Williamsburg Soccer Club Mission Statement

The Williamsburg Soccer Club (WSC) is a soccer club dedicated to the development of soccer players from the years of youth to adult. Through quality coaching and programs the WSC strives to make the game enjoyable and educational for each participating player.

 

The Aims and Philosophy of the WSC

Player development is the number one concern at the WSC. The ultimate goal of the WSC is to develop players to be able to go on to the next level, whether it is to move from a Dynamo team to a United team, from a United team to a Wizard team, play in college, in a professional setting or play for the US National Team. We have a commitment to our players to put them in an environment that is challenging and will constantly test them. As players mature it is important to move players either up or down to ensure that they are constantly tested at their own individual level. All of these challenges must be within a fun yet demanding environment. Technical, tactical, psychological and physical aspects of the game will all be taught within the structure of the curriculum.

 

Code of Conduct

As a person and a player we demand the highest of expectations from players at all times whether it is on or off the field. At all times you are representing the WSC and yourself. We only want the highest quality person associated with the program here at the Williamsburg Soccer Club. At all times we expect players to respect all the relative participants in the soccer world including but not limited to coaches, officials, referees, players and parents whether they are from the WSC or an opposing club. At all times we expect players to use good common sense. Any violation of these expectations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

 

Role of the parent

 The role of each parent is extremely important for all young athletes. At training, we ask that all parents respect that the players are training and to stay a good distance from the fields during all training sessions. If parents plan on attending games, we will be happy to have you at our games applauding good play. There is, however, to be no coaching by parents from the sidelines during games or at training. Referees are not to be abused in any way. Please do not berate or shout at referees. We all make mistakes! Coaches are not to be approached by parents at training or games either before or afterwards concerning players. This is a time for both the coach of the team and the players to be focused on the task at hand. If you have a coaching concern please direct it to the coach at the appropriate time. If it cannot be resolved at that level please contact Richard Butler, Director of Coaching, at either 757-220-3794 or wsc@widomaker.com, who in turn talk to the coach about the perceived concern or problem. Likewise, if you have administrative questions please direct them to Tracy Trueblood, WSC Administrator, at either 757-220-3794 or ttrueblood@widomaker.com. As parents, the coaching staff, administration and players need your support to make this a very positive endeavor.

 

History

Over the past twelve years the Williamsburg Soccer Club (WSC) has become one of the top youth programs in the State of Virginia for boys and girls soccer. There is a complete focus on the development of players at the WSC starting with our Beginner Clinic for four year olds through until players play on our under 18 teams.

The coaching staff that is presently employed by myself is also one of the best in the State. Each coach is hand picked by Richard Butler, the Director of Coaching. Some of the best coaches in Virginia are currently coaching within the club. With these quality coaches, players have risen to play not only for the Virginia State team but also the Regional and National teams. Please see the “Coaches” section for more details.

The boys and girls elite teams (under 10 through under 18) play their league games in the Virginia Club Champions League (VCCL). The league was formed in the Spring of 1997 in order to try to elevate each team to a new level. There are seven other members of the league: Richmond Strikers, Richmond Magic, Beach FC, Roanoke Soccer Club, SOCA out of Charlottesville, and new for Fall 2004 Richmond Kickers and Reston FC.  Girls teams were added in the Fall of 2000 to the VCCL.

The boys premier and classic teams play in the Virginia Soccer League, Inc (VSLI). Teams in this league come from Newport News, Yorktown, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Gloucester Chesapeake, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, and Charlottesville..

Whether a player is male or female, playing for a premier team or a classic team, the WSC is committed to developing each player as an individual within a team environment. Each team is placed in competitive surroundings being challenged and having to make good decisions. It is with the great training at the WSC that these good decisions can be made and each player progress to their potential. If you have any questions, please call Williamsburg Soccer Club at (757) 220-3794 or e-mail WSC at wsc@widomaker.com.