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What is The Chill SBC Soccer Club?
The Chill SBC Soccer Club is a premier level soccer club based in East Lansing, MI. The club at present has girls and boys teams ranging from U9 to U18 and is the only club in the area that only employs full time professional coaches. The club uses a proven curriculum for player development which sees players work on a different technique and tactic each week in training. The curriculum has been developed with the assistance of a number of experienced staff from Chicago Fire Camps and Training. The club also utilizes a specific type of coaching called Strengths Based Coaching (SBC). SBC was developed from early psychology studies in the area of positive reinforcement and believes that players flourish when taught in a positive psychological environment.
Philosophically, the club believes in creating a positive psychological training environment which is physically and mentally challenging with the aim of lifting players beyond their vision of capability.
What is SBC?
Strengths-Based Coaching (SBC) is an approach to coaching. It is the core or the very foundation of coaching, set firm in the belief that the how of coaching (the process) is more essential than the what of coaching (the information delivered). SBC is about the how of coaching. SBC believes that coaches must get the how of coaching or the approach down in order to most effectively deliver the what. SBC is built on the science and principles of positive psychology and an extensively researched model of human interaction.
SBC operates from the point of view that every individual has a natural set of talents. Those talents, when combined with knowledge and skill in the right climate – a positive psychological climate – develop into strength. A Strengths-Based Coach is one who can identify the natural talents of individuals and then deliver the right mix of knowledge and skill to build strength. A Strengths-Based Coach knows his/her players and activates their abilities with praise, encouragement and constructive feedback. A Strengths-Based Coach knows how to create the optimal environment that allows each player to take risks, to grow and to ultimately succeed.
What is a green card?
A green card is a tool used by a strength based coach to reward players. The reward can be soccer related (making an accurate pass, dribbling past a player, scoring a goal) or it can be socially related (helping collect cones, set up goals, picking up trash). The idea of the green card is that a player receives a tangible reward for their actions in front of their teammates. In addition to green cards during training sessions we also award green cards in our weekly newsletters and highlight players, parents or members of the community that have displayed positive modelling behaviours.
Who are the coaches?
The club’s coaching staff is made up of professional coaches employed through Chicago Fire Camps and Training and Major League Soccer Camps. All coaches are background checked and licensed through the USSF, NSCAA or the English FA. We currently have Ben Jones who serves as the club's Director of Coaching and staff coaches Stuart Greer, Robert Cheyne, Sam Ebzao, Elliott Dougall and Darren Arnott.
Eric Perilla currently serves as the clubs goalkeeper coache. Additional premier level coaches are available to serve the club as the number of teams increases.
All of our coaches are full time professionals which allow them to focus solely on developing the club and its players.
When can I start?
The youngest travel teams in the club are U9 girls and boys. Tryouts for these teams occur each year in June. For players interested in becoming involved in the club and the SBC approach earlier than this, the club runs a year round Academy for girls and boys aged 6 to 8. The Academy is staffed by the same coaches our teams enjoy. This means that Academy players are exposed to the game earlier and gain fundamental skills, game awareness and appreciation before their peers.
When do the teams train?
U9 – U12 teams will typically train 2x per week and U13 – U18 teams will train 3x per week during the spring and fall seasons. During the summer and winter months, players will take part in one team training session per week. In addition to that, players can take part in technical training up to 4 times per week during the summer and winter. For more information about summer and winter training please see the relevant tabs on the website homepage.
Were is the training located?
Currently our spring, summer and fall training takes place at Wardcliff Elementary school in East Lansing. Our winter training program takes place at the Summit in Dimondale.
Can I get any additional training if I would like?
Yes, we offer individual training and semi private training for all of our players. If you are interested in this type of training please contact
for more information.
What leagues do the teams play in?
All u9 – u12 teams play in the Mid Michigan Youth Soccer League. Teams aged u13 – u18 play in the Michigan State Premier League.
What are the costs associated with playing for Chill SBC?
The fees for the 2009/10 season are as follows. These fees include all training sessions, league fees, referee fees, coaching fees, field rental and maintenance.
U9 – U12
$680 for summer and fall plus $680 for winter and spring. All fees for U9 – U12 involves year round team training that includes:
Summer - one team training session per week for 6 weeks
Fall – two team training sessions per week for 11 weeks
Winter – one team training session per week for 13 weeks
Spring – two team training sessions per week for 10 weeks
U13 – U14
$830 for summer and fall plus $830 for winter and spring. All fees for U13 – U14 involves year round team training that includes:
Summer - one team training session per week for 6 weeks
Fall – three team training sessions per week for 11 weeks
Winter – one team training session per week for 13 weeks
Spring – three team training sessions per week for 10 weeks
U15- U18 GIRLS
$770 for summer and fall. All fees for U15 – U18 includes:
Summer - two team training sessions per week for 6 weeks
Fall – three team training sessions per week for 11 weeks
U15- U18 BOYS
$770 for winter and spring. All fees for U15 – U18 includes:
Winter – one team training session per week for 13 weeks
Spring – three team training sessions per week for 10 weeks
How many tournaments does the club take part in?
The club typically takes part in three tournaments per year; one in the spring, one in the summer and one in the fall. We have committed to taking part in tournaments within the state of Michigan to reduce travel costs for our families and to help boost the local economy.
How much travel is involved?
A typical travel time for away games is 1 hour. Times will vary depending on the opposition and the league the team plays in. Teams will typically only play 4 or 5 away games per season so travel is overall is minimal. All home games are played at East Lansing Soccer Complex.
What should I expect at the tryout?
Players should expect to participate in a number of technical skill activities and several small sided games. The director of coaching, staff coaches and a number of independent evaluators from Chicago Fire Camps and Training will make up the selection committee.
The majority of teams will be formed on the first night of tryouts for that age group. Players interested in joining The Chill SBC Soccer Club should ensure that they attend the first scheduled night of tryouts to avoid disappointment as cuts and repositioning of players can and will be made.
At the tryout you will also find a number of volunteers made up of parents, friends, senior players and alum. These volunteers are a valuable resource for families who are new to the club; please feel free to take some time to talk with them.
What do coaches look for at the tryout?
Coaches are looking for competitive, athletic and technically skilled players who have the desire to improve and display an ability to listen and learn.
How do I know if I am ready for The Chill SBC?
If you are a player committed to training with a desire to improve and would like positive professional coach to help you achieve your personal and team goals then The Chill SBC Soccer Club might be for you.
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