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• Soccer: The Game of Mindset | Aug 31, 2012
  posted on: 8/31/12 | author: Dan Abahams
  

  Dan Abrahams is a sport psychology consultant who specializes in soccer. He is based in England and has worked with some of the leading soccer players, teams and governing bodies across Europe...+ More

• Short, long or cross: Examining the fundamentals of the pass | Aug 30, 2012
  posted on: 8/30/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Threading the needle. Making the connection. Give-and-go. Regardless of how you say it, this week’s Online Resource Library feature examines a fundamental part of soccer: passing...+ More

• A view from the goal with an MLS Veteran: The five P's of performance | Aug 23, 2012
  posted on: 8/23/12 | 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

• Practice makes perfect with SAY Soccer training sessions | Aug 15, 2012
  posted on: 8/15/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  With the 2012 soccer season underway, new to the Online Resource Library this week are eight weeks of training sessions to amplify your season courtesy of NSCAA partner, SAY Soccer...+ More

• Train like the USWNT with tactics from head coach Pia Sundhage | Aug 1, 2012
  posted on: 8/1/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  In honor of the U.S. Women’s National Team performance in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, this week’s Online Resource Library feature is from the desk of head coach Pia Sundhage...+ More

• Recapping the Special Topics course, "Tactical Thinking with José Mourinho" | Jul 31, 2012
  posted on: 7/31/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Hundreds of NSCAA members gathered at UCLA this weekend for the Special Topics Course, Tactical Thinking with José Mourinho, which wraps up this evening with a presentation on the Mourinho Tactical Board...+ More

• NSCAA and ENYYSA join together to advance youth soccer through education | Jul 26, 2012
  posted on: 7/26/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  The National Soccer Coaches Association of America is proud to announce Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) as an Official Education Partner...+ More

• Eight new instructional videos added NSCAA.com | Jul 25, 2012
  posted on: 7/25/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has added eight new instructional videos of to the online education portion of the NSCAA website. An excellent resource for NSCAA coaches, these videos feature tips from some of the biggest names in coaching today...+ More

• Group attacking, defending and more from the NSCAA’s Ian Barker | Jul 24, 2012
  posted on: 7/24/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Group work is one of the primary topics of this week’s Online Resource Library feature, which highlights articles posted by our Director of Coaching Education, Ian Barker...+ More

• Positive Coaching Alliance/NSCAA partnership provide coaches unique techniques that go beyond the game | Jul 23, 2012
  posted on: 7/23/12 | author: NSCAA
  

    The National Soccer Coaches Association of America and Positive Coaching Alliance are both organizations dedicated to equipping coaches with ways to better lead their teams...+ More

• Athletes' Performance and NSCAA team up to bring education courses to America's soccer coaches | Jul 20, 2012
  posted on: 7/20/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Education will focus on performance training, nutrition and recovery strategies Athletes’ Performance, the world leader in performance training, nutrition and recovery for elite athletes, is partnering with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America...+ More

• Building to Game Time: An analysis of MLS's 2008 Columbus v. Kansas City | Jul 16, 2012
  posted on: 7/16/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  With the 2012 Major League Soccer All-Star game a little more than a week away, this week’s Resource Library feature focuses on how the pros use different coaching tactics and methods to prepare the nation’s best players against international opponents...+ More

• 2012 Convention Clinic Outlines | Jul 10, 2012
  posted on: 7/10/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  This week’s Resource Library feature highlights clinic outlines from the 2012 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention in Kansas City, Mo...+ More

• LMA Review of the 2012 Euros | Jul 9, 2012
  posted on: 7/9/12 | author: NSCAA
  

    Spain won the 2012 Euros in style, and in case you missed it, take a look at this video summary from Spanish supporter and LMA member, Rafa Benitez...+ More

• Possession v. Penetration and Zonal Defending | Jul 2, 2012
  posted on: 7/2/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  This week’s Resource Library feature highlights two favorite practice plans from Soccer Journal, “Possession v. Penetration”, by NSCAA Academy National Staff Coach Lang Wedemeyer, and “Zonal Defending” by NSCAA National Staff Coach George...+ More

• The Science Behind Scoring | Jun 29, 2012
  posted on: 6/29/12 | author:
  

  The following article is written by former college player and coach, Aaron Siefker, Founder of GOALSHOT®. Top soccer programs seem to know something that other programs don’t and I’d suggest this is precisely why they are the top programs in the sport...+ More

• National Soccer Coaches Association of America Announces Partnership with Red Bulls | Jun 28, 2012
  posted on: 6/28/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  RED BULLS ACADEMY GRASSROOTS PROGRAM TO BECOME OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE NSCAA The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced today a partnership with the Red Bulls Academy...+ More

• A View from the Goal with an MLS Veteran: Tips on Nurturing the Young Goalkeeper | Jun 26, 2012
  posted on: 6/26/12 | author: Joe Cannon
  

  As one of the most experienced American goalkeepers at the professional level, Joe joins the National Soccer Coaches Association of America to share his journey in soccer, goalkeeping and becoming a top MLS goalkeeper...+ More

• Hydration Strategies for Soccer - Resource Library Feature | Jun 25, 2012
  posted on: 6/25/12 | author: Kellie Donnelly
  

  This week’s Resource Library feature highlights a research article by National Soccer Coaches Association of America Master Coach Diploma holder Gary Ross entitled “Hydration Strategies for Soccer”...+ More

• Euro 2012 and the Inevitable Penalty Shoot-Outs! | Jun 19, 2012
  posted on: 6/19/12 | author:
  

  The 2012 UEFA Euros enter the knock out stage this week and that will almost certainly involve ‘PENALTY SHOOT-OUTS.' Penalty shoot-outs were not introduced by UEFA to the European Championships until 1976...+ More

• The Mourinho Mystique | Jun 18, 2012
  posted on: 6/18/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  This week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America Resource Library feature highlights coaching tactics by Real Madrid Manager and coaching legend José Mourinho entitled “The Mourinho Mystique...+ More

• Evaluating Performance: Lessons from previous European Championships – How important is the first goal? | Jun 6, 2012
  posted on: 6/6/12 | author:
  

  The 2012 UEFA Euros start this week. It is helpful to review previous Euros and International Tournaments together as the number of games played in any single tournament may not provide a sample which is representative...+ More

• Practice Drills and Advice from Tony Waiters, NSCAA Senior Academy Staff Coach | Jun 4, 2012
  posted on: 6/4/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  This week’s Resource Library feature highlights a practice drill by National Soccer Coaches Association of America Senior Academy Staff Coach Tony Waiters entitled “The Four Goal Game”...+ More

• A View from the Goal with an MLS Veteran: Top 3 Lessons Learned | May 31, 2012
  posted on: 5/31/12 | author:
  

  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...+ More

• NSCAA DOCE Ian Barker’s Favorite Practice Plan for the Midfield | May 29, 2012
  posted on: 5/29/12 | author: Kellie Donnelly
  

    On a regular basis, NSCAA will feature an article or practice plan from the Resource Library. To have your Resource Library upload featured on NSCAA.com contact Chris Burt at cburt@nscaa.com...+ More

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