OATHS (Outstanding Ambassadors of Teams Honoring Sportsmanship) is an encouragement education program for traveling Under 9 through Under 19 boys and girls teams that distinguish athletes, coaches and fans for their dedication to good sportsmanship. The goal is to allow the players to enjoy the sporting event as well as the total complement of fans, referees and coaches.

The OATHS Evaluation is included on every Competitive Match Report. All referees are asked to complete the evaluation of each team’s players, coaches and fans. Referees are asked if the players are playing within the rules and spirit of the game. Coaches will be evaluated to make sure all players and officials are treated with respect. And fans are expected to support all players, coaches, and referees in a positive manner.

Responses are tabulated and the data analyzed to determine our OATHS winners. The results of the tabulations are used to evaluate overall sportsmanship throughout the state of Minnesota.

Teams receiving the highest accumulated marks over the course of the season are presented with recognition pins, special gifts and a certificate of achievement.

The MU teams that have received the award:

2015 Fall

• U12 Boys C201; Coach Julio Batista, Managers Trischa West and Julia Macleod

2015 Summer

• ​U10 Girls Maroon 01; Coach Jenny Lillehei, Managers Kelly Diehl and Dawn Villella
• U13 Girls C102; Coach Dominic Isaac, Manager Laurie Kocanda 
• U15 Girls Premier; Coach Greg Wheaton, Manager Prentice Kugler

2014 Summer

• U11 Boys C201; Coach Derric Johnson, Manager Kjerstin R. Cameron

2014 Fall

• U10 Girls Maroon

2013 Summer

• U9 Girls Maroon 1
• U15 Boys C3
• U17 Boys Premier

2013 Fall

• U11 Girls C2

“I really credit our coaches for putting sportsmanship and positive development at the forefront of their coaching. Their leadership sets the tone for the players and inspires us fans!”
-Eliza Goodwin

External links: 
MYSA 2013 OATHS Award

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/page/show/695874-oaths-recipients