For Parents

MISSION STATEMENT: STORM Soccer Club is dedicated to educating, developing, and nurturing athletes’ love for the Beautiful Game through competitive soccer teams and high-level training for players and coaches. STORM Soccer is committed to maintaining a positive atmosphere that allows athletes and coaches to thrive both On the Pitch, On the Touchline, and In the Community. With a high focus on sportsmanship, hard work, and individual and collective development, STORM Soccer will never sacrifice integrity for competition results. STORM Soccer is also committed to ensuring that the most talented players in the region can play competitive soccer and have opportunities, regardless of their income level, offering financial aid through partnerships and sponsors.

STORM Soccer – Growing Success On the Pitch, On the Touchline, and In the Community.

That is why we are glad to partner with YOU to help learn the game. Click the buttons below to learn more about the basic rules of the game, our Club Fees, and so much more. Remember, STORM FC is family! Even if you are not the one kicking the ball into the net, you are still part of the STORM FC Team!

FAQ’s

How does Storm FC handle fees?
Storm FC is an Alabama Nonprofit organization. This matters, because we do not want to grow the club at the expense of players and parents. We believe competitive soccer should be accessible to athletes of any income level. As such, STORM FC are committed to keeping fees low and grow the club through donations, sponsorships, and partnerships with businesses in the community. Upon invitation to join the club, STORM FC will send an invoice with a detailed breakdown of where the fee goes, so that no one will worry about how the club fee is used.

STORM FC can confidently say we are the most affordable club in the area!

Why does STORM FC promote quality over quantity?
Storm FC strives to be the best club, not the biggest. We believe in developing players and teams to their fullest potential to succeed as players and people over the long haul. Storm FC manages growth versus coach capacity, so players receive copious amounts of individual attention from highly licensed and reputable coaches.

What is a nationally licensed coach?
A nationally licensed coach holds a ‘C’ license or higher (‘B’, ‘A’ ) from the United States Soccer Federation. The top officials at Storm FC have held a national license for over 10 years, which separates them from other clubs. License levels are verifiable through Storm FC and AYSA.

What other qualifications does Storm FC look for in their select coaches?
Storm FC strives to find professional coaches with college-level (or greater) playing backgrounds to instill those technical skills in the club’s players.

Do board members decide on player selection or team placement?
No. STORM board members are vested with the management of the club’s business affairs. STORM Coaches make all decisions on player selection and team placement.

How is team placement determined?
Teams are placed according to where they will be challenged and develop the most. At the older ages, Storm FC places teams at the highest level possible. Storm FC does not “sandbag” team placement in order to win trophies.

Why are there multiple clubs in Northeast Alabama?
Different clubs have different models, different objectives, and different ways of achieving them. It is good for the player and the game to have a choice, as any club is not always a one-size-fits-all situation. Choice and competition are for the good of the kids and the good of the game. If there were only one area club, proper development may not occur, as teams don’t compete against each other to raise the level of local area soccer. Fewer clubs can mean Fewer opportunities.