NFC commits its resources and energy to provide players with the best possible soccer experience through, and beyond, the high school years.  For this experience to be realized fully, players must dedicate themselves with a passion for and pursuit of excellence, conducting themselves in a manner that reflects well on their families, and the NFC, on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, and in doing so, position themselves for enjoying the status and satisfaction of becoming winning people, winning players, and building winning teams.
  
 THE NFC LEADERSHIP PROFILE
In keeping with the NFC mission of sponsoring the best soccer playing experience for serious, select level players in the Omaha area, we are committed to the players and their families to provide coaches who blend personal integrity with coaching ability, and guide players and teams to new heights of development and accomplishment, while also teaching valuable lessons for living through the game.  When selecting and evaluating coaches, three categories are considered: the NFC goals for coaches, qualifications, and performance standards.
 
 NFC COACHING GOALS

• Inspires highly motivated and cooperative player participation due to the quality of his / her leadership.
• Improves players' lives by teaching valuable lessons for living.
• Helps players reach new heights of development, contribution and achievement.
• Earns a high degree of respect and response based on the strength of relationships with players and families. 
• Is emulated, not merely tolerated.
• Is spoken well of by people affected by his / her leadership.
• Enjoys the satisfaction and rewards associated with impacting players' lives through the athletic experience.

 NFC COACHING QUALIFICATIONS for Personal Integrity & Performance Ability

• Is experienced, competent and an accomplished teacher of the game
• Displays commitment to club mission of developing the person and the player
• Has a good reputation in the community
• Presents self as a model of quality work habits and personal fitness
• Is assertive, considerate, and approachable in communication
• Views team relationships and competition as opportunities to instruct and inspire
• Shows patience in dealing with people and process
• Accepts responsibility for overseeing team activities
• Addresses violations with strength and composure

NFC Coaching Performance Standards 

• Shows respect and care for each player.
• Treats each player as an important member of the team.
• Presents clear and complete instruction (conceptual, technical, tactical and team dynamics).
• Provides an innovative and exciting training environment focused on maximizing performance ability.
• Affords players an equal opportunity to compete for playing time.
• Gives instructional and inspirational communication during training and competition.
• Recognizes and rewards players for their contributions.
• Evaluates players on performance, informs them of position status, and gives direction for improvement.
• Teaches valuable lessons for living through the soccer experience.
• Demonstrates a good example of leadership in practice, matches, and in the community.
• Interacts well with parents.
• Represents the NFC well, and promotes the ideals of the club.

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