Foundation 1 of 5
Communication
Trust is built through communication.
Is information clear, consistent, timely, accessible, and trusted?
Our Model
The Players First Model™
Five foundations describe the systems behind every youth soccer organization: Communication, Operations, Technology, Community, and Culture. The Players First Organizational Assessment™ evaluates an organization against all five and shows where it stands today.
The Five Foundations
Every organization is built on the same five foundations
Five foundations surround the player at the center. Move between them with Tab and press Enter to read each foundation's promise.
Foundation 2 of 5
Operations
Strong organizations run on strong systems.
Can the organization reliably deliver what it promises?
Foundation 3 of 5
Technology
Technology should simplify the experience.
Do the systems support access, continuity, efficiency, and records?
Foundation 4 of 5
Community
Great organizations are rooted in community.
What relationships expand access, resources, visibility, and opportunity?
Foundation 5 of 5
Culture
Culture is what people experience every day.
What do players, families, coaches, and volunteers actually experience?
- Communication
- 8 indicators
- Operations
- 10 indicators
- Technology
- 10 indicators
- Community
- 8 indicators
- Culture
- 10 indicators
How Maturity Is Described
Each foundation is described on the same five-level scale
Within each foundation, the Assessment describes an organization's maturity from Reactive to Player-Centered.
Reactive
Informal, inconsistent, or dependent on individuals.
Developing
Some systems exist, but implementation is incomplete.
Established
Clear systems exist and are generally followed.
Strong
Systems are consistent, understood, measured, and intentionally improved.
Player-Centered
Strong systems, with evidence that they improve the player experience.
A maturity level describes where an organization's systems stand today. It is not a certification, an accreditation, or a ranking against other clubs — it is the starting point for the Blueprint that follows.
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