Media

Whether you're a traditional journalist, reputable blogger, television reporter or international publication, we welcome you to the NSCAA Convention. 

NSCAA Blogger/Media Brunch presented by Demosphere

The Second Annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America Blogger/Media Brunch and New Media Mixer presented by Demosphere will be held at 12 Baltimore (106 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105) on Friday, Jan. 13 from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

10-11:15 a.m. we will serve breakfast and invite all media/bloggers at Convention to attend. You must RSVP to Ryan Knapp (rknapp@nscaa.com) by 12 noon on Tuesday, Jan. 10. 

From 11:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. We will be having the New Media Mixer, when Convention attendees can come and meet their favorite media and bloggers. Last year we had more than 40 people in attendance, so we hope to top that number this year. 

12 Baltimore is just a short walk from the convention center and will provide us with a great location to network and talk shop. 
We invite those who are interested in blogging, new/social media and other 'on-line aficionados' to join us at 12 Baltimore to chat about the online space and meet some of your favorite soccer bloggers.

Demosphere will be on-hand to display some of their website options as well as provide insights into their new media exploits. Also on-hand will be members from several of the top leagues in the US (WPS, USL, NPSL) and both journalists and bloggers alike.

We encourage attendees to use the twitter hashtag #nscaamix and to check-in upon arriving via Foursquare.

There will be pictures, videos and NSCAA/Demosphere give-a-ways. Please join us for this great event.

Criteria for NSCAA Convention Media Credentials

Requests for all working media credentials for the NSCAA Convention shall be directed to the Assistant Executive Director for Communications, Craig Bohnert, at cbohnert@nscaa.com. The deadline for applying is the first Wednesday of January.

A “media agency” for purposes of these criteria shall mean a daily, weekly or monthly publication delivered in print or digital format, cable system, radio or television station and network requiring news coverage.

The NSCAA retains the right to revoke credentials at its discretion.

Credentials will be issued only to an authorized, full-time, salaried representative of the agency submitting the request, or a representative who regularly and customarily performs services for that agency. Credentials are not transferable. Credentials shall be assigned in accordance with the following policies.

Traditional Media

• More than one representative per “media agency” may be authorized by the NSCAA at its own discretion.
• The following agencies with working media will be granted credentials in accordance with the following priorities:
• Media agencies in the geographic area of the Convention.
• A representative of a national newspaper (e.g., circulation greater than 60,000).
• The designated representative of a national television, cable system, radio network or a radio station that originates a daily “sports talk” program and daily circulation newspapers that to not otherwise meet the aforementioned criteria.
• Representatives of weekly, bi-weekly or monthly soccer publications or magazines, AM/FM radio or public/commercial television stations.
• A photographer from a media agency in the geographic area of the Convention.
• An individual or crew designated by a national television network or cable system that originates daily sports news programs. A crew is defined as no more than four individuals, including one photographer.
• A specialty publication that covers soccer and does not meet the criteria above may be eligible for one credential at the discretion of the NSCAA.

Online Media

• An online entity may receive a credential if its full-time staff produces an overwhelming percentage of that site’s content.
• Online “blog” sites requesting credentials must submit their homepage URL to the NSCAA for review prior to being issued credentials.

International Media

• International media of a specialty publication that has a minimum circulation of one percent of the total population of the country.
• The official publication of the country’s soccer organization.

Credential Application

To download the media credential application as an editable PDF, click here.