Congratulations!
Coach Scott and Coach Jess
Coach Scott and Coach Jess successfully completed the USSF Level D coaching certification.
Coach Andy, Coach Jess S, Coach Lauren, Coach Tom, and Coach Frank
These coaches successfully completed the USSF Grassroots coaching certification.
Congratulations to our Nationally Ranked Teams in 5v5!
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Hammers-2009 Boys National Champions!
Express-2010 Girls 3rd Place
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More Than Meets the Eye
Tryouts
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If you are interested in the program and would like to request a private tryout, please email Susquehannafootballclub@gmail.com.
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Spring Tryouts will be held 5/7 and 5/8. To register for tryouts click HERE.
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Susquehanna Football Club
How are players evaluated at tryouts?
Passing:
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Successfully complete short- and long-range passes
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Includes passes in air, on ground, heading, chipping, crosses
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Appropriate weight/style of the pass
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Includes one touch passing
Dribbling:
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Includes close control and speed dribbling
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Ability to add body feints, bursts, change of direction
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Quick feet, comfortable feet, eyes up, field awareness
Ball Control:
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Control a ball played; good touch, into space with purpose, at game speed
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Strength on the ball; shielding
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Ability to move with ball and be deceptive and in control
Finishing:
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Awareness around the goal; decision making
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Correct techniques; driving, heading, volleys, placing
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Ability to finish with other body parts
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Pace, aggressiveness, back of net
Awareness
Defensive:
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Anticipation, execution, reading field with and without possession
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Body position; facing forward, defensive roles, recovering
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Decision making to tackle, to intercept
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First defender decisions; jockey, angle, positioning
Offensive:
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Anticipation, execution, reading field with and without possession
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Body position without ball; runs, spacing, close support, reading combinations
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Movement with possession; switching fields, moving into space, playing long ball, combinations
Physical Skills
Speed: Accelerate quickly straight ahead and decelerate quickly
Agility: Change directions quickly, get off ground quickly, get in air quickly
Endurance: Intense consistent level of play for long period of time
Strength: Ability to win the ball physically
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Character
Coachable: Attentive, receptive, and willing
Leadership: Positive influence, hard workers, self-controlled, composes, respectful
Aggressiveness: Negative/Positive attitude, unfair/fair behavior, composed/out of control reactions, works hard, takes risks, assertive
Self-Confidence: Secure in their ability, stay willing to learn and succeed
Mental Toughness: Persistence, try hard, don’t give up, committed
Our Philosophy
The key elements of the Susquehanna Football Club experience is developing individual and team skills in all players in a fun, family environment that builds character, competence and confidence.
The Susquehanna Football Club adopts P.R.I.D.E. as the values that define its philosophy:
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Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence
In order to uphold the P.R.I.D.E. and promote a high level of community spirit, Susquehanna FC adopts the following Code of Conduct for all players, parents/guardians, and coaches.
Interested in coaching? Apply today!
Click Here to apply for SFC.
Upcoming Events
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Spring Season begins 3/24
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Tryouts 5/7 5/8