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• Unique Look at a World Cup Qualifying Match with NSCAA and Eric Wynalda | Feb 28, 2013
  posted on: 2/28/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  The deadling to take another incomparable opportunity to expand their coaching repertoire with a trip to Mexico City is Friday, March 8. Join the NSCAA for a three-day adventure will allow attendees to see a World Cup qualifier match in a unique way...+ More

• Using Games to Stimulate Creative Decision-Making | Feb 27, 2013
  posted on: 2/27/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  Kwik Goal, the official equipment supplier for the NSCAA, recorded several sessions from the 2013 NSCAA Convention. In this excerpt, Doug Williamson, NSCAA Assistant Director of Coaching Education, presents games that teaches players to solve problems...+ More

• Record-Breaking Senior, Sophomore Sensation Named NSCAA/TopDrawerSoccer.com Players of the Week | Feb 27, 2013
  posted on: 2/27/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  Delaney Sheehan, a senior midfielder at Mandeville High School (Mandeville, La.) and Keith Murphy, a sophomore goalkeeper at Servite High School (Anaheim, Calif.) have been selected as the NSCAA/TopDrawerSoccer.com High School Players of the Week...+ More

• 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

• Rising Through the Ranks: Part Two | Feb 26, 2013
  posted on: 2/26/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  The role of a coach includes various tasks and challenges that are not listed in the job description. To better define these tasks and challenges, we spoke with Tom Sermanni, head coach of the U.S...+ More

• NSCAA Welcomes Nebraska as an Official Education Partner | Feb 25, 2013
  posted on: 2/25/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  The NSCAA continues to expand its educational outreach through a partnership with the Nebraska State Soccer Association (NSS). “The NSCAA is excited to partner with Nebraska State Soccer...+ More

• Putting Your Best Foot Forward During the Interview | Feb 22, 2013
  posted on: 2/22/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  Would you send your team into a game without practicing first? Would you practice for your next game without scouting your next opponent? Assuming you answered those two questions with a “no,” the same concept applies when preparing for a job...+ 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

• “Learn. Participate. Belong.” on display at the Cal South Soccer Nation Expo | Feb 20, 2013
  posted on: 2/20/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  The NSCAA joined thousands of soccer coaches, fans and vendors at the Soccer Nation Expo last weekend in downtown Los Angeles, site of the 2017 NSCAA Convention...+ More

• Senior Standout, State Champion Named NSCAA/TopDrawerSoccer.com Players of the Week | Feb 20, 2013
  posted on: 2/20/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  Taylor Eller, a junior midfielder from Melbourne High School (Melbourne, Fla.), and Chris Nichols, a senior goalkeeper from Vista Ridge High School (Ceder Park, Texas), have been selected as the NSCAA High School Players of the Week...+ 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

• Career Advice From One Young Coach to Others | Feb 15, 2013
  posted on: 2/15/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  In the January-February 2013 edition of "Soccer Journal," NSCAA member Leon Abravanel provided young coaches advice on getting started in their careers...+ More

• Eight begin roles on the NSCAA Board of Directors | Feb 14, 2013
  posted on: 2/14/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced eight people into new Board of Directors positions...+ 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

• NSCAA Partners with TeamHomeField.com for an Added Member Benefit | Feb 12, 2013
  posted on: 2/12/13 | author:
  

  NSCAA and TeamHomeField.com have formed a partnership to provide NSCAA members with a unified film breakdown, exchange and recruiting system for the entire sport of soccer. With TeamHomeField...+ More

• Aon and NSCAA Partnership Delivers Man U Soccer Club Affiliation to Members | Feb 12, 2013
  posted on: 2/12/13 | author:
  

  The National Soccer Coaches Association of America and Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc (NYSE:AON), have announced an enhancement to its partnership to better serve NSCAA members...+ 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

• Meulensteen Special Topics: Day 5 | Feb 11, 2013
  posted on: 2/11/13 | author: Chris Clements, NSCAA Membership Development Coordinator
  

  The NSCAA provided a unique opportunity for a group to travel to Manchester, England, on an exclusive Special Topics course about long term athlete development led by Rene Meulensteen, first team coach for Manchester United...+ More

• Man U Tour Attendees Make Evening Detour to Blackburn | Feb 10, 2013
  posted on: 2/10/13 | author: Chris Clements, NSCAA Membership Development Coordinator
  

  The NSCAA provided a unique opportunity for a group to travel to Manchester, England, on an exclusive Special Topics course about long term athlete development led by Rene Meulensteen, first team coach for Manchester United...+ More

• Man U Special Topics Attendees Get Inside Look at Club | Feb 9, 2013
  posted on: 2/9/13 | author: Chris Clements, NSCAA Membership Development Coordinator
  

  The NSCAA provided a unique opportunity for a group to travel to Manchester, England, on an exclusive Special Topics course about long term athlete development led by Rene Meulensteen, first team coach for Manchester United...+ 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

• A Surprise in Day 2 of the Man United Special Topics Course | Feb 8, 2013
  posted on: 2/8/13 | author: Chris Clements, NSCAA Membership Development Coordinator
  

  The NSCAA provided a unique opportunity for a group to travel to Manchester, England, on an exclusive Special Topics course about long term athlete development led by Rene Meulensteen, first team coach for Manchester United...+ 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

• Offensive Juggernauts Sweep NSCAA High School Players of the Week Award | Feb 6, 2013
  posted on: 2/6/13 | author: NSCAA
  

  Laura Marcantel, a senior forward at St. Joseph’s Academy (Baton Rouge, La.) and Will Keegan, a junior midfielder at Pensacola Catholic High School (Pensacola, Fla.) have been selected as the NSCAA High School Players of the Week. Marcantel was vital in St...+ 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