News - Jun 2012

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• 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

• NSCAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Title IX | Jun 21, 2012
  posted on: 6/21/12 | author: Kellie Donnelly
  

  The National Soccer Coaches Association of America is joining the Women’s Sports Foundation, Gatorade, the MLS and more in honoring the 40th anniversary of Title IX this Saturday, June 23...+ More

• Olathe East lands girls' top spot; Lambert and Norman North share boys' top spot in final rankings | Jun 19, 2012
  posted on: 6/19/12 | author: NSCAA
  

    Olathe East High School in Olathe, Kan., captured the top spot in the final National Soccer Coaches Association of America Spring High School National Rankings...+ 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

• AYSO Welcomes Three New Names to Hall of Fame | Jun 18, 2012
  posted on: 6/18/12 | author:
  

  Torrance, Calif.—The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) has announced John Ouellette, Ron Littlefair and Michael Michalski and as the 2012 class of the AYSO National Hall of Fame...+ More

• Club Soccer Scoreboard | Jun 17, 2012
  posted on: 6/17/12 | author:
  

  TopDrawerSoccer.com has been promising it since January…and it has finally arrived. Say hello to the first ever CLUB SOCCER SCOREBOARD! As you will see, they have started with the USSF Development Academy and the ECNL, two of the premier leagues in the...+ More

• Ask the NSCAA DOCE: Ian Barker | Jun 14, 2012
  posted on: 6/14/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Ian Barker, National Soccer Coaches Association of America Director of Coaching Education, will be regularly featured on our website to provide his advice and answer NSCAA member’s questions concerning coaching education. Barker holds an extensive coaching resume...+ More

• NSCAA High School Summer Showcase | Jun 12, 2012
  posted on: 6/12/12 | author: NSCAA
  

    The first National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) High School college showcase is quickly approaching! NSCAA, Indiana Champions League and Elite Tournaments will be hosting the 2012 NSCAA High School Summer Showcase at the Lawrence Soccer Complex...+ More

• The NSCAA has significantly supported my development as a coach | Jun 12, 2012
  posted on: 6/12/12 | author: Women's Committee
  

  Author Vanessa Martínez Lagunas is a FIFA Women’s Soccer Instructor, UEFA/DFB Pro License and NSCAA Premier Diploma holder and former player of the Mexico WNT...+ More

• NSCAA Selects “I’m a Coach Because…” Grand Prize Winners | Jun 7, 2012
  posted on: 6/7/12 | author: NSCAA
  

    Congratulations to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America “I’m a Coach Because…” grand prize winners! These four lucky coaches have been chosen by an NSCAA Selection Committee as the official grand prize winners of the...+ 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

• Welcome 2012 Summer Interns! | Jun 5, 2012
  posted on: 6/5/12 | author: Kellie Donnelly
  

    The National Soccer Coaches Association of America would like to welcome seven interns for its 2012 Summer Internship Program...+ 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

• Run for a position on the NSCAA Board of Directors and make a difference in the association! | Jun 1, 2012
  posted on: 6/1/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Are you looking for a way to get involved with the NSCAA and make a difference within the association? Consider running for one of the five positions we have available on the NSCAA Board of Directors...+ More