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<title>NHSA Coaching Blog</title><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/index.html</link><description>Soccer Coaching Information</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Mark Ruest</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-08-12T12:02:35-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:04:51 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;U.S. Soccer CoachesNet Announces Plans for Two Educational Trips in 2011&#xa;</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-08-12T12:02:35-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/d4a9122aa4ee3122a1173efad1ebe100-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/d4a9122aa4ee3122a1173efad1ebe100-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In an effort to continue providing unique coaching opportunities to its membership, U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s CoachesNet announces plans to offer educational trips to Brazil and Germany in 2011.<br /><br />Aug. 3, 2010<br /><br />&bull; Coaches Will Travel to Brazil in March, Followed by Trip to Germany in May <br />&bull; Confirmation of Travel Dates, Pricing and Registration Available in Late Summer <br />&bull; Registration is Open to All Coaches <br />&bull; &ldquo;A&rdquo; License Coaches Earn Eight Continuing Education Credits <br /><br />CHICAGO (August 3, 2010) &ndash; In an effort to continue providing unique coaching opportunities to its membership, U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s CoachesNet announces plans to offer educational trips to Brazil and Germany in 2011. <br /><br />Entering its third year, the aim of U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s international coaching education program is to expose U.S. coaches to other federations and clubs to learn the steps they take to develop their coaches and players. Attendees interact directly with top-level coaches, administrators and players from some of the best clubs and countries in the world. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Coachesnet/2010/08/CoachesNet-Announces-2011-Trips.aspx" rel="external">Read More...</a><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr/&#x3e;&#x3c;br/&#x3e;World Cup 2018/2022 Boston Bid Needs Your Help&#x21;</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-06-17T10:51:58-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/e32aff2d0467f5e361f4266a3475a03c-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/e32aff2d0467f5e361f4266a3475a03c-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:16px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br />Hi soccer friend,<br /><br />I&nbsp;am writing because we are in an active phase of bidding to bring the FIFA World Cup to Boston in 2018 or 2022 and your help is needed to make this happen. As a soccer enthusiast you know this is the world's greatest event and one that would be thrilling to have in our back yard. All we need you to do at this time is to click on this link </span><span style="font:16px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#164598;"><u><a href="http://www.gousabid.com/city/local/boston-ma/" rel="external">http://www.gousabid.com/city/local/boston-ma/</a></u></span><span style="font:16px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">&nbsp; and tell FIFA that you support and very much want the World Cup to come here by entering your email address and zip code.<br /><br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr/&#x3e;&#x3c;br/&#x3e;Soccer Comes To Fenway Park on July 21&#x2c; 2010</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-06-17T10:35:40-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/5c6173c7247cc6bfd08d934fe976a24e-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/5c6173c7247cc6bfd08d934fe976a24e-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The excellence, passion and tradition of top flight European soccer (football) comes to Fenway Park on July 21 st at 8:00 p.m. as powerhouses Celtic Football Club of the Scottish Premier League and Sporting Clube de Portugal from the Portuguese Liga descend upon the Fens to compete in the first ever Fenway Football Challenge.<br /><table border="0.000000" cellpadding="1.000000" cellspacing="0.500000"><tr height="0"><td valign="middle" width="594"><span style="font:14px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br /></span></td></tr></table>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;US Soccer&#x27;s - International Tours Coaches Corner</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-05-14T09:32:11-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/e4aa4dd8bd0a6638319b5e483c32251c-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/e4aa4dd8bd0a6638319b5e483c32251c-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:<br /><br /><strong>U.S. SOCCER'S COACHESNET OFFERS NEW INSTALLMENT OF 'PREMIER INTERNATIONAL TOURS COACHES CORNER'</strong><br /><br />CHICAGO (May 13, 2010) &ndash; In an effort to continue to provide diverse and unique educational opportunities, U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s CoachesNet, through a partnership with Premier International Tours (formerly Euro-Sportring), is pleased to provide <span style="color:#164598;"><u><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Coaching-Education/2010/05/CoachesNet-Offers-New-Installment-of-PIT-Coaches-Corner.aspx" rel="external">another installment of Premier International Tours Coaches Corner</a></u></span>. This on-going series of training sessions, exercises and articles is designed to inform and educate coaches on international coaching styles and methods. <br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;US Soccer Coaching Symposium To Be Held In CT.</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-05-12T08:49:45-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/eec63f8e4cb9cf232744a5e3a1ac284f-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/eec63f8e4cb9cf232744a5e3a1ac284f-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. SOCCER COACHING SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD ON MAY 24-25 IN CONJUNCTION WITH U.S. MNT MATCH AGAINST CZECH REPUBLIC IN EAST HARTFORD, CONN.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Coaching-Education/2010/05/Symposium-to-Be-Held-May-24-25-in-Connecticut.aspx" rel="external">Click Here for More Information</a><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;Interfering with the Goalkeeper&#x2019;s Release of the Ball</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-04-28T11:43:27-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/0b40571975948a32222bb514db415d04-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/0b40571975948a32222bb514db415d04-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<em>From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:</em><br /><br />Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct) includes the words &ldquo;prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands&rdquo; as an offense punishable by an indirect free kick.