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