Hoosier Futbol Club is a soccer organization located on the north side of Indianapolis, with training and indoor facilities on the west and south sides of town. HFC is dedicated to the development of excellence in soccer skills for both boys and girls age 4 and up.

PHILOSOPHY

It is the philosophy of Hoosier FC that great soccer players are developed at a young age (4 to15) through age appropriate training techniques and competitive participation at the highest level. At these early ages it is extremely important that the individual player skills are developed to provide the basis for an enjoyable and successful soccer career.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Hoosier FC is dedicated to the development of the individual soccer player by providing a unique teaching program emphasizing the FIFA (Federation Internationale De Futbol Association) of the physical, technical, tactical and psychological elements of the game. The training program is based upon professional studies, which include physical conditioning, science of movement, skill development, fitness, physiotherapy, and nutrition.

DIRECTOR OF COACHING - MARIO CASTELLO

All player and team development is under the directorship of Mario Castello. Mario began his playing career at an early age in Mexico City under the instruction of international coaches. He participated on international all-star teams, culminating in the Intermex Professional Soccer League. In 1996 Mario received his teaching diploma as a Physical Trainer from the Mexican Futbol Federation and holds a FIFA (Federation Internationale De Futbol Association) license. His studies emphasized sports physiology, sports medicine, psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, and strength conditioning. Mario is a member of NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America).

FACILITIES

Hoosier FC's main facility is located at 7177 East 161 Street, Noblesville, IN, which is just east of Hazel Del Parkway on 161st street. The complex consists of full-sided and small-sided outdoor soccer fields along with an indoor training facility.

In addition, HFC has an indoor training facility on the south and an outdoor training facility on the west sides of Indianapolis (see Locations on the Website).

PROGRAMS

Hoosier FC offers the following boys and girls programs:

Recreational - ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Travel - ages 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

High School - 15, 16, 17, 18

Winter Training (all ages) November thru March

Summer Camps (all ages) during June thru July

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

RECREATION PROGRAM:

Create an environment in which the young player can begin to develop individual soccer skills, confidence, and self-esteem through a combination of age appropriate training and playing the game.

TRAVEL PROGRAM:

Continue developing the individual player skills, while introducing more complex team strategies and travel competition.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM:

Continue refining individual skills with an emphasizing on team tactical strategies and while exposing each player to college showcase competition with an eye on preparing the player for college soccer.

"Mario,
I just wanted to thank you for the time and effort you put into these girls. You have been such a positive addition to Abby's life. You are a good role model to her, not just in the game of soccer, but in your emphasis on having strong character. I am always thankful for other adults who can demonstrate to my children the importance of being well mannered, polite and kind. Thank you! The girls did great today and we are looking forward to more opportunities to watch the girls play hard!
Kim Hardacre"