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Page 6 August 2004 TOUCHLINE Coaching TEN QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP Can a club train a coach to become a leader? Can a person develop leadership abilities? The answer is a resounding YES. Leadership is a combination of specific personal qualities. It begins inside a person and relies as much on philosophical approach as it does on learned skills. Courageous…Have the courage of your convictions, is a familiar saying. Leaders must have a strong belief system to boldly meet soccer’s challenges and maintain the courage of their convictions. Believing in their own physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual standards and values enables them to apply all their resources and creative energy when faced with problems or overwhelming odds. Big Thinker…Leaders have the ability to see things in a larger perspective, and also to see things better than they are. Curiosity is essential! Many leaders have “divine discontent.” They challenge tradition. They are not afraid of idealism, and are eager to create and bring out the best in others. Coaches have clearly defined their personal goals and have the ability to help others expand their thinking and imagination. Change Master…Leaders move people and things in directions more beneficial to all. Coaches not only have the ability to create change, but they also accept, handle and succeed during times of change. Change is welcome since they learn from the past and let it go. Leaders don’t burden themselves with old ideas, prejudices, habits or processes. The inspired leader looks for the opportunity in change and tries to understand it even if he/she doesn’t like it. The Serenity Prayer is a guiding tenant: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Persistent and Realistic…A leader sets realistic goals and sees them through to completion. Even when under pressure they remain committed to those goals. Current struggles are acknowledged as essential for future achievement, and coaches will sacrifice immediate satisfaction for future gains. They also help others overcome obstacles because they realize that patience is a good measure of persistence. Leaders do not quit! Sense Of Humor…It is said, “If you take yourself too seriously, no one else will.” A sense of humor is the key. Coaches know that life and soccer are no joking matter, but they have the ability to keep things in perspective. They are self-accepting. They can laugh at themselves. They have enthusiasm. Leaders are spontaneous and can express their feelings. Their ready wit lightens the load of all those around with whom they associate. When stress and pressure become a problem, the leader’s sense of humor gives everyone a momentary “emotional vacation” so that the task or situation can continue with balance and clear direction. Risk Taker…Taking risks is a vital part of leadership. Leaders have the courage to begin while others are waiting for better times, safer situations and assured results. They are willing to take the risk because they know that overcautiousness and indecision are robbers of opportunity and success. They are willing to fail in order to succeed. Coaches know that no one wins all the time and winning is not always the goal. They take initiative, are independent, and are not unduly influenced by others. Leaders allow themselves and others to grow by making mistakes and not expecting perfection. Positive and Hope Filled…Eighty percent of success in life is having a positive attitude. Coaches have the ability to see the good in a bad situation, to see hope where others do not and to have faith when others give up. They know that one person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who only have an interest. They are optimistic and can elicit the same from other people. They trust themselves and others. Leaders know that everyone wants to make a difference, accomplish something in soccer, be accepted and receive acknowledgement for their skills and talents. The leader takes action to reinforce a person’s self worth and value, in a positive and hope-filled manner. Decision Maker…Deciding to decide is often harder than carrying through once the decision has been made. Leaders know that not deciding is still a decision made by time, fate and circumstance. The leader is vitally aware of this and would rather make a wrong decision than none at all. Few decisions in life are so critical that they cannot be corrected. If that is true for life then it is doubly so for soccer. Leaders know that indecision wastes Support Our Sponsors: time, energy, talent, money and opportunity. They make decisions and