KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (Oct. 2, 2025) – United Soccer Coaches is proud to announce Jeff Farnsworth as the 86th recipient of its Honor Award, recognizing his remarkable service to the association and exceptional contributions to soccer across all levels of the game.
Since 1942, the Honor Award has been the association’s highest accolade, celebrating individuals whose impact on the sport is profound. Farnsworth will receive the award during the annual Awards Ceremony on January 16, 2026, at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, PA.
“I would like to thank the United Soccer Coaches Association for selecting me for this incredibly prestigious award,” Farnsworth said. “I am truly humbled to be included with the previous Honor Award recipients, amazing men and women that have given and meant so much to this great game. It is hard to put into words my appreciation for this award and to be recognized by the selection committee that includes so many of the legends of our game. I have been truly blessed and thankful to be part of the association, the awards program and our convention that celebrates excellence, ethical behavior, fair play, and service to others. I am so grateful for my family and many friends that have supported, mentored, encouraged, and guided me along this incredible journey.”
Jeff Farnsworth is a highly respected figure in the soccer community, with a career marked by significant contributions in both coaching and administration. For over four decades, he has been deeply involved with United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA). Farnsworth served as the association’s Awards Manager for 20 years. During that span he wrote the initial Awards Handbook and played a pivotal role on the Convention Committee. In this capacity, he was responsible for coordinating awards and ensuring the distribution of over 10,000 recognitions at each convention. His expansion of the Awards program included the Scholar All-America program for High School and College. His dedication was further recognized with the NSCAA Letter of Commendation in 1996 and the prestigious Robert W. Robinson Award in 2012 for his long-term service to high school soccer. He later chaired the Robert W. Robinson Award selection committee for ten years.
“It is only fitting that this year’s Honor Award recipient, Jeff Farnsworth, is receiving our association’s most prestigious award.” said United Soccer Coaches President Paul Payne. “Jeff’s contribution to the association is immeasurable, from his 20 years serving as our Awards Manager to serving as President in 2019, Jeff has never stopped giving back to the game. His achievements as a long-time high school and college coach add to his impressive list of accomplishments but it is Jeff, himself, that represents the best of United Soccer Coaches.”
His leadership extended to the highest levels of the organization, with an elected six-year term on the Board of Directors, highlighted in his role as President of United Soccer Coaches in 2019.
Beyond his administrative roles, Farnsworth has a distinguished coaching record. He spent 15 years coaching at Spencerport High School in New York and served as head coach at Genesee Community College, where his teams were ranked among the top 15 in the NJCAA. He also coached for the New York State ODP and Empire State Games and assisted at Columbia International Universityandthe Rochester Ravens. He also spent many years coaching youth soccer with the Spencerport Soccer Club. While chair of Section V, he was on the New York State Soccer High School Soccer Committee. His career honors include induction into several Halls of Fame. Among them arethe New York State Section V , the New York State Soccer, and Spencerport High School Hall of Fame.