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• Laying out a Style of Play on Both Sides of the Ball | Feb 26, 2013
  posted on: 2/26/13 | author: Giovanni Pacini, Goalkeeper Academy Staff
  

  Available in the Online Resource Library are two articles by Giovanni Pacini, NSCAA state techical coordinator and Academy Staff member. In "Laying Out a Style of Play in Attack," Pacini discusses general attacking principles and select terminology...+ More

• Minnesota to Host Goalkeeper Courses, March through June | Feb 21, 2013
  posted on: 2/21/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  Minnesota is fast becoming a soccer Mecca. It is home to the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Soccer Academy located in Faribault...+ More

• 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

• Earn an Advanced Director of Coaching Certificate | Feb 14, 2013
  posted on: 2/14/13 | author:
  

  The University of Delaware joins major soccer organizations to create professional development opportunity To meet the growing need for advanced soccer club management skills in the U.S. and internationally, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA),...+ More

• Developing a Team Philosophy | Feb 12, 2013
  posted on: 2/12/13 | author: Giovanni Pacini, Goalkeeper Academy Staff
  

  Every team as part of its organization must have a team philosophy and core values. My fascination with this came from Pat Riley when he was coaching the LA Lakers during glamour days of Magic Johnson back in the 1980s...+ More

• Rising Through the Ranks: Part One | Feb 8, 2013
  posted on: 2/8/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  As young coaches enter the profession, they face uncertainty and various challenges. We spoke with NSCAA Hall of Fame member Jerry Yeagley and head men’s coach at The Ohio State University John Bluem about how young coaches should approach some of these...+ More

• January 2013 Most Popular Online Resource Library Articles | Feb 7, 2013
  posted on: 2/7/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  Each month, NSCAA.com will countdown the most popular articles from the Online Resource Library, and make available a select few. 9...+ More

• Shooting & Finishing with Academy Staff Member Neil Hull | Feb 5, 2013
  posted on: 2/5/13 | author: Neil Hull, NSCAA Academy Staff
  

  Provided by NSCAA Academy Staff member Neil Hull, this lesson plan is designed on the technical progressive methodology. Leading with an accuracy-based warm-up, the session incorporates as much movement as possible, focusing on warming the mind and body...+ More

• Integrating the Goalkeeper in a Team Training Session | Jan 31, 2013
  posted on: 1/31/13 | author: Giovanni Pacini, Goalkeeper Academy Staff
  

  Not every team is blessed with a goalkeeper coach, however armed with some fundamental knowledge, not only can the coach work with the goalkeeper on a one on one basis, but can do so in the realm of integrating other the players...+ More

• Flipping the Field by Academy Staff Instructor Vince Ganzberg | Jan 29, 2013
  posted on: 1/29/13 | author: Vince Ganzberg, Academy Staff Instructor
  

  Vince Ganzberg, NSCAA Academy Staff Instructor, presents a unique concept coaches can implement into their practices. Entitled "Flipping the Field," Ganzberg recommends using technology to enhance a players ability to learn...+ More

• Transform Your Field with Turf Conditioners | Jan 4, 2013
  posted on: 1/4/13 | author: Turface Athletics
  

  When applied properly to a soccer field, turf conditioners can transform the turf from ordinary to first class in any environment...+ More

• NSCAA and Ohio University Partnering to Offer Master's Degree with a Concentration in Soccer Coaching | Jan 2, 2013
  posted on: 1/2/13 | author:
  

  The Patton College of Education at Ohio University and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) are pleased to announce the availability of a new master’s track in Recreation and Sport Sciences with a concentration in Soccer Coaching...+ More

• The Messi Mindset: Teaching Players to see their Challenges in a Helpful Manner | Dec 21, 2012
  posted on: 12/21/12 | author: Dan Abahams
  

  Dan Abrahams is a sport psychology consultant who specializes in soccer. Abrahams joins the National Soccer Coaches Association of America to share his insights into soccer psychology...+ More

• NSCAA and NFHS Partner to Offer Professional Development Certificate at 2013 NSCAA Convention | Dec 17, 2012
  posted on: 12/17/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  If you need another great reason to be in Indianapolis in mid-January, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and the National Federation of High Schools are providing one...+ More

• Ashu Saxena: Developing Leadership in Players | Dec 17, 2012
  posted on: 12/17/12 | author:
  

  Ashu Saxena is an experienced soccer coach currently based in North Carolina. A past USYSA & USOC National Coach of the Year, he holds the NSCAA Master Coach Diploma, and he is also an Associate Staff Coach...+ More

• The High School Coach’s Role in College Recruiting | Dec 12, 2012
  posted on: 12/12/12 | author:
  

  By Jason Pendleton, Blue Valley Southwest HS Girls Coach/NSCAA National Coaching Staff Associate The high school game with the aid of a qualified high school coach can play an important role in helping players in the recruiting process...+ More

• 5 vs. 5 with Targets by US Youth Soccer DOC Sam Snow | Dec 5, 2012
  posted on: 12/5/12 | author:
  

  This is a favorite activity of mine...+ More

• Prevent Turf Damage and Rescue your Field Quickly after Heavy Rains | Nov 14, 2012
  posted on: 11/14/12 | author: Turface Athletics
  

  Rain and foot traffic can wreak havoc on a soccer field. In fact, just one game played in the rain can essentially destroy a natural grass field for the season...+ More

• Imagery as a crucial determinant of self-belief | Nov 1, 2012
  posted on: 11/1/12 | author: Dan Abahams
  

  Dan Abrahams is a sport psychology consultant who specializes in soccer. Dan joins the National Soccer Coaches Association of America to share his insights into soccer psychology...+ More

• NSCAA launches Next Generation Coach seminar to help jumpstart soccer coaching careers | Oct 28, 2012
  posted on: 10/28/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Periodically, the NSCAA receives questions from new or aspiring coaches on how to jumpstart their soccer coaching career. Seeing that need, the NSCAA has revamped its "So You Want to be a Soccer Coach" seminar into the Next Generation Coach program...+ More

• Long Passing in the Premiership: A blog post from John De Witt | Oct 19, 2012
  posted on: 10/19/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  The following is a blog post from John De Witt Performance Analysis - Evidence Based Conclusions...+ More

• Club Standards Project Case Study: Wakefield (Mass.) Soccer Association | Oct 17, 2012
  posted on: 10/17/12 | author: Dave Newbery
  

  The NSCAA Club Standards Project is an evaluative process focusing on youth soccer organizations that is designed to raise the standards and expectations for coach and player development...+ More

• DOCE interviewed by SoccerAmerica on youth soccer and coaching education | Oct 16, 2012
  posted on: 10/16/12 | author: Mike Woitalla, SoccerAmerica
  

  Ian Barker, NSCAA Director of Coaching Education, was interviewed by SoccerAmerica recently to discuss his thoughts on youth soccer and coaching education in the United States...+ More

• A view from the goal with an MLS Veteran: How to get the most out of your goalkeeper | Oct 12, 2012
  posted on: 10/12/12 | author: Joe Cannon, MLS Goalkeeper
  

  Joe Cannon has over a decade of soccer experience at the professional level. As a goalkeeper, his resume includes stints with Major League Soccer teams such as the San Jose Earthquakes, Colorado Rapids and Los Angeles Galaxy. His features for NSCAA...+ More

• Creating an effective training session: Maximize your training sessions with help from the NSCAA | Oct 9, 2012
  posted on: 10/9/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  The NSCAA has many services to help you maximize your training sessions and get the most out of each practice...+ More

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