When joining the Medford Strikers, you join a club with a unique development path. Through the Team Development Program, Medford Strikers players are placed in an environment that allows each player to develop in the five key areas of the game.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Through Technically driven skill activities, develop players that have Comfort when in Possession of the Ball.
TACTICAL AWARENESS
Through Tactical games that require decision-making, develop players that can play multiple positions and have Exceptional Tactical Sense.
PHYSICAL POWER
Through Physically Challenging Programs, develop players with High Levels of Fitness.
MENTAL TOUGHNESS
Through Psychological principles, develop players that Thrive Under Pressure Situations.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Through Character, cultivation develops players that possess players First Class Character Skills.
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
I promise to:
- Give 100% effort at training and in games
- Do everything in my power to assure the team has outstanding chemistry
- Arrive early and stretch before practice begins
- Be willing to play in any playing position that is asked of me
- Notify the coach if I am injured
- Not compete (guest) in other competitions or with any other Clubs
- Guest for another teams within my Club if asked
- Make younger players feel comfortable
- Encourage and mentor in a positive way all of the players younger than me within the Club
- Maintain a positive attitude during all activities
- Display good sportsmanship at all times
- Play for the good of the game
- Be a good soccer citizen and conduct myself with class and dignity at all times
- Be punctual and ready for all times that I am required to be present for all activities
- Follow the directions of my coaches and trainers
- Respect my teammates, coaches, and trainers.
I will accept the authority of my coach when disciplined - Respect and not criticize opposing players, coach, or teams
- Respect and not criticize officials
- Not use foul or degrading language while a player for the Club
- Not engage in any fighting or unsportsmanlike conduct during any activity
TEAM PROFILE FOR TEAMWORK
- Work with each other
- Trust
- Selfless
- Appreciate each other
- Respect
- Sportsmanship
- Fight for each other
- Enthusiastic
- Encourage
- Listen to each other
- Supportive
- Communicate
CHARACTER PROFILE
- Responsible
- Dedicated
- Respectful
- Disciplined
- Courageous
- Competitive
- Relentless
- Focused
- Coachable
- Team Player
- Empowering
- Hard Working
- Positive
- Honest