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Philosophy

Soccer is an extension of the classroom. It is a wonderful game that can be utilized as an “athletic ministry” in the lives of developing young women. The framework of the game can be used to create a lattice of Christian excellence by introducing discipline, humility, and absolute joy. The Bible is quite clear that we should seek excellence in all we do, honor and glorify God with our physical gifts, and seek a “crown that will last forever”. Our program will hold these concepts as our core values.

We will help to encourage healthy competition that follows the rules, through technical and tactical training. In soccer most, if not all, of this work is done during training sessions since there is very little manipulation we can do during a game unlike other sports. A good soccer coach has to be organized at each session with one specific topic whether technical or tactical. In order to do this the coach has to have the knowledge, experience and great communications skills in order for this to succeed. The act of intervening in a training session is the quintessence of coaching. We must stop the activity, review the coaching point, as well as demonstrate it, rehearse it again, restart the activity and it must be successful. Along with the corrections, we must always be positive and praise the players when they succeed. The 4-1 rule is one we try to keep, which means, you need to have 4 positive comment for every 1 negative comment.

Soccer is a team sport. It is usually a game that is won by the team with the most depth and cohesiveness. Most of the time, all of the players will be utilized to improve the team’s performance. When this is not the case, players will be expected to demonstrate humility and support the team concept. It is easy to be supportive when one is the “star” athlete. It is a higher accomplishment to uplift the team when one is watching from the bench.

The season will be fun. This doesn’t mean that there isn’t a great deal of work to gain excellence, strenuous efforts to attain top condition, or self-denial to promote the team. Being prepared, well disciplined, and conditioned permits players to play with more efficiency and energy. If it isn’t fun, it isn’t a game. It should be an absolute joy to play before God and to give it our all in practices and games.

Coaches

Head Coach: Eric Osberg

• B.A. from Huntington University in Secondary Physical Education with an endorsement in coaching.
• Played soccer, basketball, and volleyball through high school. Played my high school soccer in Honduras, where soccer is life, and started varsity sophomore, junior, and senior year. My senior year I was the only North American on my team and anchored our defense at sweeper. Received a scholarship to play soccer for Huntington University.
• I have coached soccer for seven years now. I coached a semi-competitive team right after college in Indiana, which went undefeated and won our league. This is my fifth year of coaching soccer at Front Range Christian. The first three years I was the assistant varsity and JV coach. Last year I was the head JV coach and now this year I am the varsity head coach.

I am also a teacher at FRCS and I really see athletics as an extension of the classroom. When I was in high school, my coaches were my friends, and helped me get through the academics of high school. I want to be there for my players; to motivate, support, encourage, and stretch them through life. I feel like FRCS is a great place to teach the athletes how to be a competitive Christian athlete on the field.

Assistant Coach: Jeff Peterson

• BA in Business Management, University of Nothern Colorado
• Played soccer through high school and on adult leagues; played baseball up to high school
• Coached soccer for last 12 years; coached baseball for eight years; served on ski patrol at Winter Park for 17 years

I chose to coach at Front Range Christian because my kids attend the school, and I feel that Christians can win and be competitive. I also feel I can help the soccer program win a state title.