CREATE A POSITIVE PLAYING ENVIRONMENT

The game today is heavily focused on player development, won loss records and the idea that a college scholarship is the way in which the value of participation in the sport is measured. The louder this commentary has been expressed the less enjoyable the game has become for many stakeholders.

No Victory Without Honor® is a program that enables soccer organizations to create a more positive soccer experience at the field and combat the negative effects of the "win at all costs" attitude.

A win at all cost thinking supports a culture where the values of the organization and its stakeholders are...

compromised. A culture where you find parental incidents on the rise, eligibility rules being disregarded by coaches, and player and referee safety on the decline.

The No Victory Without Honor® Program allows organizations, serving the youth soccer market at all levels, to offer a competitive experience in a playing environment that is true to the shared values of the organization and its stakeholders. By showing a commitment to deliver a family soccer experience and honor their promise to highlight the games’ sustainable value, a soccer organization can combat many of the issues found at soccer fields across the country.

CREATE A POSITIVE PLAYING ENVIRONMENT

A win at all cost thinking supports a culture where the values of the organization and its stakeholders are...

compromised. A culture where you find parental incidents on the rise, eligibility rules being disregarded by coaches, and player and referee safety on the decline.

“Coast Soccer League introduced NVWH and in just one season we saw dramatic results. A 30% reduction in yellow cards, a 64% reduction in red cards issued to players and an 80% reduction in red cards issued to parents and coaches. The No Victory without Honor® program changes the environment in which the game is played which makes the soccer experience better for everyone.”

- Bernie Towers - President

CSL, the largest youth soccer league in the US and one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the world with nearly 40,000 players participating each year.

- Gary Sparks - President

CSL, the largest youth soccer league in the US and one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the world with 34,000 players participating each year.

OFFERING SUSTAINABLE VALUE

That is why as the leaders of the sport, organizations must begin to speak of the games greater value; the role it plays in the development of good character and life skills. These areas of sustainable value are desirable to every family and sustainable value is what soccer organizations must highlight if they are to thrive in today’s highly competitive market. Studies have proven that the longer a child participates in sport, the greater the influence in each of these important areas, soccer must not only attract families but importantly retain families by demonstrating a commitment to this thinking.

CREATE A POSITIVE PLAYING ENVIRONMENT

A win at all cost thinking supports a culture where the values of the organization and its stakeholders are...

BRINGING THIS THINKING TO LIFE

The first step involves the organization defining its values and crafting the pledge that acts as a platform for how all the members will experience the game. Once this has been done the next step is to communicate this thinking with all stakeholders; players, parents, coaches and volunteers, everyone will play a role in the success of the program. Xara offers support in building the pledge and web materials that help communicate it. The program is a valuable tool for coaches and a meeting with the coaches is recommended. Coaches can use the program to motivate players and reinforce the sustainable value that comes from playing the game. The final step is to understand the way in which the program has made the game more enjoyable and impacted the well-being of the organization.

TAKE THE PLEDGE

Each organization establishes a NVWH pledge with "standards for success" that mirror the values of the organization. These standards for success lay the foundation for shifting stakeholder behavior and creating the platform to deliver a dynamic competitive soccer experience in a positive playing environment.

CREATE THE ENVIRONMENT

Flags and Banners at your fields bring a visual representation of the NVWH program and the standards of success that players, parents, coaches, and referees have agreed to. They act as an ongoing reminder to each stakeholder of the role they play in making the game enjoyable for everyone.

Analyze Returns

Work with us to analyze the effects of the No Victory Without Honor, and measure the impact that the program has had on making the game more enjoyable and the measurable success of the organization.

BRINGING THIS THINKING TO LIFE

TAKE THE PLEDGE

CREATE THE ENVIRONMENT

Analyze Returns

Work with us to analyze the effects of the No Victory Without Honor, and measure the impact that the program has had on making the game more enjoyable and the measurable success of the organization.