Event Overview
Red Bull New York and New Jersey Youth Soccer are proud to host the 2026 Youth Soccer Summit presented by RWJBarnabas Health at Sports Illustrated Stadium—marking the second year of this statewide collaboration and the 10th anniversary of the original Red Bulls Youth Club Summit.
This expanded event is a cornerstone gathering in the local soccer calendar. The combined format creates an unparalleled experience designed specifically for youth soccer leaders, administrators, and decision-makers across the state.
The Youth Soccer Summit provides a comprehensive platform to explore the most relevant topics in youth development, operations, and club governance. Attendees will gain insights from experts at the New York Red Bulls, New Jersey Youth Soccer, and respected voices from across the soccer industry, while also connecting with peers to exchange best practices, challenges, and forward-looking ideas.
Attendance is free of charge and open to all Youth Soccer Organizations.
Red Bulls partner clubs and NJYS member programs will automatically receive an official invitation with a personalized registration link. If you serve as a club or league board member, director, or coach and are interested in attending, please complete the request form below. Eligible participants will receive an RSVP link to finalize their registration.
To request an invite, please complete this form: Request an Invite
Join us for an exciting day of discussion on the most important topics in youth soccer!
2026 Event Details
Date: March 1st
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Home of the New York Red Bulls
Opening Address: Â Â
- Marc de Grandpre (President and GM, RBNY)
Featured Panel:Â
- Michael Bradley (RBNY Head Coach)Â
- Julian de Guzman (RBNY Head of Sporting)
Featured Presenters:Â
- Luis Robles (MLS Next Technical Director)
- Anna Lavis (US Soccer, VP Soccer Growth)
- Evan Dabby (NJYS Chief Executive Officer)Â
- Yael Averbuch West (Gotham FC, General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations)
- Sean McCafferty (RBNY Academy Director)Â
- Nora Dooley (US Soccer, Director of Impact Programs)Â
- Marc Frankland (NewComp League Commissioner)Â
- Alex Rieben - (US Club Soccer, Sr. VP Programs & Partnerships)
- Bruce Revman (NYNJ Host Committee Co-Host City Manager)
- Max DuBane (RBNY, Sr. Mgr. Coach Education)
See below for the full lineup of topics and presenters!
Event Schedule
TIME |
TOPIC |
8:00am to 8:45am |
Check-in |
8:00am to 8:45am |
Breakfast |
8:45am to 9:00am |
Welcome Dave Jervis (RBNY, Head of Youth Programs) |
9:00am to 9:15am |
Opening Address Marc de Grandpre (RBNY, President and GM) |
9:15am to 9:20am |
Break |
9:20am to 10:00am |
MLS Next Landscape and Pathway Alignment Luis Robles (MLS Next Technical Director) Sean McCafferty (RBNY Academy Director) |
10:00am to 10:10am |
Break |
10:10am to 10:50am |
Maximizing the World Cup Bounce Bruce Revman (NY/NJ Host Committee, City Manager Nora Dooley (US Soccer, Director, Impact Programs) |
10:10am to 10:50am |
Growing the Game: Early Engagement Models (2-5 year olds) Vinny Farina (NJYS) |
10:10am to 10:50am |
Proven Professional Fundraising Tactics Rob Kusel (COGEO) |
10:50am to 11:00am |
Break |
11:00am to 11:40am |
Supporting The Age Group Change Ruben Vloedgraven (Westfield SA & Union County FC, DOC) Nick Lavrador (Ironbound SC, DOC) Thomas Moriarty (RBNY Director of Youth Programs) |
11:00am to 11:40am |
NewComp League: US Club x USYS Marc Frankland (NewComp League Commissioner) Alex Rieben - (US Club Soccer, Sr. VP Programs & Partnerships) |
11:00am to 11:40am |
Keep Her in the Game & Growing the Girls' Game Yael Averbuch West (Gotham FC, General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations) Breeana Cassidy (NJYS) |
11:40am to 11:50am |
Break |
11:50am to 12:30pm |
New Age Group Curriculum & Game Model Max DuBane (RBNY, Sr, Manager Coach Education) |
11:50am to 12:30pm |
NJYS Registration Services Casey Becht (NJYS) & Jess Fuccello (NJYS) |
11:50am to 12:30pm |
NJYS Grant Programs Breeana Cassidy (NJYS) |
12:30pm to 1:40pm |
Lunch |
1:40pm to 2:10pm |
US Soccer’s Pathway Strategy & Soccer Services Anna Lavis (U.S. Soccer, VP Soccer Growth) Nate Snell (U.S. Soccer, Sr. Mgr. Soccer Growth) |
2:10pm to 2:15pm |
Break |
2:15pm to 3:00pm |
From Youth Fields to the Professional Game: Building the Future Together Julian de Guzman (RBNY Head of Sporting) Michael Bradley (RBNY Head Coach) Dave Jervis (RBNY Head of Youth Programs) |
3:00pm to 4:00pm |
Networking || BullShop |
4:00pm |
Event Ends / Doors Close |
5:00pm |
RB2 vs Columbus - Game Kick Off |