Goal: Players will have fun playing soccer
Objectives: 

• To introduce all skills by using games 
• To allow players to set the pace 
• To relax and be flexible 
• To keep everything positive 

Goal: Players will understand the fundamentals of the game
Objectives: 

• To give each player plenty of opportunities to play the ball 
• To build skills on the success of previously learned skills 
• To involve family members in learning soccer fundamentals 

Goals: Players will learn teamwork and fair play
Objectives: 

• To build teamwork and fair play into practice sessions 
• To encourage team identity by wearing uniforms and participating in team get-togethers 
• To reward positive effort when teamwork and fair play are observed 

Goal: Players will increase their self-esteem
Objectives: 

• To establish individual, realistic goals with players 
• To encourage effort toward goals, no matter how small 
• To recognize player effort and achievement 

Goal: Players will become more physically fit
Objectives: 

• To encourage maximum participation in physical movement for each player at his or her level 
• To facilitate player participation in off-season physical activities or sports 

Goal: Players will meet and be comfortable with new people
Objectives: 

• To encourage parents to play a supportive, not active, role during games 
• To facilitate the development of positive player relationships with buddies and other volunteers 
• To utilize community helpers