Coaching Philosophy

Most everything you read or hear about youth coaching emphasizes that the players must have fun. Agreed. But did you ever stop to wonder what "having fun" means to a youth player? For us at PFC, it means 3 things:

	Improving. There is nothing more fun than getting better at something you like to do. Likewise, there is nothing more frustrating than not getting better. So it is vital that a practice and playing environment is created where each player is not afraid to make mistakes, is encouraged to make decisions, and is given the tools needed to improve each aspect of his or her game.
	Competing. It is fun to compete. It is a kick when the things you work on in practice and on your own work against another team. It is fun to win. But it is no drag to lose when you compete well. So expect a lot of competition when you come to PFC. Expect to compete via small-sided games within your team, expect to compete against other PFC teams, expect to compete with other PA West teams, and expect to compete against teams you meet in tournament play.
	Growing. There may be no more fun than when a game you love to play just keeps getting better because you as a player keep learning more. For a coach or a parent, there is nothing more fun than watching your player or your kid become more confident, more self-assured, more willing to take chances, eager to make decisions and ready to embrace all the positive qualities the great game has to offer.

That is how we define having fun. To what level that fun will take your sons or daughters is entirely up to them. But know that, as a PFC player, they will get every opportunity to improve, compete, and grow.

Pittsburgh Football Club

Coaching Philosophy