IYS - May Newsletter

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Hey Youth Sports Fan,

Sometimes it feels like an uphill battle, but coaches really try to push their players to be disciplined and consistent with their pre-game routine. Some of this week's articles focus on how practice routine, muscle warmup, sleep and the right nutrition can impact game performance. So take this seriously....and have a great sports week.

Dave Guthrie, Executive Director, Indiana Soccer

2025 Indiana Soccer Cup Finals Conclude At Grand Park

Indiana Soccer Cup Finals concluded at Grand Park Sports Campus with over 4,000 youth athletes, 600 coaches, and nearly 200 referees for a weekend of elite competition and exceptional sportsmanship.

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4 Must-Haves for Every Strong and Stylish Sports Mom

Every new sports mom knows that the Sunday morning struggle is real: the early morning wake-up, rushing to get your child to their (insert sport name here) game on time. One battle-tested solution: the right sportswear!

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Indiana Teams Punch Tickets to Midwest Regionals

Indiana Soccer proudly congratulates the teams that were crowned champions at this past weekend’s Presidents Cup Finals and earned the right to represent our state on the regional and national stage.

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Shane’s Story: A Coach, A Volunteer, A Champion for Youth Soccer

For Shane, soccer has always been more than just a game—it’s been a lifelong connection to community, family, and growth.

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Practice With Purpose

The concept of “practicing with purpose” might be the most undervalued aspect of youth athletic development today, yet it’s the foundation upon which all sustainable success is built.

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Indiana Soccer Hosts Blended U.S. Soccer C License Course for Youth Coaches

Indiana Soccer is proud to host the upcoming U.S. Soccer National C License Course, designed for coaches working with players ages U12 to U16.

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High Level Training with Low Skilled Players

Here’s how to make the most of any training environment and continue progressing.

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Dr. Shirley Chau: Championing Inclusion Through Soccer

Meet Dr. Shirley Chau of our API Coaches Community. She created the United Against Discrimination Inclusive Soccer Program. In this Q&A, she shares her program’s impact, how she defines success, and her favorite United Soccer Coaches event.

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2025 European Coaching Education Trips

Inspiresport and the Indiana Soccer announce two Coaching Education Trips exclusively to State Association Members within the US Consortium of State Associations!

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Help Support Grassroots Soccer Development In Indiana

Discover why more than 1,600 plates adorn the Indiana Soccer Specialty License Plate.

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WAGS Tournament:50 Years Empowering Girls In Soccer

Join us in celebrating a milestone in youth soccer — the 50th anniversary of the WAGS Tournament, a premier event championing opportunities for girls and women through the beautiful game.

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