Day 3 in our Countdown to Opening Week

Dear United Families,

At the end of the last season, we sent out a questionnaire to get feedback. Questions focused on coaching, suggestions for improvement, and other expectations from the club. I have read every response multiple times. The responses inspired me with many ideas. In today's newsletter, I would like to share the three major categories the responses fell into. Although I will be keeping all of the feedback close for opportunities to improve, I am going to be focused on the big three this year.
Player Development
This category received the most feedback. Comments ranged from positive to needs for improvement. Here is a list of subcategories:
  • Help get developing players up to par with their peers,
  • Help further challenge players that are excelling,
  • Teach more foot skills,
  • Make up for lost time (covid reference),
We have added a third day of training for the younger ages in an attempt to address many of these concerns.
Communication
I anticipated this one. As I noted earlier this week, communication excellence seems to be a goal that is never achieved. Continuous improvement has to remain a priority. I hope the last two weeks has given you a sense of how important this priority is to me. Comments received include:
  • Communication, Communication, Communication,
  • Over Communicate,
  • Timely communication,
  • And many other examples where communication was considered lacking
Club Culture
After player development and communication, there were a variety of categories. Many responses revolved around a lack in a feeling of belonging to something bigger than just the team they are on. The main theme I took away is that this club has lost some of the culture that many wanted to be a part of in the past. I plan to revive enthusiasm in being a club member. Club culture will be developed on and off the training ground.
Every weekly newsletter I send this season will touch base on at least one of these goals. My hope is that there is no question these important topics are priorities of mine. I always welcome feedback at any time. The sooner the better. End of year questionnaires are good sources of information or measurements of performance but some things just can't wait until the season is over.
Here is a countdown of topics to come between now and August 9. Topics may switch positions over the next week as I want to be sure we provide as much information as possible on the topic. Rest assured that all topics will be covered. If you missed a newsletter you can click a link below to review. We also provide this list of newsletter on our website front page, https://www.saa-online.com/clubsoccer


We are so close to the start of a new season. Tomorrow, the board will share some administrative info with you.
Jose Skrobot
Director of Coaching
SAA Sports Club United
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