Players interested in playing for the Indiana Fire Academy during the 2015-16 season must contact Phil Presser. [email protected] or 317-910-9567
Current Academy Training Schedule, Spring 2015:
U14 Indiana fire:
Monday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Tuesday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Wednesday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Thursday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
U16 Indiana Fire:
Monday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Tuesday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Wednesday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Thursday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
U18 Indiana Fire:
Monday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Tuesday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Wednesday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
Thursday - 6:30pm-8pm (Grand Park fields 4 & 5, Westfield, IN)
The Indiana Fire Developmental Academy teams do not offer traditional tryouts. The academy selection process is very similar to a national team selection process in the way teams are selected. Players are invited into current academy team training sessions called “trials” where they are to be evaluated by the staff.
“Trials” are opportunities for players not currently in the academy to gain a better feel for the environment. Many times players do not know what the academy is or understand how different the environment is in comparison to their current environment. If awarded the opportunity to participate in a trial, players will jump right into training for an up close perspective of the academy. The academy training sessions are listed above to plan your scheduled trial accordingly.
How do players get invited in for a trial?
Trials are by invitation only. The academy director, Phil Presser, must contact the individual for a trial opportunity. Prospects are also encouraged to contact Phil Presser to express interest in the DA.
Protocol for contacting academy prospects for trials:
- Academy Director, Phil Presser, will contact the DOC/club coach inquiring information about prospect.
- A phone call or email will be sent to the DOC/club coach inquiring information about prospect.
- Phil Presser will reach out to the family regarding trials.
Prospects are encouraged to contact Phil Presser to express interest and schedule a trial. The prospect will be encouraged to inform his DOC/club coach.
How can my son be evaluated by the Academy Director?
Players interested in the academy that feel they have the ability to compete at the DA level should contact Phil Presser by email, [email protected] Players should send a playing resume as well as a schedule of games they will be participating in. You tube videos of player’s skills in trainings and games are highly encouraged as well to start the process. Once evaluated, the player may be invited to a trial.
When can my son join the Developmental Academy?
Similar to a professional team, the academy has open windows throughout the year where players can be added to the roster. Although the season begins in August and ends in July, players can be added to the roster throughout the year in the open windows. Indiana Fire encourages players to stay with their current clubs until the remainder of the season, however, if permitted by the club, qualified players may join immediately.