COACHING PHILOSOPHY

PLAYING TIME

TRAINING/PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Style and system of play (principles of play not position).

Playing time is not guaranteed, it is earned.

It is not equal or even close to being equal

TRAINING/PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Which track are you on?

Training Environment (high intensity play)

EFFECTIVE PLAYERS

Scoring Goals

Creating scoring chances for teammates

Helping the team maintain possession

Helping the team recovery the ball

Helping the team keep a clean sheet

Win your 1 v 1

Win 50/50 balls

PLAYER EVALUATION

EFFECTIVE PLAYERS

Technical (skill level)

Tactical (understanding of the game)

Physical (speed, strength, quickness)

Psychological (mental toughness, confidence)

- I have favorites

Players who don’t miss training.
Players who put the team in front of the individual. A good teammate!
Players who always give their best effort.
Players who have a positive attitude.

EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS

PLAYERS

THE COACHING STAFF

- Attendance

- Effort

- Attitude

- Accountability

- Sportsmanship

- Good teammate and citizen

THE COACHING STAFF

- Attendance

- Sportsmanship

- Honesty

- High level of knowledge of soccer and experience

- I do not discuss positions, playing time, or system/style of play with parents.

- I will discuss with the player and I will be honest.

PARENTS

THE COACHING STAFF

PLAYER GOALS

- Sportsmanship

- Team first

- No coaching from the sideline, yelling at referees, or criticizing players.

- Support your player. It is their journey.

PLAYER GOALS

PROGRAM AND VARSITY TEAM GOALS

PLAYER GOALS

(Coming at the start of the season)

PROGRAM AND VARSITY TEAM GOALS

- Team and individual development

- Conference, Section, and State Champions

- Zero Red Cards

- Academic Silver Award (team GPA 3.5)

- Zero MSHSL Suspensions