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Indianola Soccer Tribe is a nonprofit organization run by a board of volunteers.

Indianola Soccer Tribe is a soccer club with a mission to provide Indianola with a quality soccer program that supports as many kids as possible, as long as possible, and in the best environment possible. As a club, we strive to provide a fun atmosphere to foster the development of local youth through the sport of soccer. We are dedicated to providing our participants an fun, high-quality soccer experience that encourages sportsmanship and a love of the game. Through the development of player, coach, referee and team, we assist in providing access to basic soccer skills for all players, across all levels and teams, enabling a more even skill base as they enter middle and high school.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to Hunter for making Iowa Soccer Association ’s Team of the Week!! Keep up the hard work! ⚽️🎉⚽️🎉⚽️

11/05/2026

⚽ Learn the Game Together: “Pressure”

When a coach calls for “pressure,” they’re usually asking a nearby defender to close down the opponent with the ball.

That doesn’t mean charging in as fast as possible and swinging a foot!

✅ Approach quickly, then slow down as you get close.
✅ Stay balanced with your knees slightly bent.
✅ Make it harder for the opponent to move forward.
✅ Look for a chance to win the ball when it gets away from them.

Sometimes good defending means slowing an opponent down so your teammates have time to recover.

🏡 Try it at home: Slowly dribble toward your child. Have them approach, slow down, and stay in front of you without trying to tackle. Switch roles!

11/05/2026

💜 Does your family benefit from Indianola Soccer Tribe? Please consider helping support it behind the scenes.

Around 15 people handle nearly everything for an organization serving over 500 kids. We need more families and community members involved so the work can be shared.

Start with 90 minutes of your time each month. Come learn about board duties, ask about coaching or refereeing, and see where you could help.

This week, talk with the other parents on your team. Make a plan to attend our next board meeting together! ⚽

📅 Sunday, November 15
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Team Room

Can’t attend but want to help? Email us!

11/04/2026

⚽ Learn the Game Together: “First Touch”

A first touch is your first contact with the ball when it reaches you.

A helpful first touch puts the ball somewhere you can use it next. Sometimes that means stopping it close. Other times it means guiding it into open space, away from an opponent.

The goal is control, rather than having the ball bounce several yards away.

✅ Watch the ball arrive.
✅ Cushion it with your foot.
✅ Guide it toward a useful space.
✅ Stay close enough to make your next play.

🏡 Try it at home: Pass gently back and forth. Challenge your child to control the ball within one step before returning the pass.

Start slowly. Good control comes before speed.

11/03/2026

⚽ Learn the Game Together: “Find Space”

An open patch of grass is useful when it gives your teammate a clear way to pass you the ball.

“Find space” means move away from pressure and into a position where you can help.

✅ Move out from behind an opponent.
✅ Make sure your teammate can see you.
✅ Leave enough room to receive and control the ball.
✅ Adjust as the ball and other players move.

You don’t have to run toward the ball every time. Sometimes moving away from it makes you the best passing option!

🏡 Try it at home: Place a chair or cone between you and your child as a pretend defender. Ask them to move somewhere you can pass directly to their feet.

11/03/2026

⚽ FIELD CLOSURE UPDATE | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 ⚽

All Indianola Soccer Tribe fields remain closed today, Tuesday, November 3.

Please refrain from all practices and field use to allow the fields time to recover and prevent further damage.

11/02/2026

⚽ Learn the Game Together: “Look Wide”

When everyone crowds around the ball, there’s very little room to play.

“Look wide” means check for teammates or open space toward the sides of the field.

A pass out wide can help a team escape pressure and create a new route forward.

For players without the ball, providing width means spreading toward the sides to give their teammate an option. It doesn’t mean standing on the sideline and waiting for the rest of the game!

🏡 Try it at home: Put a marker in the middle of your space and one on each side. Have your child look toward both sides before passing to you at a wide marker.

The habit we’re building: look beyond the crowd. ⚽

11/02/2026

Tonight is our FINAL Jersey Mike’s fundraiser night! ⚽🥪

Let’s finish strong, Tribe! Grab dinner at Jersey Mike’s in Indianola from 4–9 p.m., and 20% of qualifying sales will support Indianola Soccer Tribe at no additional cost to you.

✅ Mention “Indianola Soccer Tribe” when ordering at the register.
✅ Use promo code JMGIVES when ordering online or in the app.

📍 1709 N Jefferson Way, Indianola

Thank you to Jersey Mike’s and everyone who has supported these Monday fundraisers. Every order helps, and we appreciate our community showing up for our players! 💜

Share this post so nobody misses the last night!

11/02/2026

Our fields are closed today, Monday, November 2. Please refrain from all types of practice or field use to help protect the fields and prevent damage. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

11/01/2026

⚽ Learn the Game Together: “Drop In”

“Drop in” generally means move deeper toward your own goal to help your team.

Depending on the situation, a coach might be asking a player to help defend or move behind a teammate to offer a passing option.

It does not always mean running all the way back to the goalkeeper! Players should listen for who the coach is directing and where help is needed.

✅ Check where the ball is.
✅ Look at your teammates and opponents.
✅ Move into a useful supporting position.
✅ Stay ready to receive the ball or defend.

🏡 Talk about it: Ask your player, “What does your coach mean when they ask you to drop in?” If they aren’t sure, encourage them to ask at practice. Learning to ask questions is part of learning the game!

Address

P. O. Box 163
Indianola, IA
50125

Website

http://www.indianolasoccertribe.com/

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