Welcome to The Technical Area – December 17, 2008
Welcome to the 166th issue of The Technical Area. Inside you'll find information on the NSCAA and its educational offerings. Each biweekly issue offers the latest news and information from the NSCAA and its partners.
In this issue:
- Important Membership Reminder
- Chyzowych, McCrath Selected for NSCAA Hall of Fame
- AirTran Offers Convention Discount
- Find the Award Winners Here
- Digitell, NSCAA Offer Online Library
- Be a Part of a World Record Attempt at the 2009 NSCAA Convention
- Sign Up for the 2009 Algarve Cup
- SoccerPlus Now Hiring
- FieldTurf Event at the 2009 NSCAA Convention
- Reminder—Take Part in the 2009 NSCAA Board of Directors Election
- Get in on the Action of the Auction
- Take the Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer Course
- Upcoming Non-Residential Courses
- December Kwik Goal Training Tip
- MLS SuperDraft Coming in January
- Fox Soccer Channel – Your Home for Everything Soccer in the United States
- ESPN Coaches Fundraising
- Coaching Corner – 1 v 1 with Servers
As a reminder, 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.
Important Membership Reminder
Those who have not yet renewed their NSCAA membership for 2008 and plan on attending the Convention in St. Louis, Mo., please take note: your membership must be current as of Dec. 31, 2008 to be eligible for the on-site member discount for registration. The on-site fees are $300 for NSCAA members, $400 for non-members.
On-site registration will take place at the America’s Center Convention Complex, Rooms 101-107, on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, January 14: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Chyzowych, McCrath Selected for NSCAA Hall of Fame
Gene Chyzowych of Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., and Cliff McCrath, formerly of Seattle Pacific University, have been selected as the 45th and 46th members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s Hall of Fame.
The two will be inducted into the Hall at the Association’s Awards Banquet on Friday, Jan. 16, as part of the 2009 NSCAA Convention, to be held in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 14-18.
AirTran Offers Convention Discount
The NSCAA has registered with the AirTran Airways EventSavers Program to offer discounted air travel and unique benefits for the 2009 NSCAA Convention in St. Louis. Among the benefits you will receive is a 10% discount on the lowest available one-way airfare.
Find All The Award Winners Here
The NSCAA has announced many of its 2008 award winners at the High School and College levels. These lists will expand daily, so check the complete awards list by CLICKING HERE frequently.
Digitell, NSCAA Offer Online Library
The NSCAA is pleased to partner once again with Digitell, Inc., to add another year to the Online Library. The NSCAA Online Library will have all approved sessions from the 2007-2009 Annual Conventions.
Participants will create a username and password can begin accessing content for convention educational sessions just 14 days after the conclusion of the Convention. Access includes both live audio recordings, PowerPoint presentations and live field videos.
You’ll never have to choose between concurrent sessions again!
With access to the NSCAA Online Library you can return home and “attend” any session you may have missed at the Convention. You’ll even have the flexibility of viewing session content on your computer or downloading it and taking it with you on a portable device.
More information about accessing this exciting opportunity will be available at the Digitell, Inc., booth near registration at this year’s Convention.
Be a Part of a World Record at the 2009 NSCAA Convention
Passback is a joint effort between the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Eurosport to collect new and gently used soccer equipment and redistribute it to those in need. For additional information, please visit www.passback.org.
In an effort to raise awareness about Passback, the Foundation is planning to break the World Record for the Longest Chain of Shoes at the 2009 NSCAA Convention in St. Louis, Mo, January 14–18. The current record stands at 10,500 shoes so in order to break the record, we will need to collect and display over 5,250 pairs.
CLICK HERE for more information on how you can be a part of the world record.
Sign Up for the 2009 Algarve Cup
Come join the NSCAA and the NSCAA Women’s Committee for a symposium in conjunction with the 2009 Algarve Cup in the Algarve region of Portugal. The symposium and tournament take place in March 2009. Cost is $695. For more information, CLICK HERE.
SoccerPlus Now Hiring
SoccerPlus, a Tony DiCicco company, is rapidly expanding and is seeking full- and part-time employees for Youth Development Coordinator (YDC), Director of Coaching (DOC), and Residential Camp Director and Camp Staff positions. The YDC will be responsible for designing and implementing customized curriculum, educating club coaches, developing high-performance programs, creating content for our online education programs and leading the coaching team. The DOCs will provide oversight, coach education, and player development to SoccerPlus clients and support the YDC. Camp Directors and Staff will be hired on a week-by-week independent contractor basis. Candidates must have an extensive background in coaching, program development and delivery of coach education. YDC must have an “A” license or equivalent. DOC must have a “B” license or equivalent. E-mail jobs@soccerplusfc.com for details.
FieldTurf Event at the 2009 NSCAA Convention
Come and join FieldTurf for The Annual FieldTurf Awards Cocktail during the 2009 NSCAA Convention in St. Louis, Mo. Drinks and finger foods will be served. The event will be held at the Renaissance Hotel Majestic C Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 16 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. International soccer stars, along with FieldTurf executives, will be presenting awards to this year’s winners. To read more, CLICK HERE.
