Beadling SCS Player Development Philosophy

The SCS UNITED coaching philosophy is based on long-term player development over short-term team success. Players learn, develop and understand the game by being instructed with age appropriate directions and instructions. Players are encouraged to take chances with the ball and apply their own creativity.  The SCS UNITED philosophy is based on the premise that the game consists of sequences between 2, 3 and sometimes 4 players, in various parts of the field, and team success is determined by the player’s collective performance in these exchanges.

SCS UNITED embraces this method, as it gives ownership to the individual player. When the responsibility is given to the player to apply a thought or idea, or to execute a skill, this creates an environment that fosters the player's self-motivation to continually improve and excel. By the coach emphasizing creativity and individuality, players are given the opportunity to learn themselves to make logical decisions. This allows players to remain less stressed and ultimately develop vision and execution for the game at the highest level.

SCS UNITED emphasizes the concept of coaches asking a series of leading questions during training and games. The players’ answers can be used as a gauge of their development and understanding of the game. The players will take pride in using their own reasoning and decision-making rather than always being provided with an answer or instruction. The goal is for the players to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses. They will be empowered to make corrections and adjustments. We reinforce these ideas with small-sided games and activities. The end result is increased ability for the players to showcase their soccer talents and play with confidence on the ball.

In addition to encouraging creative play, SCS UNITED supports the idea of simplicity. It is our philosophy that through the player’s own creativity, development, and decision-making, with technical guidance from the coaches, players develop their vision and understanding of the game. At times, the need for playing the simple ball far outweighs the urge for complex execution. We encourage a possession-based style of soccer and the players’ capability to use their technical skill will prove successful over time. We want players to have confidence to hold and possess the ball until a penetrative situation presents itself.

Patience for player development is essential. Our philosophy and vision are based on long-term player development over short term success. At SCS UNITED, we put our players' development first.