Respect

"The right to be respected is won by respecting others" Vasyl Sukhomlynsky

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Being respected by important people in our lives growing up teaches us how to be respectful toward others. Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they're different from you or you don't agree with them. Respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing.

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At Peterlee Town FC we believe that treating players with respect will help our future adults develop a sense of respect for themselves, their peers and the communities in which they live.

Teamwork

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships" Michael Jordan

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Teamwork is important because it enables individuals to share ideas and responsibilities and it is recognised that the contributions of a strong team can multiply successes. At Peterlee Town FC we also fully understand the importance of teamwork in adult life, which is why we support our players to develop teamwork skills through specially arranged team building activities and days out, whilst embedding teamworking philosophies into our taining session plans.

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When players work collaboratively, they are more likely to retain a good attitude toward one another.

Discipline

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment” Jim Rohn

We teach discipline through highlighting the importance of doing your job to the best of your ability. We endorse discipline as doing the basic, mundane and simple things that are not necessarily always the most rewarding to a high standard. When 5, 7, 9 or 11 players try to work together we believe the little things, such as footballing fundamentals, help a player perform well and is usually the difference between winning and losing your individual battles on the pitch.

At Peterlee Town FC we hold our players to a high standard and set high but achievable targets. We believe this builds a player’s character which in turn helps them focus and develop the ability to work towards achieving their targets without any distractions.

Fitness

"If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done" Thomas Jefferson

High fitness levels are a fundamental requirement in most sports. Specifically in football having a lower body fat and greater muscle mass means that you'll be stronger and faster on the pitch. A strong lower body is good for shooting, jumping and turning and upper body strength is necessary for shielding the ball and avoiding being knocked off balance. Fitness contributes to your overall strength and energy.

At Peterlee Town FC we run regular fitness focussed sessions and measure and track player fitness levels through regular Multi-Stage Fitness Tests. We feedback into players on their performance which helps the player understand that they are responsible for their own fitness. This helps the player understand they can take steps to change their lifestyle to positively influence their fitness.