ABOUT HVYSL

The Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League (formerly East Hudson Youth Soccer League) was established in 1976 with only four member clubs and fewer than 300 players. Today, HVYSL has more than 40 participating clubs and 15,000 players, making it the second largest league in New York State.

Come join the thousands of visitors to our beautiful Hudson River Valley, and experience great soccer, great people, and great fun!

Board of Directors

League President
Chris Decker

1st Vice-President (Games Chairman)
Max Labrenz

2nd Vice-President
Stephan Krakower

Treasurer
Jessica Van Houten

Secretary
Erin Ruppert

Registrar
Felicia Sheehan

Director of Programs
Rene Rivera

Arbitrator
Lucas Labrenz

Age Group Coordinators

effective 4/28/2025

Age Group Name Email
BU09 & BU09-JJanee Holnessjholness@hvysl.org
GU09Janee Holnessjholness@hvysl.org
BU10Erin Rupperteruppert@hvysl.org
GU10Erin Rupperteruppert@hvysl.org
BU11Amanda Ebertaebert@hvysl.org
GU11Amanda Ebertaebert@hvysl.org
BU12Derek Eversdykedeversdyke@hvysl.org
GU12Derek Eversdykedeversdyke@hvysl.org
BU13Jason Valentinojvalentino@hvysl.org
GU13Jason Valentinojvalentino@hvysl.org
BU14Jessica Waldorfjwaldorf@hvysl.org
GU14Jessica Waldorfjwaldorf@hvysl.org
BU15Kristen Alstonkalston@hvysl.org
GU15Kristen Alstonkalston@hvysl.org
BU16Lucas Labrenzllabrenz@hvysl.org
GU16Lucas Labrenzllabrenz@hvysl.org
BHSMax Labrenzmlabrenz@hvysl.org
GHSMax Labrenzmlabrenz@hvysl.org

Committees

Committee Chair Members
AcademyRiveraMax Labrenz, Van Houton
ArbitrationLucas LabrenzRuppert, Valentino
AppealsMax LabrenzEbert, Ruppert, Holness
Finance/AuditVan HoutonMax Labrenz, Krakower, Santella
Hall of FameK Gulmi+ current HoF members (rotating)
NominatingEversdykeRivera, Valentino
Of the YearK GulmiValentino, Max Labrenz
OfficeMax LabrenzKrakower, Van Houton
PublicityDeckerValentino, Sheehan
RegistrationSheehanOffice Staff (Chris, Debbie & Joe)
Risk ManagementMax LabrenzLucas Labrenz, Holness, Ruppert
RulesDeckerMax Labrenz, Krakower
ScholarshipRuppertMax Labrenz, Lucas Labrenz, Sheehan
ScreeningSheehanEversdyke, Alston
SupervisoryDeckerRivera, Sheehan
TournamentRiveraMax Labrenz, Santella

Past HVYSL Presidents

2020-2022

Stephen Orr

2012-2020

Jim Purdy

2002-2012

Ken Gulmi

2001-2002

Vic D'Ammora (Acting)

2000-2001

Dan Herbst

1991-2001

Ken Gulmi

1989-1991

David Longacre

1987-1989

Jose Vargas

1986-1987

David Longacre

1984-1987

Michael Kornfield

1982-1984

Dan David

1981-1982

Jack McMahon

1978-1981

Tom Kenna

1977-1978

Chris Pangalos

1978

Gary Snook

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