OrganizationFounded in 1998, the United States Indoor Soccer Association (“USIndoor”) is dedicated to serving the interests of its diverse membership and promoting the sport of indoor soccer. USIndoor offers a wide range of products and services that support the game’s growing infrastructure. USIndoor is a member organization, having an Advisory Board of Directors. As such, USIndoor functions much like a trade association, through which its facility, startup, and corporate members can better achieve their business goals. Benefited by group buying power and capabilities of a national association, USIndoor’s facility members can cut costs, increase revenue opportunities and improve the quality of their operations, whether directly through USIndoor or its affiliates. Currently, USIndoor offers facility members unique access to programming or expertise in the areas of insurance, marketing, revenue sharing, coin-operated machines, youth programs, retailing, credit cards, legal services, player cards and referee certification. For startups, expanding facilities, and corporate members, USIndoor offers referrals in building construction, synthetic grass, soccer boards, scoreboards, and management software. USIndoor also provides access to expert consulting and holds an annual Facility Operators’ Conference and Trade Show. The Conference has become the industry’s annual retreat for networking and keeping up on the business’s latest trends and information. (For details, Conference Reports are available online via USIndoor’s “Facilities” page.) Players and fans can enjoy learning about the history and excitement of the game through the USIndoor’s Website, Soccer-Net and Official Magazine, GOAL Indoor. Tournaments, leagues, and teams can also benefit from a variety of fund-raising programs, as can indoor soccer and multi-sport facilities. No national organization currently exists for indoor soccer like the United States Indoor Soccer Association. With the total number of indoor soccer facilities estimated to be around 650, the 25-(plus)-year-old indoor soccer industry has witnessed average annual growth of over 15% for the last decade! Similarly, USIndoor has grown from 25 facility and startup members in 2000, to 85 in 2001, to 175 in 2002, to well over half of the industry. Working
relentlessly for the indoor soccer industry and its members, USIndoor
has strived to instill a renewed sense of unity, stability, and
leadership. By supporting local youth, adult, and professional indoor
soccer teams and their sponsors, every indoor soccer enthusiast
(and business opportunist) can be a part. In return, USIndoor dedicates
itself to promoting relationships that translate into greater exposure,
faster growth, better programming, and more enjoyment for all those
involved. Together, we are working to take indoor soccer, whether
a small or large part of our members’ operations, to the next level
of competitive play, commercial success, and popularity.
Don Shapero - President Lou Mengsol - Meetings Director Said Sanhoury - Director of Officials Sylvie Green - Publications Manager Chris Moler - Sponsorship Director Kara McCaa - Customer Service Jonathan Eppers - WebMaster |