Coaching Philosophy
My goal is to create a competitive winning environment that inspires young men to become successful adults. I believe that athletics can be an incredible tool when it comes to continuing education and valuable life lessons. Ultimately winning is important and it is why we do what we do, but in my opinion it is not the single most important thing. My greatest success stories as a coach do not always end raising a trophy. Instead, I find some of my greatest accomplishments to be the work, maturity, and growth that the athletes exhibit while they are in my program. I want the people moving on from our program to be high character young men who are ready for the workforce. My hope is that the lessons they have learned in their time with me will help prepare them for life and the adversity they will face. This experience is built on pillars that help define the individual as well as the team's success.
Accountability
Accountability: I am a firm believer in accountability. I believe an athlete's understanding of accountability will not only make them a better teammate but a better leader. Taking accountability for one's own actions, or helping to hold peers accountable. Not only demonstrate strong leadership, but maturity and self-awareness as well. This is vital for individual growth and team success.
Positivity
Positivity: I am a big proponent of positivity. The way that teammates communicate with one another is just as important as the way they act toward one another and the body language they exhibit. Positivity leads to belief, strong mental toughness, and ultimately a willingness to work for one another. This is the biggest driving force behind a team's chemistry.
Respect
Respect: Every single role in a program is important. The player who has the standout performance could not prepare for that if the guy on the bench didn't push him in practice. Coaches, starters, reserves, team managers, support staff...etc. Every role is important. Everyone has a job to do, and we need everyone to execute that job the best they can. As a coach I owe it to my players to be as transparent as possible so that they know and understand their role. They may not like their role, but they will know where they stand and can continue to work and improve that role. In the end, treating teammates with respect is a must and a non-negotiable.
Commitment
Commitment: Being a member of a college soccer team is something special. It involves a lot of sacrifice, and not everyone has the talent or drive to be able to be a part of something like this. Commitment to the program and the process is important. Every member of the team must be willing to commit themselves entirely to the process. An athlete who is partially committed is not one that their teammates can rely on. This is a must from everyone involved with the program in order for the program to reach its full potential.
Culture
Culture: The program is bigger than any one person. Every single person can be replaced, from the coaches all the way down. The team always comes first! When the group has an understanding of this, and works collectively toward their goals, the sky is the limit!