While winning is a major objective in all competitive sports, including soccer at the youth level, victory must be gained through fair play and good sportsmanship. Spokane Soccer Club is very proud to adhere to a philosophy that promotes the development of each player to his/her maxium potential through skill development, physical fitness, tactical awarenesss, mental toughness, and love of the game. It also encourages competitiveness while maintaining high standards of sportsmanship. Additionally, SSC recognizes that to be an effective player, the athlete must have a thorough understanding of the Laws and the appreciation of the spirt of the game.

Since our inception, SSC has provided through its staff and program a level of unique training that is consistent with the Olympic Development Program, national, and collegiate level. Our program is designed and provides a great balance for all levels of soccer players. Not only do we train top-level socly do we train top-level soccer players but also our mission is to develop and improve players who are interested in improving their soccer skills and techniques.

• To promote development of each player to his/her maximum potential through skill development, physical fitness, tactical awareness, mental toughness and love of the game while maintaining high standards of sportsmanship.
  
• To develop the potential of each player for the next level of competition such as college, professional, etc.
  To provide a balance of programs for all levels of soccer related to goals, such as high school, Olympic teams, national teams and collegiate teams.
  
• To develop tools to succeed in other racets of the players' lives, such as, working within a team concept, working towards a goal, developing quality adults.
  
• To develop coaches and educate the community and parents on the great game of soccer.

Spokane Soccer Club coaching philosophy is simple: We look for the best coaches available. A truly outstanding coach is one who will put the players first, ahead of their own interests.

He/She takes the time to get to know each player individually and is demanding while being approachable. A coach is one who can motivate players to be disciplined, self-motivated, while promoting self-esteeem in each athlete. To further these ends, we continually provide our coaches with the education to improve and enhance their soccer knowledge.

Actually, we insist that our coaches take advantage of any opportunity to improve their understanding and knowledge of the great game of soccer. To help, SSC pays all the costs of the Washington State (WSYSA licensing program and partial of the United States (USSF) National licensing program.

When Washington State Coaching Staff offers advanced coaching clinics, many of our coaches attend at SSC's expense. The end result is that your child is provided the best opportunity to learn proper techniqaues, and game strategies from highly trained SSC staff coaches.