Player Resources
Florida West F.C. Core Values
To be a FWFC Player, you will need to take our Clubs Core Values seriously enough to live your entire Soccer life by them. A FWFC Player should behave in a Professional manner at all times, show dedication to their Club/Team/sport, practice ownership in everything that they do, act with distinction in order to separate themselves from the rest and to approach all things regarding their Soccer development with the intensity that is needed to reach their very maximum potential
Positional Awareness
is the key to any successful soccer player. Please familiarize yourself with the key elements for every position on the field. Feel free to contact your coach or our DOC Danny Fahey with any questions you may have about your position. Click below for the breakdown of each and every single position on the field.
Nutrition, Prep & Recovery
When preparing for an upcoming game or tournament, one of the most important training issues is to focus on is your diet. Many athletes spend hours working on strength, fitness and technique. However they often fail to eat a diet that will prepare them from intense competition. Soccer requires tremendous energy expenditure. Therefore it is critical that muscle energy stores be maximized prior to a game or the tournament and then be completely replenished after each match. This is best accomplished by following a proper dietary regimen – eating the right foods at the right time.
Every decision is a choice to direct, shape, remake your health, your growth and your performance.
Key is to optimize performance and recovery. Click below for a proper Nutrition, Prep and Recovery Guide.
Bullying
Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior that can be physical, verbal, or relational. Boys frequently bully using physical threats and actions, while girls are more likely to engage in verbal relationship bullying. The results are similar:
You are made to feel hurt, angry, afraid, helpless, hopeless, isolated, ashamed, and even guilty that the bullying is somehow your fault. You may feel suicidal.
Your physical health is likely to suffer and you are at a great risk of developing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or adult onset PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).
You are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school to avoid being bullied.
The most damaging aspect of bullying is its repetition. Bullies are often relentless, bullying over and over again for long periods of time. You may live in constant fear of where and when the bully will strike next, what they’ll do, and how far they’ll go.
Types of bullying
Physical Bullying
Hitting, kicking, or pushing someone, or even just threatening to do it.
Stealing, hiding, or ruining someone’s things
Hazing, harassment, humiliation. Making someone do things he or she doesn’t want to do
Verbal Bullying
Name calling
Teasing, taunting
Insulting or otherwise verbally abusing someone
Relationship Bullying
Refusing to talk to someone
Excluding someone from groups are activities
Spreading lies or rumors about someone
He’s in, harassment, humiliation. Making someone do things he or she doesn’t want to do
Why would someone bully you?
Research shows that about 25% of kids experience bullying, so you’re not alone. While there are many reasons by bullies may be targeting you, the main reasons are usually your physical appearance or social standing within your peer group.
You’re being bullied, remember;
Don’t blame yourself. It is not your fault. No matter what someone says or does, you should not be ashamed of who you are or what you feel.
Be proud of who you are. Despite what a bully says, there are many wonderful things about you. Keep those in mind instead of the messages you hear from bullies.
Get help. Talk to a parent, teacher, counselor, or as a trusted adult. Seeing a counselor does not mean there is something wrong with you.
Learn to deal with stress. Finding ways to relieve stress will make you more resilient so you won’t feel overwhelmed by bullying. Exercise, meditation, positive talk, muscle relaxation, and breathing exercises are all good ways to manage stress from bullying.
