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Registration

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!

Hammers-2009 Boys National Champions!

Express-2010 Girls 3rd Place

More Than Meets the Eye

Tryouts

If you are interested in the program and would like to request a private tryout, please email Susquehannafootballclub@gmail.com.

Spring Tryouts will be held 5/7 and 5/8. To register for tryouts click HERE.

Susquehanna Football Club

How are players evaluated at tryouts?

Passing:

Successfully complete short- and long-range passes
Includes passes in air, on ground, heading, chipping, crosses
Appropriate weight/style of the pass
Includes one touch passing

Dribbling:

Includes close control and speed dribbling
Ability to add body feints, bursts, change of direction
Quick feet, comfortable feet, eyes up, field awareness

Ball Control:

Control a ball played; good touch, into space with purpose, at game speed
Strength on the ball; shielding
Ability to move with ball and be deceptive and in control

Finishing:

Awareness around the goal; decision making
Correct techniques; driving, heading, volleys, placing
Ability to finish with other body parts
Pace, aggressiveness, back of net

Awareness

Defensive:

Anticipation, execution, reading field with and without possession
Body position; facing forward, defensive roles, recovering
Decision making to tackle, to intercept
First defender decisions; jockey, angle, positioning

Offensive:

Anticipation, execution, reading field with and without possession
Body position without ball; runs, spacing, close support, reading combinations
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

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:

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.