Team Communication
Team Communication
Principals of play
Team Values/Principals of play
Team Values
100

___________ The space between the wall and the players running from the back post

Driven Space

100

____ to keep us compact and connected

Hold

100

How do we press to win the ball?

Pressure

-Press the ball

-Make it predictable

Cover

-Sprint to become tight cover

-Be in a position to win the ball

-Suffocate our opponent with our communication

Balance

-Close space quickly toward the ball to suffocate the opposition

-Anticipate the play and look for opportunities to win the ball

-Suffocate our opponent with our communication

100

How do we attack when they have good numbers?

-Move the ball quickly

-Quickly create shape to receive the ball within 2 passes

-Change the point of attack constantly while looking to go forward

-Manipulate the game with direction

100

Unwavering Resilience 

We welcome challenges and fight to overcome any adversity personally, and as a team, with the help of our team and teammates.

200

__________ put a body on the defender and don't let her win the ball

Seal her off

200

_______ as the free kick taker is approaching the ball.

Cushion

200

How do we defend when we can't press?

-Direct everyone to close the middle and get side on

-Close the middle of the field and keep the game in front of us

-Get compact and committed

-Manipulate the game to where we want to win the ball

-Direct everyone to step 

200

Unusal Servanthood

We look for ways to serve each other and help each other be our best.. We work collaboratively and celebrate the team win together. 

200

Gracious Loyalty 

We have each others backs by believing the best and looking for the best in each other. We handle conflict directly and resolve our differences quickly. 

300

_________ when a difficult ball Is played to you under pressure with your back to goal just move it on the next space.

Next Space

300

_____ clear ball and prepare to step.

Clear

300

How do we score when we have good numbers?

-Fast and direct to goal

-Every player sprinting forward to overwhelm the opposition 

-Be finishers

-Overwhelm our opponents with our communication

300

Healthy Life

We desire to play and compete from a place of joy. We guide our lives to become emotionally, mentally and physically healthy people. 

300

Big Dreams

We try new things and take risks even if it means we fail. We will not limit ourselves by what others say is realistic, or by our own imagination.

400

_______________ movement opposite of the ball.

Against the Grain 

400

____ Step to pressure, cover and balance up to the 18 while finding opposing attackers.

Step

400

How do we attack set pieces?

-Train daily to execute set pieces

-Know every role for every set piece 

-Determine what the best solution will be

-Be deceptive 

-Commit to do whatever is needed to score goals

400

Intentional Influence

We invest in our teammates and develop leaders in all aspects of our team. Our goal is growth and reproduction at all levels. 

400

Uncompromising Commitment

We say no to many good things so that we can do few great things. We say focused on what is important to the success of this team and don't get distracted. 

500

Pressing communication

PRESS!!!

500

______ Find a mark as we are pushing up to the 18.

Lock On

500

How do we defend set pieces?

-We are all committed to do whatever is needed to defend

-Know every role for every set piece

-We will not allow any second chances

-Constantly scan to be able to anticipate the play

-Suffocate our opponent with our communication

500

Continuous Development

We do everything needed and necessary to become our best, even when it's difficult. We accept and offer coaching, set goals and review progress. 

500

Contagious Passion

We set the tone by bringing a spirit of fun and positive energy to everything we do. We take our team seriously while keeping in mind that it is a gift ti compete alongside our teammates.