Changing Youth Soccer with Players First!

As a leading club in US Club Soccer, FC Wisconsin Eclipse will be able to provide new resources and programs for the club's players through the Players First program.  

As a leading club in US Club Soccer, FC Wisconsin Eclipse will be able to provide new resources and programs for the club's players through the Players First program recently launched by US Club Soccer.  Players First provides coaching education from the best development clubs and programs in the world, resources for player health and safety and development, and more.  The "P1" platform includes 5 pillars:

  • Club Development
  • Coach Development
  • Player Development
  • Player Health and Safety
  • Parent Engagement and Education

"We are so excited that our connection with US Club Soccer allows us to insure that we are truly providing the best possible resources and experience for our players," said Youth Director Andy Lee.  Players First partners include the youth player development experts at La Liga - the top professional league in the world, development experts from the French Football Federation, periodisation and player safety experts from Fit For 90, educational resources from the Positive Coaching Alliance, and much more.  Resources and partners focus on development on and off the field - for all involved in the youth soccer experience: players, coaches, and parents.

To learn more about the program, including the partners and presenters at the launch event at Nike Headquarters this weekend, click here.

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