01 / LEARN
Start in the library.
Homework, mentoring, and a world of possibilities. Neighborhood libraries become hubs for technology, sports business, and academic growth.
The academy
A new way to change the game.
Neighborhood Soccer Learning Hubs: an academy network built around the libraries, parks, and possibilities Indianapolis already has.
Library → Street → Park.
02 / CONNECT
Take the next step.
Connect learning to real life. A supported transition from the classroom to the field builds relationships, belonging, and a sense of purpose.
03 / PLAY
Grow on the field.
Soccer is the starting point. Training, teamwork, and competition help young people build confidence, leadership, and skills that last.
Where sites are not within walking distance, coordinated transportation is an essential part of the proposed model.
Illustrative image of the academy vision.
More than an athlete
The game opens the door.
Learning changes the future.
What if a soccer program could also introduce a young person to coding, broadcasting, business, and a future they hadn’t imagined?
- Academic support & meaningful mentorship
- Technology, analytics & digital media
- Sports business & real-world leadership
An afternoon with purpose
From homework to the final whistle.
A proposed after-school schedule. Times and availability will depend on confirmed local partnerships.
3:30–4:00
Homework & snack
Settle in, get support, and prepare for the afternoon.
4:00–4:45
Soccer classroom
Explore finance, tactics, technology, and the business behind the game.
5:00–6:30
Field training
Develop soccer skills, teamwork, fitness, and confidence.
6:30–7:00
Film & data review
Reflect on practice through video, analytics, and media.
Saturday: the whole academy comes together.
The vision for Academy Day at Kuntz Stadium goes beyond matches. Young people could take part in referee training, coaching, broadcasting, interviews, analytics, and tournament operations. They’re not just attending practice. They’re learning to run a soccer organization.