The NSCAA's goal is to equip coaches with the information and tools they need to take their careers and teams to the next level. That goal is carried throughout the 2013 Convention, as it is an opportunity to earn a variety of diplomas, certificates and professional development offerings for coaches at any level.

NSCAA Diploma Opportunities

The NSCAA offers Convention participants the opportunity to earn an NSCAA Diploma by attending a designated series of session on-site. The two diplomas being offered this year are:

• NSCAA Level 2 Diploma (Click here to view the required sessions)
• NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma (Click here to view the required sessions)

NFHS/NSCAA Professional Development Certificate

High school coaches have the opportunity to earn a Professional Development Certificate at the NSCAA Convention by attending these sessions

U.S. Soccer CE Credits
Each year, U.S. Soccer offers its coaches the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Credits at the NSCAA Convention. Click here for more information on the CE Program. 

• Earn one (1) CEU credit by attending four (4) sessions
• Earn two (2) CEU credits by attending eight (8) sessions

Click here for a PDF listing of the 2013 CEU sessions. 

College Credit

As a registrant at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) convention, you are eligible to apply for University credit through the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

2013 College Credit (.pdf) - Issues & Trends in Soccer (1 credit), Professional Coaches Certificate (1 credit), Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma (1 credit), NSCAA Level 2 Diploma (1 credit)

Below is Oklahoma's Matt Potter on why its a great idea for coaches to attend the NSCAA Convention.

Earn your desired certificate, network and have fun as an attendee at the 2013 NSCAA Convention. There's still time to register for both the event and housing at NSCAA.com/convention/registration.

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