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Starting Eleven - Program Standards
“The Starting Eleven”
- Never be too big to do the small things that need to be done. The small things add up and are essential to success on a larger scale.
- Play with a purpose. Identify your “why”. This should be bigger than just to win. Education is to be valued and the game is the ultimate teacher.
- Leaders create leaders. EVERYONE who leads is a captain.
- Leaders are teachers. Leaders are learners. Those who decide to lead will also commit themselves to helping those in need and accept knowledge from those who may offer it.
- Character always trumps talent. The will to work hard will always succeed above and beyond lazy talent. Character development should be a main focus area and function of our Boys Soccer Program at Haddonfield.
- Embrace expectations. A culture of expectation begs the question, “How can we become better?” We expect our players to take risks when it’s relevant to do so but always be responsible and accountable.
- Practice under pressure. Our players are expected to train how they expect to play when it truly counts. Find ways to do more by way of preparation and practice.
- Keep a cool head. Avoiding poor decision making under pressure is vital. Never put your teammates in a compromised position by way of selfish decision-making. Always use character education as the basis for your decision-making process. We believe that the #1 indicator for success in rivalry games and/or championship games is composure and discipline.
- Respect tradition. Rituals respect, reflect, remind, & reinforce the beliefs that ignite our collective identity & purpose. That being said, our tradition should always serve a purpose. When that purpose is outdated, then the culture built by the players should dictate necessary change.
- Leave the jersey in a better place. During the course of your career: it is your time, obligation, & responsibility to learn, grow, & add to the legacy of our program.
- Write your legacy. Your story is unfinished. How will the chapters read? How will the story end? Will others remember it and if so, how will they remember it?