CYSA has Inducted Gladys Olsen into the 2009 CYSA Hall of Fame

Gladys became involved with youth soccer when her youngest son, Roland, played for Roeding Elementary School in Fresno.  her involvement soon escalated to her election as the Fresno Area Representative for the Fresno Junior Soccer League Board.  She also served on many committees during that time.  In 1982, the Fresno Junior Soccer League was split into 6 leagues and Gladys became involved in the newly formed Fresno Metro Youth Soccer League.  There she as served as President, Tournament Director, P&A Chair, and Registrar - a position that she still holds today.  Gladys was also instrumental in forming the Fresno Monarch Soccer Club, which is their competitive and upper age program.  As President of the Fresno Metro YSL, Gladys became involved with the District VII Board of Directors.  There she has served as Assistant Commissioner, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman of P&A Committee, and chairman of the District Playing League.

Not one to say "no," she has served as the CYSA State level as Secretary, First Vice Chairman, and has participated in many committees.  She has also served on the Region IV Protest & Appeals Committee.  Gladys even had a short lived career as a player (adult).  The League was called Kick and Chase, and her career came to a sudden end when she broke her leg.

Along with her son Roland, she has two other children, Connie and David, and two grandchildren.

She continues to serve as Fresno Metro Registrar and as the Secretary/Treasurer of District VII.

When asked why she does it, her answer is simple: "I just want the kids to play."

CYSA congratulates Gladys on a honor that is so well deserved!

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