Revised 7/4/18, 7/13/18, 11/15/2021, 06/02/23
USA of Indiana works because its members regularly and robustly volunteer to operate all aspects of the Club. The Club tracks Volunteer hours per player. There is available a per season volunteer buy out for families not meeting the volunteer requirement. The buyout may be paid before the season, during the season, or may be charged to the player’s account after the season. Seasons are July through November and March through June.
Each Recreation player is expected to volunteer at least 3 hours during the season.
The volunteer requirement includes all Recreation players ages 1-25, in any of the Club’s Recreation, Rec Plus, Soccer Tots, and additional programs. There is a $35 per season volunteer buy out for each Rec PLAYER not meeting the volunteer requirement.
Each U8-U15 Travel player is expected to volunteer at least 9 hours during fall season plus 6 hours during spring season. This includes 3 fall Field Day hours, 3 hours during Indy Pike Fest, 3 hours during Indy Fusion Fall Classic, 3 spring Field Days hours and 3 hours during Indy Burn Cup.
Each Winter/Spring Travel U15-U19 player is expected to volunteer at least 3 hours during Indy Fusion Classic, plus 3 spring field day hours, plus 3 hours during Indy Burn Cup.
The volunteer requirement includes all Travel players ages 6-19 in any of the Club’s Travel divisions.
Volunteer for both field days and tournaments.
The proceeds from the Club's 3 tournaments is returned to travel players as more reasonable travel tuition.
There is a $150 per season buy out for each Travel PLAYER not meeting the volunteer requirement.
Players receiving tuition assistance grants may not buy out of the volunteer requirements as a family nor the usual hours required for every player. Players not meeting volunteer requirement are subject to being assessed the buy out fee which may be prorated.
Major volunteer areas for parents and players:
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Field Days
- USA of Indiana Tournaments Operations
- Indy Pike Fest
- Indy Fusion Classic
- Indy Burn Cup
- Travel Team Management
- Recreational Coach!
- Rec Game Days
- Line fields
- Snack bar
- Field marshal
- Season open/close tasks
Members needed for the following Board Committees:
What does a Board member do?
1. Sponsorship
2. Fields
3. Travel, Manager of the Team Managers, Team Manager
4. Recreation, age group commissioners, team manager.
5. Volunteer, volunteer coordinators for Rec, Travel, Indy Burn Cup, Pike Fest, Fusion Fall Classic
Volunteer Award Winners
Congratulations 2022 Award winners
Please see this new release.
Congratulations 2021 Award winners
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Congratulations 2020 Award winners
Will you please read this news release with more about each winner with pictures?
Congratulations 2019 Award winners
Please see this new release.
Congratulations to 2019 Indiana Soccer Association Awards Winners, honored 2/22/2020
Indiana Soccer Finalist Travel Team Manager Jasmin Bankhead
Indiana Soccer Girls Travel Coach of the Year Rob Jordan and Theron Smith
Indiana Soccer Girls Recreation Coach of the Year Jasmine Moses
Indiana Soccer Finalist Recreation Coach of the Year Stephan Vincent
Indiana Soccer Boys Travel Coach of the Year Ian Scott
Congratulations 2019 - 2002 Award winners
Please see this new release.
2018 Award Winners IYSA
Pam Suchecki 2018 Administrator of the Year
& INDIANA Soccer Association 2018 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Jeff Jackson 2018 Boys Travel Coach of the Year
& INDIANA Soccer Association 2018 TRAVEL BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Erica Salzman 2018 Boys Travel Team Manager
& INDIANA Soccer Association 2018 TRAVEL TEAM MANAGER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Katie Sommers 2018 Recreation Coach of the Year
& INDIANA Soccer Association 2018 RECREATION COACH OF THE YEAR BOYS WINNER!
Hector Reina 2018 Girls Rec Plus Coach of the Year
& INDIANA Soccer Association 2018 RECREATION COACH OF THE YEAR GIRLS FINALIST
Darren Pearson 2018 Volunteer of the Year
& INDIANA Soccer Association 2018 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
2017 Award Winners IYSA
Roberto Cuiriz 2017 USA of Indiana Travel Coach of the Year 2017
& Indiana Soccer association 2017 Mike Berticelli Boys Travel Coach of the Year WINNER!
Andy Schroeder, USA of Indiana 2017 Recreation Coach of the Year
& Indiana Soccer Association 2017 Rec Coach of the Year Finalist.
Veronica Cuiriz, USA of Indiana 2017 Travel Team Manager of the Year
& Finalist Indiana Soccer Association 2017 Travel Team Manager of the Year.
2016 Award Winners IYSA
Amber Cremeens USAI Administrator of the Year 2016
& Winner Indiana Soccer Association Administrator of the Year 2016!
