MSA is a community organization that offers outdoor soccer opportunities for boys and girls, ages 4 through 18.
The spring season begins in early April and continues through mid June.
The fall season begins in early September and continues through October.
Games take place on Saturdays, and all teams play 7+ games per season.
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for all youth of Michiana to play organized soccer.
We stress skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship and achievement of one’s personal best in a fun, positive manner.
Player Development:
MSA emphasizes player development ahead of winning.
We strive to ensure that each player has the opportunity to develop his/her technical skills and reach his or her potential.
In order to maximize player development, coaches are expected to:
Provide a minimum playing time for all players of at least one-half of each game;
Rotate field positions of players throughout the season;
Emphasize skills development over strategy and tactics.
Personal Best:
MSA strives to create an environment that enables each player to perform at his/her personal best, regardless of ability.
Sportsmanship:
The MSA staff, coaches and volunteer base emphasize good sportsmanship.
Commitment and Discipline:
MSA believes that youth soccer should help develop commitment and discipline through instruction, conditioning, practice and competition that will help each child succeed in adolescence and beyond.
Teamwork:
MSA soccer stresses the importance and power of teamwork and placing teamwork ahead of personal accomplishments.
Fun and Positive Experience:
MSA strives to make the game of soccer a fun and positive part of each player’s experience.
