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Welcome to The Technical Area – November 19, 2008
Welcome to the 164th 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:
- Deadline for 2009 NSCAA Convention Registration is December 12
- AirTran Offers Convention Discount
- Time is Running Out to Register for NSCAA Winter Residential Academies
- Take Part in a World Record Attempt at the 2009 NSCAA Convention
- Seeking Nominations for NSCAA Awards
- Take the Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer Course
- NCAA College Cup Information
- Reminder—Take Part in the 2009 NSCAA Board of Directors Election
- Official NSCAA Awards Provider Offers Member Discount
- Sign Up for the 2009 Algarve Cup
- November Kwik Goal Training Tip
- Upcoming Non-Residential Courses
- World Class Coaching Presents New Book
- MLS Cup Champion to be Determined Sunday
- 2008-09 US Youth Soccer National League Season Kicks Off in December
- US Adult Soccer Association Accepting Applications for Recharge Team of the Year
- Fox Soccer Channel – Your Home for Everything Soccer in the United States
- ESPN Coaches Fundraising
- Coaching Corner – Rotation Heading
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
Deadline for 2009 NSCAA Convention Registration is December 12
The deadline for registration for the 2009 NSCAA Convention in St. Louis, Mo., is a little more than a month away, on Friday, Dec. 12.
We urge you to use the step-by-step online process to ensure the fastest, most accurate registration possible.
It begins with the hotel reservation process and continues with registration for the Convention itself. If you're more of a traditionalist, you still can download and print out housing and registration forms using the links below. These files are editable PDFs, meaning you'll be able to type all of the information into the form before you print it out. However, you can save $5 by registering online.
CLICK HERE TO GO THE HOUSING AND REGISTRATION PAGE!
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.
Time is Running Out to Register for NSCAA Winter Residential Academies
It’s not too late to apply for one of the 2009 NSCAA Winter Residential Academies in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Cupertino and Santa Clara, Calif. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 5.
Academies at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Fort Lauderdale include the National, Advanced Diploma and National Goalkeeping Diplomas. The National Diploma course will be offered at DeAnza College in Cupertino, Calif., while the Advanced National Diploma course is being offered at Santa Clara University.
For more information and to download applications for any of the winter residential academies, CLICK HERE.
Take Part in 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.
Seeking Nominations for NSCAA Awards
We're looking for worthy candidates for some of the NSCAA's awards. If you know someone who should be considered, please take a moment to complete a nomination. CLICK HERE for more information.
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.
NCAA College Cup Information
NCAA® Women’s College Cup®
Dates: December 5 and 7
Site: WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C.
Hosted by North Carolina State University, Town of Cary and Capital Area Soccer League
Match Times: Dec. 5 – Semifinal No. 1 at 4:30 p.m. ET; Semifinal No. 2 at 7 p.m. ET;
Dec. 7 – Championship at 2 p.m. ET
Television Information: For the most up-to-date and complete 2008-2009 NCAA TV schedule, visit www.NCAA.com/broadcast (all air times subject to change):
Dec. 5 – Semifinal No. 1 live on ESPN2/ESPNU/ESPN360.com simulcast at 4:30 p.m. ET
Dec. 5 – Semifinal No. 2 live on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET and tape delayed on ESPN2 Dec. 7 at Noon ET
Dec. 7 – National Championship live on ESPN/ESPN360.com simulcast at 2 p.m. ET
NCAA® Men’s College Cup®
Dates: December 12 and 14
Site: Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas
Hosted by Southern Methodist University and FC Dallas of Major Soccer League
Match Times: Dec. 12 – Semifinal No. 1 at 5:30 p.m. ET; Semifinal No. 2 at 8 p.m. ET;
Dec. 14 – Championship at 1 p.m. ET
Television Information: For the most up-to-date and complete 2008-2009 NCAA TV schedule, visit www.NCAA.com/broadcast (all air times subject to change):
Dec. 12 – Semifinal No. 1 live on ESPN2/ESPNU/ESPN360.com simulcast at 5:30 p.m. ET
Dec. 12 – Semifinal No. 2 live on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET and tape delayed on ESPN2 Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. ET
Dec. 14 – National Championship live on ESPN/ESPN360.com simulcast at 1 p.m. ET
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.
Official NSCAA Awards Provider Offers Member Discount
Maxwell Medals & Awards, Inc, the official awards provider to the NSCAA, is offering a 10% discount off its standard pricing to all NSCAA members. Since 1978, Maxwell Medals & Awards has offered the best value in the awards industry by providing Quality Awards, Competitive Prices and Extraordinary Customer Service.
Get in touch with us today to find out how easily our talented team can help you to get quality custom awards at great prices. Visit our website by CLICKING HERE or call 800-331-1383 and ask for our soccer specialist, Tina Treece, at extension 134. Be sure to mention that you are an NSCAA member to receive your discount.
Be sure to stop by our booth at the NSCAA Convention to speak with us and see our quality awards first hand.
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.
November 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.
