Training to Win –

EXPECTATIONS - 
• Demonstrates a solid technical skill foundation
• Demonstrates a strong desire to compete and a commitment to training and competitive events for the team
• Demonstrates tactical understanding of the game and game situations. 
• High level of fitness.
• Is combative in training and in games. 
• Demonstrates an independent commitment to personal development
• Demonstrates high level of passion and concentration during practices and games
• Soccer is a high priority for the athlete and they have a passion to play
• Parents are committed to the Club's expectations of the team, the prescribed events and activities, and supportive of the expected player commitment to their respective team/teammates. 

Objectives
The success of our High School and College Development Program will be defined by our ability to develop tactically disciplined, independently creative, team orientated and well-prepared students and soccer players with a plan to pursue and achieve their post high school goals. We will achieve by providing an environment that enhances both their athletic preparation, social preparation and guidelines to enhance their academic paths.

We will endorse higher opportunities for the players that show responsibility, ownership and commitment to the team and players. Developing and providing exposure for all of our most committed players takes priority. The program is designed to prepare athletes for the future demands of the game by improving the player’s technical, tactical, fitness, and psychological skills within a professional training environment.  

Team Composition
Rosters will be identified based on development-appropriate decisions and the player's ability to meet the demands of each program. Rosters will be determined from pools and if necessary, some pools may be combined as necessary to facilitate a competitive game roster. Provisional players, or training only players, assuming they meet the development-appropriate criteria, may be considered ONLY as provisional spots and restricted to training. Provisional training players may be added to rosters at any time as deemed appropriate by the club.

For seasonal events, such as College Showcase, rosters may be comprised of a combination of players from across the pool so that we do not eliminate individual opportunities from our list of target events. In the event of combined rosters for College Showcases, spots may be allocated to a) the oldest age groups, b) players who are actively pursuing college soccer opportunities.

Selection
1. Team Composition & Development Appropriate Level
2. Ability - Technical Proficiency, Athleticism, Tactical Knowledge
3. Commitment / Reliability - Participation, Availability

Expectations

Players
The players need to set individual goals and be committed to the objectives of the team.
Players will be expected to set goals based on the academic and/or athletic requirements of their anticipated colleges and will be expected to be actively involved in their recruiting process. 

Family
Families are expected to follow the club's code of conduct.

Season
Mid-June through Mid-March

Training Frequency/Duration
Training calendar will be built around the needs of the team and events

Staff
All training sessions will be conducted by our Professional Staff. From time to time, we may bring in a Guest Clinician as a way to expose our players to additional higher-level coaching. Players will be expected to comply with Technical Development training or Individual Skill Training for Goalkeepers. 

Tournaments & Events
Events and tournaments will be identified by the Club. Out of season (Summer/Winter Showcases) will be decided upon by the staff based on the availability of the players necessary and the objectives of the program. Fall events will be required. 

We will adhere to our development-appropriate philosophy and assign teams to events based on the projected level of competition and/or team and individual preparation.