OVERVIEW
At Valentis Athletica Soccer Club (VASC) we are committed to creating an environment where our Club members can develop these qualities and experience all the joy that soccer has to offer them. The coaching staff for this program consists of independent (non-parent), professional, nationally licensed coaches. VASC emphasizes the importance of responsibility and independence in the player. The hope is that this will lead to greater maturity in the player so that they will develop more ownership of their actions, decision-making and self-control.
This overview summarizes the goals, objectives, philosophy, and expectations for both players and parents participating in VASC, both on and off the field.
If your soccer player is interested in VASC and has been identified by the Club’s professional coaching staff at our tryouts, please make sure that both player and parent read this program overview carefully, so that everybody knows of VASC’s high expectations.
VISION
Develop individuals to their fullest potential as complete soccer players and dedicated student athletes through a focused curriculum..
CORE VALUES
Passion, Dedication, Fun and Enjoyment, Hard Work, Respect, and Team Spirit to develop a true club atmosphere. Basically, We are a family!.
COMMITTMENT
Ø We focus on balance: The Person and The Player.
Ø We develop the player through the game of soccer.
Ø We place a player in a fun and enjoyable, competitive environment where they will be challenged to make their own decisions with qualified coaches guiding them.
RESULTS
By participating with VASC the player makes better decisions on the field, which leads them to make better decisions in life.
“Club” based versus “Team” based
VASC is designed and structured to be a true professionally run youth soccer club. Our model is similar to top youth soccer clubs from all over the world, and very unlike most youth sports organizations in the United States. We place a strong emphasis on Club unity, and this theme is reflected in our entire Club programming.
We do not operate as a group of loosely connected teams following separate and individual agendas.
Instead, we believe in adhering to a single, club-wide playing philosophy and style, which is defined by the
Directors of VASC, and implemented by all members of the Club coaching staff. This helps to create a consistent learning environment throughout the program for all our players. We feel there are great advantages in developing individual players within a true “Club” environment. Our emphasis on Club unity will be evident in everything we do, including;
Ø Consistent use of our Club's logo and colors.
Ø Players are considered members of our Club and not any particular team.
Ø Players are trained collectively by age group, with movement of players from group to group.
Ø We are One Club, One Club Name, and One Family of Soccer players.