Overview

Byron Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) is a volunteer run non-profit (501c3), located in Byron, Minnesota.


BYSA offers a recreational league for kids Pre-k to 5th grade and competitive (traveling) league opportunities for youth U9 – U19. This two-tier structure helps provide appropriate training, coaching, and competition for all participants. Seasons for both leagues take place in the spring and fall.


BYSA is affiliated with Southern Minnesota Soccer League (SMSL). SMSL is sanctioned by US Youth Soccer (USYS) and is a member of US Soccer.

MISSION

BYSA’s mission is to foster, promote, and perpetuate the game of soccer for youth in the community of Byron including the boundaries of Independent School District 531 and southeastern Minnesota.

HISTORY

Byron Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) was formed in 2010 by co-founders Terrence Forrest and Martin Koza. The incorporation of BYSA as a non-profit organization occurred in September 2010. BYSA began as a member of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association and the inaugural season was in the spring of 2011 with 163 players ranging from kindergarten to 4th grade, which created 14 recreational teams. In the fall of 2012, BYSA had its first traveling season which consisted of 23 players that developed two teams.


Equipment, maintenance, coaching, and other expenditures are funded through registration fees, the support of local businesses, donations, and fund-raising efforts.


BYSA became a member of the Southern Minnesota Soccer League (SMSL) in the fall of 2021. This was the SMSL's inaugural season which consisted of 13 clubs including BYSA.