USSOA Special Event “State of High School Soccer”
The USSOA (United Suburban Soccer Officials Association) is proud to present a special clinic event, featuring Julie Cochran, NFHS Director of Sports, for a post-clinic talk! On June 13th, the Level 2 Clinic will be followed a keynote speech by Julie, a panel discussion (see list below), and a “meet-and-greet” opportunity.
Immediately after the event, all attendees are invited to a World Cup Watch Party at Half Day Brewing, 200 Village Green South, Lincolnshire. USSOA will provide the food for the party!
Level 2 Clinic ~ Meet & Greet
June 13, 2026
8:00am – 1:30pm
Stevenson High School | Lincolnshire, IL
EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Free for USSOA Members
USSOA Members register as you renew
Panel Discussion Features:
- Julie Cochran, NFHS Director of Sports
- Beth Sauser, IHSA Assistant Executive Director for Boys and Girls Soccer
- D’Wayne Bates, Stevenson High School Athletic Director (NFHS Board Member and IHSA Board Member)
- Ryan Stengren, Barrington High School Head Girls Soccer Coach
Julie Cochran is in her 25th year in interscholastic activities. She served 16 years at the Illinois Elementary School Association and 9 years at the National Federation of State High School Associations. She has been a coach and administrator at a local and state level.
As the Director of Sports for the NFHS, Julie oversees the sports of track and field, cross country, and soccer. She also is staff liaison for the NFHS Middle School Committee, serves on the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities administrative team, as well as the NFHS Women in Leadership team, and she assists with workshops development for the NFHS Summer Meeting. Julie Cochran has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Wooster and a Master’s of Education from Temple University.
As a national leader in interscholastic sports and activities Julie’s why is ”working with professionals to create inclusive environment for all to participate in interscholastic athletics, activities and performing arts and to make a positive difference in the world of interscholastic activities.” Her why influences how she interacts with the 51 state associations, coaches, administrators, and officials across the nation.