MUNCIE, Ind. -- Indy Eleven is partnering with Ball State University's College of Health to offer a professional development opportunity for Indiana youth coaches and educators. 

The program is a part of the Coach Beyond Indiana initiative which offers a free, in-person training session on Saturday, Aug. 2, and will be hosted at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis for one hour. 

Coach Beyond focuses on building positive, youth development-focused coaching practices.

Attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the game and earn Professional Growth Points toward their ongoing licensure requirements.

“We’re excited to team up with Indy Eleven to equip coaches with the knowledge and tools to make youth sports more inclusive, more positive, and more impactful,” said Dr. Jerry Reynolds, associate professor of social work and director of Ball State’s Coach Beyond–Indiana project.

All Coach Beyond programming is free to participants and offers guidance on topics such as athlete mental health, performance anxiety, and abuse prevention.

“We are proud to support this initiative with Ball State University and welcome youth coaches and educators to Carroll Stadium,” said Greg Stremlaw, president and chief executive officer of Indy Eleven.

“Coaches play a critical role in the development of young athletes, and it’s a privilege to help provide this resource to our local communities.”

Those interested in participating in the workshop and obtaining a complimentary Indy Eleven ticket can email Dr. Reynolds at [email protected].