Coaching Resources
Throughout the years, the NSCAA has built an impressive archive of soccer coaching tips, articles, videos, DVDs, and practice plans. You'll find many of them here.
Resource LibraryThe 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,training plans and exercises, or videos the Resource Library is your place to start. |
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Videos and DVDsThe NSCAA and Soccer Learning Systems have developed a series of educational videos for coaches. These DVDs feature members of the NSCAA's Coaching Academy staff providing instruction on a broad range of topics. |
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Coaching FundamentalsThe NSCAA has created this series of informational pages to give volunteer coaches a grasp of the fundamentals of soccer coaching, from a review of the Laws of the Game to the an explanation of the 5 v 5 teaching model. This course is the first aspect of a planned series of online educational initiatives, designed to supplement the current roster of coaching education courses the NSCAA produces each year. |
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Soccer JournalSoccer Journal is the Official Publication of the NSCAA and is one of the few publications in the world produced exclusively for soccer coaches. 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. |
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BooksThe NSCAA offers many books to help improve your coaching and positively i3mpact your players. Some of the titles included are The Best of Soccer Journal: An NSCAA Guide to Soccer Coaching Excellence, The Best of Soccer Journal: Techniques & Tactics, The Soccer Coaching Bible, Soccer Skills & Drills, Soccer- Strategies for Sustained Soccer Coaching Success, Soccer-The 4-4-2 System, Soccer: Perfect Ball Control, Soccer Training Programs, Soccer-Goalkeeper Training, and Soccer Alive: The Game is the Best Teacher. |
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DrillsThe NSCAA has posted a number of soccer drills and exercises that may be used to train players in both techniques and tactics. The drills featured in this section cover areas such as finishing, attacking, transition, defending, passing, and ball control. Be sure to check back often as this area continues to grow. |
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