News - Jul 2012

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• 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

• Five shutouts and three 3-0 matches mark Day 2 of Olympic Women’s Soccer | Jul 30, 2012
  posted on: 7/30/12 | author: Ciara McCormack, Our Game Magazine Contributing Editor
  

  This article was provided by the NSCAA Women's Committee. You can find a recap of Day 1 here. Photos credited to Mirko Kappes. Things We Learned in Day 2 1. Katie Taylor isn’t the only international soccer player that has boxing talent: The U.S...+ More

• Get an inside look at the NSCAA: Join us for Fall 2012 semester | Jul 27, 2012
  posted on: 7/27/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  As many college students know (or will soon find out), to get ahead in your career is to set yourself apart and gain as much “real-world” experience as possible...+ More

• Highlights from the 2012 Olympic Games' opening soccer contests | Jul 27, 2012
  posted on: 7/27/12 | author: Ciara McCormack, Our Game Magazine Contributing Editor
  

  This article was provided by the NSCAA Women's Committee. Photos credited to Mirko Kappes. Day 1 at the Olympics was a thrilling start to what is shaping up to be a very exciting competition.  Highlights from Day One 1...+ 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

• Redesigned NSCAA Career Center launched to better serve job seekers and employers | Jul 19, 2012
  posted on: 7/19/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  The National Soccer Coaches Association of America Career Center has been revamped to better serve members and non-members alike looking for new career opportunities...+ More

• FOX Soccer unveils NSCAA College Game of the Week schedule | Jul 17, 2012
  posted on: 7/17/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Weekly programming showcases 35 top U.S...+ 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

• Elite Tournaments brings new element to the NSCAA College Showcase Series | Jul 13, 2012
  posted on: 7/13/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Elite Tournaments is thrilled to announce the addition of T4 Soccer to the already established NSCAA College Showcase Series...+ More

• July/August 2012 Soccer Journal Available | Jul 12, 2012
  posted on: 7/12/12 | author: NSCAA
  

  Arriving in mailboxes this week and available online today is the July/August 2012 issue of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s Soccer Journal...+ 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

• Register online today for the 2013 NSCAA Convention | Jul 10, 2012
  posted on: 7/10/12 | author: NSCAA
  

    Online registration is now open for the 2013 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., on January 16-20...+ 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