Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is a constantly changing awareness of where my players are and where I think that they can be.  That being said, it has some basic foundations that I feel are important if they are to be successful.  Those foundations consist of four main points, have fun, develop skills, play fair and achieve excellence.

• It is my belief that playing soccer, both during practices and games, should be fun.  If it is not fun, players don’t want to come back.  I strive to make each outing a fun and learning experience.

• I believe that the focus should be on long-term player development and personal development.  I am not as interested in winning games as I am the players mastering the basics of the game first and then the finer points of the game second.

• Players should learn to be a good teammate, a good sport, a good winner and a good loser.  Respect for coaches, opponents and referees is just as critical a component to a player’s development.

• I want players to achieve their individual excellence, whatever form that may take.  I want them to feel that they have set out goals and accomplished them to the best of their abilities.

As a coach, it is my purpose to teach and guide these young players.  I am not only the coach, but also a role model and example.  It is important for me to act and behave in a way that is consistent with my philosophy.

-Coach Rob