I have been thinking for quite some time about writing a philosophy statement of what I believe the Jerseyville Strykers Soccer Club should demonstrate. The simple fact is that the Club is a growing entity. Strykers is growing in numbers, acceptance, and financial support. With these things in mind, I feel it is very important to develop and write a philosophy so that, while we continue to expand, we will never leave our core principles as an organization. A philosophy is simply a set of basic principles or concepts established and associated with an organization. I will begin with what I believe is the Mission, Vision, and Values of our Strykers organization.
Mission [Why does the Club exist?]:
It is the mission of the Jerseyville Stryker Soccer Club to help our players grow and develop:
1. Physically, by learning soccer skills, improving physical conditioning, developing good health habits, and avoiding injury.
2. Psychologically, by learning to control their emotions and developing healthy feelings of self-worth.
3. Socially, by learning cooperation in a competitive environment and understanding and acting with appropriate standards of behavior.
4. Mentally, by helping the players rehearse and prepare mentally before taking action. To have fun, enjoy, and develop a passion for the game of soccer.
5. Morally and spiritually, by helping each player develop a code of conduct that honors God on and off of the soccer field.
Vision [What does the Club want to accomplish?]:
It is the vision of the Jerseyville Strykers Soccer Club to produce the best soccer players in the Central and Southern areas of Illinois. By competing in tournaments and leagues, both indoor and outdoor, Strykers players will continually test their abilities against neighboring communities and consistently strive towards excellence.
Values [What is most important to the Club?]
The Jerseyville Strykers Soccer Club values:
1. Consistency in execution for both coach and player.
2. Consistency in character demonstration for both coach and player.
3. Continual and collaborative coaching education in the development of player skills and tactical strategies.
4. Constant and consistent communication between community, coaches, parents, and players.
5. The pursuit of the best opportunities to demonstrate the players’ abilities.
