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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)