2014 |
![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20award%20place%20holder.jpg)
| Donald BallentineCincinnati, Ohio | ![One of his greatest contributions to the SAY organization is the Referee Handbook entitled “Refereeing Youth Soccer,” a manual that deals with some of the more complicated laws and concepts of soccer and explains them in a language that is easy to understand. It has periodically been updated to stay current with the new laws as they are introduced. For his work on this manual, Bedard received the Silver Ball Award, which is the highest possible for work within the SAY organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20roland%20bedard.jpg) | Roland BedardCincinnati, Ohio
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![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20howard%20bruns.jpg)
| Howard BrunsNorth Palm Beach, Florida | ![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20nick%20kampf.jpg) | Nick KampfWest Harrison, Ohio |
![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20j%20krier.jpg) | John KrierHarrison, Ohio | ![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20award%20place%20holder.jpg) | Peter KrierCincinnati, Ohio |
![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20richard%20kleinschmidt.jpg) | Richard KleinschmidtCincinnati, Ohio | ![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20award%20place%20holder.jpg) | Peter LindCincinnati, Ohio |
![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer as a founding father of the organization.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20t%20stevens.jpg)
| Tom Allen StevensFairfield, Ohio
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2017 |
![](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20mak.jpg) | Mary Ann KaminskyCincinnati, Ohio | ![](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/award%20recipients/51123%20tom%20gault.jpg) | Tom GaultCincinnati, Ohio |
![Founder of the first girls’ SAY soccer program, which was established in the Finneytown/Forest Park area in 1969.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20james%20hutchins.jpg) | James HutchinsCincinnati, Ohio | | |
2018 |
![Jack Hermans is a former professional player in Holland Ohio Soccer Hall of Fame Member, and the former Head Coach of the Xavier University men's soccer team. Jack has helped countless SAY Soccer members during his time in Cincinnati and was a 2018 inductee to the SAY National Hall of Fame. His many years of service and contributions to the game continue as he operates Soccer Unlimited camps to this day.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20jack%20hermans.jpg) | Jack HermansCincinnati, Ohio | ![Jerry was very instrumental in the development and promotion of the SAY Refereeing Program. The S.A.Y. National Referee Council (SNRC), led by Jerry Kihnke, met for the first time in 1980. Its purpose was to improve referee training, which would improve the general level of officiating. He continued his referee contributions as Editor of Ref Talk, a re-occurring article in the Touchline, thus received the Silver Ball Awarded in 1983.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20kihnke.jpg) | Jerry KihnkeFayetteville, North Carolina |
2021 |
![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer through exceptional leadership, particularly in the area of governance, promoting the values of our organization and your many years of servitude](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20burt%20mcintyre.jpg) | Burt McIntyreGreen Bay, Wisconsin | ![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer through exceptional leadership, particularly in the area of education, promoting the values of our organization and your many years of servitude.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20charlie.jpg) | Charlie Keaney Cincinnati, Ohio |
![For significant contributions made to SAY Soccer through exceptional leadership, particularly in the area of finance, promoting the values of our organization and your many years of servitude.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/111021%20john%20hines.jpg) | John HinesCincinnati, Ohio | | |
2022 |
![Mr. Barker’s induction is in recognition of the significant contributions he made in promoting the values of SAY Soccer and outstanding leadership as a National Board Member. His contributions of SAY Soccer's first two iterations of the administrative handbook and the first coaching handbook in 1981 are significant influences in establishing the foundations SAY Soccer has in place today.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/122021%20marvin%20barker.jpg) | Marvin BarkerCincinnati, Ohio | ![Mr. Mason’s induction is in recognition of the significant contributions he made in promoting the values of SAY Soccer and outstanding leadership as a National Board Member. His revisions to SAY Soccer's constitution and bylaws in 1992 have had a significant influence on establishing the foundations SAY Soccer has in place today. SAY Soccer also recognize his work at the U.S. Soccer level as a representative of SAY Soccer where he fought for equal inclusion for all kids playing the game of soccer.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/ed%20mason%20hall%20of%20fame.jpg) | Ed MasonHawaii |
![Mr. Wander’s induction is in recognition of the significant contributions he made in promoting the values of SAY Soccer and the outstanding leadership as President of the organization. He also was instrumental in the development of the SAY Soccer's coaching education platform. Many materials and philosophies are still being used by members today.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/wander%20hall%20of%20fame.jpg) | Jeff Wander Honesdale, Pennsylvania | | |
2023 |
![Mr. Kinter’s induction is in recognition of the significant contributions he made in promoting the values of SAY Soccer and outstanding leadership as a National Board Member. He was elected as the SAY National President in 1978. His contributions of SAY Soccer’s growth in the Dayton, Ohio paved the way for expansion outside of Cincinnati.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/charles%20kinter.jpg) | Charles R. Kinter Dayton, Ohio | ![Dr. Strong’s induction is in recognition of the significant contributions he made in promoting the values of SAY Soccer and his significant contributions in SAY Soccer’s formative years. Known by many as Mr. Soccer on the west side of Cincinnati, he was an active promoter of the game for over 30 years. He mentored thousands of aspiring administrators, referees, coaches and pushed for both boys and girls to enjoy the game.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/dr.%20robert%20strong.jpg) | Dr. Robert Strong Cincinnati, Ohio |
![Mr. Jende’s induction is in recognition of the significant contributions he made in promoting the values of SAY Soccer. He played a significant role in leading the largest expansion of SAY Soccer outside of Ohio when he moved to Wisconsin. John served on SAY Soccer’s board of directors and his passion for referee education planted the seeds for an education system being used across Green Bay today.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/john%20jende.jpg) | John Jende Green Bay, Wisconsin | ![Mr. Bradford’s induction is in recognition of the significant contributions he made in promoting the values of SAY Soccer and the outstanding commitment to the organization. He had a tremendous impact on administrators, coaches and most importantly the kids we serve. His influence will be felt for generations to come.](https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/1870/images/neil%203.jpg) | Neil BradfordNewport, Monmonthshire, England |