Players also receive a written evaluation of how they played in every game, detailing areas of possible improvement, as well as success. After practice, members are given written homework assignments on soccer rules, techniques, and tactics. These papers are turned in after the next practice and Paul grades them, indicating correct answers and adding comments to specific players. Team members are given skiff tests at practices during the year, encouraging them to improve at juggling, dribbling, etc. At the end of the season, players have a final skill test with those improving on their previous scores winning blue ribbons.
Players have no permanent positions.
During games, players are rotated from defense to midfield to forward to improve skills and confidence. Also at the end of the season, a team party is held at which are given. Each player is announced by Paul with a positive description of their play. They receive their skill awards, along with a two page letter details, in a positive manner, that players' individual seasonal accomplishments. What's New Coaches Corner Sports Camps Other Links F.A.Q. Sign our Guestbook.