| DFW Tornados - Mission Statement |
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The ultimate goal of the DFW Tornados Soccer Club is the development of players first while striving to win classic league championships. To that end, the entire DFW Tornados organization; players, coaches, parents and volunteers, must be dedicated in order to progress from contender to winner and from winner to champion. An organization built upon the principles of UNITY, TRUST, HUMILITY, DISCIPLINE, SUPERIOR EFFORT and PRIDE will ultimately achieve success. |
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| Unity (Teamwork) | ||
| ► | vital to success in soccer | |
| ► | the understanding that the team always comes first, and the players are part | |
| of the team | ||
| ► | voluntary cooperation from each and every member of the organization |
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| Trust (Interdependence) | ||
| ► | an atmosphere and climate of collaboration based on honest and open | |
| communication | ||
| ► | accepting and trusting the critical analysis of coaches | |
| ► | positive peer pressure as a result of caring and confidence in team members |
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| Humility (Self-Confidence) | ||
| ► | unselfish dedication to the 'mission' at the expense of personal gain | |
| ► | giving innocently towards the success of the team | |
| ► | sharing in both victory and defeat | |
| ► | evaluating your own performance after each practice and game, being self- | |
| critical first and foremost |
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| Discipline (A Positive Mental Attitude) | ||
| ► | personal commitment to the 'mission' by actions and deeds that set new | |
| standards of excellence | ||
| ► | punctuality and attendance indicating respect to the team and personal | |
| responsibility | ||
| ► | compliance of team rules and regulations in letter and in spirit pertaining to | |
| conduct, appearance, etc. | ||
| ► | mental discipline to maintain concentration for the duration of practice, | |
| matches and meetings | ||
| ► | technical discipline - to develop and execute the required skills of one's | |
| position | ||
| ► | tactical discipline - in order to follow the game plan | |
| ► | physical discipline - preparing your body for the intensity and full duration of a | |
| competitive match or training | ||
| ► | caring for injuries and never endangering your teammate or opponent | |
| ► | composure in the face of adversity from opponents, officials and fans |
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| Superior Effort (Hard Work) | ||
| ► | shouldering your responsibility by always accomplishing your primary task | |
| and helping others when necessary | ||
| ► | using all your available qualities for the good of the team | |
| ► | going the extra distance for others because you know it will be done for you in | |
| return | ||
| ► | commitment to attack and defend in a bold and decisive manner | |
| ► | intensity and work habit unparalleled by opposing teams and players |
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| Pride (Self-Confidence) | ||
| ► | to have pride in representing the DFW Tornados | |
| ► | to be proud and honored to wear the DFW Tornados uniform |
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| TALENT WILL WIN GAMES | |
| TEAMWORK WILL WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS | |
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