Ray Gaddis

August 25, 2023

RAY GADDIS

Welcome Ray Gaddis as USAI Director of Player Development and Ambassador. Ray earned his USSF National B Coaching license and is bringing his experience as a 12 year Major League Soccer player and coach to USAI. Ray will visit each travel team to speak to players, coaches, and parents.

Ray Gaddis played USA of Indiana as a youth player notably on the USAI Indy Burn 1990 Boys Eagles 8 time State Cup Championship team. Recently Ray defended against Messi at Tourney game in Ohio.

Recent article about Ray here. From US Soccer

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THERE'S ONLY ONE RAY GADDIS: FC CINCINNATI'S UNSUNG HERO

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Former USA of Indiana all-star and current MLS Philadelphia Union all star Ray Gaddis visited USA of Indiana teams February 16, 2021, at Sportzone. Ray spoke with the players about how working hard every day in school and on the soccer field allowed Ray and his USA of Indiana Indy Burn 1990 Eagles team mates to grow into Fine Young Men as Doctors, Dentists, Lawyers, Business leader, Teachers, Soccer Coaches and, for Ray, Matt Hedges, and Perry Kitchen, professional soccer players in MLS. Ray and Eagles Coach Isang Jacob also talked about always doing what is right when presented with racial inequalities in one's life. Ray talked about working hard to always do your best and how doing just that took him from winning 8 Indiana State Cups as an USA of Indiana Indy Burn player to being an all-star at North Central HS, West Virginia, to being drafted into the MLS by Union and playing his entire 10 year career.

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Team Pictures below.

Thank you Ray Gaddis for always giving back to your home Club. We appreciate you and your visit and wise words for our players.

Ray Gaddis on USA of Indiana Indy Burn 1990 Eagles winners 8 State Cup championships. Here is June 2009. Ray is second from left front row.

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College Information Night Highlights

February 21, 2025

Español disponible a continuación. USA of Indiana hosted Butler University Men's Soccer Head Coach Paul Snape, Marian University Women's Soccer Developmental Team Head Coach Doug Starnes, USA of Indiana Travel Coach Sean McGrath, and USA of Indiana's Director of Coaching and Academy Director, Coach Isang Jacob at Pike High School for College Information Night. These coaches shared insights for athletes interested in playing collegiately and discussed college preparedness, the recruitment process, and level of play. Here are just a few of the highlights from this panel discussion: Start Early. Your academics, attitude, and habits are being built right now. Look at how well these areas are representing you and make changes where needed. Communicate. Talk to your parents, coaches, teachers and mentors about your plans. Ask them what you can do to grow further. Keep an Open Mind. The world of college athletics is changing. Consider which paths might be best for you, and don’t discount an option just because it isn’t what you thought you’d do. Get Noticed. Lead with respect, honor, and character - you are your best representative. Reach out to coaches and concisely tell them why you are a good fit for their school and program. Attend camps and clinics with universities you're interested in. Linked is a flyer on NCAA Eligibility, and how to start your plan for college play: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/IE_Brochure.pdf For more information on college athletics, you can begin here . Feel free to reach out to USA of Indiana staff and coaches if you have any questions. --- USA of Indiana recibió al Entrenador Principal de Fútbol Masculino de la Universidad Butler, Paul Snape, al Entrenador Principal del Equipo de Desarrollo de Fútbol Femenino de la Universidad Marian, Doug Starnes, al Entrenador de USA of Indiana, Sean McGrath, y al Director de Entrenamiento y Director de la Academia de USA of Indiana, el Entrenador Isang Jacob, en la escuela secundaria Pike para una Noche de Información Universitaria. Estos entrenadores compartieron ideas para los atletas interesados en jugar a nivel universitario y hablaron sobre la preparación universitaria, el proceso de reclutamiento y el nivel de juego. Estos son solo algunos de los puntos destacados de este panel de discusión: Comience temprano. Sus estudios, actitud y hábitos se están construyendo ahora mismo. Observe qué tan bien lo representan estas áreas y haga cambios donde sea necesario. Comuníquese. Hable con sus padres, entrenadores, maestros y mentores sobre sus planes. Pregúnteles qué puede hacer para crecer más. Mantenga la mente abierta. El mundo del atletismo universitario está cambiando. Considere qué caminos podrían ser mejores para usted y no descarte una opción solo porque no es lo que pensó que haría. Hágase Notar. Lidera con respeto, honor y carácter: tú eres tu mejor representante. Ponte en contacto con los entrenadores y diles de forma concisa por qué eres una buena opción para su escuela y programa. Asiste a campamentos y clínicas con universidades que te interesen. A continuación, encontrarás un folleto sobre la elegibilidad de la NCAA que describe cómo comenzar un plan para jugar en la universidad: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/IE_Brochure.pdf Para obtener más información sobre deportes universitarios, puedes comenzar aquí . No dudes en comunicarte con el personal y los entrenadores de USA of Indiana si tienes alguna pregunta.

In Person Registration Information

February 19, 2025

Join us for In Person Registration for Spring Community Recreational Soccer with USA of Indiana.

Winter Soccer Tots

February 18, 2025

Winter Skills Soccer Camp

February 17, 2025

Winter Skills Soccer Camp

Free Soccer Clinics Spring 2025 - OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN

February 6, 2025

This free event is open to the community. Affiliation with USA of Indiana is not required. We hope to see you there!

2014 Boys Red Fundraiser

February 4, 2025

New USAI Spirit Wear!

USAI Travel Goalkeeper Trainings Through March 2025

February 3, 2025

USAI Travel Goalkeeper Training USAI Travel Goalkeeper Training every Saturday through March 31, 2025 on Field 4 North at the Mary and John Geisse Soccer Complex. 9:30 - 10:30 AM — U10 - U14 10:30 - 11:30 AM — U15 - U19 Address: 5425 Reed Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254 For a map of our fields, click here . ----- Entrenamiento de Portero para USAI Travel Entrenamiento de portero para USAI Travel todos los sábados hasta el 31 de marzo de 2025 en Field 4 North al Mary and John Geisse Soccer Complex. 9:30 - 10:30 AM — U10 - U14 10:30 - 11:30 AM — U15 - U19 Dirección: 5425 Reed Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254 Para ver un mapa de nuestros campos, haz clic aquí .