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November 19, 2005
We are excited to invite you to the “First Ever” Sand Soccer Championships at Stinson Beach . 
Our first event at Santa Cruz was huge:

69 teams
8,000 visitors

Men's “CHAMPIONS” are returning now with two U.S. National Beach Soccer Players
Stinson Beach will be open to all ages U-9 and up, boys and girls, including co-ed teams, 5 v 5 soccer.

Games: 3 eleven minutes periods, with two minute intervals.  Three games guaranteed.  Playing times 9:15am - 5:00pm .

Cost:      Youth: $300 (t-shirt included)
              Adult: $350 (Cash Prize Division)

If you are an older competitive youth team, feel free to take advantage of the experience of competing in the adult division.

For more information:
www.ussandsoccer.com
415-383-5425

Sincerely,
US Sand Soccer Championships
Stinson Beach !!!

When
Tuesdays
5:30-6:30pm
Beginning November 1, 2005
Call to confirm in case clinic day is cancelled

Where
san francisco sport and spine physical therapy
3727 Buchanan Street, #205
415.593.2532
www.SFPhysicalTherapy.com

How
Call to schedule an appointment
415.593.2532
Drop-ins seen on first-come, first-served basis and as time allows

Sturdy McKee, MPT, CSCS
san francisco sport and spine physical therapy
415.593.2532
www.SFPhysicalTherapy.com

From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:

As part of our continuing effort to service and educate our membership, U.S. Soccer Communications Center will send out informative articles from one of its departments. As part of our Resource Center, you will receive an article/paper/essay in your inbox that will hopefully enhance your enjoyment and knowledge of the game of soccer - on and off the field.

This article talks about a newly created Goalkeeping License for coaches.

U.S. SOCCER ANNOUNCES GOALKEEPING LICENSE FOR COACHES

Chicago, Ill. (Thursday, October 20, 2005) - While the U.S. has successful goalkeepers at international and top club levels around the world, there is still more work to be done developing the talent at this position. With this in mind, U.S. Soccer is looking to further develop the Goalkeeping position and coach.  This inaugural course will act as a foundation for what plans to be the first in a series of educational opportunities offered.

The inaugural school will be held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. from January 5 – 10, 2006.  Space is limited and the course if filling up quickly so act soon by applying at the Coaches section of ussoccer.com .

The U.S. Soccer National Goalkeeper License is intended for both the goalkeeper coach and the team coach.  This initial license will develop and or expand their goalkeeping knowledge useful at the youth, collegiate, senior and professional levels. It will cover the principles and the components that go into developing goalkeepers, and it will encourage the team coach to prepare and plan for the goalkeepers development needs - not just daily - but over an entire season.

“The U.S. has produced some world-class goalkeepers and, with this license and future courses to be added, we hope to develop many more,” said U.S. Men's National Team Goalkeeper coach and lead instructor for this inaugural course Phil Wheddon.

The course will instruct coaches on how to plan and manage their goalkeeper's development over the course of an entire season. It features in-depth coverage of the technical, tactical, psychological and fitness components of the goalkeeper position. Similar to other U.S. Soccer Coaching Courses, this course will offer an interactive learning experience featuring field sessions, audio and video and traditional lectures. 

Designed as a compliment to the U.S. Soccer “A”, “B” & “C” License courses, the six-day school includes field and classroom sessions and concludes with intensive testing on theoretical and practical applications of the game.  The course also includes valuable instruction in coaching methodology, team management and fitness.

For the inaugural Goalkeeping License applicants must hold the following pre-requisites:

   1. USSF “A” License or,
   2. NSCAA Premier Diploma or,
   3. USSF “B” License or,
   4. NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and a Goalkeeper Level I Diploma or,
   5. USSF “C” License or,
   6. NSCAA National Diploma and a Goalkeeper Level II Diploma.

As the Goalkeeping License develops, U.S. Soccer may revisit the pre-requisites required to attend. 

Upon successful completion (passing grade) of the U.S. Soccer Goalkeeping License, attendees to this school with an “A“ License will receive eight Continuing Education credits - the entire compliment needed to keep their license current.

For more information, please contact the U.S. Soccer Coaching Department at coaches@ussoccer.org or 312.808.1300.

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from the National Soccer Coaches of America www.nscaa.com

Match Analysis

DEFENDING

1. Where is the line of confrontation? High or Low
2. What is the depth of the compactness and width of concentration?
3. Zonal of Man-To-Man? Or a combination?
4. Do they steer or confront?
5. How many do they commit to defend?

