The NSCAA’s latest opportunity to develop the game through coaching education comes through a partnership in its own backyard.

Kansas Youth Soccer is the latest Official Education Partner and coaches in the Sunflower State will see an expanded course menu and additional educational tools.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the NSCAA to work locally at an unprecedented level,” Ian Barker, NSCAA Director of Coaching Education, said. “We look forward to working with Kansas Youth Soccer in developing elite-level coaches throughout our state. We want to keep building on the foundation both organizations have established in Kansas.”

Kansas Youth Soccer will offer members NSCAA courses ranging from Level 1 through 6, Special Topics, Goalkeeping Level 1 through 3 and High School diplomas.

Currently, registration is open for the Advanced National Diploma in Overland Park, Kan. This 45-hour course will emphasize working with advanced players and creating a successful team environment.

Kansas Youth Soccer coaches can also benefit from other NSCAA educational resources such as the Online Resource Library. This database is full of training sessions, videos and articles (similar to the one Kansas Youth Soccer has provided below) coaches can use with their teams.

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“Kansas Youth Soccer is delighted to partner with the NSCAA in providing new educational opportunities to help coaches to master their craft and enhance the playing experiences for youth players,” said Executive Director Bob Riggs. “These are exciting times for the sport and growth of soccer. Our association places a high value on life-long learning.”

About Kansas Youth Soccer

Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and US Youth Soccer, and was officially recognized in 1981 as the sanctioned youth soccer organization for the state of Kansas. It is a not-for-profit Kansas corporation, allowing tax-deductible donations and contributions to the fullest extent of the law. Kansas Soccer has a current membership base of over 25,000 youth players, 1,600 active coaches, 1,600 referees and thousands of volunteers through its network of over 30 affiliate member leagues/clubs across the state of Kansas.

Kansas Youth Soccer is organized to provide nonprofit, public, educational soccer development and competition. Its leadership is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors who represents all parts of the state. The organization currently has a professional staff of four employees working out of the State Association Office located in Olathe, Kansas.

About the NSCAA

Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Kan. the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate caches, encourage excellence and serve the soccer community.

The NSCAA is the world's largest soccer coaches' organization with members at every level of the game. The membership is primarily made up of coaches, but also includes administrators, referees and others in the soccer industry. The NSCAA provides its members ways to enhance the game of soccer by providing a national education program, interaction, networking opportunities, and membership benefits.

For more information about the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, visit NSCAA.com.

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