Nicky and Marty Tadman - New Chicas Staff Added

Nicole and Marty Tadman are the newest addition to the ever growing Chicas Coaching Staff!  "We just added two incredibly gifted people to our coaching staff in Nicky and Marty Tadman," Sean O'Gara, Chicas President. "These are two very accomplished individuals, who will bring a wealth of experience, in both soccer and overall athletics, to the Chicas club," Michael Mollay, DOC.   

Nicky brings one of the most accomplished youth and college playing careers in Idaho.  A member of one of the top clubs in the country, FC Slammers (Cal South), Nicky won a number of championships, including but not limited to; two Cal South State Cup Championships, and 1 Surf Cup Championship.  She was a Presidential Scholar recipient and LA Times Player of the Year before accepting a scholarship to play at Drake University, then transferring to Boise State University, where she was named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week.

Marty Tadman, originally from Orange County, CA, accepted a football scholarship to Boise State University (2004).  Marty was a 3 time all conference safety, 1st team Sports Illustrated All-American, and MVP of one of the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (regarded as one of the greatest BSU victories in school history. 

Marty now owns and operates a financial planning firm called Tadman Financial based in Boise, ID, with offices also in Irvine, CA.

Marty and Nicky are proud parents of 3 daughters Cali (8), Bryley (7), Lyla (1), and expecting their 4th child, a boy, in April of 2017.

Welcome the Tadmans to the Chicas Family!  Work. Love. Share. We are the Chicas!

Chicas Age Group Transition Plan 2016-2017

Considering the Chicas for your daughters soccer journey?  Great decision.  

The Chicas understand the challenges of recent changes made by US Soccer/USYS  regarding birth year placement for the 2016-2017 season.  While greatly simplifying the process, it also presents other challenges related to the development and social aspects of the game.  We at the Chicas have a simple hybrid solution: 

Developmental Age Groups (U8-U12): Birth Year
Competitive Age Groups (U13-U19): Ability Based

The following is the Indie Chicas FC Age Group Transition Plan for 2016-2017 Season:

• Girls Only
• U8-U19 Age Groups
• U8-U12 Birth Year Placement (Completed Fall 2015)
  • Example:
    • Jen's birth year is 2007
    • 2016-2017 Season Ends 2017
    • 2017 - Jen's Birth Year 2007 = U10
    • Jen would be placed in the Indie Chicas U10 Age Group 
    • *Should Jen demonstrate the ability, maturity, and desire to be challenged further, Jen would be invited to play in the U11 age group to advance her development (via games and training)
• U13-U19 Ability Based
  • Current Chicas Teams/Age Groups will remain in tact, and compete in the age group of the oldest player on the roster - example:
    • Roster has players born in both 2003 & 2004
    • Team will compete in the U14 age group (2017 - 2003 = U14)
  • Ability based  
    • Players demonstrating higher level of ability and sophistication will be considered for older team placement

All players trying out for the Indie Chicas FC will be considered for placement using the following criteria, in this order:

1. Ability
   • Technical
   • Athleticism
   • Soccer IQ
   • Competitive Spirit
2. Age
3. Commitment Level
4. Roster Openings
5. Team Needs

If your daughter has the ability and ambition, the Chicas may be for you.  For more information regarding the Indie Chicas FC Program, contact Michael Mollay, Director of Coaching 208-863-2782 c or michaelmarchforth@gmail.com

WORK. LOVE. SHARE. We are the Chicas!

Steve Lucas Named Pacific University Women's Head Coach

The Indie Chicas FC are happy to announce, our very own Steve Lucas (U12 & U17 Staff Coach), was named Pacific University Women's Head Coach.  We are happy for Steve and know he will be a great addition to the Pacific University family.  Steve has been one of the most influential people in Idaho soccer for the last 20 years.  He will be missed. Work. Love. Share.  We are the Chicas!

FOREST GROVE, Ore. — Steve Lucas has been named the new women's soccer coach at Pacific University....

Chicas Family, the Simpson's - Work. Love. Share.

Thank you Simpson Family for building our Futsal Goals!  Jed, Hannah (U16), and Stella (U11) built six (6) Futsal goals for the club - Work. Love. Share. We are the Chicas!!!