Goals and Objectives of the VIP Program

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

Goal: 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