INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, April 2, 2024) – Indy Eleven continues to welcome youth partners across Indiana and beyond to its Club Affiliate Program, adding Clark County Soccer Association as its 21st partner club.
As part of the Club Affiliate Program, Indy Eleven supports the youth soccer initiative by growing accessibility to the sport and has expanded to more than 17,000 recreational-level players from partner programs across the Hoosier State and into Illinois.
“As long-time members of Indiana Youth Soccer, and one of the largest clubs in the state, we’re excited to partner with Indy Eleven,” said Michael Vejar, President & Director of Coaching with CCSA. “We believe the partnership will help to drive greater recognition of the Indy Eleven brand in South Central Indiana, while also bringing more awareness of CCSA’s brand and contributions to soccer in our local area.”
CCSA’s mission is to provide an environment where children ages 4-19 can develop their confidence, develop friendships and develop their skills via a fun and engaging experience through the game of soccer.
“We’re proud to support CCSA’s mission to provide opportunities for youth development through the sport of soccer as part of our Club Affiliate Program,” Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President & CEO, said. “Their goals align with our priority to foster the growth of soccer from the grass roots level, and we look forward to working together in the years ahead.”
As part of the program, each registered recreational player will represent Indiana’s Team by wearing variations of Indy Eleven jerseys at their respective clubs and receive tickets to an Indy Eleven match.
Further assets available to member clubs include but is not limited to: financial investment from Indy Eleven to help club growth, tickets for every registered member to an Indy Eleven match, technical coaching expertise from Indy Eleven Technical Staff and Youth Development Program, access to educational resources for players, coaches and referees, player appearances, discounted tickets for family and friends, club camps partnered with Indy Eleven and more.
If your recreational soccer program is interested in learning more and/or becoming a partner, click this link to fill out a brief form to provide more information on your club. In addition, you may contact Brad Hauter, Indy Eleven VP of Marketing & Club Growth, at bhauter@indyeleven.com with any questions regarding the partnership program.