We believe in….

Developing Young Women

• the player as a whole person
• people development is primary
• not just soccer and not just “now”
• players first; player development is more important than win and losses
• higher and greater expectations for all players
• creating soccer opportunities for girls of all ages
• giving girls opportunities for personal growth on and off the soccer field
• opportunity for all players to be part of NorthStar
• each individual player’s personal growth
• helping players find their inner strength
• impacting the person positively

Pursuit of Excellence

• our value is on the field and in players’ lives
• the win is great, but executing the skills learned is better.
• quality over quantity
• programs drive revenues – not the other way around
• we never cheat
• players will achieve the levels of excellence set for them
• challenging ourselves; higher and greater expectations for ourselves
• identifying strengths and weaknesses
• individual growth
• coaching training for quality
• allowing the students to become the teachers
• creating coaching excellence
• prepare, dress, act, train, as champions
• plan, do, check, adjust

Service

• respect for others
• community service
• what we put back in we will get back in greatness
• making a positive impact on our players and our community
• community involvement
• leave a legacy
• love

Commitment

• coaches and staff should model the behaviors we want to see in our players
• principle centered decision making – person, player, play, club
• consensus decision-making among staff and coaches
• preparation for the future
• unwavering faith that we will endure through all the challenges we will face; good or bad

Planning for Success