&nbsp; By tradition and interpretation, this violation is described more generally as any action by a player which interferes with the opposing goalkeeper&rsquo;s ability to get the ball back into active play freely and quickly.<br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;U.S. Soccer Coaching Symposium To Be Held</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-04-28T09:59:03-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/c422bc8cd1efd7ae9c66c4a09f64634e-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/c422bc8cd1efd7ae9c66c4a09f64634e-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:15px; font-weight:bold; ">U.S. Soccer Coaching Symposium To Be Held On May 21-22<br />In Conjunction With U.S. WNT Match Against Germany In Cleveland, Ohio</span><br /><br />U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s Coaching Education Department will conduct a Coaching Symposium on May 21-22, 2010 in conjunction with the U.S. Women&rsquo;s National Team&rsquo;s match against Germany in Cleveland, Ohio.<br /><br />CHICAGO (April 23, 2010) &ndash; U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s Coaching Education Department will conduct a Coaching Symposium on May 21-22, 2010 in conjunction with the U.S. Women&rsquo;s National Team&rsquo;s match against Germany in Cleveland, Ohio.<br /><br />Presenting at the event will be U.S. Soccer Women&rsquo;s National Staff Coach Mike Dickey.  Dickey, who is currently the U.S. Under-15 Girls&rsquo; National Team head coach, has been a U.S. Soccer Women&rsquo;s National Staff Coach since 2005 and has served as an Assistant Coach for many of the Women&rsquo;s Youth National Teams.  Additional presenters at the symposium will be U.S. WNT Fitness Coach Dawn Scott, and Ohio North Technical Director Tom Turner.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Coaching-Education/2010/04/Symposium-To-Be-Held-In-Conjunction-With-US-WNT-vs-Germany.aspx" rel="external">Click Here to Learn More</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;US Soccer Current National Youth License Schedule</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-04-23T10:34:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/c310aadc99145ab150e001d350b6ed66-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/c310aadc99145ab150e001d350b6ed66-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;">The National Youth License focuses upon the nature of children and the adjustments adults must make to coach them. The course curriculum covers the ages of 4-12 year olds. Each day of the course, the focus is upon one of the traditional soccer age groups of U-6, U-8, U-10 or U-12. The course combines both classroom (theory) and field (practical) sessions and concludes with written, oral and practical examinations. </span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;">

</span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;">The National Youth License course is six days in length, sometimes being held over two weekends rather than six days in a row. It is ideal for anyone hoping to become a better and more effective coach. </span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;">

</span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;">The National Youth License is administered and instructed by U.S. Youth Soccer. For additional information on the National Youth License, please </span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#2A3569;"><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/National-Coaching-Schools/State-Course-Schedule.aspx">click here</a></span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;">. </span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;">

</span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; color:#413C3C;font-weight:bold; "><br /><br />ELIGIBILITY:</span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#413C3C;"><br />Candidates must be 18 years old and hold a National "D" License or have the approval of the State Director of Coaching.</span><span style="font:15px FranklinGothic-Medium; "><br /></span><span style="font:15px FranklinGothic-Medium; "><br /></span><span style="font:15px FranklinGothic-Medium; "><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/National-Coaching-Schools/State-Course-Schedule.aspx" rel="external">For Current Schedule Click Here</a></span><span style="font:15px FranklinGothic-Medium; "><br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;US Youth Soccer Club Directory&#xa;</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-04-23T10:27:57-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a876e2531be31db10640e3faabee0b19-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a876e2531be31db10640e3faabee0b19-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font:16px Candara-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">US Youth Soccer Club Directory</span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br /></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font:16px Candara; ">&nbsp;</span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px Candara; ">Dear Coach,<br /></span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px Candara; ">We are looking to build a national director</span><span style="font:16px Candara; color:#001668;">y</span><span style="font:16px Candara; "> of US Youth Soccer club coaches.&nbsp;</span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px Candara; color:#001668;">GOAL: build accurate contacts at the coach level to further the communication of programs, benefits, educational opportunities offered by US Youth Soccer to those who impact the game daily.</span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px Candara; ">The purpose of the national coaching database is to further the communication efforts of US Youth Soccer to those who impact and influence youth soccer on a daily basis, specifically at the grassroots level.&nbsp; This database would receive coaching information as deemed necessary and have the option of receiving US Youth Soccer's Kwik Kicks eNewsletter to further the efforts of the organization's membership benefits.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;US Youth Soccer - Coaches&#x2c; earn &#x24;2&#x2c;500 for your team</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-04-23T10:12:23-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/55edcbeb85b615fe96ebf9f575f4a29c-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/55edcbeb85b615fe96ebf9f575f4a29c-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Coach,<br /><br /><strong>Your team could earn a $2,500 grant this spring! The Spring 2010 Responsible Sports Community Grants are now open.