| The Technical Area June 3, 2009, Issue No. 178 |
| The Technical Area |
June 3, 2009, Issue No. 178 |
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| NSCAA News & Information |
Welcome to the 178th 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.
1. Team Academic Award Nomination Forms Now Available
7. Coaches Corner: Circle Combination
9. From the Director’s Desk: Schellas Hyndman Interview
Team Academic Award Nomination Forms Now Available
Forms to nominate deserving high school and college teams for the NSCAA Team Academic Award have been updated and now are available as editable PDFs through NSCAA.com.
To be eligible for the High School Team Academic Award, the varsity squad must have a minimum 3.25 GPA for the 2008-09 academic year. For the College Team Academic Award, the squad must carry a minimum 3.0 GPA for the year. PLEASE NOTE: You must have grades from the entire academic year (two semesters or three quarters) to complete the nomination.
The forms are set up as editable PDFs, so you will be able to use your computer to type the information into the appropriate blanks; however, you will not be able to save the completed form. Please print the form out, get the necessary signatures and mail the hard copy to the address on the form. We recommend that you retain a copy for your records. College forms are available in both a semester and quarter format.
Download a College Team Academic Award form for schools on the semester system.
Download a College Team Academic Award form for schools on the quarter system.
Download a High School Team Academic Award form.
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 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.
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.
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.
Special Topics Diploma |
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| Coaches Corner |
![]() Circle Combination
This week's tip is a warm-up exercise from the NSCAA book The Soccer Coaches Bible. The squad is evenly divided into two teams - shown is one team from a 16-player squad - with one player in the middle of a circle with the ball.
The player in the center of the circle looks to the outside of the circle to find a player to combine with, initiating the two-man combination. The coach should lay out progressively more intricate combinations, with the movements of the players simulating gamelike conditions and helping players to become more aware of their movements.
Find out about TactFOOT discounts for NSCAA members.
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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.
The Progression of a Goalkeeper (From the July/August 2003 issue of Soccer Journal)
The Technical Department of the English Football Association offers this developmental program for goalkeepers which traces a progression for teaching young keepers.
8- to 10-year-olds
Physical:
- Game-oriented
- Balance
- Coordination
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| From The Director's Desk |
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This week’s memo features an interview with NSCAA Director of Coaching Emeritus Schellas Hyndman as he discusses his coaching philosophy and what he looks for in building a team.
Watch the interview and other selections on the NSCAA YouTube channel.
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| NSCAA Member Benefit Spotlight |
NSCAAStore.com is the Official Store of the NSCAA![]() where you can find all of your NSCAA licensed apparel, adidas and Kwik Goal needs.
See all of the NSCAA Member Benefits and Resources here.
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| NSCAA Partner News |
![]() World Class Coaching Introduces New DVD
Destroy the opposition by playing at a quicker pace than they can handle. This great new DVD by former Manchester United U-18 coach and Academy Director David Williams shows “quick play” exercises and drills from his wealth of experience coaching in the English Premier League. Get more information.
MLS’s Best Face Off in June![]()
A big Western Conference matchup featuring the top two teams is on tap for the first half of June. First place Chivas USA faces the conference’s second place side Houston on Wednesday, June 10. The game will be televised live on ESPN beginning at 8:30 p.m. (EDT). In another nationally-televised match, perennial contender DC United travels to Seattle to square off against Sounders FC on Wednesday, June 17. This contest kicks off at 10 p.m. (EDT) and airs live on ESPN 2. For more information on these games and others, go to www.mlsnet.com.
US Youth Soccer Regional Championships![]() Kick Off in June
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series continues in June when the field narrows to 926 as state champions and select wildcards advance to compete in one of four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships.
Women’s Professional Soccer![]()
WPS is halfway through its inaugural season and already more than 125,000 fans have come to see the world’s premier soccer league for women right in your backyard. Don’t miss your chance to catch a piece of history from the first season by taking your team to a match. June is the month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The WPS regular season winds down in July. Visit www.womensprosoccer.com for more information.
Plus, check out the league’s new user-generated video wall at www.SeeExtraordinary.com - the home for soccer videos featuring amazing goals, crazy tricks and memorable moments from the backyard to the pitch. Filled with extraordinary clips from around the world, SeeExtraordinary.com lets you watch and rate videos, upload extraordinary moments from your own players and share posts with your teams. Visit www.SeeExtraordinary.com today and show us your extraordinary.
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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