Principles of ATL Youth Sports

 

1.     Fun Focused Teaching

·        Our coaches strive to ensure each child receives a unique experience that is exciting, fun and full of learning, sparking a life long love of playing sports.

2.     Everyone Plays

·         Competition is part of sports however, youth sports is about kids and games are their opportunity to experience the fun of playing with teammates and putting what they have learned into play.

3.     Fundamental First

·         We teach the basics, so kids have a solid foundation on which to built their sports experience. Without fundamental teaching, they won't play as well, get discouraged and most likely lose interest in a sport they were initially excited to try. With fundamental knowledge and understanding, they'll feel confident, enjoy the game more, and improve their individual performance levels.

4.      Be Positive

·         Coaching involves directional correction but we do so in a supportive manner not to criticize and discourage but to help each young athlete reach his or her individual potential.  ATL coaches are here to develop the child inside the athlete.

5.     Progressive Development

·         Building on a child’s athletic skill level is a progressive process and varies from child to child.  Regardless, of their ability, the goal is to work on their individual development.

Our Coaching Creed - "The four D's":

Dedication:
ATL coaches are professionals in their field.  They have earned their many years of training on and off the field as collegiate athletes and high school & college coaches.  They routinely attend coaching clinics and training sessions, allowing us to provided excellent training to your young athlete.

Disciple:
Our coach's love for sport began in their formative years as youth, enjoying the rewards that come from participating on youth sport teams.  Through hard work and dedication are coaches are former NCAA scholarship athletes and great roll models that with hard work comes great reward.

Desire:
ATL Coaches desire to give to today's young athletes what their youth & team coaches gave them, a love of sport, quality training and values that they carry with them today as successful adults!

 Determination:
We are here to encourage your young athletes, delivering the message that if they do not give up and give their best effort they will improve.   Without struggle there is no success, we are here to help your child reach his or her best potential.