USA of Indiana Recreational Soccer league is for boys and girls from 18 months to 20 years old who are seeking a developmentally-appropriate soccer experience. New or developing Rec League players learn basic soccer skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Fun and soccer skill development are the goals.
Participants can either play in the Pike program or Hendricks program.
Spring season is during April, May, and early June. Fall season is during September and October. Each season includes 8 games played on 6 weekends and 2 week nights, plus several coach led training sessions.
Each player plays a minimum of one half of each game. Scores, team and league standings are not kept, and all players receive a participation trophy or medal at the end of each season.
All coaches and volunteers complete a criminal background check and coaches complete a coaching certification course.
Click here for an
Age Chart for all USAI, Travel, Rec & Tots.
How do I register?
Click the red "Register Here" button at the top or bottom of this page to sign up & complete registration.
How do I volunteer to Coach?
During registration, there is a question to Volunteer, select Yes to volunteer, & select Head Coach.
OR
Email Rec@USAofIndiana.org
When & Where are practices?
Practice schedules are distributed & posted to the team's PlayMetrics calendar prior to the start of the season. Here is what you can expect:
TOTs: No weekdays scheduled, Game Day Activities only.
U6 - U10: 1 practice per week, 1 hour long.
U12 - U19: 2 practices per week, 1 hour each.
Pike-based team practices take place at Mary & John Geisse Soccer Complex, 7225 West 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Hendricks-based team practices take place at:
- USAI Avon Soccer Complex - 6050 E County Road 91N, Avon, IN 46123
OR
- USAI Brownsburg Soccer Complex - 3400 N. County Road 600 E., Brownsburg, IN 46112
When & Where are games?
Game Schedules for the entire season are distributed & posted to the team's PlayMetrics calendar.
Pike based teams games are played at Mary & John Geisse Soccer Complex, 7225 West 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Hendricks based teams games are played at
USAI Avon Soccer Complex - 6050 E County Road 91N, Avon, IN 46123
Uniforms and What color is my child wearing this week for Game day?
Uniform Cost & Ordering
Uniforms cost $25 for jersey and black socks. Uniform charges apply only to those players who need a new Club jersey.
Uniforms are ordered/paid for during the registration process or at Rec Academy Nights.
The team listed first is the AWAY team and wears the RED jersey
The team listed second is the HOME team and wears the BLUE jersey
What else does my child need?
Soccer ball
- Size #3 for 18 months to Under 8
- Size #4 for Under 9U to Under 12
- Size #5 for Under 13 to Adult
Shin Guards
Shoes - cleats are not required
Where can I find my child's Schedules and Coach information?
DESKTOP INSTRUCTIONS:
How to view your child's team:
- Log into PlayMetrics
- Click on Your Team Name
- Left Hand Side in the Navy Menu
How to get your schedule:
- Log into PlayMetrics
- Click on Your Team Name -
- Left Hand Side in the Navy Menu
- Your upcoming Game and Practice schedule appear on this page
- Click the "Games" tab
- Your Game schedule appear on this Page
MOBILE INSTRUCTIONS:
How to get view your child's team:
- Log into PlayMetrics
- Click on the "My Team" button on the bottom of the screen
How to get your Schedule:
• Log into PlayMetrics App
• Your Calendar is displayed
• Your Game and Practice schedule appear on this Page
Questions?
Email Info@USAofIndiana.org
Text or Call 317-767-0699
Coaches Corner
Format & Rules
US Youth Soccer, Indiana Soccer Association, and USA of Indiana believe Rec Soccer players learn best and have more fun playing small-sided game formats.
It is widely accepted young players need to develop techniques before being taught tactics. The best way to teach soccer skills and techniques is having children play soccer!
- The format of play for Soccer Tots ends with 3v3 games.
- The format of play for Under 5 and Under 6 is two 3v3 games at the same time on two fields.
- The format of play for Under 7 and Under 8 is two 4v4 games at the same time on two fields.
- The format of play for Under 9 and Under 10 is one game of 7v7.
- The format of play for Under 12 is 9v9.
See the full USA of Indiana Recreational League Rules Play here.
Coaching Manual & Practices
View Weekly Lesson Plans or Log into PlayMetrics and click "Club Resources" to access & view age specific coaching manuals & weekly practice plans.
Why no Goalies until Under 10?
Sam Snow, U.S. Youth Soccer Coaching Director, had the following interaction with a coach in Florida not long ago: "Sam, can you send me some good articles or a comment on why we should play without goalies at U-8? I am trying to influence a club to change to this format." The U-8 age group is still in an egocentric phase of psychological development, which tells us that we should allow these children to run and chase the ball, to be in the game – not waiting at the end of the field for the game to come to them. It is more important at this age that they chase the game. Children this age want to play with the toy (the ball) and they need to go to where the toy is to be fully engaged.
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