Westtown girls soccer coach Scott Bissett believes that the key to players’ long-term growth and development is to set high standards for players while fostering fun. The coaching staff emphasizes hard work, a competitive spirit, and enjoying the sport and the experience. This environment allows players to hone athletic and technical skills and work on various skills that apply to all aspects of their lives.

How We Train

The team trains in a number of ways: on the field, in the Fitness Center/weight room, in the classroom setting (video analysis and tactical sessions), and in personal development. The team practices daily and uses progressive cycling of workloads throughout the season. Each training session is specifically designed for the team’s needs, from dynamic activations to technical repetition, game situations, and more.

Player-Focused Philosophy

Player development – athletically and personally – is the foundation of our soccer program. We challenge each player to improve technically, deepen their tactical understanding, and create an environment in which players can strive for excellence individually and collectively. Westtown School’s values permeate our team culture, and we expect players to act with integrity and positively impact our community. We foster these values in team meetings, on the field, in goal setting, at team dinners, and whenever we are together. We encourage players to strive to be their best on and off the field.

The tennis program at Westtown is founded upon a commitment to fostering an environment that reflects the core Quaker values of integrity, community, equality, and a competitive spirit. Our coaching philosophy is centered around the holistic development of our student-athletes, emphasizing their skills on the tennis court and their personal growth as individuals and contributors to the community.

How We Train

Our typical practice begins with dynamic warm-up and stretching, followed by a brief cardio/fitness routine. We often devote time to focused hand-eye and reflex development drills, which are meant to improve players’ fine motor skills. We then move on to an extended period of working on specific aspects of the game, such as serving, groundstroke consistency, or doubles exercises. We typically conclude practices with something fun that incorporates fitness with team-building. We emphasize the importance of communication, teamwork, and individual improvement throughout practices.

Player-Focused Philosophy

Our approach to player development for the tennis team is founded on the belief that each athlete is unique, with specific needs, goals, and potential for growth. The novice player may set goals to build consistency and learn elementary strategies for competitive play. More advanced players may set more specific goals for themselves each time they step onto the court. Recognizing the diversity of skill levels and playing styles among our athletes, we aim to meet the individual needs of each player. We prioritize the development of sound tennis fundamentals.