Steph Allen

Soccer coach and founder of Elevate Soccer, dedicated to improving athletes and showcasing talented and hardworking players.

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[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

Athletes: adopt a “whatever it takes” mindset.

Whatever it takes to improve.
Whatever it takes to recover.
Whatever it takes to help the team.
Whatever it takes to keep growing.

That mentality separates players over time.
#Mindset #HardWork #Resilience #SoccerDevelopment

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

As coaches, one of the most important things we can communicate every day is this:

I care about you.
I believe in you.
I support you.

Athletes grow best in environments where they feel challenged and genuinely valued.
#Coaching #PlayerDevelopment #AthleteSupport #YouthSports

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

Captains do more than wear an armband.

They set the tone in training.
They compete with intent.
They stay accountable.
They model the standard every day.
The strongest leaders earn trust through consistent actions.
#Captain #Leadership #TeamCulture #Soccer

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

You cannot ask for commitment, discipline, and effort from others if you are not living it yourself.

Leadership starts with example.

Be the teammate you want around you. Live the standards you expect from others.

#Leadership #TeamCulture #Soccer #AthleteDevelopment

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

Holding players to high standards is nothing to apologize for.

Accountability, honesty, and clear expectations help athletes grow.

If we fail to challenge people to reach their potential, that is what deserves reflection.

#Coaching #PlayerDevelopment #Leadership #YouthSoccer

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

Players often want confidence first.

Most of the time confidence comes after preparation.

Train with intent.
Compete with urgency.
Repeat the work.
Confidence follows the habits.

[Josh Straughan @JoshStraughan1]

The average HS athlete trying to play in college makes these THREE HUGE MISTAKES:

They under EAT

They under TRAIN

They under SLEEP

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

Not every session will feel great.

Not every performance will feel clean.

Development is not linear.

The players who keep working through the uneven days usually make the biggest jumps.

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

A strong player does not need every rep to go well.

A strong player knows how to reset quickly and attack the next one.

That is a trainable skill.

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

One of the most important parts of youth development is preparing players for standards beyond youth soccer.

Accountability.
Consistency.
Competitive habits.
Ownership.
Technical growth matters. So does preparing players for the demands of the next environment.

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

Good training should create problem-solvers.

Players should leave sessions having made decisions, processed information, adapted under pressure, and learned how to manage mistakes.

That is where transfer to the game happens.

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

One thing I value in player development is ownership.

The best players usually do not wait to be pushed every day.

They ask questions.
They seek clarity.
They take responsibility for their growth.
That mindset travels well into college environments.

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

One of the most valuable things a player can learn is how to adapt.

New position? Different role? More responsibility?

That’s not a setback. That’s development.

The players who embrace learning often make the biggest jumps.

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

A good reminder for coaches: sometimes you’re already living something you once hoped for.

It’s easy to stay focused on what’s next—better sessions, better results, bigger goals.

But growth also looks like taking a moment to recognize how far you’ve come.

[Elly Allen @EllyAllen2118]

Here is my game schedule for the upcoming NSC college showcase!

[Elly Allen @EllyAllen2118]

No days off when the goal is bigger than you | class of 2027 | FWD | Uncommitted

[Elly Allen @EllyAllen2118]

Check out my highlights from my game against Maple Brook at the MTA college showcase. Won the game 6-0. Thank you to all of the college coaches who came to watch!

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

Baller. 🔥

[Elly Allen @EllyAllen2118]

Highlights from my last game against north suburban SA. Won 4-1

[Steph Allen @CoachStephAllen]

THIS 💯

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

So sick of “D1 or Bust” mentality.
And for what?
So your parents can tell people at a dinner party?
6-7% of HS athletes even GET the opportunity to play in college IF you even get the chance to play at the next level...GO where you can play four more years.
THATS what matters.

[Elly Allen @EllyAllen2118]

So excited to continue on to the state tournament this week with the best teammates! This season has already been a wild ride, and we aren’t done! See you at the bank coaches!