Soccer homework: the qualities of a great teammate!
Parents & Friends,
Homework is a fantastic way to engage kids off the field and of course gauge their interest level in the sport. Are they keen to learn more and increase their knowledge? How long will it take them to complete? If the child is younger are their parents supporting their journey? Homework will answer these questions!
In the past we would print out homework and give to the kids at the field. But in the last few years we've used Google Drive to share. The parents submit when complete through the drive and we then give the kids feedback at the field. The level of detail and frequency of the homework would always depend on the age of the child.
The qualities of a great teammate is always the first homework we issue to any new child in the program…
Title: The qualities of a great teammate?
Task: Please write or type up 5 qualities that a great teammate should have and include a brief explanation e.g., a great...
Parent testimonial: the benefits have been huge!
Parents & Friends,
Today I have a testimonial to share with you from a parent whose two sons attended our training program from December 2018 to September 2021. At that time they relocated to Marin but have stayed in touch.
Dear fellow soccer families,
My sons are two years apart and trained with Patrick for nearly three years. The semi-private two-on-one lessons were a terrific format. The boys would alternate performing drills with and against each other and as a team against Patrick. The emphasis of Patrick's training was on skills, fitness, and footwork, which often are not given enough attention in club training. The benefits have been huge. When we moved out of San Francisco, my younger son immediately placed into the local club's competitive team, mainly due to his foot skills. He continues to use these skills daily, as a midfield player with excellent passing ability that enables his team's strikers to score. I'd highly recommend Patrick's lessons for...
Parent testimonial: my daughter improved her knowledge through weekly homework!
Parents and Friends,
I have a testimonial to share with you today from a parent whose daughter just went through the program…
Dear Soccer Families,
About a year and a half ago our then 14-year-old daughter Bethany tried out for a competitive club team and was not chosen. Prior to this, she played AYSO recreational soccer since she was five.
We knew she was just a mediocre player, but she loved playing. We decided we would try and find her a personal coach. So, our search led us to Coach Patrick McPhillips. We asked Coach Patrick to help us get Bethany playing at a higher level. He told us frankly that he could do it, but it would take more than just a few sessions.
For the last year, she has been training with Coach Patrick for one hour. Not only did he improve her physical skills, but he also improved her knowledge and mentality by giving her weekly homework.
I am thrilled to report that Bethany recently tried out for Burlingame Soccer Club and was offered a spot on their...
