Club Program
Our Club program offers players the opportunity to train and play in a competitive environment, while focusing on the long term goals of each athlete.
SPRING 2027 OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION:
Under the leadership of Director of Coaching Daniel Whelan, our coaching staff for the 2026/27 year:
Daniel Whelan
Peter Fuller
Jeb Scarbrough
Seb Palmer
Matthew Morgan
Ty Turner
Josie McDonald
Our
Philosophy
Big Picture Focus:
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Player First Development
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Long -term growth over short-term wins
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Confidence, creativity, and mastery
This means our players will:
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Master the ball under pressure
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Make intelligent decisions
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Compete at higher levels as they grow
Because of that, our environment will prioritize:
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Repetition of key skills
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Freedom to play and make mistakes
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Confidence on the ball
Our Identity:
"The Saraland Style"
Technical Excellence
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Players comfortable in tight spaces
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Clean first touch
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Ability to manipulate the ball under pressure
Courage in Possession
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We do not panic on the ball
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We play with composure, even under pressure
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Players want the ball, not hide from it
Aggressive Mentality Without the Ball
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We compete in every moment
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We respond immediately when possession is lost
Our Development Model
Master the ball first!
Everthing else comes after.
Ages 6-12: The Foundation Phase
This is the most important stage.
Our focus:
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Ball mastery (dribbling, turning, control)
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1v1 dominance
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Comfort in tight spaces
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Love for the game
At this stage:
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Players will get thousands of touches
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Training will be fun, engaging, and challenging
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Creativity will be encouraged—not restricted
Ages 13+: The Development Phase
Now we begin layering in:
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Tactical understanding
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Positional awareness
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Speed of play
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Physical development
But technical quality remains the priority.
