| The Technical Area, April 22, 2009 |
| The Technical Area |
April 22, 2009, Issue No. 175 |
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| NSCAA News & Information |
Welcome to the 175th issue of The Technical Area, the NSCAA’s biweekly electronic publication that offers the latest news and information from the NSCAA and its partners.
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.
6. Coaches Corner: 2 v. 2 to Targets
Sheldon Announces Retirement, NSCAA Begins Search for New Executive Director
Jim Sheldon, the executive director of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America since 1992, has announced that he will retire from the position, effective May 1.
An Open Letter to College Coaches
Charlie Inverso, the Director of Coaching for the Glenn Myernick Soccer Foundation, has written an open letter to college coaches, urging them to join the efforts of the Urban Soccer Collaborative to grow inner-city soccer opportunities. Read the letter.
Call for Nominations for NSCAA Board Election
This is to notify the NSCAA membership of an upcoming election for the following positions on the Executive Committee of the NSCAA Board of Directors:
• Vice-President for Communications and Marketing
• Secretary
Elections also will be held for the following positions on the NSCAA Board of Directors:
• College Men’s Representative
• High School Girls Representative
• Youth Boys Representative
Featured Residential Courses – Bloomsburg, Pa.
What: National, Advanced National and Premier Diplomas
When: July 6-12, 2009
Where: Bloomsburg College, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Contact John Roushkolb at 800-458-0678 or at jroushkolb@nscaa.com if you have further questions regarding these academies.
2009 NSCAA College Services Forms Now Available
Changes are in store for the 2009 NSCAA College Services season. Beginning with this year, your team must be a member of College Services to be eligible for NSCAA recognition through the national rankings, All-America and Scholar All-America programs, Coach of the Year and Team Academic and Team Ethics awards.
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| Upcoming NSCAA Courses and Events |
The weather is getting warmer, the grass is getting greener and plants and flowers are blooming. Are your coaching methodologies updated? Now is a good time to make sure. Plan to 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.
Parent Coach Diploma |
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| Coaches Corner |
![]() 2 v. 2 to Targets
One of the most important moments in the game is the transition between defense and attack. When the ball turns over, it is often possible to catch your opponent unprepared by playing a direct ball into the attack. This tip draws from an exercise prepared by NSCAA Director of Coaching Education and Development Jeff Tipping that can help your teams work on recognizing the potential of the direct ball.
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 during the 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.
In each issue of The Technical Area, an article from the Soccer Journal archives will be featured.
Fitting Practice to Ages (From the July/August 2003 issue of Soccer Journal)
The U.S. Soccer Federation has made these recommendations for formats for the best practices for youth development:
- To promote the implementation of small-sided games as the vehicle for match play for players under the age of 12 throughout the United States.
- To promote and encourage an appropriate developmental environment for players that is based on both age and ability characteristics.
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| From The Director's Desk |
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This week’s memo features a comprehensive workout scheme for youth players from NSCAA Master Coach graduate Tim Bradbury. Tim’s “Travel Player’s Guide In Their Search for Growth and Success” is a classic example of how NSCAA members make a contribution to the Association’s knowledge base by developing quality training programs. Tim was in the Master Coach “Youth Division” and developed this program to satisfy one of the 20 project requirements which all Master Coach candidates have to fulfill.
Download the guide.
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| NSCAA Member Benefit Spotlight |
![]() Soccer teams need assistance with funding now more than ever. All teams or clubs completing a fundraising program with My Sports Dreams will receive a coupon good for two nights at the Philadelphia Loews Hotel during the 2010 NSCAA Convention.
See all of the NSCAA Member Benefits and Resources here. .
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| NSCAA Partner News |
NSCAA on YouTube
Check out the latest coaching education, Convention, and general NSCAA videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/nscaa. Currently featuring various Systems of Play presented by NSCAA Premier Diploma instructors Paul Marco, Dave Gregson, Anson Dorrance and Doug Williamson, the NSCAA’s channel will also feature interviews with some of the best coaches from throughout the world as well as an upcoming interview with U.S. Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley. Check back regularly for the latest updates and for greater insight into some of the videos featured on the NSCAA YouTube channel, visit http://www.nscaa.com/educatingcoaches.php.
![]() Kwik Goal Survey
Valued NSCAA member:
Kwik Goal would like to thank you for your contribution to the soccer scene in the United States and abroad. We also realize that you are a valuable source of information and we are asking you to take a brief survey. Upon completion of the survey you will receive a promotional code good for a 25% discount through May 9.
If the link does not activate, please copy and paste the link to a web browser.
![]() World Class Coaching Introduces New Book
Sir Alex Ferguson and José Mourinho are two of the world’s top coaches. Yet their tactics and systems are very different. This book describes the 4-4-2 system Ferguson uses with Manchester United and the 4-3-3 formation Mourinho has successfully employed at Chelsea and Inter Milan. Each of their preferred formations is covered in great detail, including an insight into each system and how and why the key players are used to create the greatest advantage for the team. CLICK HERE for more information.
![]() US Youth Soccer National League Teams Punch Tickets to the US Youth Soccer National Championships
The US Youth Soccer National League, the organization’s latest offering for players seeking to advance their college, professional and U.S. National Team aspirations, named the last of its champions when the Under-17 Boys completed their league play last weekend.
By way of their success in the 2008-09 US Youth Soccer National League season, the top two teams in the Under-15 through Under-17 age groups have earned a direct path to the final leg of the nation’s most elite and prestigious competition providing the opportunity to capture a US Youth Soccer National Championship title in their respective age group.
See a list of the National League representatives to the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championship here. The US Youth Soccer National Championships will be played July 21-26 in Lancaster, Mass.
![]() April Concludes with Two Great MLS Games Two exciting MLS games cap off the month of April.
In the first game, the New York Red Bulls hope to build on their first win of the season at Real Salt Lake as they travel to Kansas City on Thursday (April 23). However, Josh Wolff and the Wizards are confident they have what it takes to claim the full three points. The game will air live on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes at 8 p.m. (EDT).
The second contest features Eastern Conference rivals, as the Chicago Fire and the Columbus Crew face each other for the first time this season on Saturday (April 25). Both teams look to kick-start their respective seasons after getting out of the gate slowly. This match-up will be televised live by Fox Soccer Channel beginning at 7 p.m. (EDT).
For more information on these games and all other MLS games, go to www.MLSnet.com.
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![]() 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 Uni ted 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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