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Salvo’s Mission & Core Values
Mission:
Develop outstanding people through positive soccer experiences for players, families, coaches, referees, and staff. It is important to note two critical pieces of our mission.
Ownership - Teamwork - Leadership - Respect
Ownership
Develop outstanding people through positive soccer experiences for players, families, coaches, referees, and staff. It is important to note two critical pieces of our mission.
- We focus on the whole person and the five groups (players, families, coaches, referees, staff) that contribute to the success of our club.
- We believe we can help people achieve their highest ambitions. Some of these ambitions will be in soccer, but many will not be. We strive to elevate all members of our club to be their best.
Ownership - Teamwork - Leadership - Respect
Ownership
- Take Responsibility.
- Take risks.
- Be a problem solver.
- Represent the club
- Pitch in
- Be aware when help is needed
- Trust people
- Be the example
- Be good citizens
- Be aware
- Set clear expectations
Where is Salvo Located?
We say Salvo is a Twin Cities based club. This is because we’re not limited by one specific location or community for our teams or training, but that doesn’t mean all of our members have to zig-zag the state for each practice and game!
Our Performance programs operate in “hubs” based on approximate location, we have South, Central, and East teams, and these teams use facilities for practices in their general geographic area.
Where this changes in our Performance program is the High-Performance and Girls Academy teams. These teams are not formed or based on location and they do require more time and ability to travel.
We have players that come from all over the state of Minnesota to play for Salvo!
Our Community programs operate within the community they serve. Our Farmington/Rosemount program practices and plays in Rosemount, in partnership with WAA we offer Community soccer in Woodbury, and in Mendota Heights, we offer Community soccer in Mendota Heights (and West St Paul during the winter for indoor).
Our Performance programs operate in “hubs” based on approximate location, we have South, Central, and East teams, and these teams use facilities for practices in their general geographic area.
Where this changes in our Performance program is the High-Performance and Girls Academy teams. These teams are not formed or based on location and they do require more time and ability to travel.
We have players that come from all over the state of Minnesota to play for Salvo!
Our Community programs operate within the community they serve. Our Farmington/Rosemount program practices and plays in Rosemount, in partnership with WAA we offer Community soccer in Woodbury, and in Mendota Heights, we offer Community soccer in Mendota Heights (and West St Paul during the winter for indoor).
What is the difference between Community & Performance?
Salvo's Community [recreational] program is for players 5-18 years old. The focus of our Community program is for players to learn soccer fundamentals in a less competitive environment, have fun, and develop a passion for the sport.
On the player pathway graphic below you can see a basic breakdown of age groups and community locations and where players can transition to our performance program.
For more information on community programs visit our Community or New Player pages.
On the player pathway graphic below you can see a basic breakdown of age groups and community locations and where players can transition to our performance program.
For more information on community programs visit our Community or New Player pages.
Salvo's Performance [traveling] program is for players 9-19 years old. The Performance program is for players who are ready to take their development in this sport to the next level and are able to commit a greater amount of time to practices, training, and games. Within Performance each tier becomes more challenging, with higher expectations from from coaches and fellow teammates.
On the player pathway graphic you can see a basic breakdown of age groups and Performance program options.
For more information on performance programs visit our Performance or New Player pages.
On the player pathway graphic you can see a basic breakdown of age groups and Performance program options.
For more information on performance programs visit our Performance or New Player pages.
Community
Community Locations
- Woodbury
- Mendota Heights
- Farmington/Rosemount
Community Seasons
- Winter
- All locations
- All locations
- Spring
- All locations
- All locations
- Summer
- Woodbury ONLY
- Woodbury ONLY
- Fall
- All locations
- MHAA Warriors Soccer Powered by Salvo
- All locations
Community Refund Policy
Registration Refund Policy:
** Due to the contagious nature of COVID-19, players and families accept the risk of potential exposure when attending events hosted by Salvo SC. In the event that a team has a positive exposure and is required to quarantine, there will be no refunds to families for sessions missed during the quarantine time.
- Before first day of the season 100%.
- Within the first week of the season 50%.
- Within the second week of the season 25%.
- No refund of Late Fees.
** Due to the contagious nature of COVID-19, players and families accept the risk of potential exposure when attending events hosted by Salvo SC. In the event that a team has a positive exposure and is required to quarantine, there will be no refunds to families for sessions missed during the quarantine time.
