WHY STEAMBOAT SOCCER?

History

The Steamboat Soccer Club was founded in 1984 and we are a registered 501(c)(3). The club offers competitive teams for boys and girls ranging from U11-U19. We also run Grassroots recreation and development programs for players 5-19, and Adult Leagues. We have approximately 1000 players in our club.

Mission

To instill a lifelong passion for soccer in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment, supporting players to reach their full potential in life.

OUR VALUES - 4 PILLARS

EVERYONE

We provide a safe community that encourages and welcomes everyone.


EDUCATION

Through soccer we develop character, confidence, preparedness, and relationships, on and off the field.

EXCELLENCE

We value sportsmanship, integrity, achievement, accountability, grit and growth, to empower our players to achieve their goals and highest potential.


ENJOYMENT

Fun is at the core of everything we do.

OUR METHODOLOGY

MANAGING ONE'S SELF


  • Recognize & Solve
  • Confident
  • Decide
  • Create & Deceive
  • Mobile
  • Execute
  • Hard-working
  • Reflect
  • Communicate


MANAGING SPACE

 

  • Create Space
  • Support & Position
  • Close Space & Deny

 

 

MANAGING THE BALL


  • Attack / Advance forward
  • Play into space / Circulate the Ball
  • Play Simple & with Purpose
  • Pressure, Cover, Balance
  • Contain
  • Recover Ball / Possession


POSSESSION BASED CLUB

We want the ball and when we don't have the ball we look to win the ball back as quickly as possible.


OUR CULTURE

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE HAS NO END

Strive to live a big and full life, to put the work in to pursue your dreams, and to overcome any challenges or distractions.

RIDE FOR THE BRAND

Have pride in yourself, your team, and your community - "saddle up, toughen-up, cowboy-up". We are all riding for the same team.

OWN YOUR JOURNEY

Own what you get out of your soccer experience and your life adventures.

 

SWEEP THE BARN

Leave nothing but footprints on the field. Tidy up after every game and training session. Help your coaches and teammates pick up equipment and trash.

Steamboat Soccer has four mantras that we have established to help build and protect our culture. They remind us what matters most and help us stay on track with our goals as players and as a club.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

We associate each of our Club Mantras with our Club Values and a set of Guiding Principles that shape our coaches, staff, and players' approach to everyday to day action both on and off the field.