| The Technical Area, February 25, 2009 |
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| The Technical Area |
February 25, 2009, Issue No. 171 |
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| NSCAA News & Information |
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Welcome to the 171st issue of The Technical Area. This issue ushers in a new look for the NSCAA’s biweekly electronic publication that offers the latest news and information from the NSCAA and its partners.
We hope you’ll find the newsletter easier to access. Specific areas for features and information are included. New features include an archived article from Soccer Journal and information from NSCAA Director of Coaching Education and Deveolopment Jeff Tipping.
We welcome your feedback. If you have any ideas or suggestions for The Technical Area or have any coaching tips that you would like to share, please send them to feedback@nscaa.com.
1. March Director of Coaching Course Offered in California
2. Featured Residential Course – Palo Alto, Calif.
3. NSCAA at Upcoming Soccer Shows
4. Take the Fundamentals of Soccer Course
5. Refresh Your On-The-Field Thinking with NSCAA’s Quizzies
March Director of Coaching Course Offered in California
Sign up now for the Director of Coaching Diploma course in Santa Clara, Calif., March 20-22. The course will take place at Santa Clara University. Cost is $300.
Featured Residential Course – Palo Alto, Calif.
What: Premier Diploma
When: June 1-7, 2009
Where: Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif.
General Information
FEES: Course fees for the residential academies are $1,020 for NSCAA members and $1,120 for non-members. The non-member fee includes a one-year NSCAA membership. You must be a member prior to registering for the course or you will be billed as a non-member. Fees include six (6) nights lodging (double occupancy), meals, course materials and instructions. Commuter fees are $820 for members and $920 for non-members. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $75 is required at the time of application.
TRAVEL: Transportation to and from Stanford University is the responsibility of each candidate.
LODGING: Academy lodging will be at the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel. Room reservations will be made for all candidates by the NSCAA and rooms will be assigned by the NSCAA based on double occupancy with another attendee. Single occupancy is very limited. Requests for roommates will be honored, if possible, but must be made no later than May 1. Candidates requesting single occupancy will be charged an additional $200 by the NSCAA and must request their single room no later than May 1.
ACADEMY STAFFING: The on-site director for the academy will be Bret Simon, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Stanford. A certified athletic trainer will be provided at all sessions for the care and prevention of any injuries as well as emergency first aid.
WEATHER AND MATERIALS: June weather in Palo Alto is typically great. The highs are usually around 80 degrees and lows around 60 degrees. We recommend always being prepared for rain and sun exposure. Among other personal items, you should bring polo/golf shirts, soccer ball, shin guards, a notebook with paper, pens and pencils, practice gear, training suit, rain suit, soccer shoes and flats.
COLLEGE CREDIT: The NSCAA offers an opportunity for candidates to receive three semester hours of college credit through the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs for completing the Premier Diploma course. The cost is $195. If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact NSCAA Past President Jay Engeln at engeln@comcast.net.
SUMMARY: The NSCAA Coaching Academy is a highly intensive, physically demanding week of instruction dedicated to fulfilling the important NSCAA mission of education. Candidates should be in top physical condition and plan to participate in an enjoyable week of enhancing your soccer knowledge. The NSCAA Academy does not discriminate based on any physical limitations to perform. Candidates that have any disability or health concern which might limit their participation in some of the academy activities should notify a staff member early in the week. You will find the Academy staff very dedicated and ready to help you. We hope your participation is beneficial in your continuing education as a soccer coach.
Contact Allison Pronske at 800-458-0678 or at apronske@nscaa.com if you have further questions regarding this academy.
NSCAA at Upcoming Soccer Shows
The NSCAA will have a presence at the Soccer Champions Coaches Clinic Feb. 27-28 at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Conn.; the SAY Annual General Membership Annual Convention Feb. 27-28 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Ky.; and the US Youth Soccer Workshop March 5-7 at the San Jose (Calif.) McEnery Convention Center. We will be there to answer questions about the NSCAA, offer a special discount for new members and much more. If you’re attending, stop by the NSCAA booth and say hello if you’re a member, or bring a friend who’s interested in joining the NSCAA. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet National Office staff members and get others involved in the NSCAA.
 Take the Fundamentals of Soccer Coaching Course
The NSCAA and the National Federation of High School Associations have teamed up to create an online course titled the Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer. This introductory course is perfect for high school and youth coaches who want to establish a solid foundation for their coaching knowledge.
The interactive course features an engaging multimedia interface that incorporates audio, video and text to teach essential soccer coaching techniques and methods.
To learn more or to enroll in the course, go to NFHSLearn.com.
Refresh Your On-The-Field Thinking with NSCAA's Quizzies
The change of seasons is right around the corner, and for many players and coaches, that means it’s time to be thinking ahead to and making preparations for spring seasons. Although the physical aspects of training are likely not to be overlooked, the mental part of the game may be neglected. Help your players sharpen their minds and their decision-making skills on the pitch be encouraging them to take part in the NSCAA’s Tactical Situations Tests (“Quizzies”) on NSCAA.com. These interactive web-based tests encourage quick thinking skills that potentially translate into positive game management habits. Why not have your team try all 16 sessions? It could pay off next season!
