ABOUT JOHN STAYSKAL:
John Stayskal’s experience in the fields of youth work and soccer has been extensive. He has spent 30 years working with young people, 23 of those include soccer experiences such as being the director of a recreational soccer league of 1100, coaching teams from u4 through u12, organizing camps and clinics, leading soccer mission trips, founding and serving as executive director of a soccer community outreach organization, creating Synergy Soccer – a 350+ player soccer league in Antioch, partnering with US Soccer Foundations “Soccer For Success” program, and lead coach for the Gordon JCC’s Play Ball and Youth soccer programs for 3-10 year olds.
Along with Rich Daughtridge he co-authored “Beyond Soccer, The World Stage”, a soccer devotional book. As a fun fact, he once held the world record for speed juggling a soccer ball.
Through the Positive Coaching Alliance he has received two Double Goal Coach certificates including Double Goal Coach: Culture, Practices and Games and Double Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons and has participated in several Urban Soccer Symposiums hosted by the US Soccer Foundation.
He approaches his coaching and interaction with children and youth in a high energy, enthusiastic, patient, passionate, and fun style.
ABOUT BEYOND SOCCER:
Recently John started the process of tweaking his methodology to soccer ministry to better utilize his strengths and passions, and to have greater engagement with the local church.
Teaching life-lessons and creating positive experiences through soccer has become a popular idea these days. Coaches are encouraged to fill a players emotional tank and to cultivate respect in their players for teammates and opponents.
He applauds these efforts, and has had direct connection to some of these programs, however, the life-lessons are usually only caught by way of osmosis – with the hope that within a positive environment life-lessons will rub off. In his experience he has seen little specific and practical “teaching” in which those life-lessons are taught.
While many soccer organizations tout the value of life lessons learned by playing soccer, He is not aware of any that directly relate, teach and provide practical application between the concepts/skills of the game of soccer to corresponding Biblical principles and truths that can shape, guide and change lives.
HE IS CHANGING THAT. Beyond Soccer will be hosting soccer clinics in partnership with local churches and ministries, to teach basic soccer skills and directly connecting those concepts/skills to biblical principles/truths.
There is no charge to the church or children/youth so that there would be no hindrance that might keep anyone from participating.
The size, age group breakdown, length and number of sessions will vary depending on facility size, number of volunteers, player’s ages, and other factors. The goal is not quantity but quality. In most cases, each session will be about 10-12 children.
This opportunity might be perfect for your children if:
All levels of skill are welcome and the primary focus would be on the basics of the game (with slightly more developed teaching/coaching for older or more experienced players).
If you, your church or ministry might be interested beyond soccer please email beyondsoccerinfo@gmail.com
John Stayskal’s experience in the fields of youth work and soccer has been extensive. He has spent 30 years working with young people, 23 of those include soccer experiences such as being the director of a recreational soccer league of 1100, coaching teams from u4 through u12, organizing camps and clinics, leading soccer mission trips, founding and serving as executive director of a soccer community outreach organization, creating Synergy Soccer – a 350+ player soccer league in Antioch, partnering with US Soccer Foundations “Soccer For Success” program, and lead coach for the Gordon JCC’s Play Ball and Youth soccer programs for 3-10 year olds.
Along with Rich Daughtridge he co-authored “Beyond Soccer, The World Stage”, a soccer devotional book. As a fun fact, he once held the world record for speed juggling a soccer ball.
Through the Positive Coaching Alliance he has received two Double Goal Coach certificates including Double Goal Coach: Culture, Practices and Games and Double Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons and has participated in several Urban Soccer Symposiums hosted by the US Soccer Foundation.
He approaches his coaching and interaction with children and youth in a high energy, enthusiastic, patient, passionate, and fun style.
ABOUT BEYOND SOCCER:
Recently John started the process of tweaking his methodology to soccer ministry to better utilize his strengths and passions, and to have greater engagement with the local church.
Teaching life-lessons and creating positive experiences through soccer has become a popular idea these days. Coaches are encouraged to fill a players emotional tank and to cultivate respect in their players for teammates and opponents.
He applauds these efforts, and has had direct connection to some of these programs, however, the life-lessons are usually only caught by way of osmosis – with the hope that within a positive environment life-lessons will rub off. In his experience he has seen little specific and practical “teaching” in which those life-lessons are taught.
While many soccer organizations tout the value of life lessons learned by playing soccer, He is not aware of any that directly relate, teach and provide practical application between the concepts/skills of the game of soccer to corresponding Biblical principles and truths that can shape, guide and change lives.
HE IS CHANGING THAT. Beyond Soccer will be hosting soccer clinics in partnership with local churches and ministries, to teach basic soccer skills and directly connecting those concepts/skills to biblical principles/truths.
There is no charge to the church or children/youth so that there would be no hindrance that might keep anyone from participating.
The size, age group breakdown, length and number of sessions will vary depending on facility size, number of volunteers, player’s ages, and other factors. The goal is not quantity but quality. In most cases, each session will be about 10-12 children.
This opportunity might be perfect for your children if:
- you want to “test” their interest level in soccer before paying to watch them chase butterflies or eat grass;
- you desire to provide your child an fun introduction to soccer;
- you want your child to learn some of the basics of soccer;
- you want your child to learn some biblical principles in a fun atmosphere and environment;
- you’re looking for additional soccer opportunities;
All levels of skill are welcome and the primary focus would be on the basics of the game (with slightly more developed teaching/coaching for older or more experienced players).
If you, your church or ministry might be interested beyond soccer please email beyondsoccerinfo@gmail.com