Upcoming Non-Residential Courses
The leaves are falling from the trees and the air feels a bit chillier. It can only mean that winter is on its way and fall soccer schedules are nearly concluded. Don’t let the change of seasons 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
Leander, Texas – Dec. 6
Leesport, Pa. – Dec. 6
Allentown, Pa – Dec. 13
Hurst, Texas – Dec. 13
Lawrence, Kan, - Dec. 13
Denham Spring, La. – Jan. 24
Regional Diploma
Hanover, Pa. – Dec. 5-6
Royal Palm Beach, Fla. – Dec. 12-13
Trussville, Ala. – Jan. 16-17
Denham Spring, La. – Jan. 24-25
Advanced Regional Diploma
Clermont, Fla. – Nov. 21-23
Winchester, Va. – Nov. 28-30
Hanover, Pa. – Dec. 5-7
Greeneville/Morristown, Tenn. – Dec. 5-7
Cody, Wyo. – Jan. 16-18
Advanced Regional Supplement
Hanover, Pa. – Dec. 7
State Goalkeeping Diploma
Winchester, Va. – Dec. 6
Hurst, Texas – Dec. 13
Kingsport, Tenn. – Jan. 31
Regional Goalkeeping Diploma
Winchester, Va. – Dec. 7
Hurst, Texas – Jan. 10
National Goalkeeping Diploma
Raleigh, N.C. - Dec. 12-14
Advanced Youth Diploma
Dallas, Texas – Nov. 21-23
World Class Coaching Presents New Book
Zonal Defending the Italian Way is a new book by World Class Coaching. This book explains why and how the Italians are known as the best defenders in the world. It includes a detailed review of how a number of modern coaches at clubs like AS Roma, Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan have applied the flat back four to the various teams they have coached. It also includes actual defensive drills and training sessions of coaches such as Arrigo Sacchi, Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi. CLICK HERE for more information.
MLS Cup Champion to be Determined Sunday
MLS Cup is finally here and it’s not short on surprises. A new champion will be crowned as the Columbus Crew take on the New York Red Buls. The Crew comes into the game as the regular season’s best team, while New York struggled to get into the playoffs. However, the Red Bulls staged big-time upsets over Houston and Real Salt Lake to place them in a position to make history. Tune in to watch MLS Cup 2008 from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Sunday (Nov. 23) at 3:30 p.m. (ET) on ABC.
2008-09 US Youth Soccer National League Season Kicks Of f in December
After a successful inaugural season, the US Youth Soccer National League kicks off in December. On Dec. 4, the Under-15, Under-16 and, new for 2008, the Under 17-Girls compete in Raleigh, N.C. The boys compete during the weekend of Dec. 11 in Dallas, Texas.
Both events are being held in conjunction with the NCAA Women’s and Men’s College Cup to provide greater exposure to collegiate coaches.
The league is an advancement path for the top teams in the US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues who seek elite development, identification and a chance to advance directly to the US Youth Soccer National Championships. The top two teams from each age group advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.
At last year’s US Youth Soccer National Championships, seven of the eight championship final slots in the Under-15 and Under-16 age groups were won by National League representatives. CLICK HERE for more information.
US Adult Soccer Association Accepting Applications for Recharge Team of the Year
The U.S. Adult Soccer Association would like to announce its newest program, the Recharge Team of the Year Award. The Recharge Team of the Year Award rewards teams for their outstanding service off the field through volunteer work, service projects, fundraisers and for promoting the game of soccer throughout their community.
USASA’s national office is now accepting nominations for the Team of the Year program which runs from Aug. 1 – July 31 (Nov. 1 – July 31 for the first year). A monthly winner will be selected from all nominations and the monthly winners will then compete with one another for the annual award. Monthly and annual winners will also be featured on USASA, Major League Soccer and Women’s Professional Soccer web sites. Visit the Recharge Team of the Year page on the USASA’s web site to fill out or download the nomination form as well as gather more details on the program and prizes. Good luck to all teams!
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, Major Indoor Soccer League and NCAA Division I college soccer matches through a partnership with the NSCAA. 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 Programis 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: Rotation Heading
This installment of the Coaching Corner comes from the new book Soccer Skills and Drills, published by Human Kinetics. It comes from Chapter 5: Heading. For information on how to order a copy of Soccer Skills and Drills, CLICK HERE.
Purpose: To practice heading back and forth after a volley.
Procedure: The drill involves three groups of six players. Attacker 1 volleys the ball over the defenders in the middle zone to Attacker 2. Attacker 2 heads the ball over the middle zone to Attacker 3. Use five to seven balls to provide many opportunitites for headers. If a ball drops on Attacker 2's side, he or she volleys over the middle zone for Attacker 1's group to head.
Coaching Points: This drill rapidly develops to both groups of attackers volleying and heading back and forth. The defenders collect missed or improperly headed ball and toss them to either side. After an appropriate time interval, one of the attacking groups exchanges with the defenders.
For more information on TactFOOT discounts for NSCAA members, CLICK HERE.
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