The Iowa Soccer Symposium is offered to members and non-members in the Iowa Soccer community as a day of learning in pursuit of pushing the game forward in our state.
Professionals from across the state, region, and country converge on the event to provide educational offerings on a number of topics surrounding the beautiful game.
Symposium Details
The Iowa Soccer Symposium is open to all members and non-members, including the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association.
- Location: MidAmerican Company RecPlex
- Date: February 22, 2025
- Sessions conducted between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- See fee option via the registration link below.
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SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Friday, February 21: Player Development Day
- A spotlight on talent identification, featuring ODP programming supported by FC Cincinnati (Major League Soccer) and US Youth Soccer representatives.
Saturday, February 22: Coach Development Day
- Designed for club, high school and college coaches, as well as referees, club leaders and administrators.
Sunday, February 23: Referee Development Day
- Dedicated to enhancing referee skills and fostering professional growth in officiating. Iowa Soccer will be hosting two referee courses during the day.
Grassroots Referee Course for First-Time Referees
- This course will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and it will be conducted for first-time grassroots referees.
- In-person registration for this session will begin at 8:30 AM.
- Want to attend? REGISTER NOW!
Referee Course for Referees with a Minimum of 1-3 Years of Experience
- During this course, our referee mentors and referee coaches will be teaching and creating on-field training sessions to help further development and a deeper approach to the support of all our referees.
- This course will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- In-person registration will begin at 10:15 AM.
- Want to attend? REGISTER NOW!
MEET THE SYMPOSIUM PRESENTERS
The 2025 Iowa Soccer Symposium boasts an impressive roster of presenters representing some of the most influential organizations in soccer.
- Ben Barlett – Pro Course Educator, US Soccer
- Dominic Casciato – Head Coach & Technical Director of Union Omaha, United Soccer League
- Tom Condone – Chief Technical Officer, US Youth Soccer
- Dave Simeone – Director of Education Programs, United Soccer Coaches
- Mark Roberts – Learning and Development Coordinator, FIFA
- Santo Rivas – Club Technical Leadership, US Soccer
- Fouad Kawtari – Academy Scouting Director, FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer
- Carrie Taylor – Technical Director of Women’s Pathway, United Soccer League
- Jeremy Tosya – NCSA Senior Recruiting Coach
- Jason Pendelton – Park Hill High School and KC Fusion
- Lou Mignone – ODP Director of Coaching, New Jersey Youth Soccer
- Kaylee Perry – Stacks Sports
- Daniel Radford – Senior Manager of Referees, US Youth Soccer
DISCOVER, LEARN AND GROW!
Thanks for your support of the 2025 Symposium!