Take the Quizzies here. |
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| Upcoming NSCAA Courses and Events |
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State Diploma
LaGrange, Ga. – Feb. 28
McPherson, Kan. – Feb. 28
Schertz, Texas – Feb. 28
Clermont, Fla. – Feb. 28
Ephrata, Pa. – Feb. 28
Westminster, Colo. – March 7
Algonquin, Ill. – March 7
Wapakoneta, Ohio – March 14
Montpelier, Vt. – March 15
Lancaster, Pa. – March 15
Prospect Park, Pa. – March 21
Demorest, N.J. – March 28
Regional Diploma
Cincinnati, Ohio – Feb. 27-28
San Ramon, Calif. – Feb. 27-28
Clermont, Fla. – Feb. 27-March 1
Rockville, Md. – March 6-7
Franklin, Ky. – March 6-7
Newport News, Va. – March 6-7
Milford Center, Ohio – March 6-7
Lakeville, Minn. – March 6-7
Oskaloosa, Iowa – March 6-7
Spokane Valley, Wash. – March 6-8
Annapolis, Md. – March 7-8
Brooklyn, N.Y. – March 13-14
Mercersburg, Pa. – March 14-15
Wilbraham, Mass. – March 20-21
Brunnerville, Pa. – March 20-21
Billings, Mont. – March 20-21
Andover, Minn. – March 27-28
Advanced Regional Diploma
Cincinnati, Ohio – Feb. 27-March 1
El Cajon, Calif. – Feb. 27-March 1
Greeley, Colo. – Feb. 27-March 1
Milford, Mass. – Feb. 27-March 1
Salina, Kan. – March 1; March 8
Milford Center, Ohio – March 6-8
Franklin, Ky. – March 6-8
Charleston, S.C. – March 6-8
Austin, Texas – March 13-15
Camas, Wash. – March 13-15
Brunnerville, Pa. – March 20-21
Billings, Mont. – March 20-22
Wilbraham, Mass. – March 20-22
Manchester, England – March 27-28
Zurich, S.D. – March 27-28
Advanced Regional Supplement
Sykesville, Md. – March 1
Cincinnati, Ohio – March 1
Milford Center, Ohio – March 8
Franklin, Ky. – March 8
Lakeville, Minn. – March 21
National Diploma
Landisville, Pa. – March 20; April 5
State Goalkeeping Diploma
Draper, Utah – Feb. 27-28
Rockville, Md. – March 8
Hiawatha, Iowa – March 22
Columbus, Ohio – March 22
Regional Goalkeeping Diploma
Columbus, Ohio – Feb. 28 – March 1
National Goalkeeping Diploma
Allentown, Pa. – March 6-8
Parent Coach Diploma
Schertz, Texas – Feb. 28
Clermont, Fla. – Feb. 28
Boiling Springs, Pa. – March 8
New Braunfels, Texas – March 21
Tyler, Texas – March 22
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| Coaches Corner |
 Crossing to Four Attacking Spaces in a Box
This installment of the Coaching Corner comes from the NSCAA book Soccer Skills and Drills, published by Human Kinetics. It comes from Chapter 8: Applying Techniques Tactically. For information on how to order a copy of Soccer Skills and Drills, CLICK HERE.
Purpose: To practice quality crosses into all attacking spaces in the box.
Procedure: This drill animation shows the same organization as the previous drill, but now the drill space at the top of the box is added so that the crosser has four possible crosses to execute: near post, back post, second six or top of the box. Attacker 3 is usually a midfield player who will leave the space alive by staying deep until he or she sees the ball being pulled back. Like the other runners, the midfield player wants to arrive in the space at the instant the ball arrives.
Variation: Once the players are familiar enough with the types for services, spaces and timing of runs, the coach will add Defenders 1 and 2. The coach initially asks defenders to find a player early and mark that player. With three runners, one will be free, and the crosser tries to hit that space. The crosser has no concern with trying to time the runner. The crosser’s role is to hit the correct type of cross to the appropriate space. The runner must time a run to arrive in the space at the same instant the ball arrives.
Coaching Points: To beat a defender, the attacker should drive to run behind his or her defender, and when the defender opens his or her shoulder to turn, the attacker will cut across the defender’s face before the defender can turn back to chase the attacker. The defender opening his or her shoulder is the signal for the attacker to sprint to the ball. The coach must be very flexible to ensure that players are experiencing some success. This might mean using only one defender or adding a fourth runner who will time a run to arrive in the midgoal area of the second six.
For more information on TactFOOT discounts for NSCAA members, CLICK HERE.
