ISC Lightning

Purpose, Description, and Goals of the ISC Lightning Program

The ISC Lightning program is our intermediate program and competitive player preparation program for U9-U18 players, held over the course of ten weeks in the Fall and Spring.  We also offer a Winter Program this is held once per week for 15-16 weeks of indoor practices.   The ISC Lightning is a “training only” program where players receive the appropriate training without having to commit to travel and weekend games.

Although the ISC Lightning program teaches concepts and skills that are more advanced than what is covered in a typical recreational program, the program is open to all motivated soccer players that are interested in working hard, learning, and being good teammates at practice to one another.  The ISC Lightning players are expected to adhere to the club’s 3 W’s of player Expectations. 

ISC 3 W’s of Player Expectations:

1. Willing to Work Hard.
2. Willing to learn.
3. Willing to be a good teammate

 The ISC Lightning Program

• In the Iowa City community, there are a number of very good soccer programs. However, the main difference between the ISC and most other soccer programs in the area is the level of expert coaching that we offer. If we cannot offer expert coaching to a program or a team, we won’t offer the program, or we will limit participant numbers.
• The ISC Lightning program uses ISC’s most experienced and qualified coaches. We take great pride in our ISC Lightning Program!
• The ISC Lightning program is run by the ISC’s full-time Director of Coaching, Jon Cook, who has been with the ISC since 1999. Jon is a former player, educator, and a highly licensed coach through the United States Soccer Federation. Jon holds both the USSF “A” License, the USSF National Youth License, and is a licensed educator with the US Soccer Federation. In addition, he earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Iowa.
• In addition to our staff of qualified adult coaches, we also use our high school aged youth players who have completed the entry level USSF coaching course certification to help coach at the Lightning practices. Using these energetic and licensed high school mentor coaches really helps the program run smoothly and gives all of the kids more coaching attention.

Player Eligibility

• Players born in the following age ranges can participate in the 2026/2027 ISC Lightning program:
  • U9 – Players born August 1, 2017-July 31, 2018
  • U10 – Players born August 1, 2016-July 31, 2017
  • U11 – Players born August 1, 2015-July 31, 2016
  • U12 – Players born August 1, 2014-July 31, 2015
  • U13 – Players born August 1, 2013-July 31,2014
  • U14 – Players born August 1, 2012-July 31, 2013
  • U15 – Players born August 1, 2011, July 31, 2012
  • U16 – Players born August 1, 2010, July 31, 2011
  • U17– Players born August 1, 2009, July 31, 2010
  • U18 – Players born August 1, 2008, July 31, 2009

Registration

For more details and registration information concerning the ISC Lightning program, please CLICK HERE.

Questions?

• Please contact Diana Arpey at registrar@iowasoccerclub.com