Core Values

We have different goals and expectations than many other youth soccer clubs.  These three essential characteristics define who Anglers FC is and shape every decision we make as a club.

Affordable

We believe in providing valuable soccer experiences that families can actually afford.  As a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization, we are able to offer programs at a fraction of the cost of larger clubs so that more players and families can participate in, and enjoy, the beautiful game.

Holistic

We believe players should be developed as whole people.  Every athlete should be working to develop not only their athletic abilities and soccer-specific technical skills, but also their tactical awareness, mental excellence, and emotional intelligence.  These attributes lead to success in athletics and in life.

Family-oriented

We believe family time is as important as practice time.  Often, youth sports come to dominate a family’s life, requiring huge time commitments and far travel.  We design our programs with busy family schedules in mind.

Player Outcomes

We expect players to grow in their character while participating in Anglers FC activities.  These three character traits in particular will be intentionally modeled and trained by our coaching staff.

Tenacity

Tenacity is persevering through all challenges.  It is fighting until the end, regardless of the score.  It is having grit and strength of character, even when faced with difficult circumstances.  We endeavor for all Anglers players to learn to exhibit tenacity on the field so that they can call upon it when facing challenges off it.

Integrity

Integrity is holding to your values, even when no one else sees.  It is character in public and character in private.  We strive for all Anglers players to observe integrity modeled by their coaches and to practice it in their daily lives.  Integrity matters, especially in a culture where selfish ambition is all too common.

Growth Mindset

Growth mindset is viewing challenges and setbacks as opportunities to improve.  It is believing that even if you struggle with certain skills, your abilities (or lack thereof) are not set in stone.  Anglers players are on a constant journey.  They may not be capable of something yet, but with hard work, discipline, and grit, their skills can improve over time.

Anglers Football Club exists to provide an affordable, holistic, and family-oriented alternative to club soccer while teaching within a Christian worldview.

Anglers FC staff lead from a Christian worldview, but we are committed to bringing players and coaches from various religious beliefs, ethnicities, and backgrounds together through the sport of soccer.  We believe that all peoples, nations, and tribes are created in the image of God, that is, that all people are of sacred worth.  We are for compassion and grace to all individuals and are committed to fostering respect within our club.