FORGE
ACADEMY
IDENTITY
A
Guiding Principles
Basic Behavior
B
RISE UP
Values & Actions
C
FSR
Forge Skill Roots
D
Guiding Principles
Forge Fundamental
Behaviors
Mentality
Attitude
Effort
Us
Forge Super Power
Tenacity Yet Humble
Forge Motto — ECU
Every situation is alright�Courage to persevere�Unity above all
SECTION B
RISE UP — Values & Actions
R
Respectful
Care For The Garden
I
Industrious
Forge Your Path
S
Student
Catch the Moment
E
Enduring
Go Through the Dark
U
United
Strengthen the Hive
P
Passionate
Inspire to Ignite
RISE UP — R
Respectful
"Care For The Garden"
The Leader
Greet teammates with positive and supportive words when arriving and leaving. Line up as a team to greet the previous team as they finish. Shake hands with coaches at the end of every session.
The + Effect
Pre, during, and post-training: Regularly check in with coaches to assist with activity management (adjust vests, organize equipment, check on teammates, and provide any additional support needed).
RISE UP — I
Industrious
"Forge Your Path"
The Grinder
Sprint 15 yards as you enter the field for every training session or game. Show up ready to work from the first second you arrive.
RISE UP — S
Student
"Catch The Moment"
The Scholar
When feedback is given: repeat back 2–3 key words and give a thumbs up to confirm understanding. Stay positive—smiling, engaged, reflective, and fully adopting each piece of coaching.
RISE UP — E
Enduring
"Go Through The Dark"
The Builder
After each game or activity, complete a 4-yard explosive run — “the extra mile.” Consistently push beyond the session with maximum intensity every single time.
The Bouncer
Before tough moments (training or games): take one deep breath, visualize a struggle-to-success scenario, smile, then step in with full confidence.
RISE UP — U
United
"One Team, One Goal"
The Unifier
End every session with the
The Unifier
End every session with the team chant:
"Go Forge!" — everyone together, voices unified. United means we rise and fall as one. No individual is bigger than the team.
RISE UP — P
Passionate
"Love The Game"
The Spirit
The Energizer
Bring energy and enthusiasm to every session — your passion is contagious. Celebrate teammates, show joy in the game, and make every moment count. Passion drives Forge culture forward.
SECTION C
FSR — Forge Skill Behaviors
All skills are graded at Grade 3 (equivalent to 7+ on a 1-10 scale)
Body Orientation
Open 3 gates: body, line of pass, space
Solving
Pass to player with most space; current & next security
Mobility
Move before or as ball arrives in possession
Receive
Grade 3 control and orientation
Pass
Grade 3 speed and accuracy
Conduct
Grade 3 speed
Dribble for Space
High security, grade 3 speed & space
Dribble vs Defender
Grade 3 speed, tech & response if no success
Shooting
Grade 3 speed, intelligent mechanism
Defending
Grade 3 press & break, security of space, orient, hands/body, reduce, moment recognition
Forge Academy
Every situation is alright · Courage to persevere · Unity above all