Roberto Cuiriz USAI Travel Coach of the Year 2016
& Finalist Indiana Soccer association 2016 Mike Berticelli Boys Travel Coach of the Year.
Tim Litz, USA of Indiana Recreation Coach of the Year & Indiana Soccer Association Rec Coach of the Year Finalist.
2015 Award Winners IYSA
Max Hudspeth, USAI Travel Coach of the Year 2015
& Finalist Indiana Soccer association 2015 Mike Berticelli Boys Travel Coach of the Year.
Lucy Karam, USAI Travel Team Manager of the Year 2015
& Finalist Indiana Soccer association 2015 Team Manager of the Year.
Ana Gallegos-Adams, USAI Volunteer of the Year 2015
& Winner Indiana Soccer association 2015 Volunteer of the Year!
A.J. McAdams, USAI Recreation Coach of the Year 2015
& Winner Indiana Soccer association 2015 Boys Recreation Coach of the Year!
2014 Award Winners & Honorees IYSA
Bill Walters: USA of Indiana Good of Soccer winner,
& Indiana Soccer association 2014 Jay Fredrich Good of Soccer 2014 award winner!
Renee Johnson: USA of Indiana Volunteer of the Year
& Finalist Indiana Soccer association 2014 Volunteer of the Year.
Dan Newberry: USA of Indiana 2014 Travel Coach of the Year.
Mindy VanTilburg: USA of Indiana 2014 Travel Team Manager of the Year.
Nabil Bensalah: USA of Indiana 2014 Young Male Referee of the Year,
& Indiana Soccer association 2014 Young Male Referee of the Year.
2013 Award Winners & Honorees IYSA
Bill Walters: USA of Indiana Good of Soccer winner 2013
& Finalist Indiana Soccer Association 2013 Jay Fredrich Good of Soccer
Anna Lakin: USA of Indiana Rec Coach of the Year
& Finalist Indiana Soccer Association 2013 Girls Recreation Coach of the Year
2011 Award Winners & Honorees IYSA
Tony Filoso: Pike Soccer Club Community Recreation Coach of the Year
& Finalist Indiana Soccer’s Girls Recreational Coach of the Year Award.
Theron Smith: Indy Burn Coach of the Year for second year in a row
& Finalist Indiana Soccer’s Mike Berticelli Boys Travel of the Year Award
Matthew O’Dell: Pike Soccer Club Young Referee of the Year,
Winner Indiana Young Referee of the Year 2011!
2010 Award Winners & Honorees IYSA
Theron Smith: 2010 Indy Burn Boys Coach of Year& Finalist Indiana Soccer association Travel Coach of the Year
Mark Turpen: 2010 Pike Soccer Club Volunteer of the Year
& Finalist Indiana Soccer association Volunteer of the Year
Erik Roggeman: 2010 Pike Soccer Club Community Recreation Boys Coach of the Year
& Finalist Indiana Soccer association Boys Recreation Coach of the Year.
David Breen: 2010 Pike Soccer Club Community Recreation Girls Coach of the Year
& Finalist Indiana Soccer association Girls Recreation Coach of the Year.
Larry Rosenberg: 2010 Pike Soccer Club Administrator of the Year.
Ray Sahm: Finalist Indiana Soccer association Jay Fredrich Good of Youth Soccer
2009 Award Winners & Honorees IYSA
Junior Miranda: Club Director of Coaching of the Year
Dan Kapsalis: Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame inductee
Cathy McGrath: USA of Indiana and Indiana Soccer Association Travel Team Manager of the Year award winner.
Dave Howard: Indiana Soccer James Carson Lifetime Achievement Award
Dan Murphy: USA of Indiana and Indiana Soccer Girls Travel Coach of the Year award winner
Mark Turpen: PSC Volunteer of the Year, Finalist Indiana Soccer Volunteer of the Year
Pam Harris: PSC Volunteer of the Year
2008 Indiana Soccer Association Award
Junior Miranda: Indiana Jay Fredrich Good of Youth Soccer
Carol Banta: Indiana Administrator of the Year
Isang Jacob: Indy Burn and Indiana Soccer Boys Coach of the Year, US Youth Soccer Coach of the Year 2008!
Brian Malone: PYSC and Indiana Soccer Young Male Referee of the Year
Kiersten Walters: PYSC and Indiana Young Female Referee of the Year
2007 Indiana Soccer Association Award
Thomas Geisse: PYSC Volunteer of the Year and Indiana Soccer Jay Fredrich Good of Youth Soccer award winner
Elvira Whitaker: Indy Burn and Indiana Soccer Travel Team Manager of the Year award winner
2006 Indiana Soccer Association Award
Terrell Jackson: Indiana Parent of the Year winner!
