Parents Resources
Player Development Guide
Phase 1: Foundation (Ages 6-9)
- Focus: Joy, discovery, fundamental movement
- Technical: Basic ball skills, both feet
- Tactical: Simple concepts through games
- Physical: Coordination, balance, agility
- Character: Teamwork, respect, listening
Phase 2: Development (Ages 10-13)
- Focus: Skill mastery, game understanding
- Technical: Advanced techniques, skill combinations
- Tactical: Basic principles of play, small group tactics
- Physical: Speed, agility, fundamental strength
- Character: Discipline, responsibility, resilience
Phase 3: Performance (Ages 14-16)
- Focus: Tactical application, positional understanding
- Technical: Position-specific skills, pressure situations
- Tactical: Team strategy, game awareness
- Physical: Strength development, sport-specific fitness
- Character: Leadership, accountability, goal-setting
Phase 4: Transition (Ages 17-18)
- Focus: Competitive readiness, specialization
- Technical: High-level refinement, match efficiency
- Tactical: Advanced concepts, game management
- Physical: Full athletic development, injury prevention
- Character: Professionalism, leadership, independence
Phase 5: Senior Integration (18+)
- Focus: Professional environment adaptation
- Technical: Elite performance under pressure
- Tactical: Strategic sophistication, versatility
- Physical: Peak performance conditioning
- Character: Mentorship, community contribution
Supporting Young Athletes
As parents, your role is crucial in your child’s development. Here are key ways to support their journey:
Positive Reinforcement
Encourage effort and attitude over results.
Development Focus
Understand that long-term growth matters more than short-term success
Healthy Communication
Ask supportive questions rather than providing critical analysis
Nutrition Support
Help establish good eating habits for performance and growth
Rest & Recovery
Ensure adequate sleep and downtime
Academic Balance
Maintain focus on education alongside sport
Emotional Support
Be there for both successes and disappointments
Game Day Behavior
Model positive sideline conduct
Faith & Character Development
At ICCK Eagles FC, character formation is integrated throughout our programs. Our team pastors provide regular teachings that connect football principles with life lessons and faith values.
Each training session includes a brief character moment that reinforces our core values and provides spiritual encouragement. These moments help players see beyond the game to understand how the disciplines of sport can shape their character and faith journey.
Parents are encouraged to reinforce these lessons at home, creating a consistent environment of character development across all aspects of the player’s life.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome parent involvement in various capacities:
Team Parents
Coordinate communication and logistics for age groups.
Match Day Support
Assist with game day operations.
Transportation Help
Support with carpooling to away matches.
Event Assistance
Help organize tournaments and special events.
Community Outreach
Participate in service initiatives.
Professional Skills
Contribute expertise in your area of specialization.
Communication Channels
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