College Benefits
Soccer Journal
Published seven times a year, Soccer Journal is the Official Publication of NSCAA and is one of the few publications in the world produced exclusively for soccer coaches. Soccer Journal is available only for NSCAA members. Each issue contains technical and tactical articles, news and updates on important events, thoughts from opinion leaders in the sport and features on the interesting people and issues of the game. Learn more about the NSCAA Soccer Journal. Visit http://nscaa.com/education/resources/soccer-journal for more.
Soccer Journal is now available online! View the digital Soccer Journal.
Insurance
The NSCAA has partnered with leading agencies to provide its members with two types of insurance.
First, Members in the United States automatically receive $1 million in professional liability insurance, providing coverage for most soccer-related activities through Aon Risk Solutions. For more information, contact senior account executive Scott Gray at scott.b.gray@aon.com or Lora Schalk at lora.schalk@aon.com. Both can be reached by phone at 816-698-4600.
Second, NSCAA members receive access to Health Insurance plans for major medical, limited medical, dental and vision for members not in traditional group plans who are finding it difficult to access quality and affordable coverage as individuals. Visit www.nscaa.com/insurance for more information.
The NSCAA and AON are partnering to offer soccer coaches and clubs with insurance programs designed specifically to meet your camp, clinic and tournament needs. Soccer Camp and Clinic Insurance has been specifically designed for U.S.-based youth soccer camps (those attended by campers age 19 or under) or clinics that are held at premises that are not owned or maintained by the camp operator. ind out more and buy your coverage online now!
Online Resource Library
The Resource Library is the latest enhancement provided as part of the continued efforts of the NSCAA to increase the value of membership and become the online resource of choice for soccer coaches. Whether you’re looking for theory-based articles or training plans and exercises, the Resource Library is your place to start. NSCAA is dedicated to helping its members succeed; the Resource Library is just one more valuable information-sharing service NSCAA offers. Go to the Resource Library now at www.nscaa.com/education/library.
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Awards and Rankings
| Award Name | Who Can Nominate | Who Can Win | Open Date | Close Date | Vote |
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| All-America - Nominations | College Services | College Players | Closed | TBA | |
| All-America - Voting | College Services | College Players | Closed | TBA | |
| Scholar All-America | College Services | College Players | Closed | TBA | |
| Coach of the Year | College Services | College Coaches | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| Assistant Coach of the Year | College Services | College Coaches | Closed | TBD | |
| Team Academic Award | College Services | College Teams | Open | 10/1/12 | |
| Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award | College Services | College Teams | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Missouri Athletic Club (M.A.C.) Hermann Trophy |
College Services (NCAA DI) |
College Players |
TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Players of the Year | All-America Committees (NCAA DII & DIII, NAIA, JuCo DI & DIII) | College Players | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Bill Jeffrey Award | Members | One Member Each Year | Closed | 11/1/12 |
Coaching Academies
The benchmark of soccer coaching education is the NSCAA Coaching Academy program. Comprised of a variety of diploma courses, special clinics and symposiums, the Academy program offers something for coaches at every level of the game, from the parent coach to the experienced college coach. NSCAA members always receive a discount on Coacing Academy Residential Courses. Visit www.nscaa.com/education/academy for more.
NSCAA Recommended Coaching Course Menu for College Coaches
These courses are what the NSCAA recommends for coaches at varying levels of the game. Depending on your education background and experience, you may enter at different stages of the suggested outline. See www.NSCAA.com/education for full course descriptions and pre-requisites.
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| Junior Level VI Diploma |
The course is devoted to technical and tactical uses of small-sided games, the study of systems of play and a practice teaching component. Participants are given an opportunity to conduct a training session on an assigned topic and are assessed by the course instructor. |
21 Hours |
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The overall objective of the National Diploma is to acquaint the coach with the needs of the American soccer player and provide an organized and progressive methodology of coaching those needs. Basic technical and tactical knowledge is the central theme of the course in a 6 v. 6 model. The course includes sessions on the teaching process, psychological skills training and Laws of the Game. |
50 hours instruction, 6 hours evaluation |
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The Advanced National Diploma emphasis is on training those players within a team concept designed to produce a successful environment. The 8 v. 8 model is the main focus. The curriculum includes team organization and training, advanced methodology, analysis and understanding systems of play, a focus on tactics within thirds of the field, technical position overviews, match analysis and the psychological aspect of coaching. |
50 hours instruction, 6 hours evaluation |
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The Premier Diploma is the pinnacle of the Residential Academy offerings. The course content includes a thorough examination of different systems of play, including: technical and tactical implications; 11 v. 11 topics, including coaching in the game, phase play and shadow play; nutrition; sportsmanship/ethics; and a leadership component including team management, personal development and the coach’s role in game development in his/her community. |
50 hours instruction, 6 hours evaluation |
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Special Topics courses in Management, Psychology & Leadership |
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