⚽ Our Purpose as Coaches:
To create a safe, positive, and inclusive space where every player feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
To build confident individuals who enjoy the game, develop their skills, and contribute to their team and community.
To model the club’s values of Inclusion, Respect, Fun, Growth through Effort, Teamwork, and Community in every session.
🧠 Our Coaching Mindset:
Let them play – focus on fun, creativity, and learning through match play rather than over-coaching or pressure to win.
Effort over perfection – we praise hard work, persistence, and learning.
Progress over results – success is measured by growth, not just the score.
Patience over pressure – learning takes time; we support players to take risks, try new things, and learn from mistakes.
👟 What We Focus On:
Creating fun, engaging, age-appropriate training sessions where all players are active and involved.
Encouraging players to make their own decisions on the pitch, explore solutions, and think for themselves.
Building strong relationships with every player – knowing their name, needs, and what motivates them.
Using clear, consistent, and positive language – we build players up, not break them down.
Planning and preparing sessions that challenge, include, and excite players of all abilities.
👦🏼👧🏽 Supporting Young Players:
We recognise that children mature at different rates – emotionally, socially, and physically.
We coach the child, not just the player – understanding that every child’s needs and motivations are unique.
We allow for variety and fun – supporting multi-sport participation to build well-rounded athletes.
We view mistakes as valuable learning opportunities, not moments for criticism or frustration.
🗣️ How We Communicate:
We are clear, calm, and constructive – especially when players are distracted or off-task.
We set expectations around effort, focus, and respect – and reinforce them with empathy, not anger.
We understand that some players may need reminders to stay on track – but we approach these moments as teachable, not disciplinary.
We communicate regularly with parents and carers, keeping them informed and engaged in a respectful, inclusive way.
🫱🏼🫲🏽 Working With Parents:
We encourage all parents and carers to download and use TeamApp to help with clear, timely communication.
Coaches and managers rely on accurate, early responses to plan effectively – late replies or unclear attendance make their job harder.
We hold pre-season parent meetings and stay connected throughout the season to ensure everyone is on the same page.
We ask parents to trust the process, support from the sidelines, and let coaches coach.
🔁 Player Expectations We Reinforce:
Give Your Best Effort, Every Time – Effort matters more than perfection. Show up, work hard, and support your team.
Be Coachable and Committed – Listen with an open mind, try new things, and trust your coaches. We’re here to help you grow.
💬 Final Word:
We believe the game belongs to the players. Our role is to guide, not control.
To support, not criticise.
To let them play – so they fall in love with the game, and stay in it for life.