<br /></strong><br />To date 24 of the 100 youth sports organizations that have earned a $2,500 grant from Liberty Mutual have been soccer clubs! Unfortunately, soccer wasn't represented last fall! Let's change that this spring! It's easy!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/message.asp?e=ssnow@usyouthsoccer.org&mid=34867&lid=106425" rel="external">Click Here for More Information</a><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;US Soccer National Coaching School Scheduled - Update</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-04-23T09:52:21-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/4c01c8d83d3d7312baf4c56d70edc501-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/4c01c8d83d3d7312baf4c56d70edc501-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<em>From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:</em><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><br />U.S. SOCCER SUMMER NATIONAL COACHING SCHOOLS<br />TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT JUNE</strong><br /><em>Registration Available for Active CoachesNet Members Beginning March 15; 
Limited Space is Available to Earn a National and FIFA Recognized License and Learn From Some of the Nation&rsquo;s Top Coaches</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;US Soccer National Coaching School Scheduled</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-02-09T22:19:04-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/9305e958eb0ec150324c1af5b0584710-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/9305e958eb0ec150324c1af5b0584710-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<em>From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:</em><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px; font-weight:bold; ">U.S. SOCCER NATIONAL COACHING SCHOOLS TAKE PLACE APRIL 10-18, 2010</span><br /><em>Current CoachesNet Members Receive Priority Registration Starting Feb. 9; 
Earn a Nationally Recognized License and Learn from Some of the Nation&rsquo;s Top Coaches</em><strong><em><br /></em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr /&#x3e;&#x3c;br /&#x3e;The NSCAA  Ready for 2010 Convention</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2009-12-05T14:19:37-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/9266c4c5f233893abd6492b82c1c7601-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/9266c4c5f233893abd6492b82c1c7601-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>January 13-17, Philadelphia, PA </b><br />We're looking forward to one of our best Conventions ever when we convene for the 63rd time this January. Philadelphia is a well-known, wonderful location for our annual gathering, and we've put together an outstanding roster of clinicians who represent some of the best and the brightest from around the world! <br /><center><br /><a href='http://www.nscaa.com/annual.php' target='_blank'>- Click Here for Details -</a><br /></center>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;USSF National Youth License Courses</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2009-11-16T10:29:08-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/16ca4a90804d57c84d03be203814c13f-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/16ca4a90804d57c84d03be203814c13f-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The National Youth License is designed to provide club directors of coaching, youth coaches, physical education teachers, and soccer administrators with the knowledge to successfully structure soccer environments for children aged 4-12.<br />&nbsp;<br />The role of the coach as a facilitator is explored; the physical, mental and emotional needs and capabilities of players from 4-12 are explored; the lessons from developmental psychology are explored; and the art of teaching is explored. Candidates are videotaped for analysis during live training sessions.<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;">- <a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/aboutus/MasterEventCalendar.asp?event_search_process=y&f_search_category=6" rel="external">CLICK HERE FOR COURSE CALENDAR</a> -<br /></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br />For more information, contact the Coaching Department at <a href="mailto:dtaylor@usyouthsoccer.org" rel="self">dtaylor@usyouthsoccer.org</a>.<span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#262626;"><br /></span><span style="font:1px Verdana, serif; color:#262626;">&nbsp;</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;USSF To Offer Coaching Education Trip To Spain</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2009-11-16T10:19:18-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a08b7276d76b14ce1c92902971c419ea-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a08b7276d76b14ce1c92902971c419ea-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<em>From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center - Nov. 10, 2009:</em><br />&nbsp;<br />CoachesNet caught up with National Staff Coach Juan Carlos Michia to discuss the upcoming coaching educational trip to Madrid, Spain. Michia discusses details about the upcoming trip, what a coach can expect and much more.<br />&nbsp;<br />To register, visit <a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/National-Coaching-Schools/National-Course-Schedule.aspx" rel="external">http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/National-Coaching-Schools/National-Course-Schedule.aspx</a> Questions can be directed to <a href="mailto:coachesnet@ussoccer.org" rel="self">coachesnet@ussoccer.org</a>. Space is still available.<br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;US Youth Soccer Club Directory Launches</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2009-11-02T07:34:35-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/0190370386e56b52d75c1bd86416bf4b-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/0190370386e56b52d75c1bd86416bf4b-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">24-hour access to clubs in your area</span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Great tool to connect with those looking for soccer clubs, leagues and associations</span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br />&nbsp;<br /></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">US Youth Soccer is launching a new, free service to </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; color:#0033F3;"><u><a href="http://USYouthSoccer.org/">USYouthSoccer.org</a></u></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "> with the&nbsp;club directory.&nbsp; In an effort to assist those seeking US Youth Soccer programs in their area or maybe an area that they&rsquo;ll be moving to in the future, the Club Directory will provide 24-hour access to club, league and association searches via </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; color:#0033F3;"><u><a href="http://USYouthSoccer.org/">USYouthSoccer.org</a></u></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">.