With the 2012 Major League Soccer All-Star game a little more than a week away, this week’s Resource Library feature focuses on how the pros use different coaching tactics and methods to prepare the nation’s best players against international opponents.

This week’s article highlights the preparations of Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew for a 2008 match against Kansas City, “Building to Game Time.” This analysis was completed by National Soccer Coaches Association of America Staff Coach Rob Herringer as part of his Master Coach course.

In “Building to Game Time,” Herringer studied the Crew at two practices and throughout gameday against Kansas City. After watching the game, he provided a match analysis and individual notes for each Columbus player. This was completed as an assignment for Herringer’s Master Coach Diploma.

Herringer, the head men’s soccer coach at Benedictine College, has compiled an 85-31-11 overall record in seven years at the helm. A true student of the game, he has traveled overseas to study some of the top clubs in the world. He also holds an NSCAA Premier Diploma, which he passed with distinction.

Download the session now and find information such as:

• Warm-up and drills from two Columbus Crew practice sessions

• Post-training notes for both sessions

• Summary and overview of match vs. Kansas City

• Individual notes on each player’s performance

“Building to Game Time” has been made available for a short time for both members and non-members. This article, along with hundreds more, can be found in the NSCAA Resource Library at http://www.nscaa.com/education/library.

Can’t get enough of the MLS? You can be a part of the All-Star game action by attending the 2012 AT&T All-Star Influencer Happy Hour. With an RSVP to this event, attendees receive the opportunity to mingle with fellow coaches and learn more about the MLS from Technical Director Jeff Agoos and Executive Vice President of Competition Nelson Rodriguez. You can RSVP for the event here.

The 2012 MLS All-Star game will be Wednesday, July 25, at PPL Stadium in Chester, Pa. The MLS All-Star roster will feature 18 of the game’s best players, including legends Landon Donovan, David Beckham and Thierry Henry.

This year, the MLS squad will face Chelsea FC, which will bring players who competed in both the Champions League and the 2012 Euro Cup. A complete list of Chelsea’s 30-man roster the MLS squad will be up against can be seen here.

Additionally, these MLS-related articles that can be found in the Resource Library:

Balanced Attack

A very informative session on the 4-4-2 system; FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman breaks down why it is popular and the basic tactical movements needed to be successful in the system.

http://www.nscaa.com/education/library/416-balanced-attack-by-schellas-hyndman

Beating a Packed Defense

Seattle Founder’s head coach Sigi Schmid explains why the best way to break down a defense is to shoot from distance and attack the wide spaces.

http://www.nscaa.com/education/library/323-beating-a-packed-defense-by-sigi-schmid

Year Round Fitness Management for Soccer; Understanding the Paradigm Shift

Columbus Crew fitness coach Steve Tashjian provides fitness advice from the off-season to the post-season for high level youth and professional players.

http://www.nscaa.com/education/library/257-performance-soccer-conditioning

On a regular basis, NSCAA will feature an article or practice plan from the Resource Library. To have your Resource Library upload featured on NSCAA.com, contact Chris Burt at cburt@nscaa.com.

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