commitments to avoid future failures. Coaches are also willing to make decisions and plans that affect future generations, because they know that indecision will forfeit everyone’s future. Accepts And Uses Power Wisely…Leaders do not shrink from power, nor do they seek it unnecessarily. They know that having clout often intimidates others, so they use power judiciously. They “pull rank” only in emergencies. Leaders use their power to direct others to help them achieve their full potential. Coaches take responsibility for themselves, their actions and the results. They use their personal power to instill this example in others. Power and greatness is not a goal, but a by-product of learning how to serve. This they do gladly! Committed…Commitment is the primary word for coaches. They realize that without it, all else is meaningless. They have a zeal and dedication to their cause that pulls others to them. Their commitment exudes confidence and hope. Leaders set high standards of excellence for themselves and others, and people grow to those expectations. Leaders determine a course, make a plan and then have the self-discipline to follow through in spite of obstacles. Coaches stay in the game long after the others give up. Most people quit too soon, missing the riches of life. Just like the seasons, life and soccer have cycles. The leader’s commitment is sustained through the good and bad, hot and cold, ups and downs. Although coaches are committed to their goals, they live only for one day at a time and know that if they take care of today, tomorrow will take care of its self. This information was originally printed in an article about youth sports in the Providence Journal. Additional information about youth sports and sports parenting can be found at www.sportsparenting.org. UNIROYAL TIRE LAUNCHES YOUTH SOCCER SWEEPSTAKES How often do today’s youth soccer players have the chance to learn from one of the world’s top professionals? Tomorrow’s future Olympian will now have a chance to attend a free soccer clinic with US Women’s National Team Captain Julie Foudy through the Uniroyal Tire Julie Foudy Clinic Sweepstakes. This fall, Uniroyal Tire will award one lucky child and his or her youth soccer team a free three-hour clinic to be coached by Julie Foudy. Uniroyal will give the winner and his or her team a chance to learn directly from one of the top stars in U.S. professional soccer. In addition to the grand prize, Uniroyal Tire will award soccer balls autographed by Foudy to 100 first-prize winners. To enter, parents must register their child and his or her soccer team at www.uniroyal.com/sweeps. Contest ends on October 31, 2004. “This sweepstakes promotion is a great way for Uniroyal Tire to reach out to youth soccer and its players,” explained Tim Jamison, Uniroyal brand director. “Julie is a fantastic role model for kids and their parents alike and she represents the best in US athletics and truly exemplifies the word ‘professional’.” “I love working with young kids on the soccer field,” explained Foudy. “This sweepstakes will create so much excitement with the local leagues and is just one example of how Uniroyal has supported the sport both on and off the field.” Foudy, captain of the US Women’s National Team, will be playing for the red, white and blue this summer’s Olympics in Athens, Greece. She has worked with Uniroyal for five years and during that time has helped Uniroyal Tires and its dealers in donating nearly $5 million in equipment and funds to more than 1,200 youth soccer organizations across the country.
August 2004 Page 7 TOUCHLINE Coaching I spent the week of July Fourth in Rhode Island watching our state champions play in the biggest club competition in Region 1. The weather was wonderful, what’s better, sunny with a breeze, excellent weather to play soccer. Over 280 teams from 15 states competing to see who will be the Region 1 champion, and in the older age groups, which will be going on to the national champions held this year in Florida at the Wide World of Disney site. What better venue for the U16 – 18 players to show of their talents; they were being watched by a vast army of college coaches who were in attendance that weekend. Along with Paul Halford Director of Coaching & Player Development the ODP tournament for the state ODP teams, this must rank as the most attended event for the college coaches. They have the opportunity to watch the best clubs and players in the region compete against each other with the added bonus that all the teams are at one site. A list of the coaches who attended the event is at the bottom of the page. Keep in mind, this only a list of those coaches who signed in with