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To be successful, every organization must have a well thought out set of objectives. But equally important is a solid action plan on how to accomplish those objectives. At Saddleback United, we are committed to delivering a quality experience for our members based on the objectives set forth.
 
Below is a description of some of the things that we are doing to achieve our objectives:
 
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: a pre-requisite to achieving excellent results is having a well thought out plan. Starting with concepts learned by Joy in her playing and coaching career, each team will have a curriculum that is focused on the specific needs of each individual team.  A key focus for all teams will be teaching the kids the relationship between actions/choices and results.
  • Commitment to Positive Coaching: Saddleback United is committed to maintaining a positive coaching environment that has a dual focus of striving to win, but more importantly to teach children life lessons through soccer.  To do this, the club has earned and will maintain the Seal of Commitment through the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). The program includes mandatory training for all club administrators and coaches, along with optional instruction for parents and players. The PCA program will help our coaches and administrators to further develop their communication techniques to improve their effectiveness in working with the kids without having to resort to intimidation or other negative tactics.
  • Thoughtful Selection Process: the success of our club greatly relies on the type of members that we allow in. For us, it is not enough for a child to be a great athlete. Our selection process looks at a child’s talent, eagerness to learn and work hard, and the objectives of the parents. It is more important for us to find members that understand and value our philosophy, than to have a group of great players that have objectives contrary to ours.
  • Community Service: living in South Orange County, our kids are seldom see the tougher side of life. Also, we realize that without the strength of our community our organization would not exist. As a result, Saddleback United is committed to providing opportunities for our members to participate in community service events that will help teach our members important life-lessons while at the same time help to improve the community in which we live.
  • Manageable Size: our objective with Saddleback United is to create a special place for top-level soccer players to learn about life and the game. In order to do this, we will always be more focused on the quality of the program that the number of teams.
 
 
 
 


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