VIP Goals and Objectives

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

Goal: 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

Fast Facts of VIP Soccer

Play on smaller field:

• U-6 size for younger players
• U-8 or U-10 size for older players
• Smaller goals (or a set of cones) fit the smaller field better

Equipment: 

• Shin guards are required
• Soccer cleats are optional
• Size 5 ball
• Occasionally play with a large ball (3 feet in diameter)Have pinnies available

Schedule "Same" Games:

• Same day of the week
• Same time (mornings are typically best)
• Same field (allow for handicap parking)
• Same direction (do not switch direction halfway through the game)

Games:

• Use buddies
• Coaches may be on the field
• 1:1 ratio ?Parent or parent designee of majority age must be present for each player 
• Always play short sided
• Length of Game: Four 10-minute quarters
  To be adjusted as needed

Play against:

• Other VIP teams
• Mainstream team – U-10 though U14
• A team of "buddies"

In summary:

• Be flexible!
• FUN, FAIR AND SAFE are the words for VIP!