The Own Touch/Futsal Athlete Development Model
Own Touch:
Build the Skill
• Technical Training
• Ball Mastery
• Finishing
• Position-Specific Development
• Decision Making
FutsalRVA: Apply the Skill
• Competitive Environment
• Creativity
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making Under Pressure
• Leadership & Mindset Program — Develop the Person
• Confidence
• Leadership
• Communication
• Accountability
• Resilience
• Emotional Control
• Identity Beyond Sport
Program Mission
To help athletes develop the mindset, confidence, leadership, and emotional resilience necessary to succeed in soccer, school, relationships, and life.
Our Goal
Develop better players. Develop better people.
Key Focus Areas
• Leadership
• Confidence
• Resilience
• Accountability
• Motivation & Discipline
• Goal Setting
• Communication
• Team Dynamics
• Coachability
• Performance Under Pressure
• Handling Setbacks
• Managing Playing Time & Team Challenges
• Identity Beyond Sport
• Family Support & Communication
• College & Recruiting Preparation
Program Structure
STEP 1: Athlete & Parent Discovery Session
60 Minutes
A foundational meeting to understand the athlete, their environment, and development needs.
Athlete Focus:
• Personal and soccer goals
• Confidence and mindset
• Current challenges
• Team experience
• Leadership and communication
Parent Focus:
• Family goals
• Areas of concern
• Athlete strengths at home
• Support needs
• Program expectations
STEP 2: Individual Development Plan
Each athlete receives a personalized roadmap, including:
• Strengths — What the athlete already does well
• Growth Areas — Key development opportunities
• Action Steps — Habits and exercises to implement
• Success Indicators — How progress is measured
Core Development Areas
• Development is built around key performance and life pillars:
• Confidence & Self-Belief
• Building trust, positive self-talk, and performance consistency.
• Leadership Development
• Leading by example, accountability, and team influence.
• Emotional Control & Resilience
• Managing frustration, mistakes, pressure, and setbacks.
• Communication Skills
• Improving conversations with coaches, teammates, and family.
• Goal Setting & Accountability
• Building habits, structure, and consistency.
• Identity Beyond Sport
• Helping athletes navigate recruiting, pressure, and life outside sport
STEP 3: Ongoing Development Sessions & On-Field Application
Frequency: Bi-weekly or Monthly
Duration: 30 Minutes
Session Structure:
1. Wins — Progress since last session
2. Challenges — Obstacles faced
3. Reflection — Key lessons learned
4. Skill Development — Mindset or leadership concept
5. Action Plan — Focus areas moving forward
Each session is designed to be practical, conversational, and directly connected to the athlete's real-life experiences both on and off the field.
Conversation & Reflection
Every session begins with a meaningful discussion focused on the athlete's current experiences, challenges, and growth opportunities.
Topics may include:
• Recent successes and challenges
• Confidence and self-belief
• Leadership development
• Communication with coaches and teammates
• Motivation and consistency
• Emotional regulation
• Goal setting and accountability
• Team dynamics and playing time situations
These conversations help athletes develop greater self-awareness, identify obstacles, and create practical strategies they can apply immediately.
On-Field Application
When appropriate, we take the conversation onto the field.
This allows athletes to:
• Practice confidence under pressure
• Learn how to reset after mistakes
• Improve communication habits
• Develop leadership skills in real situations
• Build resilience through challenging environments
• Apply mindset strategies during soccer-specific activities
Examples may include:
• Leadership challenges during training
• Communication-focused exercises
• Competitive pressure scenarios
• Confidence-building activities
• Problem-solving situations within game-like environments
Why This Matters
The goal is not simply to talk about confidence, leadership, and resilience. The goal is to help athletes experience these skills, practice them, and apply them in training and competition.
True growth happens when athletes can transfer what they learn in conversation into real-life situations on the field, in the classroom, at home, and within their team environment.
Program Options & Pricing
Designed for athletes building a strong foundation in mindset, confidence, and leadership.
Option 1: Individual - Foundations Program (1-on-1 Coaching)
$299 | (30 mins+)
Designed for athletes building a strong foundation in mindset, confidence, and leadership.
Includes:
• Athlete & Parent Discovery Session
• 3 Individual Coaching Sessions
• Personalized Development Plan
• Parent Guidance & Support
• Open Communication
Option 2: Leadership & Mindset Group Program
$249 per person | 8 Sessions (30 mins+)
Designed for athletes who want to develop confidence, leadership, accountability, and mental performance skills in a group environment.
Includes:
• Athlete & Parent Discovery Session
• Small Group Leadership & Mindset Sessions
• Leadership Development Topics:
• Identity & Goals
• Confidence & self-belief
• Handling mistakes and adversity
• Goal setting
• Leadership & Communication
• Building positive habits
• Responding to challenges (Handling Pressure)
• Team Culture & Relationship
• Reflection
• Goal Tracking & Accountability System
• On-field application and coaching feedback (Ongoing at OwnTouch)
• Open Communication
Focus: Creating a community where athletes learn, grow, and apply mindset tools together while building leadership skills that transfer beyond soccer.
Option 3: Individual - Elite Athlete Development Program (1-on-1 Coaching)
$699 | (30 mins+)
Designed for athletes seeking deeper development, accountability, and ongoing support.
Includes:
• Athlete & Parent Discovery Session
• 6 Individual Coaching Sessions
• Personalized Development Plan
• Goal Tracking & Accountability System
• Ongoing Leadership & Performance Development (At OwnTouch)
• Monthly Parent Check-In (as needed)
• Final Progress Review (How they are doing)
• Open Communication
Parent Partnership: Athlete development is strongest when athletes, coaches, and parents are aligned.
Parents will have direct access throughout the program to ask questions, discuss challenges, and receive guidance on how best to support their athlete.
Support may include:
• Confidence and mindset challenges
• Playing time frustrations
• Communication with coaches
• Leadership opportunities
• Recruiting and college preparation
• Emotional highs and lows of sport
This ensures families are supported throughout the development journey, not just the athlete.
Long-Term Vision
The goal is to create a complete athlete development system that supports both performance and personal growth.
When families think of Own Touch Soccer and FutsalRVA, they should think beyond technical training and see an organization that develops:
Confident athletes
Resilient competitors
Strong leaders
Accountable teammates
Well-rounded people
Final Statement
Own Touch Soccer Builds the Skill.
FutsalRVA Applies the Skill.
Leadership & Mindset Develops the Person.
This program represents a scalable opportunity to deepen impact, strengthen family engagement, and support athletes in becoming their best selves on and off the field.