NWI UNITED FUTBOL CLUB
P.O. BOX 1806
VALPARAISO, IN 46384-1806
NWI UNITED FC MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the NWI United Futbol Club is to develop and promote premier youth soccer in Northwest Indiana.
NWI UNITED FC VISION & VALUE STATEMENTS
To become the top developmental and premier club in the region.
Full-time Director of Coaching (DOC), full-time Youth Director & full-time Trainers
Functional (positional) training
NWI United FC College Advisor and player promotion
Core values with Positive Coaching Alliance
System of play for all ages
Mentoring of younger players with older players
National Youth License for all youth trainers and youth modules for youth coaches
Simplified fee schedule for each age group and level
A leader in training youth soccer players
Two teams per age group for each sex
?A?, ?B?, or ?C? licensed coaches at the elite levels
Funding from outside sources
Developed NWI United FC home facility
A truly United northwest Indiana
Partnership with college, minor league, or professional teams
Bridge the gap between travel and premier clubs
State, Regional, and National Champions
THE HISTORY OF NWI UNITED FC
The Northwest Indiana United program began about 1986 as part of Northwest Indiana Soccer Association (NWISA) with teams reporting directly to the league board of directors. In 1997 the Northwest Indiana Futbol Club (NWI United FC) was formed to better organize the "United" program. This was done with the blessings and support of the NWISA but the United Club was no longer a part of the NWISA. NWI United FC is fortunate to have Danny Jeftich as our Boys Director of Coaching; John Marovich as our Girls Director of Coaching; and Anthony Cardenas as our Youth Program Director. Luis Prato as our Boys and Youth Program Director. It is our goal to provide the best development and training for the soccer players of Northwest Indiana.
NWI United FC is very excited at the prospect of the upcoming spring 2008 season. It is our intention to maintain high standards, both on and off of the field, as reflected by the background of the coaches and trainers selected to lead these teams this spring. When a player is chosen for a United team, we hope that as both parents and players, you, too, will share in our optimism for this season. As an overview, please see the brief backgrounds on our coaching staff and some of the plans for the upcoming season.
LIST OF NWI UNITED COACHES/TRAINERS:
Stephen Anthony - Adam Dempsey - John Feczko - David Galloway - Jen Grupe Rosenbaum - Danny Jeftich - John Marovich - Luis Prato - Mark Stoermann - Emily King - JR Rosenbaum - Scott Hankins - Justin Ruetz - Adam King - Tony Cardenas
NWI UNITED FC DIRECTOR BIOS
Bio: Anthony Cardenas, Youth Program Director
Currently serving as NWI United FC's Youth Program Director, Coach Cardenas is also the coach and trainer for the U13 Girls team as well as the trainer for other youth teams in the program. Tony holds the National Youth License for Coaching as well as an USSF Level D License. His personal playing experience includes his time at the University of Saint Francis from 1991-1995, Portage High School as well as other travel teams in northwest Indiana. He earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from USF and a Masters of Public Affairs from Indiana University at Fort Wayne. Before moving back to Northwest Indiana, Coach Cardenas was the head girl's coach at Snider High School where he led the Panthers to the state title match in 2004. In his three seasons at Snider High School, he won one conference title, three sectional championships, three regional championships, one semi-state title and one State Runner-up title. Tony also coached three years at Concordia Lutheran High School winning the first girls soccer sectional in school history. He was named the ICGSA District 2 coach of the year in 2004 and 2005. Tony's club experience includes coaching 10 years in the Fort Wayne Citadel Soccer Club, coaching both boys and girls teams. He was also the director of Fort Wayne Select Soccer’s "Future Stars" program for three years. Tony is currently the Director of Admissions at Purdue University North Central.
