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Mission Statement

The mission of FC Dallas Emerald Coast (FCDEC) is to provide our soccer players with the best technical training and playing environment necessary to reach the highest possible level of play. A vertically integrated technical skills and tactical development program is used to provide the opportunity for FCDEC players to progress to their maximum ability and potential. The keys to our success include a professional coaching and training staff, oversight by a focused board of directors, and equipment and fields necessary to facilitate a positive training environment.

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FC Dallas launches affiliate program
Florida’s Emerald Coast United becomes FC Dallas Emerald Coast under new program 
 
FRISCO, Texas (June 9, 2011) – FC Dallas launched its affiliate program this week by formally welcoming Emerald Coast United of Niceville, Fla., into the FC Dallas family.

FC Dallas is sharing its trademark FCD Way age-specific curriculum with existing youth clubs that model the style of soccer and philosophies that have made the FCD Way so successful.

“Our player development model is widely recognized as the best in North America and Major League Soccer,” said FC Dallas President and CEO Doug Quinn. “Youth development is one of our top priorities and this affiliate program allows us to cast a much larger net in finding and developing the best young soccer talent.”

FC Dallas affiliate clubs will follow the FCD Way curriculum and wear FC Dallas uniforms and training gear. The clubs will also have access to almost all of the same benefits as members of the existing youth club based at Pizza Hut Park, including School of Excellence camps and college combines, the FCD college preparation program, affiliate coaches continuing education, discounted admission to FC Dallas MLS games and support to help strengthen the club’s competitive level. Players on FC Dallas affiliate teams will be able to train or play with the FC Dallas Academy, Pre-Academy, Elite Clubs National League and Women’s Premier Soccer League teams.

FC Dallas has already identified clubs in El Paso, Midland, Lubbock and San Antonio that will become future affiliates. The details of the relationship and level of support will vary from club to club based on each individual market and specific needs.

“We are trying to build something very special with this program and want to be very strategic about the clubs we choose as FC Dallas affiliates,” said Hunt Sports Group Vice President Dan Hunt. “Our affiliate clubs have to be like-minded in their player development philosophy. They have to play our style of soccer and teach their players the same tools and values we promote in Dallas. More important, we have to be closely involved with each club in implementing our curriculum and ensuring best practices.”

In addition to access to the FC Dallas curriculum and resources, affiliates will earn rankings each year to determine the top ranked teams at each age group who will then advance to a tournament hosted by FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids, Real Salt Lake or Houston Dynamo.

“We are always looking for ways to push our program forward,” said Quinn. “This is the next step. This is the future of our game in America.”

Club Overview

FC Dallas Emerald Coast is a medium-size soccer club based in Northwest Florida. It is managed through partnership between soccer club advisory board, known as Board of Directors, and a full-time Director of Coaching. The club also has Technical support staff in the form of a part-time Coordinator of Player Development, and paid part-time coaches assisted by team managers.

The club has a growing membership of around 300 players. Volunteer administrators and helpers provide key support throughout the operation of the club.

At the competitive level the club has established teams through the U10 to U18 age bracket. It is planned to increase teams at all levels in the near future. The club DOC intends to establish a Developmental Training Program, known as the Academy, for recreational players that the club will develop to advanced performance levels and then formation of new teams. There will be 6 levels of technical development and there will be 3 specific club training programs, the Academy, the junior program and the senior program. Each program will have a Technical Developmental Blueprint in place designed by the club's Director of Coaching.

The clubs advisory board has indicated that they would like to see the club become more competitive and be the premier club in Northwest Florida. It is the clubs mission to provide the opportunity for players to progress to their maximum potential while staying with the FC Dallas Emerald Coast organization. It is the clubs intent to not only retain the players in the club but also to attract players from other clubs.

At the club level the advisory board and Director of Coaching are committed to improve the quality of operational tasks in the following areas: Administration, Educational and Operational. It is anticipated that the Director of Coaching's 3 year growth vision for the FC Dallas Emerald Coast will provide leadership for the clubs members to enjoy a more enhanced participation in the sport of soccer.

Previously known as Emerald Coast United, was formed in 2007 as a merger of two clubs: Wave FC and Northwest Florida Force.

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