<br /><br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;U.S. Soccer To Host National Goalkeeping Course</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2009-09-30T21:22:01-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a7f8e08bdf6c1b6cb43fc47f022f2ad5-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a7f8e08bdf6c1b6cb43fc47f022f2ad5-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. Soccer To Host National Goalkeeping Course From Jan. 24-31, 2010 at The National Training Center in Carson, Calif.<br /> <br />Current CoachesNet Members Get Priority Registration Starting Sept. 29<br /> <br />Limited Space is Available; Don&rsquo;t Miss the Opportunity to<br />Earn a Nationally and FIFA Recognized License; <br />Learn from Some of the Nation&rsquo;s Top Coaches<br /> <br />* U.S. Soccer Goalkeeping License Open to Goalkeeper and Team Coaches<br />* "A" License Coaches Receive Eight CEUs Upon Completion of the Course<br /> <br />CHICAGO (Sept. 29, 2009) &mdash; U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s Coaching Department will conduct its National Goalkeeping License course Jan. 24-31, 2010 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Registration will open Tuesday, Oct. 6, after a pre-registration period for active members of CoachesNet, U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s official coaches club. Current CoachesNet members will have the first opportunity to register beginning today.  <br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Breakers Host NSCAA - Reading the Game Course</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2009-07-01T10:05:07-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a38fb161e4b62a2f49f499a64997ad10-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a38fb161e4b62a2f49f499a64997ad10-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:15px Calibri-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#00117A;font-weight:bold; ">Breakers Host NSCAA &ldquo;Reading the Game Course&rdquo; <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;July 15 at Game vs. Chicago Reds Stars. <br /></span><span style="font:15px Calibri; "><br />The Breakers and NSCAA have teamed up to offer coaches an exciting and extremely valuable one-day experience that includes: <br />&nbsp;<br />&middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Classroom sessions before the game.<br />&middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midfield Ticket to the Boston Breakers vs. Chicago Red Stars <br />&middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NSCAA Instructor and Boston University Head Coach, Nancy Feldman, will watch the game with group. <br />&middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discussion post game by the Boston Breakers Coaching Staff; </span><span style="font:15px Calibri-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Head Coach Tony DiCicco, </span><span style="font:15px Calibri; ">Assistant Coaches Lisa Cole and Katie Shields. <br />&middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Q & A with the Chicago Red Stars </span><span style="font:15px Calibri-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Head Coach</span><span style="font:15px Calibri; "> </span><span style="font:15px Calibri-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Emma Hayes</span><span style="font:15px Calibri; "> after the game.<br />&middot; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NSCAA Special Topics Diploma &ndash; &ldquo;Reading the Game&rdquo; </span><span style="font:15px Calibri-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#2552A7;font-weight:bold; "><u><br /><br /></u></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Derryfield Girls&#x27; Varsity Soccer Coaching Opening</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2009-06-17T08:24:19-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/15ca5f5bf6aa205042a468135e5bdf83-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/15ca5f5bf6aa205042a468135e5bdf83-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Derryfield School in Manchester, NH is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Head Coach, Girls varsity Soccer.<br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Maryland YSA to Host National &#x27;C&#x27; Course</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2009-06-17T08:20:30-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/d0c1053508ac34963c19ea5f53bb6469-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/d0c1053508ac34963c19ea5f53bb6469-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Maryland&nbsp;State Youth&nbsp;Soccer&nbsp;Association will be hosting a&nbsp;National C Course on July 30-31,</span><span style="font:10px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Aug1-2, 6-9. Please visit website for more information </span><span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#6E187B;"><a href="http://www.msysa.org/">www.msysa.org</a></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;US Youth Soccer 2009 Program Calendar Released</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2009-03-17T11:48:13-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/fd06973d29fff56cbc317d4678cb287c-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/fd06973d29fff56cbc317d4678cb287c-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:15px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><a href="http://www.soccernhcoaching.org/files/usys_calendar_2009.pdf" rel="self">Click Here To Download (pdf)</a></span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Express SC Presents&#xa; Clinics with Kristine Lilly</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2009-02-02T16:02:38-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a4f48e8c7300b55a2d6c51a2b39a6245-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a4f48e8c7300b55a2d6c51a2b39a6245-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">Express Soccer Club Presents Soccer Training Clinics with US Women&rsquo;s Team Champion & Two-time Olympic Medalist Kristine Lilly.  Program includes 4 highly-focused instructional clinics covering competitive skills, game strategies and injury prevention.<br /><br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;NY West to Host USSF &#x27;C&#x27; Course</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2009-02-02T14:59:23-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/cfb37a7b0fdb3ca4057c2d0212ecb58f-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/cfb37a7b0fdb3ca4057c2d0212ecb58f-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[New&nbsp;York State West coaching education department is hosting a National C license Course from May 2nd through the 10th, 2009 at the Chiropractic&nbsp;College in Seneca Falls, NY.