2005 Indiana Soccer Association Awards
Mike Batic: Service Award
Bruce Carlstedt: Indiana Good of Soccer
Don Davis: District 8 Recreational Coach of the Year
Daniel Loyal: Indiana Young Male Referee of the Year
Kurt Pantzer: District 8 For the Good of Soccer
Gerri Torry-Hampton: District 8 Administrator of the Year
Mike & Debbie Williams: District 8 Parents of the Year
2004 Indiana Soccer Association Award
Marv* & Mary Bailey: District 8 Parents of the Year
Brock Howard: Indiana Soccer association Referee of the Year
Isang Jacob: Indiana Soccer association Boys Travel Coach of the Year
Dean Lehmkuhler: District 8 Recreational Coach of Year
2003 Indiana Soccer Association Award
John Bates: District 8 For the Good of Soccer
Jenny & Tom Froehle: District 8 Parents of the Year
Dan Murphy: District 8 Boys Coach of the Year
2002 Indiana Soccer Association Award
Tom Davis: Indiana Girls Travel Coach of the Year
Theron Smith is USA of Indiana Girls Travel Coach of the Year!
Roberto Cuiriz and Steven Bushre are USA of Indiana Boys Travel Coaches of the Year!
This award honors a hardworking, dedicated and ethical travel coach. This coach is well prepared, knowledgeable, also teaches integrity, respect and sportsmanship to players. Players, parents and other coaches consider their coaching performance as exemplary and one who is influential in creating a better environment. Success on the field is also a determining factor. Two of these teams won the state championship in June!
Andy Schroeder, Tim Litz, Dave Carlson, and Ronika Turner-Vaden are USA of Indiana Recreation Coaches of the Year! These top coaches dedicate their time and efforts to USA of Indiana Community Recreation League. They promote participation and fun to the players, as opposed to winning and losing. Players and peers view this person as an influential role model, a person who is in the game for the kids to have fun and creates a positive playing environment in both USA of Indiana Rec and Advanced Recreation Plus programs.
Thaxter Haywood is USA of Indiana Referee of the Year! This award honors a referee that is regarded as professional in appearance, dependable, consistent in performance, has a positive attitude toward players, coaches, and team officials. Thaxter makes himself available to officiate each Saturday morning for Recreation games and for many Rec Plus and Travel games. Notably he asks before he leaves the Soccer Complex to inquire if there are any openings/need for him to fill in for additional matches.
Darren Pearson is USA of Indiana Volunteer of the Year! This award recognizes the soccer volunteer who is a positive role model for the community beyond soccer, yet receives no compensation for his/her efforts. This person demonstrates a willingness to promote soccer and helps increase the opportunity for others to participate in soccer. Darren leads the huge USA of Indiana Community Recreation League and Rec Plus division. Please also help welcome to the Board of Directors, newly elected last month to a 2 year term!
Marie Clore and Kyle Fessler are USA of Indiana Travel Team Managers of the Year! This award honors the countless hours that the team manager spends doing administrative tasks such as logistics for tournaments, emails, handouts, phone calls, assisting at team trainings and matches....and making volunteer arrangements. This person is invaluable to the success of the team and the Club.
Theron Smith is USA of Indiana Girls Travel Coach of the Year!
Roberto Cuiriz and Steven Bushre are USA of Indiana Boys Travel Coaches of the Year!
This award honors a hardworking, dedicated and ethical travel coach. This coach is well prepared, knowledgeable, also teaches integrity, respect and sportsmanship to players. Players, parents and other coaches consider their coaching performance as exemplary and one who is influential in creating a better environment. Success on the field is also a determining factor. Two of these teams won the state championship in June!
Andy Schroeder, Tim Litz, Dave Carlson, and Ronika Turner-Vaden are USA of Indiana Recreation Coaches of the Year! These top coaches dedicate their time and efforts to USA of Indiana Community Recreation League. They promote participation and fun to the players, as opposed to winning and losing. Players and peers view this person as an influential role model, a person who is in the game for the kids to have fun and creates a positive playing environment in both USA of Indiana Rec and Advanced Recreation Plus programs.
Thaxter Haywood is USA of Indiana Referee of the Year! This award honors a referee that is regarded as professional in appearance, dependable, consistent in performance, has a positive attitude toward players, coaches, and team officials. Thaxter makes himself available to officiate each Saturday morning for Recreation games and for many Rec Plus and Travel games. Notably he asks before he leaves the Soccer Complex to inquire if there are any openings/need for him to fill in for additional matches.
