Florida Premier FC partners with Positive Coaching Alliance – Tampa Bay

Pasco County, FL. (June 28, 2023) – Florida Premier FC and Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) – Tampa Bay are partnering to further the soccer club’s “One Club, One Family” approach. The partnership will help everyone involved to provide the best possible opportunities for youth to develop as players and as people both on and off the field.

The club announced the partnership during its Town Hall on March 27 and had PCA – Tampa Bay on-hand to meet the staff, coaches, players, and parents.

PCA – Tampa Bay will work with all coaches of all age groups at Florida Premier through interactive workshops so coaches from the different campuses can connect and learn more tips and tools about how an emphasis on mastery and respect can lead to improved performances.

Parents of competitive and recreational players will have the chance to learn how to best support their player and players, themselves, will learn PCA’s main principles including how filling Emotional Tanks leads to better practices and games.

The efforts between Florida Premier and PCA will enhance everyone’s experience in the club and will help them feel more confident, competent, and optimistic leading into next season.

“Within the last year alone, Florida Premier has added over 45 teams and 500 players at over seven sites in Tampa Bay, developed mentorship for girls, and is now dedicating training for coaches, parents, and players. We’re incredibly proud to keep growing, to lead Pasco County in the youth soccer space, and to have PCA – Tampa Bay included in our holistic efforts.” said Novi Maric CEO of Florida Premier FC

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Florida Premier FC. They are a large and growing youth sports organization with goals of developing excellent soccer players, brave leaders and a positive training environment built on a foundation of sportsmanship and respect” said Mason Cathey, Executive Director, PCA – Tampa Bay. “With Florida Premier’s investment in its entire club, we are confident we can help develop players that want to return season after season not only for the soccer, but also for the great community and culture.”

About Florida Premier

Florida Premier FC’s philosophy is to focus on the development of players over winning and we use a unique blueprint for training and tactical play that is embraced club-wide.  Our coaches and staff seek to foster a spirit of friendship while teaching the game, and maintaining an attitude of fair play, discipline, self-control and good sportsmanship.  These are characteristics that will ensure all of our players have successful futures on and off the soccer field. We truly embrace and try to live by our motto of “One Club, One Family.”

About Positive Coaching Alliance

PCA – Tampa Bay’s s vision is to support student-athletes so that every child benefits from a positive youth sports experience with a coach who teaches them to strive to win and also focuses on life lessons.

For more information, go to tampabay.positivecoach.org.