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INDIANA SOCCER & INDIANA ODP HOLD MULTIPLE EVENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHELSEA F.C.
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.
INDIANA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WRAPS UP DISTRICT TRAINING FOR OVER 500 PLAYERS
Indiana Development Program Just Wrapped Up Its Summer District Training Season.
Over 500 players from across the state of Indiana attended and participated in the 2024 Indiana Development Program, (IDP) district training sessions. IDP staff offered training sessions across the state at the following cities, Indianapolis, Columbus, Auburn, Granger, Elkhart, Evansville, Lafayette, Fort Wayne, Avon, Jeffersonville, Plainfield, and Carmel.
“As a parent I was impressed with how well run the summer district trainings were. Coaches really took an interest in seeing each player play to the best of their abilities!” ~Brittany
“The coaching level at District Training is exceptional. They taught the kids drills they can practice at home to become better individual players. They also did small group work that will help them be better team players. My son and I are both excited to attend more
trainings.” ~Heather
“District Training provides players the opportunity to get additional training over the summer months. The District Training platform focuses on specific technical and tactical skills for players to develop and be better prepared for their fall season.” ~Coach Dave Beck
2024 Indiana ODP Players and Interregional Event
During the middle of January boys and girls from Indiana participated on Midwest Regional Teams. These teams competed against the other three regions (South, East and West). MLS, WPSL and USL Scouts, US Soccer and College coaches were all in attendance at the event in Champions Gate, Orlando, FL.
“Indiana ODP is designed to complement the great work the member clubs do regarding player development. Not only do I congratulate the players for their hard work and their resulting success, but their home club, their club coaches, and the team managers for all they do for the players”, stated Dave Guthrie, Executive Director – Indiana Soccer.
“Takeaways from players and parents”
“It was a growing and learning experience for Margaux, as she did not play 9 very much and was challenged to learn new roles. It took her some time to settle in and learn the new positions, but it made her a stronger player.” -Nancy Hennings (Mom of 2010 Girl)
“I feel like I learned a lot and was challenged out of my comfort zone to learn new positions which helped me grow as a soccer player. It was great to reunite with some of my national team members from last year and play with a great Midwest group of girls.” – Margaux Hennings 2010
“I was impressed with the high level of soccer. There were not any negatives. It was top-notch in every aspect. Coaches, fields, players, resort were all great.” – Erik Hudak (Dad of 2008 Boy)
“I thought the event ran well. The coaches communicated and kept the app we used up to date. The experience they gave was fantastic. This was Saige’s first time and she learned so much. She played a few new positions, and you could tell she was trying to figure that out. But by the second and third games, she did. The coaches did an excellent job encouraging her.”
-Katie Usher (Mom of 2010 Girl)
“She absolutely had a blast and continued her excitement for ODP. She cannot wait to keep representing Indiana Soccer.” – Adam Provost (Dad of 2011 Girl)
“Paige had an enjoyable experience. She enjoyed the challenge of executing a new style of play while helping to turn a talented group of girls into a team in a few short days. She was out of her comfort zone at times and learned a lot about herself. The goalkeeper session was fantastic!” – Ellie Stanoch (Mom of 2010 Girl)
ODP Tryouts Are Open And Anyone Can Attend Starting September 17th, 2023 Ending December Based On Birth Year.
Indiana ODP Tryouts
For the 2023-2024 season, players born from 2007- 2013 are eligible to tryout for the ODP State Training Pool. Please note that high school players will not try out until October 29, 2023. Players should attend both tryout sessions on the date they register to attend if their schedule allows. Players identified during tryouts will be invited to join the state pool.
ODP tryouts are open and anyone can attend. Tryouts begin on September 17, 2023 and end in December based on birth year. The last day for ODP Tryouts for 2007, 2008, and 2009 boys and girls is Sunday December 16. The last day for ODP Tryouts for 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 boys and girls is Sunday December 10.
Please visit the following site for more information- https://www.soccerindiana.org/odp-try-outs/
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