ST. PETE RAIDERS

It’s that time of year again when players are trying to decide where they should tryout and where they should play?     

Before making a decision on where you should play, you need to look at the following, and then make an informed decision:

• Who will be the Head coach of the team you will play for?
• What are the coach’s qualifications? His/Her objectives?
• What are the coach’s philosophies?
• Does the Coach have tenure with the club soccer program?
• What experience does the coach possess?
• Are they looking to develop?
•  Is it win at all costs (The quick fix)
• Who is the DOC of the club and what are his qualifications?
• Clubs goals and objectives?
• The infrastructure of the club

What does the club offer by way of further opportunities?

• Free Training with professional coaches?
• Camps?
• College referral?
• Overseas Travel?
• Mentorship?
• Extra training opportunities

What qualification does the coach possess?

• Is the coach successful?
• Are they renowned for player development?
• Do they possess good training abilities
• Do you feel this coach can get the best out of you and help you develop? \Do you want to play for this coach?
• Does the coach shout loudly from the side line thus unnerving you?
• Is the coach a positive force or a negative one?
• Does the coach understand your psychology?