Volunteer Coaches:
There is one player fee refund allotted per team. The standard policy is to provide 100% of this to the head coach of each team after the season has concluded.* If a head coach would like to split this with their assistant coach**, they are welcome to email Jenna at jhendrikson@salvosoccer.org to request this prior to the end of the season.
* Refunds are only processed for head coaches who have completed the background check and Trusted Coaches or other specified requirements by the deadline given prior to the season.
** Assistant coaches must also complete the requirements mentioned above
There is one player fee refund allotted per team. The standard policy is to provide 100% of this to the head coach of each team after the season has concluded.* If a head coach would like to split this with their assistant coach**, they are welcome to email Jenna at jhendrikson@salvosoccer.org to request this prior to the end of the season.
* Refunds are only processed for head coaches who have completed the background check and Trusted Coaches or other specified requirements by the deadline given prior to the season.
** Assistant coaches must also complete the requirements mentioned above
Who Coaches Community Soccer?
Our community programs are parent-coach-driven! All teams are coached by parent volunteers with coaching plans and resources provided by Salvo staff.
If you are registering for a season of community, we want you to be a coach! Our volunteer coaches are vital to our community program and the experience of our players. No soccer experience is required; coaches are provided with all necessary materials, including weekly coaching plans and activity ideas.
If you are registering for a season of community, we want you to be a coach! Our volunteer coaches are vital to our community program and the experience of our players. No soccer experience is required; coaches are provided with all necessary materials, including weekly coaching plans and activity ideas.
What is Community+?
The Community+ program is for players 8-9 years old who plan to transition to our Performance Soccer program. Community+ is offered through our Woodbury program during the Spring and Fall seasons.
Community+ Soccer is geared to create a fun yet challenging environment. Our friendly and qualified staff work with players on some of the following concepts:
Community+ Soccer is geared to create a fun yet challenging environment. Our friendly and qualified staff work with players on some of the following concepts:
- Dribbling with all parts of the feet
- 1v1, stop and start, turns, and other soccer-related techniques
- Passing and receiving
- Scrimmages/Games
Performance
What are the different Performance leagues?
- USYS [United States Youth Soccer]
- National league https://www.usysnationalleague.com/conferences-mixed-states/
- National league P.R.O https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/assets/1/6/nl_p.r.o._info_3-8-21.pdf
- GA [Girls Academy] https://girlsacademyleague.com/
- TCSL [Twin Cities Soccer League]
- MYSA [Minnesota Youth Soccer Association]
- MN League One https://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/mn-league-one
What is Player ID?
Player ID represents Salvo’s version of “tryouts.” Players are assessed on their soccer skills and fitness by Salvo coaches and evaluators to determine the team that would suit them best. Salvo does not make cuts! All players will be assigned to a team as long as there are enough players to make a team at the appropriate age and skill level. Visit our Player ID page for more information.
* The Girls Academy program does make cuts and follows a different process for Player ID. Visit the Girls Academy page for more details.
* The Girls Academy program does make cuts and follows a different process for Player ID. Visit the Girls Academy page for more details.
What are the position numbers/what do they represent?
Numbers & Positions |
General Characteristics |
1 - Goalkeeper |
Technically proficient Solid technical passing abilities Strong distribution decisions Gifted athlete |
2&3 - Outside Backs (Right & Left) |
Ability to play great long service Strong at defending 1 vs. 1 Speedy player able to cover ground on the flanks Solid technical passing abilities |
4&5 - Center Backs (Left & Right) |
Consistent players who are organizers and leaders Tall and Strong Ability to cover ground – especially laterally and vertically Technically strong defensively Strong tackler Strong in the air |
6 - Defensive Midfielder |
High work rate Ability to keep the ball (vision and technical passing) Tactically astute Strong in air Strong tackler |
8 - Center Midfielder |
Endless work rate – speed and endurance Good leadership and organization Creative playmaker Good in air Long range finishing ability Ability to provide defensive pressure |
7&11 - Winger (Right & Left) |
Very fit High Work Rate Ability to make long runs and recover Strong 1 vs 1 attacking ability Flank service Long range shooting |
10 - Attacking Center Midfielder |
Finishing ability Clinical passing in final third to create scoring opportunities Strong 1 vs 1 in final third Makes play predictable through putting pressure on defense |
9 - Forward |
Ability to play with back to the goal Creativity and technical finishing abilities Strong and tough |
