A philosophy is derived from life experiences and cultural influences. Our culture values the individual and yet demands he perform within the parameters of certain organizations. So it is with the game of soccer. It is our belief that individual flair should not be suppressed but directed and incorporated into a system of play.
Soccer is part art and part science.
Each player needs to contribute their strengths to the team as a whole. A totally open style of play may in the end hurt the team. The team has a higher value than the individual. The debate over whether to adapt the players to a system or the system to the players is an old one. A coaching staff needs to be confident and enthused about a system of play believed to bring the desired results.