ATTACKING

1. How is width created?
2. Do they play in the front of the opposing backs (indirect) or behind the backs (direct)?
3. Do they change the point of attack? How?
4. How are chances created? (Individual dribbling, early crosses, goal line crosses, combinations)?
5. How many players do they commit to the attack?

By Hylton Dayes, NSCAA Academy Staff

Teaching players how to effectively attack when there is a numbers up situation (3v2) using combinations and tactical cues.

Attacking Objectives
* Numerical superiority means to go with speed at defenders
* Player with ball attacks 1st defender and plays him/her out of the game
* Becomes 2v1 with last defender

Tactical Cues
* Can 1st attacker find 3rd attacker with long pass?
* If pressured can 1st attacker combine with 2nd attacker to eliminate 1st defender 

2nd Attacker
  (i) Does 1st attacker need support – where?
  (ii) Where can I best position myself to exploit 2v1 advantage?
  (iii) Can I support 3rd attacker if played to him/her?

3rd Attacker
  (i) Can 3rd attacker get behind the defense? 
  (ii) When does 3rd attacker make check run and come back for support?

Exercise I
Warm up - 2 Groups of 6 players in 20x30 grids, passing and moving creating short and long support, width and depth.

For Drill animation, CLICK HERE

National Soccer Coaches Association of America • 6700 Squibb Road, Suite 215 • Mission, KS 66202

By Vince Ganzberg, Regional Technical Director

Warm-up

Match Related

The D1 SFSRA will be hosting a Grade 8 Clinic the dates will be November 2nd,3rd,9th,10th,12th, and the 14th. The location will be at CSAN Office 1348 Silver Ave. San Francisco , CA 94134 . The times will be from 6 PM  to 9 PM each weekday night and the field season will be on the 12th from 8:30 until around 2:30 . This will include the new refs working on a couple of league games. The cost for the clinic will be  $ 35.00 which will cover your materials and Registration to USSF. Please contact Rich Fern by email @ Richref1@sanbrunocable.com   The information I will need :

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Address:

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U.S. SOCCER INTRODUCES FITNESS LEVEL 1 LICENSE FOR COACHES

Course Developed by U.S. MNT Strength & Conditioning Coach Pierre Barrieu;
Debuts With Inaugural Session on January 13 at The Home Depot Center

CHICAGO, Ill. (October 25, 2005) - As part of U.S. Soccer's goal to increase educational opportunities available for coaches, U.S. Soccer is introducing the Fitness Level 1 License.  This three-day residential course focuses on educating and training coaches in the skills and practices required to deliver a safe and effective soccer specific fitness program for teams and individuals of all ages, with an emphasis on youth soccer players.

The new course has been developed by U.S. Men's National Team Strength and Conditioning Coach Pierre Barrieu and will instruct coaches on how to plan and deliver conditional programs to suit individuals and teams of all ages. The program also seeks to reach coaches interested in improving the fitness programs of their teams at all levels.

The inaugural session of the Fitness Level 1 License course will debut from January 13-15, 2006, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

"With the increased emphasis on fitness over the last 20 years, this course fills a gap in the coaching curriculum," said Barrieu. "It is important that coaches learn the fundamentals of modern fitness training, and understand how to integrate fitness into their tactical training while developing a long-term plan. This license will be a valuable tool for any coach who aspires to reach the highest levels."

The U.S. Soccer Fitness Level 1 License was developed for coaches interested in specializing or simply improving their soccer fitness training knowledge.  Coaches will further their understanding of the physical, physiological and nutritional needs and demands of soccer in relation to a player's daily lifestyle, training and requirements for competitive games. The course also includes valuable instruction in identifying individual player's physical strengths and weaknesses

Designed as a complement to the U.S. Soccer “A” and “B” License courses, the three-day school includes field and classroom sessions and concludes with testing on theoretical applications of fitness training programs and nutritional plans.  

Applicants must hold the following prerequisites to apply:

        1. Minimum of US Soccer National “B” License or,
        2. A Sports Science Degree or,
        3. Relevant degree, qualification and/or experience in subjects as approved by U.S. Soccer.

Upon successful completion, "A" License coaches will receive 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attendance at the three-day course. Limited space is available for this inaugural course.  

Coaches may apply directly online at ussoccer.com. For more information, please contact the U.S. Soccer Coaching Department at (312) 528-1219 or http://us.f807.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=coaches@ussoccer.org .

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