Dear Members,

Monday evening, January 9^th, Mt Rainier Futbol Club (MRFC) held its Annual General Meeting. At this meeting the voting members present voted unanimously, one abstained, to adopt a comprehensive amended and restated bylaws which removed any requirement for MRFC to be affiliated with the Mount Rainier Soccer Association (MRSA) or Washington Youth Soccer (WYS).  Accordingly, this afternoon the MRFC Board of Directors advised MRSA that it has terminated its relationship with MRSA and WYS.

On behalf of the MRFC Board of Directors I am pleased to announce, that henceforth, MRFC will solely be a member of US Club Soccer. The MRFC Board of Directors verily believes that the mission and philosophy of US Club Soccer to create, develop, and grow the best USSF-sanctioned organizations and foster the growth and development of club soccer by allowing clubs the flexibility to build programs that meet their needs best represents and supports our objectives.

The MRFC Board of Directors is committed to the development of all players to their fullest potential, while supporting soccer at every level.  

MRFC is proud to announce that it has partnered with Coerver Coaching NW.  Coerver Coaching is world renowned for its individual skill development, small group play teaching methods, and is endorsed by federations, association, experts and clubs world wide. Coerver Coaching NW is committed to MRFC and its goal to develop youth soccer players of all ages in southeast Pierce and King Counties to their fullest potential.

In parting, it is my ultimate goal as the President of MRFC to create a “Club Culture”. I want to create a program where families grow up learning to play and love the game of soccer the way it was meant to be and have the ability to return as adults to continue to play the game, perhaps even become coaches, and raise their families in MRFC enabling a “Members for life” culture within club.

Thank you for all of your support in the months leading to this transition.

Sincerely,

Bob Kocher

President
Mt Rainier Futbol Club 

MRFC WHY FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS?

 A message from you club President

Below is a excerpt from an article about the Argentinean soccer culture and a quote from the great Diego Maradona. You ask "Why should my son or daughter come to Friday Night Lights?" This is why.

" Argentina has a similar culture to all South American nations. The seeds of development are sewn early with boys playing soccer on the stree...ts and beach for hours every day. This is in stark contrast to many American youth players who will receive only three hours of structured practice per week, and the befits to an Argentine youth player come on a number levels.

The free play culture is one that builds inherent self motivation. Playing with your friends as your primary recreational activity, is very different to playing in a structured session that you are driven to and from by your parents.

Technical practice, while not structured is also superior in the Argentine model. While a coach may not always be present, the amount of time spent with a ball at their feet is simply the best way to improve comfort in possession of the ball. 10 hours a week of regular play, will always carry greater benefit than 90 minutes only, even if a professional coach is watching the 90 minutes.

The mentality of a street soccer player can also carry benefits. The lack of instruction can lead to players who are capable of solving problems with their own imagination. If a player is constantly playing the game with a coach barking instructions in their ear, they can lack the ability to think for themselves, and also can suffer a fear of failure. It is not uncommon for players to not try something creative to avoid the criticism of a coach."

This "Free play culture" is what we at MRFC, the Board of Directors and coaches, are trying to tap in to. We want to give players a conveyance where they can be free to enjoy the game with their friends, be creative, and feel free to use their imagination and problem solving skills without any pressure from a coach.

So you ask "Why Friday Night Lights?" That's why! I figure if you don't believe me maybe you'll believe Diego. Heck, he's even got a move named after him. :)

Bob Kocher
President
Mt Rainier Futbol Club

Mt Rainier Futbol Club's Friday Night Lights will be an ongoing event. The schedule will be updated on the MRFC Website and Facebook on a weekly basis.

 

What...MRFC on Facebook?

Did you know MRFC was on Facebook? Here is a fun way to keep informed on what is going on in MRFC and also share with everyone what is going on with your team. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/MRFC/115256215229412 Please share with everyone news about your son or daughter's team. We also post news about MRFC events and training. So if you are on Facebook come visit us!

South Mason Kickoff Tournament Champions!!

Congratulations to MRFC 99 Select (Davis)