State Cup Weekend Special Pricing: The MA regular Meulensteen ® Certified “Technical Stage – Technique Course” costs $150.00. Indiana Soccer is offering for one time only the discounted price of $50.00 per coach, with a limited enrollment for each day.
June 9th Registration June 10th Registration
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.
Indiana Soccer believes that education is the key to elevating our children to new heights - as players and citizens. Indiana Soccer's education curriculum provides a variety of FREE courses, clinics and resources for coaches and parents in a variety of formats.
Coaching Education is free for all members of Indiana Soccer.
Members include those who coach/play for an Indiana Soccer affiliated club or has a child(ren) who plays for an affiliated Indiana Soccer club. If you have a question about 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.
Do You Need a Coaching License course in your area??
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 (click here ro download form)
Coaching Resources and Answers
(simply click on the link)
Click here to read more about the Meulensteen Certification Course
* PRE-COURSE Assignments and Materials for the NEW "E" LICENSE
* NEW - E License Candidates Manual
* Best Practices Manual
* D License Pre-reading Materials
* 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)
State Courses Offered 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.
Upcoming License Courses offered by Indiana Soccer : the following courses available at this time (click on the course that you want to register for):
If 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)
Youth Module 1 & 2 June 2nd, 2012; Plainfield SC NEW
USSF "E" License Course: June 15th-17th, 2012; Tippco soccer Club
Youth Module 1 & 2 June 18, 2012: Fort Wayne Sport Club
USSF "E" License Course - June 22-24th: Argos High School NEW
USSF "E" License Course July 6-8th, 2012 Goshen College NEW
US Soccer National Youth License - July 9th-13th, 2012; Bloomington, IN (Karst Farm Soccer Park)
(Application, Housing info and Fact Sheet)
USSF "E" License Course - July 13-15th, 2012; Butler University
USSF "E" License Course - July 20-22nd, 2012; Southern Indiana NEW
USSF "D" License Course - July 20-22 and 27-29, 2012; Butler University
USSF "E" License Course July 27-29th, 2012; Batesville Soccer Club.SEI United NEW
Youth Module 1 & 2 August 30, 2012; Fort Wayne Sport Club
USSF "C" License November 3-11, 2012; Town and Country complex, Wilder, KY (South of Cincinnati)
PLEASE NOTE Policy change: Starting July 2011, Indiana Soccer will require a $100 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 after they complete the course. No refunds for those not showing for the course.
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