PLAYERS FIRST
Players First is a philosophy that guides US Club Soccer, its leadership, and member clubs and leagues to establish the optimal environment for player development and member experiences.
Players First was founded on the following pillars:
Club Development
Soccer clubs are the foundation on which American soccer will maximize growth and long-term success on the field. Players First provides an array of resources to aid in the growth and development of clubs.
Coaching Development
US Club Soccer encourages coaches to continually seek out educational opportunities. As one of its founding pillars, Players First provides resources and opportunities to help coaches grow.
Player Development
Players First provides tools to clubs and coaches to encourage their players to individually invest in their own development.
Referee Development
US Club Soccer recognizes the critical need to recruit and develop referees, and encourages its members to foster a supporting environment for referees to participate and grow.
Parent Engagement
Players First provides a framework for parents to understand how to value their child’s soccer experience, replacing the reliance on match outcomes, which has served to hinder proper player development methodology.
Player Health & Safety
Players First provides resources to help clubs and coaches better ensure the health and safety of their players.
