Lindsey Affolter
Head Coach of U17 Girls
 

 

 

COACH:     Lindsey Affolter

Background

Orlando Sentinel Seminole County Player of the Year …Member of Orlando Sentinel's all-area team in 2001 and '02…Four-time Orlando Sentinel All-Seminole County selection (1999-02)…Seminole County All-Conference selection four consecutive seasons…Most valuable player of the East team at the 2002 Florida Athletic Coaches Association Senior All-Star match…Member of 2001 Michelle Akers/Target All-Tournament team…Also a member of Winter Spring's cross country and track teams…Member of Winter Spring's state champion 4x800-meter relays from 1999-00…Also won 1999 800m title and member of the 1999 4x400m state championship relay…2002 Adidas National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Scholar All-American.  

  • Develop the team's personality at games and tournaments 

  • Conduct training sessions twice per week coordinating the player development process and a 3rd session when necessary

  • Coordinate training sessions, player development, and individual player goals

  • Evaluate progress of team and individual players

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

The development of the team will be under a team approach between the head coach and trainer with both working together to develop the playing style, starting line-ups, substitution policy and individual goals for each player.

The training environment is designed to inspire players to find creative solutions to problems encountered in the field.   We are committed to meeting the specific needs of female players and creating an environment that enhances the sports experience from their perspective and reaches beyond the playing field.  We value respect and commitment and understand that creating a positive environment for players is an integral part of player development.

Trainer - George Sasvari 

  • Conduct training sessions twice per week coordinating the player development process with the head coach

  • Assist head coach to develop the playing style and line-ups including the substitutes

  • Coordinate college contacts, educate and guide players through the college letter writing and selection process

  • Coordinate selection and entry into high level and showcase tournaments 

Team Goals

  • Create a positive environment for players to reach their potential

  • Showcase players for college coaches

  • Develop a possession oriented attacking style of play that plays through the central midfield but also adapts to varying opposing styles

  • Prepare players for college level styles of play by teaching zonal defending, playing with 3 and 4 in the back, playing with 2 and 3 forwards, and playing with 3 and 4 midfielders

  • Coordinate each player's contact letters, résumé's, college visits, and communication with college coaches

 

League:   Champions League

Tournaments:      Disney Showcase, Raleigh Shootout, Disney/Orange Classic, Score at the Shore/Gator Showcase, Vegas Showcase, Boca Friendlies, and Stetson 6 v 6