<br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;USSF Winter Coaching Schools Scheduled</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2008-10-21T09:57:46-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/6fa5d04caef4c28bd3320561d5ed5e0f-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/6fa5d04caef4c28bd3320561d5ed5e0f-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:15px Calibri-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br />U.S. SOCCER WINTER NATIONAL COACHING SCHOOLS TO TAKE PLACE IN EARLY JANUARY 2009 IN CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA<br /><br /></span><span style="font:15px Calibri; ">Space is Limited and Coaches Are Encouraged to Apply Early; Coaches May Earn a Nationally and FIFA Recognized License; Participants Learn from Some of the Nation&rsquo;s Top Coaches</span><span style="font:15px Calibri-BoldItalic; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><em><br /></em></span><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><center><br /></em></span><img src="http://www.soccernhcoaching.org/main/categories/pics/ussf_logo.jpg"><br /><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em></center></em></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;2009 Champions Coaches&#x27; Clinic at Mohegan Sun Announced</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-10-13T14:38:03-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/362c9c4a2d48315b63b981a17d61b31d-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/362c9c4a2d48315b63b981a17d61b31d-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">I recently received the email message below.<br /><br />Mark Ruest<br />NHSA Director of Coaching<br /><br />----------<br /><br />Coach,<br /><br />We are excited to announce that the 2009 Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic at Mohegan Sun will feature&nbsp;a blockbuster group of presenters, including: Bob Gansler, Dave Sarachan, Tracy Leone, Timo Liekoski, Jeff Tipping, and, of course,&nbsp;us - Tony DiCicco and Ray Reid.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />As a past attendee, we are giving you priority notice that clinic registration is now open at </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><a href="http://www.SoccerChampionsClinic.com" rel="external">www.SoccerChampionsClinic.com</a></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">.&nbsp; Upon registration, you also can make your hotel reservations at the Mohegan Sun Hotel (we encourage you to do this early as this&nbsp;room&nbsp;block always sells-out --&nbsp;click here for details:&nbsp;Event Hotel Partner Info).&nbsp; We also have several other nearby hotel partners with special rates for attendees (as low as $60 per night)&nbsp;- click&nbsp;hotel link above to learn more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />We hope you can join us again&nbsp;this&nbsp;February&nbsp;26 - 28 at the spectacular Mohegan Sun&nbsp;Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut for the 2009 Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic.&nbsp; You'll learn from some of the&nbsp;world's&nbsp;top soccer&nbsp;instructors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Register today and reserve your spot!<br />&nbsp;<br />To register and for the latest info, visit </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><a href="http://www.SoccerChampionsClinic.com" rel="external">www.SoccerChampionsClinic.com</a></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><table border="0.000000" cellpadding="10.000000" cellspacing="0.000000"><tr height="0"><td valign="middle" width="600"><span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br /></span></td></tr><tr height="0"><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><center><br /><img src="http://www.soccerchampionsclinic.com/images/logo.gif" height="71" width="100"><br /></center></em></span></td></tr></table>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;U.S. Soccer&#x27;s CoachesNet Announces&#x2028;Coaching Education Trip to Argentina in March 2009</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2008-10-13T11:15:37-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a704cdaf6751fb043fec36b10b3e72c5-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a704cdaf6751fb043fec36b10b3e72c5-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><em>Six-Day Trip Includes:<br /></em></span><ul class="disc"><li><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><em>Two Professional Matches</em></span></li><li><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><em>Visit To AFA Complex</em></span></li><li><span style="font:16px Times, Georgia, Courier, serif; "><em>Participants Will Meet With Coaches from Argentine Clubs and Youth National Teams</em></span></li></ul><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><center><br /></em></span><img src="http://www.soccernhcoaching.org/main/categories/pics/ussf_logo.jpg"><br /><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em></center></em></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium 2009 Scheduled</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2008-08-30T16:48:38-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/8beabfa4de5817d7c95c33cb0697b9e8-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/8beabfa4de5817d7c95c33cb0697b9e8-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:12px Verdana-Italic; "><em>TRAVEL TO  PORTUGUAL&rsquo;S BEAUTIFUL ALGARVE REGION </em></span><span style="font-size:15px; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px Verdana-Italic; "><em>TAKE AN IN DEPTH LOOK INTO THE WOMEN&rsquo;S INTERNATIONAL GAME </em></span><span style="font-size:15px; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px Verdana-Italic; "><em>WATCH THE BEST IN THE WORLD TRAIN AND PLAY </em></span><span style="font-size:15px; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px Verdana-Italic; "><em>PARTICIPATE IN Q & A SESSIONS WITH NATIONAL TEAM COACHES<br /><br /></em></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;U.S. SOCCER COACHING SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULED</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2008-08-08T12:05:54-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/958d866e02ef08f383a6a2938bb58f1a-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/958d866e02ef08f383a6a2938bb58f1a-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>U.S. SOCCER COACHING SYMPOSIUM TO BE STAGED FROM SEPT. 9-10 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM<br />WORLD CUP QUALIFYING GAME VS. