| The Technical Area May 20, 2009 |
| The Technical Area |
May 20, 2009, Issue No. 177 |
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| NSCAA News & Information |
Welcome to the 177th 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.
10. Coaches Corner: 4 v. 4 Counter Attacks
Search Begins for NSCAA Executive Director
The NSCAA has begun a nationwide search for an Executive Director to succeed Jim Sheldon, who retired after 17 years in the position. Applications for the position will be accepted through July 1. To view the position announcement, visit the NSCAA Job Listings Page.
NSCAA Mourns the Passing of Charlotte Moran
Charlotte Moran, the executive director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association and the Youth Girls Representative on the NSCAA Board of Directors, passed away May 17. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2007.
Moran was elected Youth Girls' Representative of the NSCAA in January 2008. The executive director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association, she had been involved in youth soccer for nearly 30 years, beginning at the grassroots level as a team manager and secretary of a local youth club. The US Youth Soccer Region I Girls’ ODP Administrator since 1997, she had served as the national ODP chair for the past four years. A member of the NSCAA Women’s Committee, she was elected to the NSCAA Board of Directors in January 2008. She received the Women’s Committee Award of Excellence in 2 008 and the Youth Long-Term Service Award at the 2009 NSCAA Convention in St. Louis.
Details on funeral arrangements.
![]() NSCAA, GoCollegeSoccer.com Create Score Reporting Partnership
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America and GoCollegeSoccer.com have entered into a partnership designed to provide the most current and up-to-date scores for intercollegiate soccer in the United States.
2010 Men’s College Cup Awarded to Santa Barbara, Calif.
The NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Committee has selected Santa Barbara, Calif., to serve as the host for the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship, which will take place Dec. 10 and 12, 2010. Hosted by the University of California, Santa Barbara, the 2010 Men’s Soccer Championship will be played at Meredith Field at Harder Stadium. It marks the first time UCSB will host the event, but the sixth time the championship will take place in the state of California (2005-Carson, 1981-Palo Alto, 1977- Berkeley, 1969-San Jose, 1966-Berkeley)
Call for Nominations for NSCAA Board Elections
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
![]() NSCAA, MSSL Form Showcase Partnership
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), the largest coaches association in the world, and the MSSL, the leading event producer of soccer college showcase tournaments on the East Coast, are proud to announce a joint venture: the NSCAA/MSSL College Showcase.
![]() Big 3 Enshrinement Weekend Set for July 31 – Aug. 2
Gene Chyzowych and Cliff McCrath, the two newest members of the NSCAA Hall of Fame, will be enshrined in the NSCAA display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame during Big 3 Weekend festivities July 31-Aug. 2 in Oneonta, N.Y.
2010 NSCAA Foundation Grants Available
The NSCAA Foundation annually conducts a grant application process to reward grants to underserved programs and clubs. Grant applications are due to the NSCAA by November 30, 2009. All recipients will be notified following the NSCAA Convention in January 2010.
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 |
Summer vacations are drawing near, but your coaching methodologies should not go on a holiday. Make sure that you are up-to-date with the latest by attending 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.
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| Coaches Corner |
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Coaching Corner: 4 v. 4 Counter Attacks
This week's tip continues in the theme of developing a transition mentality in your team, and will help reinforce the importance of a player’s first movement after his/her team wins the ball.
The exercise features a 4 v. 4 game on a 30-yard wide by 55-yard long field. Teams defend with three players, leaving one target player high. When the defending team wins the ball, they should look to immediately start the counter attack in one of three ways: dribble the ball forward (shown in the exercise); play a vertical ball to the high attacker’s feet and run into a supporting position; or play a vertical ball into space for the high attacker to create an immediate scoring chance. If none of these options is available, the team may hold possession to break the pressure, but the vertical option should always be an early choice.
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.
Training with an Eye on Detail (From the July/August 2003 issue of Soccer Journal)
The emphasis in the Sporting Club of Portugal (SCP) youth program is on the identification and recruiting of players and development both athletically and academically once they are in the SCP program.
Sporting Lisbon has teams from 13 years of age until 18 under the heading of infantile and juniors. Once a boy reaches the age of 18 a decision must be made. Either he is promoted to the B team, loaned out to another club to develop or is released. Following the French model, academic opportunities are provided at a nearby school if the player lives at the Academia, the $13-million facility that houses training for all the teams from U-13 to professional and includes a hotel with 46 rooms. Players under the age of 13 are brought into the SCP program, but do not train at the Academia. They train at various locations around Lisbon. Occasionally they will go to the training center in order to see what lies ahead of them if they continue to develop.
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| From The Director's Desk |
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This week’s memo features a player evaluation form as developed by Master Coach Giovanni Pacini, head coach at Lasell College (Mass.).
Download the evaluation form.
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| NSCAA Member Benefit Spotlight |
![]() Official NSCAA Coaching DVDs from SLS
Official NSCAA Coaching DVDs are available from Soccer Learning Systems. NSCAA members receive a 10 percent discount on all Soccer Learning Systems products. |
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| NSCAA Partner News |
![]() Two Televised MLS Match-Ups Conclude May
Brian McBride and the first-place Chicago Fire face Western Conference leaders Chivas USA on Thursday, May 28. The match kicks off at 10:30 p.m. (EDT) and will be televised live on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes.
Meanwhile, reigning MLS Cup champion Columbus travels to Seattle to take on league newcomer Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, May 30. The contest gets underway at 10:30 p.m. (EDT), live on Fox Soccer Channel/Fox Sports en Español. For more information, visit www.mlsnet.com.
![]() US Youth Soccer Regional Championships Kick Off in June
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series begins with more than 185,000 players on 10,000 teams competing in our yearlong competition starting with the US Youth Soccer State Championships. In June, the field narrows to 926 teams as state champions and select wildcards from the US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues advance to compete in one of four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships.
Only 12 teams will advance from each regional event to the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Lancaster, Mass., July 21-26. The Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups also include two teams representing the US Youth Soccer National League.
The series provides the nation’s top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. In 2008, more than 600 coaches attended the regional championship, including the majority of the top 25 men’s and women’s programs based upon the final 2008 NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division I national ranking.
![]() My Sports Dreams 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.
![]() 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,the NSCAA College Game of the Week, 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 more than $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 two-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.
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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