Reminder – Take Part in the 2009 NSCAA Board of Directors Election
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America at present has 17 members on its Board of Directors. There are six officers (President, three Vice Presidents, Secretary and Immediate Past President) and eight constituent representatives serving membership in the youth (boys and girls), high school (boys and girls), college (men and women) and professional coaches (men and women) categories and three at-large positions. Additionally, the NSCAA Executive Director serves as a non-voting member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.
The election of members of the Board of Directors is held prior to the annual meeting of the members in conjunction with the annual convention. This year’s election involves two officer positions (Vice President for Conventions and Awards and Secretary). The Nominations Committee, which is chaired by the Immediate Past President, presents the candidates listed below for your consideration.
Get in on the Action of the Auction
The NSCAA Foundation will host its first Foundation Silent Auction at the 2009 NSCAA Convention in St. Louis, Mo., January 16-17. Exhibiting companies are donating products, goods and services for bid, with all proceeds going to support the NSCAA Foundation. CLICK HERE for more information and auction rules.
Take the Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer 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 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.
Upcoming Non-Residential Courses
Winter has arrived, and most of the country is in its grip. Although that means that soccer seasons are mostly over, don’t let the cold weather keep you from an opportunity to continue to update your coaching methodologies. Attend an NSCAA Coaching Education course. Keep checking NSCAA.com for the latest list. If you don't see a course near you, contact the State Technical Coordinator or Regional Technical Director for your area to schedule one. A complete list can be found HERE.
State Diploma
Port St. Lucie, Fla. – Dec. 20
Brooklyn, N.Y, - Jan. 14
San Ramon, Calif. – Jan. 24
Denham Spring, La. – Jan. 24
Lititz, Pa. – Feb. 14
Tyler, Texas – Feb. 21
Austin, Texas – Feb. 22
Regional Diploma
Trussville, Ala. – Jan. 16-17
Denham Spring, La. – Jan. 24-25
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Jan. 30-31
Porterville, Calif. – Feb. 7-8
Advanced Regional Diploma
Cody, Wyo. – Jan. 16-18
Teaneck, N.J. – Jan. 29; Feb. 8
Springdale, Ark. – Jan. 30-Feb. 1
Port St. Lucie, Fla. – Feb. 20-22
El Cajon, Calif. – Feb. 27-March 1
Greeley, Colo. – Feb. 27-March 1
Advanced Regional Supplement
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Feb. 1
State Goalkeeping Diploma
Kingsport, Tenn. – Jan. 30-31
Manassas, Va. – Jan. 31
Palm Bay, Fla. – Jan. 31
Regional Goalkeeping Diploma
Kingsport, Tenn. – Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Manassas, Va. – Feb. 2
High School Coaches Diploma
Gainesville, Ga. – Jan. 30-Feb. 1
December Kwik Goal Training Tip
Coach:
With the launch of the new Infinity® goals, Kwik Goal is offering training tips geared toward small sided play and finishing. Kwik Goal has two sizes of the Infinity® for you to use in training. This month, we offer six drills, three for each size. To view the drills, click on the links:
For more information on either size, click on the following links:
As with all Kwik Goal products, we offer a lifetime guarantee. For information on this offer, please CLICK HERE.
Thank you for being a valued member of the NSCAA.
MLS SuperDraft Coming in January
The MLS season may have finished, but it doesn’t mean the action is over. Check out the MLS SuperDraft 2009 live from the NSCAA Convention in St. Louis, Mo., to find out who will be the next potential MLS stars. The draft begins Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) and will be broadcast live on ESPN2. Standouts like Wake Forest midfielder Sam Cronin and Duke forward sensation Mike Grella are only two of the names that will highlight the most important event this off-season.
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, UEFA Women’s Championship, English FA Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Champions’ Cup and FA Community Shield. The Official Broadcast Partner of 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 assisted 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 fivesubscriptions 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.
Coaching Corner: 1 v 1 with Servers
This installment of the Coaching Corner comes from the NSCAA book Soccer Skills and Drills, published by Human Kinetics. It comes from Chapter 6: Tackling. For information on how to order a copy of Soccer Skills and Drills, CLICK HERE.
Purpose: To receive repetitions of 1v1 defending with an ability to read the serve into the attacker and the opportunity to win the ball before the attacker receives it.
Procedure: In a small grid (about 10 by 15 yards), players play 1v1, scoring when one player dribbles across the end line of the grid. Place a server for each player on either his or her defensive or attacking end. When a goal is scored or the ball goes out of bounds, a new ball is played in by the server of the attacking player. For balls that go out of bounds, the player who last touched the ball becomes the defender, and the other player’s server plays a ball in to restart play. Play for one minute before players switch roles. If the server is on the defensive end, the attacker receives the ball with his or her back to the end line being attacked, and defenders get opportunities to defend players with their back to the goal. If servers are at the attacking end, they’ll be serving to a player who is facing their end, and the defender will be required to defend and attacker who is facing them with the ball.
Coaching Points: The 1v1 defensive points are the same as in the previous drill. Watch for how well defenders can read the pass and intercept the ball. Remind players that the best defense is not allowing the player to receive that ball. Also, remind players that when defending an attacker with his or her back to the goal, the defending positioning must be slightly tighter and that the objective is to keep the attacker from turning and facing the goal.
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