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO IN CHICAGO</strong><br /></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br />CHICAGO (Aug. 5, 2008) &ndash; U.S. Soccer&rsquo;s Coaching Department <span style="color:#2552A7;"><u><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_8486920.html" rel="external">will conduct a coaching symposium from Sept. 9-10</a></u></span> in conjunction with the U.S. Men&rsquo;s National Team 2010 FIFA Men&rsquo;s World Cup qualifying match against Trinidad & Tobago in Chicago. Soccer coaches around the nation will interact with some of the best minds in soccer as they discuss their World Cup experiences. <span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><br /></em></span><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><center><br /></em></span><img src="http://www.soccernhcoaching.org/main/categories/pics/ussf_logo.jpg"><br /><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em></center><br /></em></span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;FA - Football leagues ban for under-8s</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2008-06-28T14:27:55-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a0cd9ae1cb5c683c79e4c4abf88a4609-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/a0cd9ae1cb5c683c79e4c4abf88a4609-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<center><br /><img src="http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44784000/jpg/_44784332_football_pa226b.jpg"><br /></center><br />The Football Association has banned competitive leagues and cups for boys and girls in the under-8 age group.<br /><br /><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7477154.stm" target="_blank">Read More...</a>.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;U.S. SOCCER ADDS ADDITIONAL SUMMER NATIONAL COACHING SCHOOL</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2008-05-14T08:18:57-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/3cb46ab48ecc230cc7620df84a917338-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/3cb46ab48ecc230cc7620df84a917338-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px; font-weight:bold; ">U.S. SOCCER ADDS ADDITIONAL SUMMER NATIONAL COACHING SCHOOL <br />FROM JUNE 21-29 IN MOUNT HERMON, MASS.</span><br /><strong><em><br />Don&rsquo;t Miss the Opportunity to Earn a Nationally and FIFA Recognized License;<br />Learn From the Top National Coaches in the United States</em></strong><br /></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br />CHICAGO (May 13, 2008) &ndash; U.S. Soccer has announced an additional coaching course site to be held June 21-29 at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Mount Hermon, Mass. The small preparatory school near the border of New Hampshire will conduct &ldquo;A&rdquo;, &ldquo;B&rdquo;, and &ldquo;C&rdquo; license courses. The newest addition will complete the courses offered in an already busy June.<br /><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><center><br /></em></span><img src="http://www.soccernhcoaching.org/main/categories/pics/ussf_logo.jpg"><br /><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em></center><br /></em></span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Boy&#x2c; 8&#x2c; Dies In Freak Soccer Accident</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2008-05-07T19:02:09-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/894ad79d47d885ecae69521b5ac5c705-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/894ad79d47d885ecae69521b5ac5c705-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Boy, 8, Dies In Freak Soccer Accident<br /></strong><br />KPHO.com <span style="color:#2552A7;"><u><a href="http://www.kpho.com/news/16136449/detail.html" rel="external">http://www.kpho.com/news/16136449/detail.html</a></u></span><br />CPSC Warned Of Dangers In 1999<br /><br />POSTED: 11:05 am MST May 2, 2008<br />UPDATED: 9:34 am MST May 3, 2008<br /><br />*PHOENIX** -- *An 8-year-old boy has died of injuries suffered when a goal post fell on top of him at the South Mountain YMCA in Phoenix .  Gabriel Mendoza died at St. Joseph 's Hospital within hours of the accident Thursday.  Investigators said Mendoza was playing goalie and grabbed the overhead bar to swing from it when it came crashing down. The impact killed him.  He was transported to the hospital where he died at about 6:30 p.m.<br /><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><center><br /></center><br /></em></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium Announced&#x2c; March 2008</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2008-02-04T19:58:20-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/d906d277977c563fba76a4fe8d6d23f1-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/d906d277977c563fba76a4fe8d6d23f1-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">2008 Presenters</span><span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br />April Heinrichs, Former US National Team Head Coach<br />Dr. Colleen Hacker, USWNT Sports Psychology Consultant<br />Sue Ryan, NSCAA Academy Staff<br />Jeff Pill, US Soccer <br /><br /></span><span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Symposium Dates*</span><span style="font:13px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br />March 7- 13, 2008</span><span style="font:11px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; color:#DD2020;font-weight:bold; "><ul><br /></span><span style="font:14px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#000000;"><li>For more information - <a href="http://www.nscaa.com/wc.php" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br /><li>To Download a Flyer of the Event - <a href="http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/algarve_cup.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here</a><br /><li>To Download an Application - <a href="http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/algarve_registration.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here</a></span><span style="font:11px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; color:#DD2020;font-weight:bold; "><br /></ul><br /></span><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em><center><br /><img src="http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/algarve_cup.pdf" height="225" width="200"><br /></center><br /></em></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;2008 Champions Coaches&#x27; Clinic at Mohegan Sun Announced</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2008-01-18T20:43:21-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/97362d524782b74b161f0e03f6eda39c-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/97362d524782b74b161f0e03f6eda39c-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">I recently received the email message below.<br /><br />Mark Ruest<br />NHSA Director of Coaching<br /><br />----------<br /><br />Dear Soccer Coach,<br />&nbsp;<br />Please join us for&nbsp;the </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">2008&nbsp;Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic at&nbsp;Mohegan Sun</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">, </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">February 28 - March 1.