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| Soccer Journal Archives |
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Published eight times a year (seven printed versions and one online), Soccer Journal is the Official Publication of the NSCAA and is one of the few publications in the world produced exclusively for soccer coaches. Each issue contains technical and tactical articles, news and updates on important events, thoughts from opinion leaders in the sport and features on the interesting people and issues of the game.
Beginning with this issue, each The Technical Area will feature an article from the Soccer Journal archives.
The curriculum for developing player skills must be appropriate for each age level The articles in the Phases of Player Development series are from a report by the staff of the U.S. Women's National Team.
The success of the U.S. Women's National Team program is largely dependent on the quality of the programs that feed into it. True player development occurs when each player's daily training and playing environment is of the highest quality. If this environment is consistent, with a clear vision of what lies ahead for each player, development is then maximized.
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| From The Director's Desk |
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In this installment, NSCAA Director of Coaching Education and Development Jeff Tipping talks with Director of Coaching Emeritus Schellas Hyndman about with the importance of the mentoring process for young coaches and the critical need for coaching education, especially as the individual makes the transition from playing to coaching. The skills involved with playing do not automatically transfer over to the skills involved in coaching and managing. A good apprenticeship is necessary and that apprenticeship should involve education.
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| NSCAA Member Benefit Spotlight |
 The NSCAA is proud to remind you of our partnership with Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world and our Preferred Hotel Partner. Choice provides NSCAA members, coaches, teams, officials, families and friends with discounted room rates at more than 4,300 locations across the country.
To take advantage of the 15% discount and make a reservation, call the Choice Sports Desk at 877-240-AWAY (2929) and provide the NSCAA Discount Code: 00213090 or visit www.choicesportstravel.com, click on "Enter Special Rate ID" and enter the code.* This discount is not available by contacting the hotels directly.
Remember, you can also use this discount for your team travel, recruiting visits, business travel and family vacations throughout the year.
See all of the NSCAA Member Benefits and Resources here.
*Discount subject to availability at participating hotels and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
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| NSCAA Partner News |
 2009 MLS Direct Kick Package Now Available
Major League Soccer’s Direct Kick television package is once again available. For just $79, fans have the opportunity to watch up to 130 MLS regular season matches and select playoff games during the 2009 season. Satellite providers DIRECTV and DISH Network® along with cable provider IN DEMAND networks will bring you all the live action beginning March 21. Visit www.mlsnet.com for details on how to order this great package.
 Elite to Compete at 2009 US Youth Soccer ODP Championships
Complete Schedule
US Youth Soccer’s elite will compete at the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Championships to be played March 20 and 22 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
State-level US Youth Soccer ODP Boys and Girls teams in the 1992 and 1993 age groups will play semifinal matches on Friday, March 20, beginning at 1 p.m. (Central time). Championship and consolation matches will be played on Sunday, March 22, beginning at 8 a.m. (Central time). The teams competing have qualified by winning their respective age group at their US Youth Soccer ODP Regional Championship.
National Quaifiers
1992 Girls Teams: Maryland, Kansas, North Texas, California South
1992 Boys Teams: Eastern Pennsylvania, Indiana, North Carolina, California North
1993 Girls Teams: Virginia, Minnesota, North Texas, California South
1993 Boys Teams: Virginia, Indiana, Oklahoma, California South
 Fox Soccer Channel – Your Home for Everything Soccer in the United States Fox Soccer Channel offers the most comprehensive coverage of world-class soccer available in the United States, including Major League Soccer, England’s Barclays Premier League, Italy’s Serie A and the Argentine First Division. In addition, Fox Soccer Channel broadcasts global tournaments and competitions such as the UEFA Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup™, English FA Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Champions League™ and FA Community Shield. The Official Broadcast Partner of the US Youth Soccer, Fox Soccer Channel also televises the United Soccer Leagues,NCAA Division I college soccer matches through a partnership with the NSCAA, and Women’s Professional Soccer. For a complete schedule of this week’s live and premiere match telecasts, please visit foxsoccer.com..
 ESPN Coaches Fundraising
The ESPN Coaches Fundraising Program is a grassroots magazine fundraising program targeting sports associations and teams across the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Guam. Established in 2000, the program has helped teams raise funds for travel, equipment, uniforms and more. Through the ESPN Coaches Fundraising Program teams and organizations have raised over $15 million by selling magazine subscriptions.The ESPN Coaches Fundraising Program is as easy as the players selling a few subscriptions to ESPN The Magazine. Every time a 2-year subscription is sold for $40, the team keeps $30 from that order. 75% of the total sale goes directly to the team. Each $30 raised from every order really adds up. If just 20 players sell five subscriptions each, the team will earn $3,000.
It’s a Win-Win situation!
When the team has completed the program, they just return $10 per order with the order forms. It’s that simple.
Coaches can sign up and receive their FREE personalized fundraising kit by going on line HERE or by contacting Pete Bryden (407-938-3423 or Pete.bryden@espn3.com) or Jessica O'Neal (407-938-3879 or Jessica.oneal@espn3.com). |
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