Our 7 Core Principles:

1.       Focus on the player

At FC United we are here to inspire, motivate and assist in building successful people

2.      You can play without going broke.

At FC United we believe that every child should be able to participate in club soccer if they choose to.  FC United soccer club is a non-profit club.  We make it a point to keep the fees as low as possible so all members can continue to participate.  We also provide a Scholarship for members that need some assistance, as we know we all could use a hand at one time or another.  The Club also participates in Fundraising events throughout the year to pay for miscellaneous maintenance, equipment, and continuation of keeping the fees minimal.

3.      You get back what you put into it.

At FC United we are full supporting of a multi-sport club.   Children need to try new things to continue to grow and develop in different aspects of their lives.  We recognize that this is important factor in a child’s future development and fully support it.  On the same end we understand the need to ensure a balance with the multi-sport relationship.  At FC United we strive to provide the tools the kids need to be a successful player, these tools are taught during their training sessions.  To ensure this balance we feel:

·        Family Balance:  It’s the responsibility of the player to ensure that they are effectively distributing their practice schedule and games/competitions.  The club will offer various practices times during the week.  We expect the player to make 2 of their team’s scheduled practice and encourage that they attend the third session if applicable. 

·        Club Balance: It’s the responsibility of the club to ensure there is various practice sessions available for the players to attend.

4.      Open door policy.

FC United strives to be a positive experience for all members of the club – player, parent, coaches, etc.  We encourage you to provide recommendations to help improve the value that FC United has come to provide and the value people have come to expect from us.  Our Board, Coaches and Team Managers want your feedback and suggestions in order for us to continue to learn and grow.   

5.      Family is important.

Our club was built around Family and we appreciate you making FC United part of your extended family.  In today’s society it is not uncommon for families to be going many directions and moving at a very fast pace.  We encourage you to take 15 minutes out of your day to ask your children how did it go and maybe even step outside with a ball and just play.  We also have several Club Family events throughout the year to bring everyone together.  At FC United, family is not only important; it is one of our value statements.

6.      Good isn’t always good enough.

At FC United we know that learning is important to be a successful player, coach and club.  As we expect players to attend practice to successfully build their skills, our coaches are committed to continuing to train and learn. This philosophy is endorsed from the Director of Coaching and permeates to the Team Coaches.  The Board is meeting monthly to ensure we are meeting the Philosophy of the club and identify areas of strength as well as opportunities to grow.    

7.      Motivation doesn’t always come from within.

FC United is here to help build the children’s dreams and aspirations.  We provide a positive and rewarding environment for them to try new things and open their imagination to what they can inspire to be.  We HIGHLY encourage parents to support this, as well. We are strong advocates to the “We Coach, They Play, You Cheer” philosophy.