Practice

SPECIFICALLY OUR GOALS ARE TO:

Coaching Development

• Improve the soccer education of coaches working with recreational players, with specific focus on those coaches new to soccer (U6 and U8).

• Support the development of coaches working with 10-14 year olds, who are emphasizing “technical development in the game,” through the provision of PA West Coaching Schools.

• Identify and educate coaches who can enhance coaching development and player development programs.

Player Development

• Enable 4 to 10 year old children in recreational soccer to have fun, to develop a passionate desire to play and to acquire new skills in age-appropriate environments.

• Enhance the technical development of players by offering player development programs.

• Support the player development efforts of clubs in older age groups by reducing conflicts/overlap with programs like the PA West Olympic Teams.

• Make PA West Olympic Teams identification orientated, competitive and inexpensive.

Soccer Environment

• Aid in the creation of “Fear Free” and age-appropriate environments for our younger players that prioritize player development over winning and/or large-sided games.

• Develop competitions/awards that encourage/recognize skill development and the promotion of other “task goals” amongst PA West clubs and players.

• Lobby clubs with older teams (U15+) to participate in the highest level of competition available (e.g. for elite players, regular participation in recognized regional leagues/tournaments).

• Help the spread of soccer into all communities regardless of race, gender, disability, etc.
  Encourage and nurture a passion for soccer amongst our member players, so that retention rates improve and the continued growth of the Amateur Division is enhanced.

(this is a PA West mission statement)