Goals & Objectives
Goal: Players will have fun playing soccer
Objectives:
- To introduce all skills by using games
- To allow players to set the pace
- To relax and be flexible
- To keep everything positive
Goal: Players will understand the fundamentals of the game
Objectives:
- To give each player plenty of opportunities to play the ball
- To build skills on the success of previously learned skills
- To involve family members in learning soccer fundamentals
Goals: Players will learn teamwork and fair play
Objectives:
- To build teamwork and fair play into practice sessions
- To encourage team identity by wearing uniforms and participating in team get-togethers
- To reward positive effort when teamwork and fair play are observed
Goal: Players will increase their self-esteem
Objectives:
- To establish individual, realistic goals with players
- To encourage effort toward goals, no matter how small
- To recognize player effort and achievement
Goal: Players will become more physically fit
Objectives:
- To encourage maximum participation in physical movement for each player at his or her level
- To facilitate player participation in off-season physical activities or sports
Goal: Players will meet and be comfortable with new people
Objectives:
- To encourage parents to play a supportive, not active, role during games
- To facilitate the development of positive player relationships with buddies and other volunteers
- To utilize community helpers