About WCMF
Walt Chyzowych, a man who helped shape soccer in America, died unexpectedly at age 57 in 1994.
Chyzowych served as US National Team and Olympic Coach and as Director of Coaching for US Soccer.
Under Chyzowych's leadership, US Soccer Coaching Schools trained thousands of coaches in a
methodology and with a philosophy which now characterizes American soccer.
In memory of Walt Chyzowych's life long work and in recognition of his legacy, the Walt
Chyzowych Memorial Fund (WCMF) was established shortly after his passing and continues today to
honor those like Walt who have dedicated themselves to the Game of Soccer in America.
Administered by a national Board of Directors, the WCMF dispenses funds to aspiring coaches
and to NSCAA Scholar Athletes who exemplify the principles of life and sport as espoused and
exemplified by Walt Chyzowych.
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Latest News & Events
- The most successful coach in Wake Forest soccer history, whose Demon Decons are the 2007 NCAA champions, Jay Vidovich is the 2008 recipient of the 2008 Walt Chyzowych Achievement Award. Learn more about Jay Vidovich.
- The 2008 Walt Chyzowych Memorial Fund Award Ceremony and Reception will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2008, 4:00 pm, in the Loch Raven Room at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, 300 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland in conjunction with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Annual Convention.
- Don't forget to register for, or attend, the Adidas/Walt Chyzowych 4-A-Side Tournament on Saturday evening, January 19, at the 2008 NSCAA Convention. The Tournament consists of 32 teams with upward of 2,000 spectators in attendance. It will take place in the Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A/B, from 6:00 pm – midnight.
Click here to learn more.
- Walt Chyzowych inducted posthumously into the Wake Forest University Athletics Hall of Fame. On January 12, 2007 Walt was one of three inductees into the Wake Forest Hall of Fame and the first person from the Wake Forest soccer program.
- Please remember your donation!
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