When you take on the position of Director of Coaching (DOC) for a club, overseeing the coaches is only one area of the job. I believe the role of a DOC in any club, should outline the direction that the players, coaches and teams take, in other word the culture of the club. Creating this culture has constantly been on my mind prior to and since my arrival to Bainbridge Island last May.
When creating a culture, we must look at a number of elements, the island, schools, players, parents, history of coaching staff, current coaching staff, long term goals, time frame, uniforms, dress code, teams/players style of play, etc.
Long term, I want soccer fans to able to recognize Bainbridge Island soccer players and our teams for their aggressive attacking style of play. A style that can be recognized for its European roots, the samba beat and skillful nature of the South American soccer player and the athleticism of the North American player. I see our future players technically very skillful and fun to watch and our teams working together and for each other, as team mates and best friends.
While our business is soccer, our business will encompass safety, learning and enjoyment. Promoting the game, we will also promoting the youth of our island and soccer teams, through Bainbridge Island F.C. our children will learn to lead a healthy lifestyle, leadership skills, responsibility, accountability, life skills and experiences and friendship that will last a lifetime.
We have a number of different soccer levels and programs playing on the island and I’d like to see these programs work with each other; supporting the game of soccer rather than the individual groups:
We have a number of different soccer levels and programs playing on the island and I’d like to see these programs work with each other; supporting the game of soccer rather than the individual groups:
- Bainbridge Island Parks & Rec (2-6 years)
- Mini Kickers (3-5 years)
- Academy Soccer (6-10 years)
- Academy + Soccer (9-10 years)
- Recreational Soccer (11-19 years
- Select Soccer (11-19 years)
- High School Girls Soccer
- High School Boys Soccer
- Top Soccer
- Women’s Soccer
- Bozo Soccer
- Bainbridge Blues
- And more.......
Our new logo encompasses all these programs, we should be proud to represent this great island, schools and club. By working together I believe our High School can challenge for State Championships each year, our children will leave fields with smiles on their faces and our families will stay to watch and support each other’s children player whatever their age.
Our soccer culture will grow from a love for soccer and the free flowing game that we will teach the children of our future teams. We will develop the individual player, the age group, the team and support our schools. Our club will grow because we will support each other. Get out with your children and watch soccer, Bainbridge Island F.C., H.S. Spartans Soccer, Kitsap Pumas and the Seattle Sounders.
Our journey begins now, be brave, join us, we need your skills; the journey will be our reward.
Our soccer culture will grow from a love for soccer and the free flowing game that we will teach the children of our future teams. We will develop the individual player, the age group, the team and support our schools. Our club will grow because we will support each other. Get out with your children and watch soccer, Bainbridge Island F.C., H.S. Spartans Soccer, Kitsap Pumas and the Seattle Sounders.
Our journey begins now, be brave, join us, we need your skills; the journey will be our reward.
Ian McCallum
Director of Coaching
Bainbridge Island F.C.
Director of Coaching
Bainbridge Island F.C.
