Jabali Futbol is on a mission to change all that.  First, we have first-class coaching and don't charge parents a dime for the time we spend.  Secondly, we have a guiding philosophy - built on the principles of Positive Coaching - that helps us connect with players in a way that encourages maximum effort, mastering the game and learning values that last a lifetime.  If you want to learn more, download our Seven Keys to Success and Youth Development Guidelines (see below).  Then get to know the folks working to make Jabali Futbol a great place for players to grow and succeed.  

In addition to having a strong guiding philosophy, we also understand the importance of good communications with parents.  Player development is a collaborative process and keeping people informed helps everything run more smoothly.  By using today's technologies, we simplify the process of communicating so we have more time to focus on coaching.  From posting information on this website, to periodic surveys designed to get feedback about the program, we're committed to keeping the lines of communication open - knowing that we're all working toward the same goal of helping players succeed.

Just as important, we believe that by working together we can create something exponentially more powerful than any of us can accomplish alone.  So we encourage parents to get involved and contribute their time and talents to help us build a great team environment.  And build a program that lives up to our name.  A program that is strong as a rock.  

Bobby Tatum  

In addition to being a founding member of Jabali Futbol, Bobby is head coach of the high school and U12 girls teams for this season.  In his professional life, Bobby serves as the Director of Transportation for a major railroad company.  He began coaching to spend more time with his daughters.  Now his love for the game and the relationships he has developed with players and their families keeps him going strong.  He says, "Not only do I try and teach players soccer, but develop them as young adults.  I try to teach them that there is more to life than winning and scoring goals."  Here are more facts about Bobby:

• More than ten years of coaching experience.
• Played soccer at Ft. Osage High School - and was one wicked goalkeeper. 
• National "D" License by the USSF.

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Bruce Perez  

In founding Jabali Futbol, Bruce Perez continues his mission to share his knowledge and experience of the game.  Bruce is the director of player development for Jabali and head coach of a U11 girls team.  In addition to his knowledge of soccer, Bruce is also a software developer and trainer for an international healthcare technology company.  He and his wife Lisa, are also co-owners of Soccer Express, a retail soccer store located in Independence, MO.  Here are just a few of his soccer career highlights:

• More than ten years of youth coaching experience, on the competitive and recreational levels.  
• Playing experience included participation in the Olympic Development program.
• Nationally licensed by the USSF.
• Former commissioner of the Missouri Youth Soccer Association.  

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