Plan to Manage the Environment

Coach's Plan to Manage the Environment

I will have a parent meeting during our first week of camp to inform parents on our plans for the upcoming season. I will send an email outlining the the talking points so it is easily assessible for parents to refer to during the season. I will send reminders and we will talk about these thing throughout the season. 

I will give all of my contact information, make sure I have each parents information and be sure they have access to our communications apps. These apps will keep parents informed about all team activities. 

We will discuss my plan for managing their childs safety at practice and during the games modeled after the Safesport action plan. Monitoring physical health and recovery. Having a positive atmosphere that allows players the frredom to try and make mistakes. Being inclusive, making everyone feel part of the team and being valued. Creating an environment that gives them the security and freedom to grow. 

I will discuss the US Soccer Grassroots player development philosophy. That is player centered which means it will be reality based (the game), holistic (physical, emotional,health), experiential (player experience) and autonomy support (player decision making, reading the game). Fostering a positive, inclusive, safe, fun environment to develop. 

We will use the Play-Practice-Play model for practice. We will develop the 4 phases of the game (Attacking, Defending, Transition from attack to defense, Transition from defense to attacking). Making it fun, while having opportunities to develop their skill through game play. With specific topics that they will have the freedom to come up with their solutions. 

Parents will help create a positive environment by supporting their player and the team, encouraging them, allowing them to make decisions and learn from the game. By being aware of team activities and details. Providing team support when needed with tents, benches, drinks, food etc. 

I will address parents engagement, they will receive weekly reminders of team activities, practice topics, a pre game note discussing the topics we worked on at practice and to look for them in the game. A post game summary to how many of our goals were met, what things we did well and a few things we will continue to work on. A monthly player check in to give updates on player development and address any conserns 

I will inform parents that our season plan may have a few times where it needs to be slightly adjusted. I thank you all in advance for your patience, flexibility and understanding. I am always willing to talk, you may contact me about any player development conserns you may have. If you have any conserns following a game I ask that you wait 24 hours before contacting me with those issues. 

Coaching values statement

Personal vision on coaching

I will have a player centered approach to development and encourage players to believe in themselves and their team. Create a space where they can be positive and support their teammates. Fine tune their technique, work hard, never give up, compete with a sense of urgency and get better everyday 

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I will use the Play-Practice-Play structure for training to create opportunities for players to develop. They will be challenged by doing things that are uncomfortable and they will gain confidence by perfecting those same things 

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I will teach players the importance and responsibilities of the 4 stages of the game. And encourage players to Show Effort, Sportsmanship, Teamwork and Integrity on and off the field 

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I will be on time and organized for games. Highlight the previous training sessions. Remind players of their position and their responsibilities. Give players the freedom to find solutions and allow them to learn from the game. I will respect the ref, the opposing coaches, parents and players

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I understand that each player is different and have different paths to development. I ensure that no matter the experience, physical ability or skill level, they will have fun, get better individually and improve as a team 

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Coaching values and beliefs relative to the age group that you are coaching

No matter the experience, physical ability or skill level, If we are willing to compete everyday, we will get better individually and improve as a team. 

I believe in myself and my team 

I will be positive, supportive and respectful of my teammates 

I will improve my skill by doing it correctly, work hard, never give up and get better everyday 

I will show effort, sportsmanship, teamwork and integrity on and off the field

I will be challenged to do things that are not easy and I will gain confidence by perfecting those same things 

I will Show that I am aware, focused and engaged. With the ability to listen, pay attention and follow directions 

I will Demonstrate that I understand the attacking and defensive concepts of the position 

I will Show that I can make positive plays for myself and my teammates when the opportunity presents itself 

I will Play with a sense of urgency and energy that is noticeable and contagious

God's power

God, You alone are all-knowing, present, and powerful. You are the God who created the heavens and the earth, the sun and the moon, and all of creation. All people will come to know Your glory and goodness. Please help me to submit my will to Yours so that I can fulfill the purpose You have created for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

17G CHAMPS Destin Oct 2025

17G CHAMPS Destin Oct 2025

A prayer for my weaknesses

God, thank You for giving me Yourself. Thank You for empowering me to face whatever comes my way. Help me to remember that even when I’m weak, You are still strong. And You can take the hardest of situations and turn it around for Your glory and my good. So please help me to glorify You with all that I am. Let my weaknesses become windows that Your glory shines through. In Jesus’ name, Amen.