Our Mission:

The mission of the PSL Hurricanes soccer programs are to educate & Develop or players and coaches as we work together to provide a top level learning environment and a positive soccer experience for all of our players, coaches, and staff.

Our Vision:

The PSL Hurricanes are committed to being positive role models who value honesty, integrity and fair play. We strive for sportsmanship, competition without conflict, and team work. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment to foster a passion for the game and to provide progressive technical training in a positive way. This vision is our pathway to player development.

Our Core Values:

We are committed to developing each players character, self confidence, discipline, dedication and respect for fellow players, opponents, referees, parents, and coaches through quality coaching. The PSL Hurricanes will work to provide the opportunity for all players regardless of their ability to reach their highest potential. We will also provide education and training for players, parents, and coaches to ensure a healthy, safe, and enjoyable soccer experience. We believe that the training environment must be consistent by outlining a clear pathway to development of what the players can expect in their day to day training which will lay the foundation for the growth and development of each and every player. Our goal is to improve the quality and level of play in our community and to provide our players with the opportunity to advance to the highest level of competition.

Key Points:

• Technique- Each player will develop a strong solid base through progression training. Focus on skill development under pressure of time, space, and opponents.

• Increase technical speed-

  • Dribbling including 1 v 1 skills, creativity, and feints.

  • Shielding including changes in speed and direction.

  • Receiving including balls on ground/in air.

  • Shooting including proper striking technique, turns, and volleys.

  • Passing including proper technique, serving long and short, and crossing.

  • Heading including self serve, partner serve, jumping to head, and juggling.

  • Tackling including proper technique.

• Tactics- Focus will be individual 1 v 1 situations (Attacking/Defending)

• Small group situations-

  • Attacking: Possession, taking players ON, support, basic combination play.

  • Defending: Proper pressure, immediate chase, cover, marking.

• Team- Team tactics will be worked on at age appropriate levels. Focus is on playing skillful soccer. Players play a variety of positions and emphasis will be placed on player development instead of getting results as a team.

• Physical- Flexibility, agility, speed, strength, endurance, and balance.

• Psychological- Keep it fun and enjoyable to encourage a passion for the game. Encourage decision making, imagination, creativity, discipline, increase demands. Encourage players to watch professional and national team games on video and TV.