</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a&nbsp;world-class&nbsp;group of presenters, </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Anson Dorrance</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">, </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Preki</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">,&nbsp;</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Emma Hayes, Charlie Cooke</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">,&nbsp;</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Greg Dale</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">,&nbsp;and </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Chris West</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">&nbsp;among others.&nbsp;(we'll also be presenting).&nbsp; In addition,&nbsp;you can earn&nbsp;your E Certificate and become a NSCAA member* as part of&nbsp;your registration (*up to an $80 value - see website for details).&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; color:#2C3FF3;">Our event brochure is being mailed shortly so we encourage you to register and make your hotel reservations as soon as possible as our room blocks fill quickly once the brochure is delivered.&nbsp; The Mohegan Sun Hotel room block is open for reservations as are&nbsp;blocks at the Microtel and the Courtyard by Marriott&nbsp;(see our website for details - </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; color:#2C3FF3;font-weight:bold; ">these blocks sell-out so register today AND reserve your room early</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; color:#2C3FF3;">).&nbsp;</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><br />&nbsp;<br />Register online or learn more at&nbsp;</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; color:#2552A7;"><u><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001dmrA4Ve2AW4gaRVSdmmC-dhlJETDoey1j9270j2TS1oCoP594eEzjZVO_zWQpnLKxmW7QGJ2VY3bOjWxkFkyirA-ivRfEgjJb61sIJhNEqe_sCB71Hj1U_HanLD5lIAr" rel="external">www.SoccerChampionsClinic.com</a></u></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">.&nbsp;Call&nbsp;860.674.1500 for special group rates (5 or more coaches).<br />&nbsp;<br />Hope you'll join us!<br />&nbsp;<br /></span><span style="font:13px Verdana-Italic; "><em>Ray Reid and Tony DiCicco<br /><br /><center><br /><img src="http://www.soccerchampionsclinic.com/images/logo.gif" height="71" width="100"><br /></center><br /></em></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;USSF Coaching Symposium Offered - December 6-8</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>Coach Education</category><dc:date>2007-11-23T13:34:29-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/93269f9035e4ba3831d820bb9a5a07eb-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/93269f9035e4ba3831d820bb9a5a07eb-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:14px ComicSansMS; "><b>U</span><span style="font:14px ComicSansMS-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">.S. SOCCER TO HOST COACHING SYMPOSIUM FROM DECEMBER 6-8 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2007 NIKE FRIENDLIES AT IMG ACADEMY</b><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px ComicSansMS; ">CHICAGO (November 15, 2007) &ndash; U.S. Soccer will host the seventh edition of the Nike Friendlies Coaching Symposium in conjunction with the 2007 Men&rsquo;s Nike Friendlies taking place at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., from Dec. 6-9. The symposium includes nightly presentations on Dec. 6-7, as well as a match analysis of a U.S. Under-17 Men&rsquo;s National Team match on Dec. 8 at IMG Academy. <br /></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><br /><center><br /></u></span><img src="http://www.soccernhcoaching.org/main/categories/pics/ussf_logo.jpg"><br /><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u></center><br /></u></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Fox 25 News Report Video - Dangerous Soccer Goals</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2007-11-23T11:43:10-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/f14a54cd2c396ec4a49b52b56bf95511-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/f14a54cd2c396ec4a49b52b56bf95511-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;">Every coach, administrator and parent should take the time to watch this news report.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.myfoxboston.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=ACF06B1DEC88E7F34DC59F4563E2AC58?contentId=4925213&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1" rel="external">Click Here to go to view the video</a></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;">.</span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><br /><br /><center><br /></u></span><img src="http://images.myfoxboston.com/logos/fox_25_logo.jpg"><br /><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u></center></u></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;US Youth Soccer Names John Ellinger Technical Director</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2007-11-03T08:25:55-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/2954342bf1c8f00f42b2bc32c3e5c093-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/2954342bf1c8f00f42b2bc32c3e5c093-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font:17px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">US Youth Soccer Names John Ellinger Technical Director</span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br />Ellinger brings experience from MLS, NCAA, U.S. Soccer and US Youth Soccer to newly created position within largest youth sport organization</span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br />&nbsp;<br /></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">FRISCO, Texas (October 31, 2007) -</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "> The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) announced today that the organization has named John Ellinger to the newly created position of Technical Director.&nbsp; The new position will head the US Youth Soccer Technical and Coaching Education Department and will be responsible for designing and systematically implementing player development and coaching education programs to improve the overall standard of play within the United States.<br /><br /></span>For more information go to <span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_article_id=2799&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2" rel="external" title="John Ellinger Named USYS Techincal Director">www.usyouthsoccer.org</a></u></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><center><br /></u></span><img src="blog_pics/usys_logo.jpg"><br /><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u></center></u></span><br /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Soccer Safety A Priority After Child&#x27;s Death</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2007-05-14T22:53:02-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/de5e0887984c6a4d5a0e121d0ccd6d28-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/de5e0887984c6a4d5a0e121d0ccd6d28-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br />GERMANTOWN, Md</span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; ">. -- A child's death on a local soccer field is prompting national concern about soccer goal safety.