Indiana Soccer is committed to improving the quantity and quality of education for coaches, parents and everyone who works with children in our sport. It is critical that the players of our state train and compete in an environment that promotes maximum participation, success and most importantly enjoyment.
Because Indiana Soccer believes that education is the key to elevating our children to new heights - as players and citizens, Indiana Soccer has established recommended. The Indiana Soccer education curriculum provides a variety of FREE courses, clinics and resources for coaches and parents in a range of formats.
Coaching Education is free for all members of Indiana Soccer.
Members include those that coach/play for an Indiana Soccer affiliated club or has a child(ren) that plays for an affiliated Indiana Soccer club. If you have a question as to your status, please email the Director of Education or look on our website for a listing of clubs. If you are not a member, there is a fee for coaching education.
If your Club is registered with Indiana Soccer and you would like to host a USSF Youth Module (1 or 2), an "E" or "D" Coaching License course, simply click on the following link, complete it and return to the Director of Coaching Education. Course Hosting Application
Coaching Resources and Answers
(simply click on the link)
* Minimum coaching standards.
* USSF Coaching License progression
* Future Coaches Program
* US Soccer: Style and Principles of Play
* US Soccer: Age Group Organization
* Understanding Offsides (video)
Future Coaches Program (*New)
Future Coaches Program is a course created for young adults that would like to make an impact in youth individuals that are involved in soccer. In addition to a practical coaching experience, individuals who register and complete the course will receive a: Youth Module 1, Youth Module 2, E License, TOPSoccer Coaching Certificate, and the potential for college credit in the area of Physical Education.
This program will be delivered by Vince Ganzberg, former Director of Education for Indiana Soccer.
The program is for young adults between 15 to 22 years old, and will go from November 2011 to June 2012.
For more information, click on the link below or contact Vince Ganzberg or Steve Franklin.
To register for this program, click here: REGISTRATION for Future Coaches Program
Courses include: Online Youth Module 1, Youth Module 1 and 2, Youth Technical Certificate, E License, and D License. Indiana Soccer will also host the National Youth License and USSF C License periodically.
Education Related Documents:
D License Waiver
Indiana Soccer Deferment Policy
E License Pre-reading Materials
D License Pre-reading Materials
List of D Licensed Coaches since 2002
Upcoming License Courses offered by Indiana Soccer : the following courses available at this time (click on the course that you want to register for):
f you do not see a course offered in your area and would like to request one, simply contact your local club Director of Coaching in order to arrange one. (see above)
FUTURE COACHES PROGRAM
USSF "E" License Course March 24-25, 2012 - Bishop Chatard HS
USSF "D" Licsense Course March 22-25th, and 29th - April 1st, 2012 University of Evansville
USSF "D" License April 13-15, and April 20-22, 2012; Zionsville Youth Soccer Association, Whitestown, IN
US Soccer National Youth License - July 9th-13th, 2012; Bloomington, IN (Karts Farm Soccer Park)
USSF "C" License November 3-11, 2012; Town and Country complex, Wilder, KY (South of Cincy)
PLEASE NOTE Policy change: Starting July 2011, Indiana Soccer will require a $106 deposit for all E and D License courses. The deposit payment will be a part of the registration procedure. Coaches will have their deposits refunded, minus a $6 processing fee, after they complete the course. No refunds for those not showing for the course.