A Special Message from the Directors

The challenges are changing due to the success of our teams in 2006/7, but our commitment remains the same. Players deserve a place to grow, an enjoyable environment to learn, and above all stability. As we witness the ongoing turmoil within club soccer, we are very encouraged by the loyalty of our players and coaches. Five teams have been added, based on coaching and desire to play for San Clemente. Growth is a sign of acceptance, but will be managed conservatively.

Our goals and expectations within our coaching staff have been set, and the bar is high. However the focus of all our players and parents from U9 to U17, is to improve as a player, and use soccer to learn the lesson of team unity. As a club we have a responsibility to help players improve, and as coaches a responsibility to deliver. Winning games is a byproduct of a strong program and although it becomes important at the older level, we prefer to be judged on player progress. Trophies tarnish, good habits shine for life.

Stability and loyalty are our words of choice for the upcoming season. Stability, showing in the way we take the losses with the wins, respect for each other, our opponents and officials, humble in victory.

Loyalty in the belief in ourselves, support of our coaches, our teammates and parents. Stay loyal to the belief that good comes from hard work, soccer is a very cruel game and sometimes we do not get what is deserved. Loyalty to the cause, "we gave it our very best".

Roger and Chris