A little About ME
Hi, My name is Michael McMurray I'm on the Sequim High School soccer team and have been playing soccer since I was 4. I've gone through many summer soccer camps and have realized that the best soccer camps have been run by young adults in the community. Because without young adults inspiring the next generation to play the game there would be no professionals. That's why I'm here to teach basic soccer skills and to get kids excited about soccer.
My Coaching Philosophy for Youth Ages 9+
As a coach I strive to reach the highest level of success for our team. Success is not promoted in simply winning but in the development of players for all aspects of life. Soccer is the means by which youth learn that hard work, discipline, dedication, attitude, and desire are keys to reaching one’s goal, whatever it may be. I promote these five characteristics through focused practices with high expectations, developing team and individual goals, developing relationships with players, and modeling through personal behavior. I make decisions that I feel are best for the team I hope players and families feel free to approach me with suggestions and feedback, both positive and constructive. I take pride in what I do as a coach, but the team will always be for the players, then families. Working together I am confident our team, and individual players, will achieve success.
I will focus on these five coaching foundations: Technique, Creative Tactics, Conditioning, Fun, and Mental Readiness. At practice I will routinely work different skills to form a basic technique and make every touch count. I will attempt to work on general tactics and basic rules of the game include knowing different systems of play, field positioning, defensive formations, and attacking. Specific tactics include immediate play on and off the ball with surrounding teammates. This is much more difficult to instruct but is done through demonstrating options, developing communication, and understanding basic play concepts.
I will incorporate some goal settings for the team as well as individually for every player. I believe in a personal time to focus, visualize, pray, concentrate, and mentally prepare for the game. I expect players to not be condescending or disrespectful to other teams. Quality teams play with class and respect for the game.
I believe in promoting both individual and team success. Individuals find success in attaining personal goals, developing skills, gaining strength and speed, making a great play, and always giving 100% in all efforts. Team success is developed through team unity, reaching team goals, playing with all players, and being proud of who we are as a group. All players contribute to the team during practice and believe all players on a team deserve playing time. All players are expected to support the playing time, playing style, and performance of all their teammates at all times.
I will focus on these five coaching foundations: Technique, Creative Tactics, Conditioning, Fun, and Mental Readiness. At practice I will routinely work different skills to form a basic technique and make every touch count. I will attempt to work on general tactics and basic rules of the game include knowing different systems of play, field positioning, defensive formations, and attacking. Specific tactics include immediate play on and off the ball with surrounding teammates. This is much more difficult to instruct but is done through demonstrating options, developing communication, and understanding basic play concepts.
I will incorporate some goal settings for the team as well as individually for every player. I believe in a personal time to focus, visualize, pray, concentrate, and mentally prepare for the game. I expect players to not be condescending or disrespectful to other teams. Quality teams play with class and respect for the game.
I believe in promoting both individual and team success. Individuals find success in attaining personal goals, developing skills, gaining strength and speed, making a great play, and always giving 100% in all efforts. Team success is developed through team unity, reaching team goals, playing with all players, and being proud of who we are as a group. All players contribute to the team during practice and believe all players on a team deserve playing time. All players are expected to support the playing time, playing style, and performance of all their teammates at all times.