Every year I look forward to the NCSAA Convention. Since I started coaching a decade ago, I have always tried me best to make the NSCAA's largest gathering of soccer coaches in world. I remember my first convention in Raleigh, North Carolina with my high school coach. We took a little road trip down from New York City. The experience truly changed my life and set my coaching … [Read more...]
National Soccer Coaches Association of America: Coaching Course
Please note that the most updated NSCAA Course information can be found at the NSCAA's Website under Education "Coaching Course" The below outline of NSCAA Levels of coach accreditation have since been outdated, and the new system of coaching education can be found on the NSCAA's website. Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Kan., the National Soccer Coaches … [Read more...]
How to get Soccer Coaching Certification: USSF and NSCAA
Often times there are questions and confusion about how to get coaching certification for soccer at all levels of competition, whether it be youth, high school, collegiate, amateur, or professional. So we've put this together to paint a clearer picture on how to obtain coaching credentials, and get you started on your coaching education journey. "What organization offers … [Read more...]
2011-2012 Season Recap: Coach Cuto
There always comes a time when the road leads to a fork. The decision to continue or to change course is always a difficult one. With obstacles and bumps in the road very leg of the journey, the ride is far from smooth in the world of football. With missions to rise to the top of the UFL standings, getting to the top remains just a small milestone in comparison to the grueling … [Read more...]
U23 Azkals: Overcoming Odds Stacked Against
After watching the last two Under 23 Philippines Team games, I can't help but want to write, reflect, and voice some of the feeling going on inside of me. Since I arrived in the Philippines I have been welcomed with a sense of hope and undying support. But with all of the attention and inspiration comes a level of expectation and a level of pressure which is very real. We as … [Read more...]
New Hope for Football Development: Kaya FC Launches Youth Academy
On October 16, Kaya FC launched their Youth Academy at Manila's University of Makati. The morning was filled with excited children from every age group ready to hit the field. The day started early as parents anxiously registered players. By 9am, groups of players separated by age groups started to form, and distinct levels of players were beginning to show. It was surely an … [Read more...]
Keys to Coaching: The Trusty Notepad
Since the time I was old enough to write my dad always encouraged me to keep a journal. As a reluctant child that didn't quite enjoy reading or writing, my journals were often filled with "Today, I woke up and did..." capped off with the usual "I had a good day." Not the deepest introspection coming from a child, and I have to admit those entries looked pretty similar until I … [Read more...]
Playing Past College: Is it Realistic?
Spirrsblog.com November 4, 2010 So, What is the next step here in America? Every year thousands of Collegiate Soccer Players from each NCAA Division graduate with the same questions at heart: Where's the next team I will play for? Some will find themselves trying out for local and domestic teams, some will settle for recreation leagues, some shoot for trials in the MLS, D1, … [Read more...]
