Coach in Training Program: A Stepping Stone for Young Coaches
October 10, 2024
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?
Be on the lookout to sign up your own player to become a coach in training!
At ZYSA, coach Tony Beck is taking a proactive approach to developing the next generation of soccer coaches. His innovative "Coach in Training" program, designed for his 2012 Girls team, offers young players a unique opportunity to gain valuable coaching experience while contributing to the team's success.
The Program's Goals:
- Hands-On Experience: Players get to experience various aspects of coaching, from leading warm-ups to providing feedback to teammates.
- Leadership Development: The program fosters leadership skills and a sense of responsibility within the team.
How it Works:
Coach Beck has carefully structured the program to ensure a smooth transition into coaching. Players are given specific roles and responsibilities, gradually increasing their involvement over time. Some of the tasks they may undertake include:
- Leading warm-up drills: Players take turns leading the team in dynamic and engaging warm-up exercises.
- Providing feedback: Players offer constructive feedback to teammates on their performance during practice and games.
- Assisting with drills: Players help coach Beck set up and demonstrate drills, ensuring that all team members understand the instructions.
- Leading small-sided games: Players take charge of leading small-sided games, focusing on specific tactical or technical aspects of the game.
Benefits for the Players:
- Increased confidence: Coaching experience boosts players' self-esteem and confidence on and off the field.
- Enhanced understanding of the game: By coaching, players develop a deeper understanding of tactics, strategy, and the rules of the game.
- Leadership development: The program helps players develop essential leadership skills, such as communication, decision-making, and teamwork.
Feedback from some of our 2012's on the Coach in Training program...
"Coaching the Pathway girls has helped me with how I play on the field. It has helped me listen to my coaches more and to better understand their direction. I have really enjoyed coaching the girls, it has been really fun."
-Reese Sullivan
"I love coaching the younger players, they are awesome and so much fun. I've never coached before and I've already learned so much from the other coaches and players. Coaching has helped me with my confidence, being louder, and leadership skills. I can't wait to keep this amazing journey going!"
-Mila Beck
"Coaching the younger players has helped me grow by making me think through how to best teach them. Also, I enjoy seeing them apply in a game the skills that I have taught them. I also enjoy getting to know the girls and playing soccer with them.
-Eleanor Griffin
"I love coaching the younger kids because it helps me become a better player. It's really cool to experience the feeling of being a coach because my whole life people have been coaching me, and now I'm the one coaching them."
-Daphne Long
We are proud to announce that Union FC Indy’s Boys & Girls U13-U19 programs have been accepted as a National League Club member for the 2025-2026 season. This elite platform, Club Premier 2 (formerly Elite 64 Regional League), will provide our players with top-level regional competition, new pathways for development, and expanded college recruiting opportunities. We can’t wait to showcase our talent and compete at higher levels! "We are excited to bring NL CLUB PREMIER 2 (formerly Elite 64 Regional League) regional-level competition and game day experiences to our junior and senior travel teams. This opportunity allows our players to showcase their skills at higher regional and national levels, forging new pathways for development and college recruiting. It's another step forward in our commitment to providing appropriately tailored programs for every team in our club." - Rob Klatte, Sporting Director, Union FC Indy Stay tuned for tryout information coming soon!
Troy Patten Invited to US Soccer Talent ID Center
We’re excited to share the latest updates about ZYSA, including our rebranding to Union FC Indy!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZYSA Selects Union FC Indy as New Name for its Travel Program Zionsville, IN — February 17, 2025 Announcement Zionsville Youth Soccer Association (ZYSA) is broadening its reach throughout central Indiana. Founded in 1979, ZYSA is rebranding its travel program (including Futures, Pathway and junior/senior Travel teams) to Union FC Indy — reflecting a commitment to serving communities and soccer players beyond its home base. The Club’s thriving Recreational program and popular fall Socctoberfest tournament will continue to operate as ZYSA. The transition marks a significant milestone in the club’s journey, focusing on growth, connecting soccer communities, and the development of future soccer talent in Central Indiana. This change reflects our continued commitment to elevating the club’s competitiveness, expanding our reach, and solidifying our position as a premier destination for youth soccer development.
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ZYSA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND As ZYSA continues working on long-term development, the Club has moved forward with another partnership! ZYSA has now opened a Donation Account with Stifel, an investment firm based out of St. Louis, while working with local Zionsville resident and Sr. VP Investments, Edward Valdettaro, at a local Indy branch. Purpose To raise funds in order drive the development of the Club, in turn to help players learn and develop, both on and off the field, while continuing to make a lasting impact in the community. Capital Campaign Fund Goal $3,500,000 What is a Donation Account? ZYSA is a 501c(3) organization, meaning we are a non-profit, or charity. As such, a non-profit may receive not only cash donations, but marketable securities as well, like individual stocks, mutual funds, and bonds. Donating to charity feels good, but so does the tax deduction! It’s not surprising that nearly 75% of high-income taxpayers donate cash to charity. But, fewer than 10% donate marketable securities. When you donate appreciated securities to a qualified charity, the fair market value is deducted from your taxable income and neither you, nor the charity will be taxed on the capital gain. Therefore, you can make a bigger impact with your charitable donation by gifting your stocks, rather liquidating them and gifting the cash that remains after you’ve paid federal capital gains tax. Donating From a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. If you have a DAF, or open/create one, when you contribute cash, securities, or other assets, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Then those funds can be invested for tax-free growth in the Donor Advised Fund, and you can recommend grants to any eligible IRS-qualified public charity. Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. DAF’s do cost money and have stipulations just like any other type of investment account, so please consult your Finance/Tax Advisor on whether you should open and donate to this type of investment account. Donating From A Retirement Account If you have a Traditional IRA, you can make your donations via a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), which is a distribution from your individual retirement account (IRA). You must be age 70½ or older to make a QCD. A qualified charitable distribution is not taxed, nor is it included in your taxable income. If certain conditions are met, QCDs also can count toward the required minimum distributions (RMDs) that people who are age 73 or older must meet each year if they have traditional IRAs How to Donate Download this PDF and provide to your financial advisor. The instructions will help to complete the donation from your investment account, to the ZYSA Capital Campaign Fund. Stifel Indianapolis NW Branch 600 E 96 th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240, Suite 575 | (317)-571-4600 ** Please seek advice from your financial and tax professional on which assets to donate, and from which type of account.**
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Rob Klatte, Sporting Director at ZYSA, and diving into his journey in soccer, coaching, and some fun facts along the way!
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