<br /><br />&bull; Read the Full Story - </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><a href="http://www.nbc4.com/news/13288537/detail.html" rel="external">Click Here</a></span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><br />&bull; More information on Goal Post Safety - </span><span style="font:13px Verdana, serif; "><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5118.html" rel="external">Click Here</a></span><span style="font-size:10px; "><br /><br /></span><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Maryland State Youth Soccer Association Board Adopts New U12 Policy</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2007-04-20T08:16:37-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/1a838effb34ac3c1fe4471d5ba6b82f2-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/1a838effb34ac3c1fe4471d5ba6b82f2-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>BREAKING NEWS FROM MSYSA:</strong><span style="font-size:14px; "> </span>The Maryland State Youth Soccer Association Board adopted the following new state-wide policy at its April 18, 2007 meeting.  Starting with the fall 2007 season, all play in the U-11 age group will be 8 v 8 format, with a maximum roster size of 14 players.  Starting with the fall 2008 season, all play in the U-11 and U-12 age groups will be 8 v 8 format, with a maximum roster size of 14 players.<br /><br />For more information go to <span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><a href="http://www.msysa.org/home/178467.html" rel="external">http://www.msysa.org/home/178467.html</a></u></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><br /><br /><center><br /></u></span><img src="blog_pics/maryland_ys_logo.gif"><br /><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="font-size:13px; color:#000000;"><u></center></u></span><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Dallas Cup to Adjust Younger Age Groups</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2007-03-28T09:32:20-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/6cfde0e0b479fe83f1744a34f0b7b575-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/6cfde0e0b479fe83f1744a34f0b7b575-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;">The following is posted on the US Youth Soccer Web Site.  Appropriate links can be found below.<br /><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Renowned international event looks to set precedent in national youth tournaments</span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; ">&nbsp;<br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br />Small-Sided Games Resource Center [</span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; color:#313893;font-weight:bold; "><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=-1&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=1454&change_well_id=2" rel="external">link</a></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">]</span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; ">&nbsp;<br /></span><center><br /><img src="blog_pics/dallas_cup_logo_07.gif"  height="112" width="119"><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "></center><br />FRISCO, TEXAS (March 26, 2007)</span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "> &ndash; Today Dallas Cup, Inc. which sponsors the Dallas Cup international youth soccer tournament, announced that the Under-13 age group would be added to the event in 2008 and the Under-12 age group will be eliminated.&nbsp; The Dallas Cup Board of Directors decision supports the United States Youth Soccer (US Youth Soccer) Association&rsquo;s recommendation that players in the Under-12 age group play small-sided games.<br />&nbsp;<br />In August of 2003, US Youth Soccer&rsquo;s State Associations approved changes to the Policy on Players and Playing Rules that affect the game for players under age 12. Current US Youth Soccer policies require that Under-10 teams and younger play games with not more than eight players per side.&nbsp; Although 11-a-side play is permitted, US Youth Soccer strongly recommends the 8v8 modified format for players under age 12.&nbsp;<br /><br />Click here for </span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><a href="http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_article_id=2596&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2" rel="external">More Information</a></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;US Youth Soccer Video Clips</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>For the Field</category><dc:date>2007-03-28T09:25:53-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/7aea910641748b7f66de36d00849afad-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/7aea910641748b7f66de36d00849afad-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; ">USYouthSoccer.org recently added a few videos for coaches.&nbsp; You can check out these videos by clicking the links below.&nbsp;<br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">US Youth Soccer - Coaches Connection Videos:<br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qus_tRw43A" rel="external">Second Defender</a></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsHs4dW4pNY" rel="external">How to Defend</a></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLJBzWrhmvs" rel="external">Junk Yard Soccer</a></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtyR_V07hxY" rel="external">Dribbling for Control</a></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLUqv6W8L8s" rel="external">Receiving Ground Balls</a></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; "><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><br /></span><span style="font:11px Verdana, serif; color:#313893;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WovDeOPd3oM" rel="external">In Step Drive, Shooting a Goal</a></span><br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x3c;hr&#x3e;&#x3c;br&#x3e;Welcome to My Blog</title><dc:creator>mruest@comcast.net</dc:creator><category>General</category><dc:date>2007-03-28T09:22:21-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/4702e13d700d9d79ad0887ce107c98bb-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.soccernhCoaching.org/main/categories/blog_files/4702e13d700d9d79ad0887ce107c98bb-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to my blog (web log).  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