Bio: John Marovich, Girls Program Director
John Marovich is in his second year of being Northwest Indiana United Girls Program Director. He is the Associate Head Coach of the women's soccer program at Valparaiso University. In his first three seasons on the bench for the Brown and Gold, Valpo earned thier first back to back winning seasons with 10 victories in 2004 and 12 victories in 2005 along with earning their first regular season conference championship, conference tournament championship and berth into the NCAA tournament. Marovich arrived at Valpo after spending the 2001 season as a women?s volunteer assistant coach at the University of Notre Dame, helping lead the Fighting Irish to the Big East regular season and tournament championships. Notre Dame advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament during Marovich?s stay with the Fighting Irish. Before moving to the collegiate field, Marovich was the head girl's coach at Andrean High School, where he led the 59ers to the state title match in 1999. In his seven seasons at Andrean, he won two conference titles, three sectional championships, and a regional and semi-state title. Marovich was named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's Indiana private/parochial school state Coach of the Year in 1999. Marovich has earned his United States Soccer Federation ?A? License. He played his collegiate soccer at Purdue-Calumet, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in construction technology in 1994. He also serves as an Olympic Development Program age group head coach in the state of Indiana.
Bio: Danny Jeftich, Boys Program Director
Danny received his Bachelor of Arts?Education from University of St. Francis in 1978 and Master of Science?Education from Indiana University in 1985. He has been a USSF ?A? Licensed Coach since 1985 and received his Youth National License in 2001 and NSCAA Goalkeepers Diploma Level I in 2002. Danny has also been an Olympic Development Program State Staff Coach since 1985 and is currently Head Coach ?89 Boys as well as an Olympic Development Program Region II Staff Coach. He is a IYSA Education Instructor and was the Valparaiso University Head Men?s Soccer Coach 1983-1990, compiling a record of 49-74-7. Currently, Danny is the Boys Head Varsity Soccer Coach Valparaiso High School since 1992 with successes including: 2004 State Champion, 3 Final Four Appearances, 3 Semi-State Championships (4 appearances), 5 Regional Championships, 7 Sectional Championships, 10 Consecutive Duneland Athletic Conference Championships (DAC). He has compiled a record of 217-44-7. As a coach he has received the following accolades: Indiana Youth Soccer Association District I Coach of the Year 2004, NSCAA State and Regional ( Midwest) Coach of the Year High School Division I 2004. He was the former Munster High School Boys Head Varsity Soccer Coach 1981-1983, with a record of 38-6-4.
For NWI United FC, Danny has been Director of Coaching & Player Development since 1996, current coach for ?93 Boys, and past coach for ?86-?87 Boys. In addition, Danny has been a Valparaiso Soccer Club Youth Coach 1990-1996 U8-U14, Boys & Girls Club of Valparaiso Youth Soccer Volunteer, Director Culver Academies Specialty Camp, Director Valparaiso High School Soccer Camp, Staff Camp Coach Indiana University, and Staff Camp Coach Notre Dame University.
Danny came to the United States in 1972 (from Bosna a province of the former Yugoslavia) where he played for their Olympic Development program. Although he attended Lew Wallace and Edison High School, he played soccer for a Merrillville High School club team through Northwest Indiana Soccer League and was recruited his senior year by the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He is one of the first coaches in the state of Indiana to receive the coveted USSF ?A? license and has maintained it since 1985. With all the accolades and experience he has gained, playing, training, and coaching throughout his life; his enthusiasm for the game remains contagious.
NWI UNITED FC TRAINER BIOS (listed alphabetically)
Bio: Stephen Anthony
During his stay at Valparaiso, Stephen Anthony has led the Crusaders to five Mid-Continent Conference Tournament berths, including appearances in the finals in 1999, 2004 and 2005. His 2005 set a school record with twelve victories and posted the best winning percentage in school history including a 3-1 victory over Oakland University in the Mid-Con Tournament to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history. Anthony was named Mid-Continent Conference Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2005. For the past six seasons, Anthony has also served as a state coach for Indiana's Olympic Development Program, as well as a staff coach for Region II. Prior to being named head coach at Valpo, Anthony was the head men's soccer coach at Northeastern Illinois University for one season, the final year of varsity competition at the school. He also served as the head women's club soccer coach at DePaul University from 1990-1996. Anthony has earned his United States Soccer Federation "B" License as well as his National Soccer Coaches Association of America Advanced National Diploma. Anthony has been involved with NW United for two years including time training the girl?s U-12, assisting with the U-14 team and currently trains the U-17 team.
