FC Sonora

FC Sonora was established in 2010 from the evolution of the Randolph Soccer Club. The vision was to build a club with a strong Youth Developmental Program focused on teaching skills and an understanding and love for the game, before entering a competitive program. Focused on Development is the mission of FC Sonora and the Youth Development Program.... The game is for the players; therefore, the player's developmental needs are always the primary focus. The main responsibility of the organization is to present programs that are appropriately geared to a player's cognitive, psycho-social and physical placement. Although there is a tendency to lump children together in our educational and sport activities, we must understand that children grow at varying degrees with regards to the development of their minds and bodies. The best way to characterize them is by their individual differences. Unlike most clubs that rely on parent volunteers to coach the youngest players, the Youth Development porgram uses trainers with significant soccer experience to provide a quality learning experience where it is needed most. The Youth Development Program sets developmentally appropriate goals, knowing what the child is able to do at each level of development. Youth soccer can be confusing at times because the game changes dramatically as the players improve in both skill and physical ability. The club recognizes and understands how the skills learned at each age are connected to preparing the player to move into the next phase of his or her development. The developmental approach emphasizes the growth of individual skills and group tactical awareness. We feel too much emphasis in youth sport is placed on "team" play and competition in the preteen years, resulting in an environment that is detrimental to both players and adults; much of the negative behavior reported about parents is associated with preteen play. The Youth Program and the Developmental Teams believe in an inclusion model for preteen players. From this perspective, ...Read More