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Development over winning: "No
player steps on the field to lose a
game intentionally, so let the kids
play".
Manchester SC's
seeks
to create a safe, fun, and highly
competitive environment for youth
soccer enthusiasts. We place player
development above winning and strive
to create great team chemistry among
players and parents. Our mission is
to develop and retain youth soccer
players by giving them an enjoyable
and memorable soccer experience.
Players, parents, and coaches will
maintain the highest level of
sportsmanship regardless of game
outcomes, referee performance, etc.
We will win with grace and lose with
dignity. We will treat our opponents
with respect. We will set the
standard for great athleticism, team
spirit, and sportsmanship.
Our practices are organized to
ensure that each player gets many
touches on the ball, emphasizing in
our sessions technique (~75%) over
tactics (~25%), which is important
in the early years of player
development. Our work sessions are
varied in order to introduce and
develop many different skills in
players. Practices and game
strategies are always aimed at long
term development over short term
gain.
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