Rudy Baldetti- Lead Trainer

10 professional soccer career:

Playing in USA, Guatemala, Costa Rica & Portugal

Notable teams: Chicago Fire (lower divisions), Antigua GFC, USAC (GUA), Jicaral Sercoba (CR), Uniao de Madeira, ADR Pasteleiras (POR)

Soccer Coach: Indy Premier

Rudy heads into the Premier Soccer Academy as a coach and trainer. Rudy’s love for soccer and his pursuit of a childhood dream brings a distinct experience that can hopefully inspire our Academy’s students. Rudy played professionally for 10 years in four different countries. During those 10 years he experienced different soccer backgrounds, having coaches that represented a total of 13 different countries within his playing career; providing Rudy with an extensive and unique knowledge of the game. Rudy also has experience in personal training, providing him with the tools that can help our athletes become more well-rounded.  

Rudy attended Saint Joseph’s College, pursuing a degree in sociology. During his senior year, Rudy received an offer to play professionally in Guatemala and decided to not let this opportunity pass up. Although he continues his plans to finish school, this unique experience has led him to understand the vital importance of both pursuing an education and searching for your purpose. Rudy believes that we all have a calling of sorts, and within the things that bring us joy, we can hear that calling shouting to us.

Rudy lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parents and siblings continue to live in Northwest Indiana, where he attended middle school and high school. Rudy enjoys spending time learning more about the beautiful game and teaching it.

"Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of life is, but rather recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life ; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible." - Viktor Frankl