Resources for Players

Player Distance Learning

To keep players engage, here are a few recommendations for all players:

• Elite Soccer Training Programmes & Football education for all - please email derekwillis@kysoccer.net for a 50% discount
• Techne Futbol - Soccer Training App
• Beastmode Soccer
• Top Tekkers App
• The VDOC

Videos

• You Know the Drill
• Cinebody (user-generated video content series – submit your videos that will be shared by USYS across social media platforms)
• KY Youth Soccer Social Distance Soccer

Our Mission

Louisville Soccer is a non-profit organization that fosters a love for the sport of soccer and develops athletes of all ages by facilitating physical and mental growth and by bringing each player to their peak individual potential in a team atmosphere. Louisville Soccer's diverse and highly qualified coaching staff welcomes players of all races, cultures, and economic backgrounds to one of Louisville's most dedicated athletic clubs. Louisville Soccer is about PLAYER DEVELOPMENT and we will do all we can to help anyone who wants to play the game we all love.

College Bound Player Resources

Scholarships

• 2020 John and Sue Gompper Founders Scholarship
  • Applications for the 2020 John and Sue Gompper Scholarship are now available. This yearly scholarship program is an opportunity for KY Youth Soccer to support individuals involved in the game by providing some financial assistance for their college education.
    • Application Deadline: April 21st, 2020 
      For more information and to apply, please visit click here.
• KSSL Scholarship Information
  • Applicant must be a high school senior at time of application. A high school senior enrolled in post-secondary educational institution or equivalent class(s) is eligible.
    • Application Deadline: TBD
      For more information and to apply, please visit www.kssl.org
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• Next College Student Athlete Named Official Recruiting Partner of US Youth Soccer
  • Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), the world’s largest and most successful college athletic recruiting network, has been named the official recruiting partner of US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer.
    As the official college recruiting partner, NCSA will provide educational tools and resources to US Youth Soccer members with the goal of assisting families in navigating the college recruiting process. Athletes will have the option to receive a free NCSA profile when registering with US Youth Soccer and gain access to additional college recruiting resources, as well as NCSA’s robust network of college coaches.
• NCAA Eligibility Center
• NCAA Recruiting Facts
• US Youth Soccer - College Planning by the Sport Source
• The College Process: Be Prepared, Proactive and Persistent
• 7 Tips for College-Bound Players
  
• Continuing with Louisville Soccer after High School
• 7 Behaviors College Coaches Look for When Recruiting
• For rising sophomores, summer is time to jump-start college search
• College-bound Juniors: An action plan for you and your parents

Coaching/ Volunteer Opportunities

• If you would like to become a coach or volunteer for Louisville Soccer, please complete the Employment/Volunteer Form.

Health & Nutrition Info.

• US Soccer Recognize to Recover – Nutrition Guide
  • To perform like the best, you have to eat like the best. Share with friends, family, teammates, anybody who dreams of representing!
  • Learn more about R2R, Presented by Thorne
    

• US Youth Soccer Health and Safety Resource Center
  • Great information on Player safety, Nutrition information, Injuries (Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation) and Stretching/ Training
  • Soccer Player's Guide
  • 3 Plays for a Healthy Team
  • Childobesity180.org – Reverse the trend
• Informative Articles/ Websites
  • The Importance of Stretching
  • Balancing School & College Sports
    • Between early morning workouts, classes, training, late-night studying and socializing, student athletes – whether playing varsity or extracurricular – have a lot to juggle. This guide offers tips and advice from two former D-I athletes on how to balance it all and stay on top of your game.

  US Youth Soccer Resources

  • Sign-up for US Youth Soccer Newsletters
    • US Youth Soccer newsletters are directed toward a specific audience so you can choose the news you want! Here’s a look at the different types of news you may find: Ways to increase your coaching education, tournament news, sponsor coupons/contests, stories of past/present players and coaches, videos and more.
  • Fuel Soccer
    • US Youth Soccer has recently launched the new Fuel Soccer site! Fuel Soccer has great information on Health and Nutrition, Tips for Coaches, Workout and the site also has the latest edition of the Fuel Soccer magazine.

  At Home Training

  • Stretches
  • Warm Up and Cool Down
  • Warm Up Exercises and Stretches
  • Importance of the Cool Down
  • Recovery: Bounce back faster after games
  • Off Season Conditioning
  • Individual Drills
    • Sample Individual Practice Plan
    • How to Practice Soccer in your Bedroom
    • At Home Workout for Soccer Players
• Online Training Programs
  • Beast Mode Soccer
  • iSoccer – The Complete Skill Training Game

Motivation Videos

• Christian Pulisic on 60 Minutes
  
• Ted Talks - Leadership Principals
• Purpose
• More than just a game, never give up.
• How bad do you want it
• USWNT Dream
• No Regrets
• USWNT Greatness

Pro Team Links/ Ticket Discounts

• Columbus Crew
• Louisville City FC
• Cincinnati FC
  

Local Colleges

• University of Louisville
  • Men's Soccer
  • Women's Soccer
• Bellarmine University
  • Men's Soccer
  • Women's Soccer
• Spalding University
  • Men's Soccer
  • Women's Soccer

Job Opportunities

• Become a Louisville Firefighter - Apply at louisvilleky.gov

Additional Resources

• Precision Physical Therapy
• • Precision Physical Therapy provides services that tend to all orthopedics needs that include preventative care, sports injuries, trauma injuries, pre and post surgical care, and joint pain. They offer a sports performance training program called Sportsmetrics that is proven to enhance athletic performance as well as reduce risk for injuries. They also offer free injury screens.