Bio: Luis Prato
Coach Prato is also the coach and trainer for the U17 Boys team as well as trainer for several youth teams. Luis holds the National Youth License for Coaching as well as an USSF Level C License. His personal playing experience includes playing on his state team in N. Santander, Colombia from 1986-1989; Colegio Calasanz High School team player 1989 and 1990 (which won state championships in both 1989 and 1990); played for Division 3 team, Cucuta Deportivo in Difutbol, Colombia, 1990, 1991; played for Universidad Industrial De Santander 1991-1993. Luis is a licensed physical therapist receiving his degree from Universidad Industrial De Santander. In addition to his work with NWI United FC, Coach Prato is also the ODP District 1 Coach as well as an ODP State Pool Assistant Coach. Luis, along with other NWI United FC staff, has developed our Youth Training Program Curriculum.
Bio: Adam Dempsey
Bio: John Feczko
E License and Youth Modules I & II License; Coached and trained at the Recreation and Recreational + level, 1999-2004; Coached the NWIUFC 92G team for three years; State Cup Final four 2004 and 2005; Ranked #2 in Indiana, #17 Regionally, #34 Nationally. NWIUFC President from 2003-2005;helped secure a ?home? training facility; assisted the club in the development of a ?Youth Developmental Program?; aided in the overall ?growth? of the club that currently includes 19 teams, (7 female and 12 male) with over 250 players enrolled; initiated NWIUFC ?Kick-Off? meetings for our youth and senior teams that include various professional speakers.
Bio: Jennifer Grupe Rosenbaum
Coach and Trainer for NWI United FC high school teams, January 2003-present. Coach and Trainer for NWI United FC youth teams, August 2005-present. Indiana Olympic Development Program assistant coach, Jan 2005-present. Assistant Coach for Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Hts., IL, Fall 2004. Assistant Coach for Valparaiso University Women?s Soccer, Fall 2002. Received USSF National D coaching license, February 2001. Attending USSF National Youth Course, Summer 2006. Played Semi-Professional for Windy City Bluez in the W-league, Summer 2001. Four-year starter, two-year captain for Valparaiso University Women?s Soccer Team, 1998-2001. Held career assist record for 3 years. Started every game of career at Valparaiso. Four-year starter, four-year MVP, two-year captain for Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 1994-1998. Played club soccer for Windy City Pride growing up. Board Member for NWI United FC, January 2004-present. Indiana ODP District 1 Administrator, Oct 2005-present.
Bio: Emily King, U16 Girls
Emily began her soccer career by being the first female soccer player to gain All-State honors at United Township High School. She then attended Valparaiso University and played four years of Division 1 soccer. Emily's freshman and sophomore year she received honors as a Second Team All-Conference player in the Mid Continent Conference. Her junior and senior years she was voted in as team captain, received First Team All-Conference recognition, and was also chosen for the All-Tournament Team at the Mid Continent Conference Tournament. Her senior year she was the Conference Tournament MVP for scoring 4 out of her teams 5 goals to gain their first Women's Soccer Bid to the NCAA tournament. King began her coaching career at Northwest Indiana United Futbol Club and coached at the U16 level. She moved on to the Graduate Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at the University of South Dakota for the 2006 season and continued on as the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Calumet College. Coach King graduated Cumlaude from Valparaiso University with a Bachelors of Arts degree with a 3.54 GPA in Theology.
Bio: JR Rosenbaum
JR is a 1996 graduate of Hobart High School having played and started all 4 years on the varsity soccer team. He continue his play at North Central College in Naperville, IL, on the college team from 1996-1999. After majoring in Computer Science, he returned to Indiana and became the Assistant Coach for the Varsity boys soccer team at Hobart High School after College (2001-2002). Presently he works for Ancilla Systems in Hobart and is the Assistant Coach at Lake Central High School. He has helped coach boys varsity soccer at Lake Central since 2003, and including last fall's trip to semifinals of state competition. JR receive his USSF National D License in 2003. He was an instructor with NWI United FC's Fast-Foot Work Academy in the fall and is currently training the U10 Boys team. He also is an assistant coach at the District level for ODP.
