Train & compete
- Weekly coaching led by Sid van Druenen
- Monthly showcase fixtures, recorded in full
- Entry into applicable seasonal tournaments
- UPSL squad consideration when ready and eligible
- IFC Dayton × Admiral training and playing kit
IFC Dayton · College Soccer Recruitment
Train Like a College Player.
Be Seen Like One.
Weekly coaching, recorded competition and college recruitment support in Dayton, Ohio. Led by Sid van Druenen. Represented by Oliver Charles.
Free application · Individual assessment · No guaranteed college offer
WeeklyCoached training
MonthlyRecorded showcase fixtures
2 filmsEdited highlight packages
One teamDevelopment & recruitment
Development meets opportunity
Your next step.
Built around you.
For Dayton-area players working toward college soccer, development and recruitment should happen together. Train with IFC Dayton, build film from real competition, and work with Oliver Charles to approach programs that fit your playing level, academics and budget.
The program runs within IFC Dayton’s senior men’s soccer environment at Stuart Field on the University of Dayton campus. UPSL matchday opportunities are earned through readiness and selection.
Before you commit
Confirm your start date, weekly schedule and squad suitability on your introductory call. We assess every player before offering a place.
What’s included
From the training field
to the coach’s inbox.
Film & profile
- Full-length showcase match footage
- Two professionally edited highlight packages
- A recruiting profile covering soccer and academics
- Available UPSL footage added to your film
- A signing announcement to our coach network
Placement & support
- Outreach matched to your level, grades and budget
- A coach’s assessment and reference
- NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA eligibility guidance
- Help evaluating college opportunities
- Oliver Charles support through enrollment
Meet your head coach
Sid van Druenen
IU Indy head coach, 2022–2026
Sid brings experience from both college and senior soccer. Across four seasons leading IU Indy, he coached Horizon League Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honorees and took the Jaguars to the 2022 conference tournament final.
Previously on the staff at Wright State and a head coach at Dayton Dutch Lions, he understands the step from player development to college recruitment. He holds UEFA B and USSF B coaching licenses.
Read his IU Indy coaching record
Membership
A clear commitment.
A complete program.
On joining
$800
One-time payment when your place is offered and accepted. Includes your kit, recruiting profile and signing announcement.
Monthly membership
$100/month
Six-month minimum, then rolling monthly. Covers the training, competition, film and recruitment services listed above.
$1,400 minimum program commitment
$800 joining + six monthly payments of $100. No payment is taken when you apply.
Confirm cancellation notice and any travel, accommodation or other third-party costs in your written membership terms before accepting a place.
- ApplyTell us about your soccer and goals.
- TalkDiscuss fit, timing and costs with your family.
- Be assessedWe watch you live or review match footage.
- JoinAccept your offer and begin your program.
Common questions
Before you apply.
Who can apply?
High-school-age players, post-graduates and college players considering a transfer in and around Dayton. Every player is assessed individually. Contact us to confirm age and squad suitability before applying.
When and where do we train?
Weekly training is planned at Stuart Field on the University of Dayton campus, with monthly recorded showcase fixtures. Confirm the next start date, training days and times with the team during your introductory call.
Are UPSL minutes or a college offer guaranteed?
No. UPSL matchday selection depends on readiness, eligibility and the coach’s decision. College offers depend on playing level, academics, program needs and available places. The membership provides coaching, film and active recruitment support.
Can I stay with my current school or club?
The program is designed to complement existing commitments. Share your schedule and check any school, club or governing-body participation rules before joining.
What is the minimum cost?
The minimum program fee is $1,400: an $800 joining fee plus six monthly payments of $100. The joining fee covers the kit, recruiting profile and signing announcement. Training, showcase fixtures, applicable tournament entry, filming, two highlight packages and placement support are included.
What happens after six months?
Membership continues at $100 per month on a rolling basis. Confirm the written cancellation notice and any travel, accommodation or other third-party costs before accepting a place.
What happens after I apply?
We review your application, arrange a conversation with you and your family, and assess you live or through match footage. If it is a fit, we offer a place and explain the membership terms. Applying is free and no payment is taken on this page.
Start with a conversation
Apply for a place.
Tell us about the player and your goals. We’ll review the application and contact you about the next step. Applying is free and carries no commitment.
Application received.
Thank you. Our team will review your details and contact you about the next step.
Still weighing your options?