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mission statement

SoccerDCF develops soccer players on and off the field by focusing on technique, tactics, fitness and psychology and in an environment that is fun, challenging, competitive and builds character.  The ultimate goals are not only to create soccer players who excel at the game, but take what they learn on the field and apply it to all aspects of their lives.

philosophy

The core of SoccerDCF’s methodology and curriculum is a solid foundation in coaching education that addresses all aspects of the game.  We are constantly educating ourselves to include the latest training methods and research in the areas of player development, sports psychology and injury prevention. 

The components of our philosophy are:

Development

Be a soccer player . . . Develop your skills . . . dribbling and creativity, passing with finesse, shooting with power and brilliance.

Be a thinker . . . Develop your mind . . . problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, beating opponents 1v1, defending and closing space, creating opportunities.

Be an athlete . . . Develop your body . . . core strength, quickness with and without the ball, changing direction and speed, fighting off the opponent.

Character

Be a leader . . . take responsibility . . . motivate yourself and others, have confidence, stay focused.

Be a team player . . . look out for others . . . know the sum is greater than the parts, success is measured by team achievements not individual accolades.

Be a role model . . . set goals high and seek to achieve them, deal positively with adversity, good sportsmanship.

Be light-hearted . . . know when to let it all hang out, smile, laugh, and enjoy the game!