Thursday evening July 25 Echo Premier, Indiana ODP, and Chelsea FC held an IDP District Training Session followed up by a TOPSoccer Training Session. “So amazing! Having the Chelsea coaches there was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!” – Jane, youth player.
“As a parent, it was awesome to see the Chelsea coaches embrace our local players and take the time to help improve their playing skills!”- Brittany, mom of youth player.
Parents Testimonials.
“So amazing! Having the Chelsea coaches there was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!”
– Jane, youth player.
“As a parent, it was awesome to see the Chelsea coaches embrace our local players and take the time to help improve their playing skills!”- Brittany, mom of youth player
“Thank you for organizing such great events and wonderful practices!
My daughter (Alice Zhang) and my son (Alan Zhang) attended Thursday’s practice” – Amy, mom of two youth players.
Coaches & Player Testimonials
Chelsea FC followed up the Thursday night training with a Friday morning training session with the Elkhart HS Boys Soccer team.
“These coaches were great. They really pushed us and wanted us to get better.” – Colin Krempec, Elkhart player.
Friday night Indiana Soccer hosted a Coaching Education Session with the Chelsea FC Staff. Over 50 coaches from throughout Indiana, Illinois and Michigan listened to the coaches discuss academy set up, qualities of players and good stories about their individual experiences at Chelsea.
“Having an Educational platform where we can bring in Academy Coaches from Chelsea FC who have worked with the likes of Lauren James, a current member of the England National team, as well as Current USWNT Coach Emma Hayes is a huge win for our membership,” stated Director of Coaching Education Steve Franklin. “Gaining insight as to youth developmental pathway to potentially playing for your country is massive. A rare opportunity and lessons that will stick with our coaches for a lifetime”
“Todd, I want to thank you for this wonderful event. It was an amazing experience, and I learned a lot. I appreciate you and Steve setting it up and allowing us to come for free!”
-Coach Shane Cloutier
Chelsea vs Celtic Game Tickets & Third Through Fifth Grade Sessions
Saturday morning, Indiana Soccer and South Bend Schools held a session for third through fifth graders.
Thank you once again for setting up that coaching clinic with Chelsea it was a very insightful experience plus the game after was enjoyable as well. – Coach Jonathan South Bend
“We are so appreciative for all the support in organizing the coaching clinics and Coaching Ed. It was great meeting and engaging the participants, especially at such short notice, you have gone beyond to help.”- Chelsea FC Staff
All participants who attended any of the events were given two free tickets to attend the Chelsea vs. Celtic match held on Saturday, July 27 at Notre Dame Stadium.
It was a very fun and a good learning experience because you get to see it in a different prospective up close and get to learn from Professionals. You also can try to figure out what they did wrong so when you are playing you see a step ahead and try not to make the same mistake. For me as a keeper I can see what placement I need to be and when, so that helped me as well. But all in all, it is fun to watch Professionals play and learn from them. – Amber Wade, youth player
A True Family Affair
ODP Director Todd Sheely with his sons Mayson and Brennan.
The experience was amazing. Having a professional soccer team from a foreign country come to the United States is awesome. My brother and I had an amazing time up close watching the game. It was such a good experience and I’m glad I was able to experience it. – Brennan Sheely
ODP Administrator, Georgi Emenhiser and her kids with some of the Chelsea FC Staff.
We also went to the Chelsea FC camp which was so fun to watch and Matthew had a wonderful time, while there we were given free tickets to the game at ND that afternoon – We had a blast. What a great experience for my eight-year-old grandson to have, thank you so much.
-Tina S grandma to youth player Michael.
