Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. William Butler Yeats – Poet Continuing education in its many forms provides the opportunity for learning and personal growth to take place throughout your entire life. It has the possibility to light a fire that burns so hot, you are willing to… Continue reading Continuing Education Fuels Growth
Over two weekends in January, I had the pleasure of being the site coordinator for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Advanced National Course. During this unique experience, the coaches taking the course are evaluated on their teaching ability. On the second weekend of participation, we were able to bring in youth soccer players… Continue reading Player Growth through Coaching Course Participation
Coach Miguel is back with another Thursday soccer coaching tip. Coach Miguel has just registered for the NSCAA Premier Diploma and is beyond excited to take this course in January. It will be a fantastic time for him to continue his growth as a coach and a leader. For this post, Coach Miguel writes about giving… Continue reading Coaching Tips 2 – Miguel Lopez – Coaching Points with Detail
“The job isn’t to catch up to the status quo; the job is to invent the status quo.” Seth Godin Youth soccer development for players growing up in the United States and then competing with the national team is at a crossroads in 2014. With seven of the current 23 players on the US World… Continue reading Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States: The 2014 Youth Development Dilemma
An EducatedCoaches.com fundamental belief is learning continues throughout a lifetime. Reading books, watching videos, observing other respected coaches, or taking classes are a few methods to enhance education over the course of a lifetime. In 2009, I decided to pursue a doctoral degree in sport management from the United States Sports Academy. The last four… Continue reading The Summer of Kansas City and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
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