Christos F.C.
Vision Statement
To be the Premier Amateur Soccer Program most admired for its people, philanthropy, partnerships, performance and history.
Mission Statement
Consistent with the values, principles and experience that have always characterized the Christos FC approach, Christos promotes:
• Giving back to the communities from which it originated
• Partnerships with local communities and recreations programs
• Identifying and developing committed soccer players who desire to play at the highest levels
• A men’s soccer program that is steeped in soccer excellence and supports our youth program
Club Slogan
CTID!! (Christos Til I Die!)
Club Philosophy
Christos FC strives to:
• Encourage individual and team development in a positive environment with consistent standards and curriculum.
• Offer committed players the opportunity to develop their skills in order to compete at the highest level of play. The Club will travel, when necessary, to seek this premium level of play because of its educational value and belief that soccer improvement is born of superior competition.
• Provide continuing educational opportunities for the coaching staff.
• Establish programs for both players and parents that are specifically to enhance the knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of soccer.
• Prepare players for competition at the collegiate level, thereby maximizing exposure to college recruiting.
• Elevate the profile and image of Christos FC on the local, regional, and national levels.
• Focus on the development of physical, mental, as well as emotional fitness of its team members.
• Enhance the development of soccer at all levels. We are committed to maintaining full cooperation with other local and regional soccer associations.
• Provide a positive and meaningful environment to maximize the potential of each player and team.
Value Proposition
• Diversity
• Expansive Network
• Winning Culture
• Management Team
• Advisory Board
• Player Development
• Exposure to Collegiate Programs
• Individualized Training Routines
• Mens Program
Management Team
• A deep and diverse soccer background encompassing both coaching and administration
• A broad and diverse background in corporate leadership, business development and operations management
• Provide operational direction and oversight to the Christos FC program
• Develop & operate feedback mechanisms for continued improvement
• Ability to enhance the Christos FC program using multiple support vehicles such as US Club Soccer
Christos FC Board of Directors
• Set strategic plan for program
• Provide guidance for Program Goals & Objectives
• Provide operational direction and oversight to program
• Work to maximize community involvement and integration of the Christos FC Juniors goals
• Respected members of the Soccer Community
• Select and Hire Coaches: provide state of the art training tools
• Develop Progressive Training Curriculum
• Develop & operate feedback mechanisms for continued improvement
Player Development
• To produce talented players who are also well rounded individuals, confident of their abilities both on and off the field.
• Incorporate the Scholar-Athlete Principles
• Coaching Staff are also teachers and mentors
• Training Environment is positive and challenging
• Citizenship: giving back to the community...
• Metrics-based training routines
Coaching Staff
• Selected for their ability to educate and motivate players “...a player’s coach”
• Dedicated & Respected Soccer Coaches - “Community Leaders”
• Fully Licensed coaches
• Experience coaching and mentoring youth players and high school aged players
• Fully committed to program goals and objectives
• Willing to serve as spokespersons for community outreach programs
• Willing to provide active input into sponsor planning for new programs
Training Environment
• Year round training program will focus on the development of the whole player
• Psychological
• Physical
• Technical
• Tactical
• Integration of teamwork
• Consistent training methods for all teams
• High standards set for individual and team performance
• Emphasis on personal and team responsibility
• Technical, Tactical and Functional components
• Age-specific group training sessions
• Camps (Summer and mini) to focus efforts
• Travel opportunities offer exposure to soccer cultural diversity and levels of excellence in other countries
Measured Routines
• Players will be assessed quarterly for Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychological aspects of their performance
• Performance Training Plans will be designed and monitored for each player based upon assessment of quarterly reports
• Players will be given individualized training programs in areas where the player can excel
• Progress will be assessed at regular intervals and recommendation of other advanced programs will be offered as part of curriculum
The Collegiate Experience
• College Showcase Tournaments
• How to pick a college (Team, Location, & Coach)
• The recruiting process
• Monitoring academic achievement
• Highlight films
• Understanding the application process
• After selection, maximizing the collegiate experience