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Leadership

Building a new generation of young people who lead by example with an unflinching code of excellence.

Self Discipline

Taking responsibility for actions and continually holding one another accountable in continuous improvement.

Team Work

Lifelong lessons based on the principle that a cohesive team unit is greater than the sum of the individual parts.

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Dutch soccer expert and youth soccer coach Rick Tilmans discusses the European Cup and the challenges facing youth coaches in the USA soccer landscape.

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Welcome to FC Batavia.

Our Mission at FC Batavia is to teach Arizona youth, regardless of socio-economic background, how to succeed in life through the microcosm of and vehicle for life that is soccer. We instill in our players, through our proven training methods and inspiring coaching style, essential life-long values like Team Work, Leadership, Respect, Commitment, Self-Discipline, and Excellence. We simultaneously develop them into the best soccer players they can become and prepare them for the collegiate and professional levels.

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Why Batavia?

FC Batavia is more than an elite soccer club. Our focus is not only developing soccer players, but on quality human beings as well. Our core values of Team Work, Leadership, Respect, Commitment, Self-Discipline, Responsibility and Excellence transcend the game and extend to every aspect of a young adult’s life.

Testimonials.

Rick has vast knowledge and love of the game. He is a motivator, creative at his implementation of soccer skills with his players. He truly made my girls better players, which showed on the field.

Erin ChildRuss Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

Rick is een van de betere voetbalcoaches van Arizona. Niet alleen technisch zeer vaardig, ook leert hij de kinderen de sociale vaardigheden die ze nodig hebben zowel in het veld als in het leven. Leiderschap, samenwerken, omgaan met tegenslag etc, lessen waar ze de rest van hun leven profijt van hebben. En dat doet ie dan ook nog met een aanstekelijk enthousiasme.

Saskia van der HilstAdviseur ✼ Coach ✼ Trainer ✼ Spreker

Rick is an excellent Coach!! Can’t say enough good things about him. He has great rapport with his teams. He coaches his kids to be good, clean soccer players. My boys’ skill set is night and day difference. I have two boys that he coaches and they love playing for him. He demands a work ethic at practice and a certain level of performance in games. The hard work is paying off! My boys, with their previous club, knew of only mediocre play. Now, they know what it feels like to win. It’s an infectious feeling which has renewed their love of the sport. Both boys have great teammates and cohesive teams. Rick is a great, great Coach and will only make my boys better! So grateful!

Sandy BesticPost-Acute and Skilled Nursing Administrator and Assisted Living Manager

My two sons have played for Coach Rick Tilmans for years, and I could not recommend him more highly. If your young athletes have played competitive soccer before, you know that it is “all about the coach”. A coach can make or break a player, lead to a love of the beautiful game, or burnout. One of the things we respect most about Coach Rick is that he is not only an amazing soccer coach, but also an equally good builder of young adults. A master soccer strategist and tactician, former Dutch pro-player, Coach Rick will get your athlete in better physical shape than ever, coach them on the best strategies, teach them good sportsmanship, encourage them to play as a team, and motivate them to strive for that next level of play all while still having fun. I strongly recommend Coach Rick Tilmans and FC Batavia, and I hope this recommendation has helped you make the decision to have your athlete become a Batavian!

David B. Kimerling, CIMA®Regional Director, RIA Key Accounts, Invesco Powershares ETFs at Invesco US