Thursday, September 25th
A=Adler P=Prairie
*Subject to change*
11:30am-3:00pm: Registration (P Foyer)
1:00-2:30pm: Welcome Session with Keynote Speaker – Brian Parsley, The Constance Group (P)
2:40-3:20pm: In Service to the Adult Game & First Look: Soccer Forward Fest – U.S. Soccer (P)
3:30-4:30pm: Membership Requirements: Foundation of Organizational Strength – Bruce Bode, USASA (P)
5:00-6:15pm: USASA National Board of Directors-Quarterly Board Meeting (A)
6:30-7:30pm: US Soccer Adult Council Administrative Commission Meeting (A)
Friday, September 26th
*Subject to change*
8:00-11:00am: Registration (P Foyer)
8:30-9:15am: Session 1: Referee Retention Panel – Don Eubank (A)
8:30-9:15am: Session 2: Building a Community Recreation Program – Paul Cadwell, Chicago Fire FC (P)
9:30-10:15am: Session: Growth In Your Context: Engaging Aging and Disability – Michel Tume, VP of UASA (P)
10:30-11:15am: Session 1: Expand Your Reach with 5v5 Soccer – Travis Tew & Andrew Vorce, 5v5 Soccer (A)
10:30-11:15am: Session 2: Building a Simple, Sustainable Digital Presence – Ava Lynch, USASA (P)
11:15am-12:45pm: LUNCH BREAK (On your own)
1:00-2:15pm: Working Groups in Action: Updates & Discussion (P)
2:30-4:30pm: 5v5 Soccer Tournament at Dunbar Park
6:00-7:00pm: Hall of Fame Cocktail Hour at The TAP
7:00-10:00pm: USASA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner (P)
Saturday, September 27th
*Subject to change*
8:00am-12:00pm: Regional Meetings:
R1: Adler, 8:30am-12:00pm
R2: DuSable, 9:00-11:30am
R3: Clark, 9:00am-12:00pm
R4: Burnham, 9:00-11:30am
12:00-12:30pm: Lunch Buffet (P Foyer)
12:30-2:30pm: USASA National Council Meeting (P)
2:30-3:30pm: US Soccer Adult Council Meeting (P)
3:30-5:00pm: Pick-up Soccer at Dunbar Park
6:30-10:30pm: USASA Social (TICKET REQUIRED): Chicago Architectural Boat Tour (with deep-dish pizza)
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Brian Parsley, The Constance Group (Keynote Speaker)
A Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) with over 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship and sales, Brian boasts a proven success record, both on and off the stage.
He founded USAhire.com, later acquired by Red Ventures, and WeSkill, an e-learning company purchased by Sales Performance International. As co-founder of The Constance Group, Brian excels in transforming sales and leadership cultures. Recognized as a Top 40 Executive Under 40 by the Business Journal, he has been featured on FOX News, consulted for Fortune 500 companies, and contributed to various publications.
Brian’s engaging, humorous speaking style provides actionable insights that link employee behavior to business outcomes, leaving audiences inspired, empowered and ready to take action.
Ciarra Azdorf, Cassandra Dickerson-Sistrunk, Nora Dooley, & Michael Lazar, U.S. Soccer (Session: In Service to the Adult Game & First Look: Soccer Forward Fest)
In Service to the Adult Game: Join U.S. Soccer in their strategic update on the adult game. In the session, they will share insights from our ongoing work, highlight two key goals – growing adult participation and developing an aligned competition structure – and outline opportunities for stakeholder input and collaboration.
First Look: Soccer Forward Fest: It’s time to make the United States truly a soccer nation in its spirit and culture, and in ways that have yet to be defined. Harnessing the momentum of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccer Forward Foundation (SFF), in partnership with Common Goal, invites schools, community organizations, member organizations, and local leaders to join us in creating a nationwide celebration of soccer: Soccer Forward Fest.
Paul Cadwell, Chicago Fire FC (Session: Building a Community Recreation Program)
Paul Cadwell has been with Chicago Fire FC since the Club’s inception in 1997.
Cadwell, a highly experienced executive with 27 years’ experience in professional soccer/football, is responsible for overseeing all the Fire’s youth programs in addition to managing all community and commercial relationships within the football industry. As part of his role, Cadwell has dedicated his career to growing the sport of soccer and the identity of the Fire across the state of Illinois and beyond.
Spanning two continents and three decades Cadwell has spent his entire working life as a player, coach, and now executive at the highest levels of the game. Cadwell began his career as a schoolboy professional with Aston Villa Football Club and England Schoolboys prior to attending Manchester Metropolitan University where he graduated with a degree in Education & Sports Management.
Travis Tew & Andrew Vorce, 5v5 Soccer (Session: Expand Your Reach with 5v5 Soccer)
5v5 Soccer has created and managed 1000’s of sporting tournaments and leagues across North America and given tens of thousands of kids and adults the chance to get, and stay in the game.
5v5 Soccer has developed a grass-roots marketing strategy where we work with local clubs, leagues, teams, sports commissions, and state associations who are looking to bring in a fun, community centered grassroots league or tournament.
Our Mission is to help more people play more soccer, more often. Our goal is to help foster a lifelong love and passion for the beautiful game. 5v5 Soccer Leagues and Tournaments are the perfect entry point for all ages and skill levels.
