NAPERVILLE INDOOR SOCCER

The Naperville Park District offers two, distinct indoor soccer programs:

NAPERVILLE INDOOR SOCCER PROGRAM

Recreational, Games-Only Program*
Saturday Games Played at Naperville Yard
Scores and Standings are Not Recorded

Individual and Team Registration Options
Pre K / Kindergarten Registration is Age-Based
1st - 6th Grade Registration is Grade-Based

Two Sessions Offered
Session 1: November - December
Session 2: January - February

5v5, 10 Players Max Per Team
Players Wear NYS Reversible Jerseys

*The Pre K / Kindergarten Age Division holds an
Introductory Practice Week 1 in lieu of a Game

NAPERVILLE INDOOR PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE

Competitive, Games-Only Program
Saturday Games Played at TOCA
Scores and Standings are Recorded, No Awards

Team Registration Only
2nd - 6th Grades Only
Registration is Grade-Based

One Session Offered
January - February

7v7, 16 Players Max Per Team
Teams Source Own Jerseys, Requirements in FAQs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

I registered as an individual for the Naperville Indoor Soccer Program. What team will I be placed on?
Soccer Coordinators will organize teams based on the total number of individual registrants. Players are organized by school, although not guaranteed. 1 - 2 weeks prior to the start of the session, your assigned team's head coach will reach out with roster confirmation, game schedule and other important session information.

I registered a team. What are the next steps?
A Soccer Coordinator will provide you with your team's unique activity code. You will then send this code to your players along with provided instructions on how to register for the team. Non-residents will be charged an additional $20. At this time, you can also ask for reimbursement for their portion of the team registration fee.

Does the Park District provide coaches?
No, all coaches are volunteers. At least (1) Head Coach volunteer is required. (1-2) Assistant Coaches can also be assigned to each team. Your volunteer coaching preference is provided during the registration process and volunteers are selected on a first come, first serve basis. Priority registration is NOT granted to Indoor Soccer Coaches.

What experience is needed to coach?
No previous coaching or soccer experience is required. A training manual with game rules is provided prior to the start of the season. Refs are provided for all games.

What equipment is provided or required?
The Park District does not provide any equipment to coaches. Game balls are provided at each facility.

Players should have an age appropriate soccer ball, water bottle, soccer socks, shin guards, and athletic shoes or indoor soccer shoes.

An NYS Reversible Game Jersey is required for the Naperville Indoor Soccer Program and can be purchased at the Fort Hill Activity Center for $18 (not included in registration fee).

Teams in the Naperville Indoor Premier Soccer League are required to source their own game jerseys. NIPSL uniform requirements are as follows:
- Each team member must wear the same jersey, shorts and socks.
- Each player must have a home and away jersey to prevent color conflicts with opposing teams.
- Each jersey must have a unique number on the back; no two players may use the same number.

Where and when are games played?
NIS games are on Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at Naperville Yard Sports Complex, 1607 Legacy Circle, Naperville, IL 60563. Games are played on reduced-sized fields to aid in player development.

NIPSL games are on Saturdays between the hours of 7:30 am - 3:30 pm at TOCA, 1740 Quincy Ave, Naperville, IL 60540. Games are played on traditional indoor fields with no out-of-bounds.

My player is registered for Naperville Youth Basketball. Can I register for Indoor Soccer as well?
Due to likely conflicts, we do NOT recommend registering your player for both Indoor Soccer and Naperville Youth Basketball.

Why does the Pre K / Kindergarten Age Division have a practice the first week?
Due to the fast-paced nature of indoor soccer, the first week of each session will be used to introduce our youngest indoor players to the synthetic turf field, the rules of the game, their teammates and their coaches. Each team will be allocated half an indoor soccer field at a designated time as detailed in the game schedule. It is up to the coaching team to manage and lead this 45-minute practice time. Coaches may utilize this time to learn their players' names, run some simple drills to get players used to the synthetic turf, and/or hold a short scrimmage with the other team present to learn positions, etc.

Stephanie Ainslie

Soccer Program Manager

sainslie@napervilleparks.org

Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration with a Recreation Management and Athletic Coaching sequence from Illinois State University. Her soccer journey began with AYSO at the age of four, continued through various travel organizations in the western suburbs, and culminated in four years of varsity soccer at West Chicago High School. Watching her dad serve as president of a soccer club and accompanying him to scheduling meetings and planning expos ignited her excitement for this profession. Stephanie has worked across all recreation industries, including public, commercial, and non-profit sectors, and has been an active member of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, where she served for five years as the Athletic Committee Chair. Working as a swim instructor at Centennial Beach during college further fueled her passion for working in the community, which she has been fortunate to continue in her current role since 2018. One of her favorite aspects of the job is the opening day of a soccer season, where she witnesses the culmination of all the hard work it takes to organize a season with over 5,000 participants and sees her own two children participate in the long-standing Naperville Park District tradition.

Betsy Nyman

Soccer Coordinator At-Large

bnyman@napervilleparks.org

Betsy joined the Naperville Park District to give back to her hometown after a career in Organizational and Leadership Development. She holds a Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Betsy played Naperville Youth Soccer in the 1980s when the program first began. Her daughter continued the tradition of playing Naperville Youth Soccer while Betsy's spouse served as coach.

Shannon Fanelli

NIS Boys Pre K - Kindergarten Coordinator

sfanelli@napervilleparks.org

Shannon is a marketing and advertising professional who moved to Naperville in 2021. Originally from Pennsylvania, she and her spouse participated in various soccer programs throughout their youth. Their three children now continue that youth soccer tradition in both the NYS and NPSL programs. The best part of her job is working with everyone in the community and contributing to her children's love of the game.

Mary Kate Watkins

NIS Boys 1st - 2nd Grade Coordinator

mwatkins@napervilleparks.org

Mary Kate holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with an extensive experience in marketing, communications, and event management across various industries. A lifelong Naperville resident, she is now enjoying raising her family in the same wonderful community where she grew up. As a child, Mary Kate proudly donned the blue and yellow, and delights in seeing her three children continue this tradition.

Joanna Healy

NIS Boys 3rd - 6th Grade Coordinator

jhealy@napervilleparks.org

Joanna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from the University of West Florida, where she and her husband both played soccer during their college years. For over 17 years, she has been a proud resident of Naperville, living with her husband and their two children. Continuing the family’s soccer legacy, both of her children participated in the NYS programs during their younger years. Joanna now enjoys merging her expertise in soccer and education to give back to the NYS program.

Susan Wasson

NIS Girls Pre K - Kindergarten Coordinator

swasson@napervilleparks.org

Susan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University with a background in nursing coordination. She has been a dedicated resident of Naperville for the past 20 years, where she lives with her husband and their two children. Both of her children grew up through the NYS and NPSL programs, with her youngest still passionately playing soccer in the Naperville community.

Corey Deiderich

NIS Girls 1st - 6th Grade Coordinator

cdiederich@napervilleparks.org

Corey holds a Master’s degree in Recreation and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She has an extensive work history in the Recreation field, including positions at North Central College Athletic Department, Lifetime Fitness, and Players Sports Group. Having grown up in Naperville and participated in NYS as a child, Corey has a deep-rooted connection to the community. She now has two children who are actively involved in NYS and NPSL. In addition, Corey coaches softball, basketball, and soccer for the Naperville Park District, blending her professional expertise with her passion for youth sports.