the tournament. There were others on hand who didn’t register with the tournament. A three-way tie in the group all tiebreakers making them equal, we are down to a Support Our Sponsors: penalty shoot out to decide who goes through to the semi finals. If this was a movie you wouldn’t believe it. In all my years going to the regional tournament I cannot remember a scenario quite like this one, what drama. Unfortunately it wasn’t the fairy tale ending we would have liked, the U18 boys from Beadling went out on the penalty shootout. What I found encouraging was the support that the PA West Soccer teams gave each other. Watching the U18 boys in their last group game we had the U12 girls, U17 girls and the U17 boys all rooting for their state champions. Overall the PA West teams showed well against some very strong opposition. On the Monday of the tournament, the U12 girls in their semi-final played a good game against a very good EPYSA team. Losing 2 – 1 but competing to the end. Over the weekend the U17 boys playing tough opposition lost their last game to fall just short of going into the semi-finals. Congratulations to all the teams that entered, you represented PA West Soccer very well showing good sportsmanship along with the competitive spirit that we would expect from our state champions. A thank you to the parents for their sportsmanship on the sidelines, you were a credit to your clubs and PA West Soccer. College Programs in Attendance Arizona State (women) Adelphi College (men) American International (men) American University (men) Assumption (women) Auburn University (women) Babson (men and women) Binghamton (men and women) Boston College (men and women) Boston Univ. (men and women) Bowdoin (men) Bridgton Acad. (men) Brown Univ. (men and women) Bryant (men and women) Bucknell (women) California (PA) (men) Carleton (men and women) Catholic Univ. (women) Canisius (women) Clark Univ. (men) Clemson (women) Colby College (men) Colgate (women) Colorado College (women) College or St. Rose (women) Columbia (women) Comm. Coll. Of RI (women) Connecticut College (men) Cornell (women) Dartmouth (men and women) Dean College (men and women) Defance College (women) Delaware Tech CC (men) Drexel (women) Drew Univ. (men and women) Duke (men) Duquesne (men and women) East Carolina (men) Eastern Connecticut (women) Fairfield (men and women) Fairleigh Dickinson (women) Fordham (men and women) Florida State (women) Franklin Pierce (men and women) George Washington (women) Georgetown (women) Hartwick (men) Hobart Coll. (men) Harvard (men) Hofstra (men and women) Holy Cross (men) Iona (men and women) Lafayette (women) LaSalle (men) Lehigh (men and women) Long Island Univ. (women) Loyola (men and women) Manhattanville (men) Marietta Coll. (women) Marist (women) Marshall (men and women) Marleitta (men) Muhlenberg (men) Nat’l. Scouting Rpt. (women) New Jersey Int. Tech (men) New York Univ. (women) Northeastern (women) Northwestern (men) Notre Dame (men) Ohio State (women) Old Dominion (men) Oneonta (men) Penn State (men and women) Philadelphia Univ. (men) Princeton (men and women) Providence (men and women) Rhode Island (men and women) Rice (women) Robert Morris (men and women) Roger Williams (men) Rutgers (men and women) St. Anselm (men) St. Francis (men) St. Michael (women) Seton Hall (men and women) Siena (women) S. Connecticut (men and women) S. New Hampshire (women) Springfield (men) St. Bonaventure (women) St. Edwards (men) St. John’s (men and women) St. Joe’s (men) St. Lawrence (men and women) St. Michael’s (men) St. Peters (men) St. Thomas (women) Steven’s Tech (men and women) Stony Brook (women) SUNY-Purchase (men) Susquehanna (men) Syracuse (women) Towson (women) Tulane (women) Univ. of Albany (women) Univ. of Bridgeport (women) Univ of Chicago (men) U Conn (men and women) Univ. of Dayton (women) Univ. of Maine (men and women) Maryland (men and women) Maryland-Balt. (men & women) U. Mass.-Amherst (men & women) U. Mass-Lowell (men and women) Miami (FL) (women) Michigan (men) Minnesota (women) New Hampshire (men & women) Univ. New Haven (men &women) Penn (men and women) Pittsburgh (men and women) Richmond (men) Univ. Rochsterst (men & women) S. Carolina (women) S. Maine (women) Tennessee (women) Texas (women) Vermont (women) Virginia (women) US Coast Guard (women) US Merchant Marine (men) US Naval Acad. (men) Villanova (men and women) Virginia Tech (men and women) Wake Forest (men) Wellesley (women) Wesleyan Univ. (men) West Chester (women) WVU (women) W. Va. Wesleyan (women) Wheaton College (women) William & Mary (women) William Smith (women) Wofford (men) Yale (men and women)
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