If you are interested in Volunteering for any of the OPEN positions listed below, THANK YOU!   
If it is not a coaching or referee position, please "+ Sign Up" as a Board Member to officially register as a volunteer at AYSO 183.

Positions	Name	Email	Description
Regional Commissioner(RC)	Bruce Canetti	[email protected]	Leads the Region and its Regional Board. They consider the needs of their community in providing a vibrant, growing Region ensuring as many players as possible get the AYSO experience. Their role includes overseeing strategy, finances, volunteer recruitment, scheduling, policies and procedures, growth and most of all, making soccer fun for the players.
Treasurer	John Clark	[email protected]	Handles the financial activity of the Region, and its paperwork, including registration collection and recording, savings, paying bills and deposits.
Child Volunteer Protection Advocate	Patty Lara	[email protected]	Plans and implements the annual registration of all Region volunteers. They follow the guidelines of the Safe Haven® program including gathering applications for volunteer positions, screening applicants and upholding state laws that protect children
Registrar	OPEN POSITION	[email protected]	Plans and carries out the annual registration of all players including choosing sign-up locations, coordinating on-site and gathering applications and fees.
Coach Administrator	Cutberto Santillan-Rios	[email protected]	Leads the Region's volunteer coaching program.  Manages and coordinates AYSO Coaching Program with all coaches with regards to certification, training, and education.
Referee Administrator	Keith Hand	[email protected]	Implements the AYSO National Referee Program at the Region level, including implementing training and development, certification and more.
Safety Director	Lori Klein-Blazek	[email protected]	The Regional Safety Director’s role is intended to be responsible for all aspects of the Region’s safety, to help the Region protect players and volunteers from known safety hazards and serve as the Region’s focal point for safety awareness and AYSO Insurance plans.

Positions	Name	Email	Description
Assistant Regional Commissioner	Lawrence Ramos	[email protected]	Assists the Region and its Regional Board. They consider the needs of their community in providing a vibrant, growing Region ensuring as many players as possible get the AYSO experience. Their role includes overseeing strategy, finances, volunteer recruitment, scheduling, policies and procedures, growth and most of all, making soccer fun for the players.
Assistant Referee Administrator	Frank Merlan	[email protected]	Assists the Referee Adminstrator implementing the AYSO National Referee Program at the Region level, including implementing training and development, certification and more.
Chicago Fire/Stars Liason	Paul Bryant		Coordinates with Chicago Fire and Chicago Stars professional teams, setting up special events for our regional players to go see games.
Coach Instructors/Trainers	Tad Lin Lawrence Ramos Frank Santoro Kevin Changet	Area Trainer(6D)-Adv. Coach Instr. Mangement Inst.-Sect.6 Mang. Coach Instructor [email protected]	Set up, schedule, and run training sessions as needed to educate and train coaches at new age levels.
Fields and Equipment	OPEN POSITION		Assists weekly during season with set up and/or tear down of goals. Marks/paints fields when needed, does basic maintenance and upkeep if needed.
Referee Instructor/Trainer	Keith Hand Frank Merlan Frank Santoro Kevin Changet	[email protected]	Assists the Referee Adminstrator implementing the AYSO National Referee Program at the Region level, including implementing training and development, certification and more.
Regional EXTRA Program Coordinator	Steve Shear	[email protected]	Leads the Region's EXTRA program. Manages and coordinates with other EXTRA area coordinators. Manages and coordinates with EXTRA coaches, referees, field support, and specialized trainers.
Secretary/Communications	Frank Santoro	[email protected]	Organize and schedule Regional Board Meetings, record minutes and transcribes them for Regional Staff.
Sectional Games Volunteer	OPEN POSITION		General volunteer for performing general support the day of Sectional Games 6/30/26 in Elgin, IL. If interested, please reach out to the Regional Commisioner.
Scheduler	OPEN POSITION		Sets up schedule for entire program (Core, Extra, Inter-regional) assigning fields and teams to play.  Peak times are mid-July to September and Mid-February to early-April, rest of season not much to do.  If interested, please reach out to the Regional Commisioner.
Soccer Fest Coordinator	OPEN POSITION		Coordinates and leads (with assistance) the activities and events during SoccerFest.  Approximately 20-30 hours (mid April-mid June). If interested, please reach out to the Regional Commisioner.
Soccer Fest Volunteer	OPEN POSITION		General volunteer for performing SoccerFest activities the day of SoccerFest. Approximately 10-15 hours in week leaading up to and including day of SoccerFest. If interested, please reach out to the Regional Commisioner.
Social Media	Julio Molina		Posts content, guides engagement, and manages aspects of the region's Facebook and Instagram presence.
Uniform Manager	Lori Klein-Blazek	[email protected]	Manages, receives, packages, and distributes uniforms to players.
Web Site Team	Kevin Changet	[email protected]	Updates and maintains content on main regional website ayso183.org

The AYSO Referee Administration Team, led at the local level by the Regional Referee Administrator (RRA), implements the National Referee Program to ensure safe, fair, and fun matches. They handle volunteer registration, certification, training, and mentor referees, with structure extending from local regions to Area, Section, and National levels.

Positions	Name	Email	Description
Referee Administrator	Keith Hand	[email protected]	Implements the AYSO National Referee Program at the Region level, including implementing training and development, certification and more.
Assistant Referee Administrator	Frank Merlan	[email protected]	Assists the Referee Adminstrator implementing the AYSO National Referee Program at the Region level, including implementing training and development, certification and more.
Referee Assessor	Tim Orsoz		An AYSO Referee Assessor is a certified volunteer who evaluates, mentors, and supports referees to improve their skills, ensure safety, and facilitate promotions to Intermediate, Advanced, or National levels. They provide constructive feedback through observations, using standardized checklists to ensure high officiating standards.
Referee Instructor/Trainer	Keith Hand Frank Merlan Frank Santoro Kevin Changet	[email protected]	An AYSO Referee Instructor is a certified volunteer responsible for training, mentoring, and certifying referees to provide a safe, fair, and fun soccer experience. They teach at the regional level and above, covering the Laws of the Game, AYSO philosophies, and in-person certification courses available through AYSOU

The AYSO volunteer position of Division Coordinator is intended to handle activities and communication within the divisions established by age groups and/or gender.  They generally work with the Coach Administrator to help align all the coaches within the Region.

Positions	Name	Email
Coach Administrator	Cutberto Santillan-Rios	[email protected]
Player Evaluation Data Manager	Frank Santoro	[email protected]
InterRegional Coordinator	Bruce Canetti	[email protected]
19U Boys Division Coordinator	Kevin Changet	[email protected]
14U Boys Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
12U Boys Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
10U Boys Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
08U Boys Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
06U Boys Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
14U Girls Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
12U Girls Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
10U Girls Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
08U Girls Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
06U Girls Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
05U Coed Division Coordinator	OPEN POSITION
04U Division Coordinator	Lori Klein-Blazek