Today's article was written by Black Soccer Coaches Committee (BSCC) Chairman Daniel Gordon.

We are all delighted that you had made the sacrifice to attend the 2012 Convention in Kansas City. Despite the occasional chilly days, I do believe those in attendance had a fantastic time with the numerous educational offerings, clinics, receptions and just catching up with friends.

Our scheduled functions were well received and attended by various cross sections of our soccer community. Our guest clinician, Mike Curry made us proud by executing a fantastic GK floor session,. He also spoke at our general meeting about his appointment to the US Men’s Soccer Team as a GK coach and held a very informative session on “Diversity Awareness: The Decision Exercise”.  All these events went very well. Thanks to all those who had the opportunity to attend.

As we look ahead to 2012, I am encouraging each and every one of us to be mindful of the wonderful opportunity we have as a committee to reach out to other coaches of color in your communities and invite them to become a member of the NSCAA. The NSCAA/BSCC has made tremendous strides in the development of various scholarships and grants to aid in the development of our coaches throughout the United States. We have also improved our communication with our overseas brothers and sisters in the Caribbean and several African countries. This is the year to come on board, as we look to a successful year leading up to Indianapolis 2013. Come and “Learn, Participate and Belong”.

Members’ Recognitions

Congratulations to our member coaches on their recent appointments.

• Isang Jacob, Head Men’s Coach at IUPUI
• Chaka Daley was named the program's second ever head coach on Dec. 23, 2011.

Daley arrives in Ann Arbor after leading Providence to an 11-8-1 record and an NCAA at-large bid during the 2011 season. The Friars defeated Dartmouth in the opening round of the 2011 tournament. In his 12 seasons at Providence, Daley's teams collected a 90-111-27 overall record, highlighted by a mark of 72-47-21 over the last seven seasons. He led the Friars to seven consecutive winning seasons and five NCAA Tournament appearances in his final seven seasons. The Friars hosted NCAA Tournament match-ups during the 2010 and 2011 campaigns.

All Conference Coach of the Year 2011

Melvin Belong named All Conference coach of the year for his Championship appearance at the NAIA Championship with Bethel University Men’s Soccer Team.  Melvin also graduated one his star player from Kingston Jamaica to MLS New England Revolution. See information below.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/news/article/2012/01/18/revs-add-much-needed-depth-supplemental-picks

NSCAA/BSCC Event

Please plan on attending our Symposium and Special Topics course on February 24-26, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. We are encouraging all of our members and friends to attend this very special event.

Learn more about the Black Soccer Coaches Committee or find out more about our NSCAA Diversity and Constituent groups at NSCAA.com/career.

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