The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and People to People Ambassador Programs have announced a sponsorship agreement, through which People to People furthers its commitment to providing unique educational opportunities for soccer players around the world while supporting the NSCAA’s ongoing mission to train and educate highly skilled coaches.

“We’re excited to welcome People to People to our outstanding group of dedicated sponsors,” said Joe Cummings, CEO and Executive Director of the NSCAA. “The support of partners like People to People helps the NSCAA continue to provide the best coaching education, convention, and member services to the soccer community.”

As part of the sponsorship, People to People becomes the title sponsor of the NSCAA/People to People Youth All-America Program, which recognizes the top boys and girls in elite youth soccer throughout the nation. The team is comprised of 40 boys and 40 girls players selected from four All-Region pools based on geographic regions in the United States. Among the players recognized with the award in past years are Freddy Adu, Charlie Davies and Michael Bradley for the boys and Olympic gold medalists Heather O’Reilly, Lauren Cheney and Tobin Heath for the girls.

People to People will leverage its sponsorship to share information with the NSCAA’s members about 2011 summer Sports Ambassador Programs. 2011 programs include the People to People Zico Cup Futebol Tournament in Brazil and the Soccer Cup Tournament in Italy and Germany. People to People Sports Ambassador Programs offer participants exclusive access to soccer training and competitive play, as well as exposure to select educational and cultural activities within the host countries.

“Players have the opportunity to build self-confidence as they progress and grow throughout the competition,” said People to People Ambassador Programs Soccer Commissioner Steve Sampson, the former U.S. Men's National Team head coach who led the Los Angeles Galaxy to the 2005 Major League Soccer title. “These programs are culturally stimulating, challenging, and a lot of fun for the athletes.”

About the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
Based in Kansas City, Kan., the NSCAA is the largest coaches' organization in the United States. Since its founding in 1941, it has grown to include more than 30,000 members who coach both genders at all levels of the sport. In addition to a national rankings program for colleges and high schools, NSCAA offers an extensive recognition program that presents nearly 10,000 individual awards every year. It fulfills its mission of coaching education through a nationwide program of clinics and week-long courses, teaching more than 6,000 soccer coaches each year. For more information visit www.nscaa.com.

About People to People Ambassador Programs
People to People Ambassador Programs is the most recognized and respected educational travel provider and has provided more than 400,000 citizens of the world the opportunity to promote peace through understanding. Citizen Ambassadors, Student Ambassadors, Sports Ambassadors, and Student Leaders travel internationally and domestically, offering professionals, students, and athletes the chance to contribute directly to their personal success in a globalized world and foster international friendships.

The hands-on, unique, educational travel programs provide access to people and places beyond compare, and combine unique cultural experiences with personal interaction to create global impact.

For nearly 50 years, People to People Ambassador Programs has helped participants travel to seven continents while maintaining an extraordinary track record of travel safety. This safety record is the result of many factors, including a reliance on federal guidelines, the strength and experience of program leaders, the organization’s expertise and experience in program destination countries, a vast global network of resources and team members, and a sincere commitment to the wellbeing of the Ambassadors and their families.

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