Mirko Maric

Staff Coach / Director of Camps

Mirko started playing in Yugoslavia (curently Bosnia-Herzegovina) when he was 5 years old and continued playing when he moved to the United States. He played for the Munster Soccer Club up to age 14. In high school he was a 4 year varsity starter for Munster High School. Mirko was also a 4 year starter for Purdue Calumet, having fallen one game short of the National Finals. He played in the National Soccer League for the Blue Island Azzuri and has also represented the State of Indiana on different teams: Mens Open and Mens +30. Throughout these times, Mirko has also played for the local amateur club White Eagles from 1975 until 2007. Mirko currently teaches high school Social Studies in Illinois.

Mirko Maric comes to Indiana Elite FC after coaching with various clubs in NWI. He is experienced in coaching and training teams from U8 through U30. He has coached at a few different high schools in the area and worked with the White Eagles for years. His experience is a great asset to Indiana Elite FC.

Coaching Credentials

• Director of Coaching Diploma - NSCAA
• Coerver Youth Diploma
• NSCAA Advanced National License
• BFUT Brazilian License
• USSF National D License

Coaching Experience

• Chicago Fire Juniors NWI - Director of Camps / Coach
• Indiana Magic Soccer Club – Coached Youth and High School
• Northwest Indiana United Futbol Club – Coached High School
• Inter Indiana – Coached Youth and High School
• Munster Soccer Club – Coached Youth
• Northwest Indiana Old Boys Club – Coached and Played in Club
• White Eagles Soccer Club – Coached and Played for Men’s teams
• Munster High School – 4 year Varsity Starter
• Munster High School - Assistant Soccer Coach
• Munster High School - Head Men's Soccer Coach
• East Chicago High School – Head Men’s Soccer Coach
• Highland High School – Head Men’s Soccer Coach