoted to Senior Manager, ODP and Coaching Education Administration - Jessica has been instrumental in helping to grow the ODP and D-ODP programs for VYSA, managing the administration of ODP/D-ODP District and State training, the annual International Trip, Inter-Districts, camps/tryouts, Virginia Friendlies and more. In this expanded role, Jessica will oversee administration of VYSA’s Coaching Education department, helping to streamline operating efficiencies in this area, which continues to expand due to US Soccer Federation requirements.

Krista Lenzmeier has been promoted to Senior Manager, Member Services - Krista has successfully managed the transition to the new Affinity registration system as part of VYSA’s Dick’s Sporting Goods agreement. She has dramatically increased participation and player registration for Virginia Futsal, while maintaining a successful Virginia Futsal State Championship. Krista is part of the State Committee, crafting VYSA’s mandated Child Sexual Abuse Policy and will manage all compliance of this and all Kid Safe initiatives. As the most member facing state employee, Krista has done a tremendous job building relationships around the state, fostering an appreciation for VYSA among members.