The
mission of the Concord Soccer Association Representative
Program is to provide training and opportunities to develop
individual and team skills at an appropriate level.
Additionally, to allow players to experience competition at
the highest level. Players, coaches and parents
represent the Concord Soccer Association, as a club, while
displaying good sportsmanship and a positive winning
attitude.
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Program Philosophy
The
members of the Representative Team Program of Concord Soccer
Association will work to the best of their ability to field
and support representative teams so that all players who wish
to participate will have the opportunity. The emphasis
of the program is skill development so that every player
realizes his or her full potential. Concord Soccer
Association promotes fair, safe play while developing good
sportspersonship and a positive winning attitude in all of the
players, coaches and parent
supports.
Concord Soccer’s Representative Team’s coaching staff, led by its Director of Coaching, Fran Kulas (full bio here) , is unparalleled in Delaware.
CSA is proud of its staff that boasts the following collective credentials:
♦ 13 Coaches with high school playing experience ♦ 11 Coaches with collegiate playing experience ♦ 10 Coaches wit h USSF “D” Coaching Licenses ♦ 8 Coaches with USSF “E” Coaching Certificates ♦ 5 Current high school coaches ♦ 4 Current college coaches ♦ 3 Current ODP coaches ♦ 3 Coaches with professional playing experience ♦ 3 Coaches with USSF “B” Coaching Licenses ♦ 4 Coaches with USSF “C” Coaching Licenses ♦ 1 Coach with USSF “A” Coaching License ♦ 1 Coach with NSCAA Advanced National Coaching Diploma ♦ 1 Coach with NSCAA High School Coaching Diploma
In addition to our teams’ successes in various tournaments throughout the country, in 2009 CSA boasted 5 State Cup Finalists and 1 State Cup Champion and in 2010 had 1 State Champion, 3 State Finalists and 3 State Semifinalists and for 2011 5 State Finalists & 1 Semifinalist
What is unique that we offer to our coaches?
♦ Provide ongoing coaching education for all coaches, recreational and representative alike, including funding coaching license fees and sponsoring an annual CSA Coaches Symposium
♦ Online support and comprehensive web-based library to assist coaches in planning their training
♦ Director of Coaching is available to all coaches, recreational and representative alike, via cell phone and email at all times
♦ Director of Coaching provides complimentary seasonal training sessions and clinics for teams
What is unique that we offer to our players and their development?
♦ All coaches are in 100% compliance with DYSA Coaching Education Standards
♦ Complimentary weekly goalkeeper training for all CSA players
♦ Programming decisions such as league placement and tournament participation is overseen by the Director of Coaching to ensure the best possible experience in the best interest of the players and teams
What is unique that we offer to our families?
♦ The most affordable representative team program in Delaware
♦ A user friendly online registration process and payment plan to suit the needs of all families
♦ A program that is uniform throughout administratively for consistency
If you are interested in joining one of our successful Representative Teams and developing under the guidance of our uniquely qualified staff, please contact the team coaches directly via email and we look forward to working with you soon!
Concord Soccer Association is a non-profit, community-based, volunteer organization devoted to the development of youth through the sport of soccer. Our broad-based approach provides opportunities to play soccer at the highest competitive level appropriate, while fostering character development, sportsmanship, skill acquisition and fun in a positive, respectful environment. More about Concord Soccer.
