Men's Varsity Soccer

 

 

Men's Soccer at Johnson State
The men's soccer program at Johnson State has established itself over time as one of the toughest small-college programs in the region through its success on the field and in the classroom.  The Badgers' style of play is possession with a purpose with the intention of quick ball circulation and exciting 1 vs. 1 play.  Johnson State trains to play intelligent and attractive, attacking soccer; we're known regionally not only for success, but also for consistently adhering to the highest standards of fine play and sportsmanship. The program has also produced numerous coaches at the collegiate and high school levels.


Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM)   
Great team chemistry is expected on and off the field, and a high level of commitment and personal discipline are key ingredients for Johnson players. The fall season is followed by a 12-week strength, speed, and agility program, which is followed by the maximum NCAA-allowable five-week spring developmental season. Players train through the summer to return to campus in August in top physical condition. Twenty-four players and four coaches in the program gives us a great ratio of coaches to players and a tremendous amount of flexibility in practice. Shadow play and theme-based short-sided games help solidify our tactical understanding. Functional training by role and a strong emphasis on ability to execute help us focus technically. Fitness training is both unique and soccer-specific, and we strength-train during the fall season in an effort to keep consistency and balance in our training.


Program Philosophy
Johnson State men’s soccer has experienced different levels of success throughout the years and the program is well-known for its sound ethical approach and good attitude toward the game. The foundation of the men's soccer program at Johnson is the athletic department's motto: "The simultaneous pursuit of academic and athletic excellence." Team members are treated with dignity, honor, and respect and are thus expected to treat each other in the same way. Sportsmanship and fair play take precedence over winning games, with winning emerging as a by-product of doing things correctly.


Player Development
Individual and small-group work in the fall and a meaningful spring program provide the continuity that fuels player and personal development at Johnson. The off-season program includes team practice, individual training, lifting, maintaining fitness, and the NCAA maximum-allowed dates of competition. Our players expect to develop as players and leaders while they are here, and are committed to that development being a year-round process.

 

 


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