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Chelsea Ladies Manager Emma Hayes to Break Down Club's Approach to Soccer | Sep 4, 2013
posted on: 9/4/13 | author: Dean Linke
England’s Emma Hayes talks proudly about her fondness for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. She knows how the organization has helped foster and develop her career as well as the women’s game at all levels...+ More
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In the Spotlight: Troy Lesesne | Aug 21, 2013
posted on: 8/21/13 | author: Dean Linke
College of Charleston assistant men’s soccer coach Troy Lesesne considers himself a "blue collar" coach...+ More
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In the Spotlight: Brian Barnett | Aug 20, 2013
posted on: 8/20/13 | author: Dean Linke
Bradley University men’s soccer assistant coach Brian Barnett won a state championship in 2004 as a high school soccer player at Peoria Notre Dame High School, just down the road from Bradley U...+ More
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In the Spotlight: Jessica Smith | Aug 20, 2013
posted on: 8/20/13 | author: Dean Linke
University of Kansas women's soccer assistant coach Jessica Smith is a former NSCAA High School All-American who helped guide the Jayhawks as a player to great success, leading them to the soccer Sweet 16 in 2003 and a Big 12 championship in 2004...+ More
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In the Spotlight: Casey Brown | Aug 20, 2013
posted on: 8/20/13 | author: Dean Linke
“I didn’t want to let Casey down.” Those were the words Boston University women’s soccer coach Nancy Feldman would hear time and time again when she would do end-of-season interviews with her entire team...+ More
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Farrell to Bring Fun Training Tips to Summer Symposium | Jul 18, 2013
posted on: 7/18/13 | author: Dean Linke
Tosh Farrell has long been referred to as one of the world's leading youth soccer coaches...+ More
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Bocanegra’s CB3 Sports Performance & Soccer Academy Highlighted at Summer Symposium | Jul 9, 2013
posted on: 7/9/13 | author: Dean Linke
The NSCAA and Carlos Bocanegra's CB3 Sports Performance & Soccer Academy recently partnered together to provide coaches educational material on fitness and performance assessment...+ More
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USWNT Fitness Coach Dawn Scott to Breakdown Fitness Development at Symposium | Jun 13, 2013
posted on: 6/13/13 | author: Dean Linke
We already know that the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will always be regarded as one of, if not, the preeminent team in worldwide women’s soccer. Strong, athletic, powerful, technical, tactical—year after year, the U.S...+ More
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Academy Staff Coach Offers New Look at Team Leadership | Jun 7, 2013
posted on: 6/7/13 | author: Dean Linke
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) women’s soccer coach Deb Raber will go down as one of the greatest female athletes to ever play at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt...+ More
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Soccer Icon Always Ready to Seize the Moment | May 31, 2013
posted on: 5/31/13 | author: Dean Linke
Planning to attend the 2013 Summer Symposium? Register before Saturday, June 1 to save $50; you can register online at the Symposium registration page. Panayotis Alexander (Alexi) Lalas didn’t become an American soccer icon by accident...+ More
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Hucles' Message as All-America Brunch Keynote Speaker: Be Empowered | May 6, 2013
posted on: 5/6/13 | author: Women's Committee, Dean Linke
Angela Hucles has a voice and she is using it to empower young athletes...+ More
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Football or Fútbol? Rhys Lloyd has done them both | Apr 17, 2013
posted on: 4/17/13 | author: Dean Linke
It’s safe to say that prior to 2003, no one in Dover, England, had ever heard of the Paul Bunyon Axe. At least, not in reference to American football. That all changed thanks to one of their own: Rhys Lloyd. The date: November 8, 2003...+ More
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The Balancing Act: How the NSCAA Network Supports Strickland's Dream | Apr 8, 2013
posted on: 4/8/13 | author: Dean Linke
Appalachian State University head women’s soccer coach Sarah Churchill Strickland always knew she wanted to be a mom. Perhaps, even a soccer mom. She didn’t think she could also be a head soccer coach...+ More
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Bob Gansler Headlines August's Summer Symposium | Apr 2, 2013
posted on: 4/2/13 | author: Dean Linke
Bob Gansler is widely regarded as one of the finest clinicians in the history of American soccer. His wisdom and insight are unparalleled and his passion for the game is appreciated by scores of NSCAA members...+ More
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Regis University a Featured Stop for NSCAA Instruction | Mar 11, 2013
posted on: 3/11/13 | author: Dean Linke
Nestled comfortably in Denver, with the Rocky Mountains as its backdrop, Regis University is consistently ranked as a top tier university by U.S. News & World Report...+ More
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Herringer, Benedictine (Kan.) to Host Premier Diploma Course in June | Feb 18, 2013
posted on: 2/18/13 | author: Dean Linke
With the NSCAA’s headquarters located in Kansas City, it seems reasonable that the NSCAA would try and host some educational courses nearby...+ More
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Eric Wynalda: "I'm not afraid to say it like it is." | Jan 4, 2012
posted on: 1/4/12 | author: Dean Linke
Love him or hate him, Eric Wynalda has long been a lightning rod for soccer in this country. And he makes no apologies for that fact...+ More
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SoccerEyeQ Technical Director Puts Spotlight on Field Vision and Game Awareness | Jan 2, 2012
posted on: 1/2/12 | author: Dean Linke
Soccer is a game of quick decisions – actions and reactions. The players who can quickly weigh their options and execute appropriate decisions and game actions swiftly and efficiently gain the competitive edge...+ More
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Featured Clinician Echtermeyer Embodies NSCAA Mission | Dec 30, 2011
posted on: 12/30/11 | author: Women's Committee, Dean Linke
The mission of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) is to help its members excel in their coaching careers as well as advance the coaching of soccer, thereby improving players, through a commitment to providing the best coaching education, convention,...+ More
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Pied-Piper of Japan Youth Soccer Featured at NSCAA Convention | Dec 27, 2011
posted on: 12/27/11 | author: Dean Linke
The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team captured the attention of the entire nation last summer with their late-game heroics and stunning come-from-behind win over Brazil. However, with all eyes on the U.S...+ More
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FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman Was Born to Coach | Dec 24, 2011
posted on: 12/24/11 | author: Dean Linke
Most folks remember the slogan for the National Basketball Association back in the heyday of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird...+ More
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Sporting KC Manager Vermes Focuses on Approach Play in a 4-3-3 at NSCAA Convention | Dec 19, 2011
posted on: 12/19/11 | author: Dean Linke
Back when Peter Vermes was helping the U.S. National Soccer Team qualify for its first World Cup in 40 years, St. Louis was being tabbed as the nation’s ”Soccer City." That was 1989, and the USA would play World Cup qualifying games at St...+ More
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U-20 Germany Men's Coach Frank Wormuth Talks "Hot Seat" | Dec 16, 2011
posted on: 12/16/11 | author: Dean Linke
With Jürgen Klinsmann at the helm of the US Men’s National Soccer Team, it’s not surprising that American coaches are looking to learn more about the German coaching strategies...+ More
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Jill Ellis Committed to Moving the Game Forward | Dec 13, 2011
posted on: 12/13/11 | author: Women's Committee, Dean Linke
Since arriving in the United States from Portsmouth, England, at the age of 15, Jill Ellis and the entire Ellis family have been all about moving the game forward in this country...+ More
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Martinez-Lagunas to Discuss Considerations for Coaching Females at NSCAA Convention | Dec 8, 2011
posted on: 12/8/11 | author: Women's Committee, Dean Linke
Very few people have dreams of becoming the head coach of a women’s national team – any women’s national team. But then, few people are as passionate about women’s soccer as Vanessa Martinez-Lagunas...+ More
