In 2002, the United States Table Soccer Federation (USTSF), a 501(3)c non-profit charitable organization registered in the State of Washington, was formed and became one of the first member organizations to affiliate with the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF).  An all-volunteer staff of veteran professional player-promoters coordinates the USTSF: Patrick Ryan, President and Executive Director (MD), David Radack (TX), Shelly Langley (CO), Cissi Whipple (TX), Tony Alvaro (NC), and Jim Stevens (CO); with additional assistance from Past USTSF President Larry Davis (CO), Ed Geer (TX), Jim Waterman (MD), Melissa Kegg (OH), Shaun Cooper (MN), Mark Winker (FL), and numerous others.  The combined USTSF Staff has well over 150 years of experience with table soccer from competitive play, arcade management, and route operating, to tour staff, tournament direction, manufacturer sales and product promotions.