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Your Premier Soccer Association in West Des Moines
Iowa Soccer is dedicated to providing soccer opportunities across the state while fostering community connections and promoting the sport's growth. Our organization manages risk through comprehensive insurance programs, background checks for cleared personnel, and safety initiatives like the APPROVED program. We offer structured leagues for players aged 9U-10U through adult divisions, including competitive pathways like the USYS National League. Our development programs, including the Olympic Development Program and referee academy, emphasize skill-building and sportsmanship.With tournaments such as the Iowa State Cup and Presidents Cup, we create platforms for teams to showcase their abilities. Our staff and board focus on strategic vision while maintaining operational excellence through partnerships with organizations like Wilson Trophy Company. We prioritize creating positive experiences for players, coaches, and families through initiatives like the Heart of Goals event and respect4all sportsmanship pledge.
Services
Youth Soccer Leagues
Adult Soccer Programs
Referee Training
State Tournaments
Coach Education
Player Development Camps
Insurance Programs
Sportsmanship Initiatives
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive soccer development programs for all ages and skill levels.
- Our APPROVED safety program ensures cleared personnel through weekly background checks.
- We host prestigious tournaments like the USYS National Presidents Cup qualifiers.
- Our referee academy provides professional training and development pathways.
- We maintain strategic partnerships with organizations like Wilson Trophy Company.
Services
Youth Soccer Leagues
Structured soccer programs for players aged 9U-10U through high school levels. Our leagues emphasize skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship while providing competitive play opportunities. Weekly matches follow standardized rules with certified referees ensuring fair play.
Referee Development
Comprehensive training programs for aspiring and experienced referees. Our academy covers rule interpretation, game management, and conflict resolution through classroom instruction and field practice. Participants earn certifications recognized across regional and national competitions.
State Tournaments
Annual championship events including the Iowa State Cup and Presidents Cup. These tournaments provide competitive pathways for teams to qualify for regional and national levels. Events feature structured brackets, certified officials, and awards ceremonies.
People
Dan Cataldi
Chief Executive Officer
Dan leads Iowa Soccer's strategic operations with over 15 years of experience in sports administration. He oversees day-to-day functions while maintaining partnerships with national soccer organizations.
Casey Betting
Membership Ops/Compliance Director
Casey manages membership operations and compliance programs, ensuring safety standards through the APPROVED personnel clearance system. She coordinates insurance programs for clubs and participants.
Gareth Smith
Chief Technical Officer
Gareth oversees technical development programs including coach education and player development pathways. He implements training methodologies aligned with national soccer standards.
Questions
How do I find local soccer clubs in Iowa?
Use our upcoming 'Find a Member Club' tool on the website to locate nearby soccer organizations.
What safety measures are in place for players?
We maintain the APPROVED program with weekly background checks for cleared personnel and safety protocols.
How can someone become a certified referee?
Our Referee Academy offers training courses covering rules, game management, and certification requirements.
What tournaments does Iowa Soccer host?
We organize the State Cup, Presidents Cup, and America Festival tournaments annually.
Reviews (2)
Jason Warren
Jul 08, 2020
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Joke of an organization. So disorganized. We showed up today for a league game and all the fields were not scheduled correctly. Constant disorganization and incompetence by leadership. Some of the worst coaches associated with this group.
James Lane
Aug 13, 2017
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One of the most unorganized, unethical bunch of people you could put together in one place that pretend to advance soccer in Iowa.
