FC Pride Soccer Club was established in 2001 to provide
premier and travel level soccer to the northeast side
of Indianapolis and its surrounding communities.
The club currently fields teams from U9 through U18
for both boys and girls. The club also has developmental
programs and camps for young players ages 5-8.
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FC Pride is lead by Director
of Coaching Pete Kapsalis who brings over 30 years
of playing, coaching, and teaching experience. Kapsalis
has coached high school state champions and was a 6-time
winner of the Coach of the Year award for Indiana High
School Soccer Coaches Association. Having coached at
the college and professional levels, he currently serves
as the assistant coach for the Olympic Development
Program’s Region II ’91 boys team and is
a member of the ODP Senior Staff. He also coached the
IUPUI Metros to a District 21 NAIA Championship. Coach
Kapsalis holds the USSF National A License and the National
Youth License. He earned his degree from Michigan State
University.
FC Pride is committed to providing developmentally
appropriate environments for all levels of players. Our
experienced and nationally certified professional staff
ensures that each club player receives appropriate instruction,
quality leadership, and exposure to valuable life lessons.
Our premier teams participate in an intense winter training
program and a rigorous league schedule which is complimented
by prestigious tournament play. Our travel program ensures
a structured, challenging, and fun environment for players
who wish to learn the game of soccer while competing
at a high level. Travel teams also engage in a structured
winter training program and participate in appropriate
leagues and tournaments.
Additional benefits offered by FC Pride include: The
College Assistance Program, a parent education and awareness
program, functional fitness, agility, and speed training,
an intense coaches education program, summer European
tours for high school aged players, and the opportunity
to participate in the Indiana/Region II Olympic Development
Program.
FC Pride is proud to be a leader in the soccer world
as we continue to challenge ourselves to provide for
our members and our community. FC Pride has a great relationship
with the City of Lawrence and strives to give back to
its community through school programs and area beautification
projects which further establish it as a model club in
the country.
Based at Lawrence Park, in the
City of Lawrence, the club utilizes the 21-field complex
for all of its events including training, home matches,
and tournaments. Lawrence Park has been the site for
the 2002, 2003, and 2004 Indiana State Cups, the 2003
and 2004 USYSA National League Director’s
Cup, the 2000 USYSA Regional Tournament, USYSA 2001 National
Tournament and the US Club Region D Championship in 2007
and 2008.
FC Pride hosts two tournaments each year, the Red Lion
Invitational in April and FC Pride Cup in October.