Why do I love DBSS? I love DBSS because the club uses an age appropriate curriculum that develops the player’s skills and confidence in a positive environment. The coaching staff works incredibly hard building relationships with players which results in teams built on trust and accountability. Excellence is the goal, but coaches meet players where they are and recognize that excellence looks different for each player. This approach takes a lot of time and may not translate into immediate wins, but the end result is a well-rounded player capable of playing at a high level.
Though my kids have gained amazing soccer skills at DBSS, I’m more impressed with the “off the field” skills they’ve learned from the DBSS coaching staff. Responsibility, accountability, respect, trust, honesty, and self-sacrifice are just some of the values that the coaches have helped instill in my children. The coaches never miss an opportunity to build character.
The club culture is another area that separates DBSS from other clubs and probably my absolute favorite part of being in the club. Coaches get the results they want from players by modeling the behavior they want to see and taking the time to mentor players. This has resulted in older and more skilled players taking younger players under their wings and those younger players eagerly soaking up any knowledge or skill they can. Before and after practice you’ll often see kids of all ages in a group trying to master a new skill. At games and tournaments you’ll often find players from other club teams showing up to support their club mates (both older and younger). I truly think this all stems from the coaches treating each player with dignity and respect. Each player knows they matter and they need to show up…on and off the field.
