Lot of talk during tryout season about pros/cons of various clubs...parents may want different things from a program for their child so I thought it would be interesting to look up each club's stated mission from their website in terms of what their organization's mission is.
(in alphabetical order - note: in addition to the "big clubs" I've included a couple of town teams here as comparison...not saying they're better than other specific towns, just representative of a town team's philosophy)
GPS NH
http://nhpsa.net/about-gps-nh/gps-ne...ion-statement/
The Mission of GPS New Hampshire is to enhance the soccer experience of players and coaches in New Hampshire. We provide our players the opportunity to develop as athletes and as people by fostering an identity of excellence. We strive to produce players who can compete at the highest level of soccer throughout the world.
Hooksett
http://leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?...hooksettsoccer
It is the Hooksett Youth Athletic Associations Soccer Board of Directors’ mission to provide the children in the Town of Hooksett with a fun, safe place to learn and develop their soccer skills while holding true to fair play and sportsmanship amongst all of our programs. It is our goal to provide the players of the Town of Hooksett with the necessary tools needed to help develop each player’s skills to the best of their ability and to provide an opportunity for competitive play for players who possess the exemplary skills.
Nashua World Cup
http://www.nashuaworldcup.org/about-...timonials.aspx
The club provides youth soccer players with the opportunity to play competitive soccer at the highestl evel permitted by the United States Youth Soccer Association. This includes competing for league, state, regional and national championships in the applicable age groups. Our dedicated coaching staff will provide your child with quality coaching so that they learn how to play and enjoy the great sport of soccer. Our club is committed to developing youth soccer players. Younger player programs focus on maximizing player development transitioning to a competitive travel program for older boys and girls.
Seacoast United
http://www.seacoastunited.com/Soccer...s/index_E.html
Founded in 1992 with the simple mission to advance the physical and social wellbeing of kids and adults through competitive soccer, Seacoast United has grown exponentially ever since.
Stars of NH
http://www.starsofma.org/AboutUs/Mission/index_E.html
The mission of F.C. Stars is quite simply to provide the optimal training and competition to best prepare our young athletes to play at the High School, Collegiate, Regional and National representative levels
Timberwolves
http://www.eteamz.com/timberwolvesso...cfm?cat=326345
Timberwolves Soccer Club (TSC) is devoted to providing the best environment to develop the young, aspiring, and committed soccer player. Our coaches give many hours on behalf of their teams as well as attending required coaching licensing classes. TSC offers a competitive soccer program for girls and boys in the U10 through U19 age groups. Our mission is focused on player development in the sport of soccer and we continually work to enhance our program
(in alphabetical order - note: in addition to the "big clubs" I've included a couple of town teams here as comparison...not saying they're better than other specific towns, just representative of a town team's philosophy)
GPS NH
http://nhpsa.net/about-gps-nh/gps-ne...ion-statement/
The Mission of GPS New Hampshire is to enhance the soccer experience of players and coaches in New Hampshire. We provide our players the opportunity to develop as athletes and as people by fostering an identity of excellence. We strive to produce players who can compete at the highest level of soccer throughout the world.
Hooksett
http://leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?...hooksettsoccer
It is the Hooksett Youth Athletic Associations Soccer Board of Directors’ mission to provide the children in the Town of Hooksett with a fun, safe place to learn and develop their soccer skills while holding true to fair play and sportsmanship amongst all of our programs. It is our goal to provide the players of the Town of Hooksett with the necessary tools needed to help develop each player’s skills to the best of their ability and to provide an opportunity for competitive play for players who possess the exemplary skills.
Nashua World Cup
http://www.nashuaworldcup.org/about-...timonials.aspx
The club provides youth soccer players with the opportunity to play competitive soccer at the highestl evel permitted by the United States Youth Soccer Association. This includes competing for league, state, regional and national championships in the applicable age groups. Our dedicated coaching staff will provide your child with quality coaching so that they learn how to play and enjoy the great sport of soccer. Our club is committed to developing youth soccer players. Younger player programs focus on maximizing player development transitioning to a competitive travel program for older boys and girls.
Seacoast United
http://www.seacoastunited.com/Soccer...s/index_E.html
Founded in 1992 with the simple mission to advance the physical and social wellbeing of kids and adults through competitive soccer, Seacoast United has grown exponentially ever since.
Stars of NH
http://www.starsofma.org/AboutUs/Mission/index_E.html
The mission of F.C. Stars is quite simply to provide the optimal training and competition to best prepare our young athletes to play at the High School, Collegiate, Regional and National representative levels
Timberwolves
http://www.eteamz.com/timberwolvesso...cfm?cat=326345
Timberwolves Soccer Club (TSC) is devoted to providing the best environment to develop the young, aspiring, and committed soccer player. Our coaches give many hours on behalf of their teams as well as attending required coaching licensing classes. TSC offers a competitive soccer program for girls and boys in the U10 through U19 age groups. Our mission is focused on player development in the sport of soccer and we continually work to enhance our program