Darren Pearson is USA of Indiana Volunteer of the Year! This award recognizes the soccer volunteer who is a positive role model for the community beyond soccer, yet receives no compensation for his/her efforts. This person demonstrates a willingness to promote soccer and helps increase the opportunity for others to participate in soccer. Darren leads the huge USA of Indiana Community Recreation League and Rec Plus division. Please also help welcome to the Board of Directors, newly elected last month to a 2 year term!
Marie Clore and Kyle Fessler are USA of Indiana Travel Team Managers of the Year! This award honors the countless hours that the team manager spends doing administrative tasks such as logistics for tournaments, emails, handouts, phone calls, assisting at team trainings and matches....and making volunteer arrangements. This person is invaluable to the success of the team and the Club.
Theron Smith is USA of Indiana Girls Travel Coach of the Year!
Roberto Cuiriz and Steven Bushre are USA of Indiana Boys Travel Coaches of the Year!
This award honors a hardworking, dedicated and ethical travel coach. This coach is well prepared, knowledgeable, also teaches integrity, respect and sportsmanship to players. Players, parents and other coaches consider their coaching performance as exemplary and one who is influential in creating a better environment. Success on the field is also a determining factor. Two of these teams won the state championship in June!
Andy Schroeder, Tim Litz, Dave Carlson, and Ronika Turner-Vaden are USA of Indiana Recreation Coaches of the Year! These top coaches dedicate their time and efforts to USA of Indiana Community Recreation League. They promote participation and fun to the players, as opposed to winning and losing. Players and peers view this person as an influential role model, a person who is in the game for the kids to have fun and creates a positive playing environment in both USA of Indiana Rec and Advanced Recreation Plus programs.
Thaxter Haywood is USA of Indiana Referee of the Year! This award honors a referee that is regarded as professional in appearance, dependable, consistent in performance, has a positive attitude toward players, coaches, and team officials. Thaxter makes himself available to officiate each Saturday morning for Recreation games and for many Rec Plus and Travel games. Notably he asks before he leaves the Soccer Complex to inquire if there are any openings/need for him to fill in for additional matches.
Darren Pearson is USA of Indiana Volunteer of the Year! This award recognizes the soccer volunteer who is a positive role model for the community beyond soccer, yet receives no compensation for his/her efforts. This person demonstrates a willingness to promote soccer and helps increase the opportunity for others to participate in soccer. Darren leads the huge USA of Indiana Community Recreation League and Rec Plus division. Please also help welcome to the Board of Directors, newly elected last month to a 2 year term!
Marie Clore and Kyle Fessler are USA of Indiana Travel Team Managers of the Year! This award honors the countless hours that the team manager spends doing administrative tasks such as logistics for tournaments, emails, handouts, phone calls, assisting at team trainings and matches....and making volunteer arrangements. This person is invaluable to the success of the team and the Club.
Theron Smith is USA of Indiana Girls Travel Coach of the Year!
Roberto Cuiriz and Steven Bushre are USA of Indiana Boys Travel Coaches of the Year!
This award honors a hardworking, dedicated and ethical travel coach. This coach is well prepared, knowledgeable, also teaches integrity, respect and sportsmanship to players. Players, parents and other coaches consider their coaching performance as exemplary and one who is influential in creating a better environment. Success on the field is also a determining factor. Two of these teams won the state championship in June!
Andy Schroeder, Tim Litz, Dave Carlson, and Ronika Turner-Vaden are USA of Indiana Recreation Coaches of the Year! These top coaches dedicate their time and efforts to USA of Indiana Community Recreation League. They promote participation and fun to the players, as opposed to winning and losing. Players and peers view this person as an influential role model, a person who is in the game for the kids to have fun and creates a positive playing environment in both USA of Indiana Rec and Advanced Recreation Plus programs.
Thaxter Haywood is USA of Indiana Referee of the Year! This award honors a referee that is regarded as professional in appearance, dependable, consistent in performance, has a positive attitude toward players, coaches, and team officials. Thaxter makes himself available to officiate each Saturday morning for Recreation games and for many Rec Plus and Travel games. Notably he asks before he leaves the Soccer Complex to inquire if there are any openings/need for him to fill in for additional matches.
Darren Pearson is USA of Indiana Volunteer of the Year! This award recognizes the soccer volunteer who is a positive role model for the community beyond soccer, yet receives no compensation for his/her efforts. This person demonstrates a willingness to promote soccer and helps increase the opportunity for others to participate in soccer. Darren leads the huge USA of Indiana Community Recreation League and Rec Plus division. Please also help welcome to the Board of Directors, newly elected last month to a 2 year term!
Marie Clore and Kyle Fessler are USA of Indiana Travel Team Managers of the Year! This award honors the countless hours that the team manager spends doing administrative tasks such as logistics for tournaments, emails, handouts, phone calls, assisting at team trainings and matches....and making volunteer arrangements. This person is invaluable to the success of the team and the Club.