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Ian Barker has been a star in soccer coaching education here in the United States, and yesterday
was offered the ultimate opportunity in that arena when he was selected as the Director of Coaching
Education for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
"Ian is the perfect choice to lead the NSCAA's coaching education program to new heights," said
Cummings.
A name familiar to the Minnesotan soccer community has been appointed to the top coaching position
with the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America). Ian Barker, former MYSA Director
of Coaching and currently Region II US ODP Assistant Head Coach and Macalaster College Men's head
coach has been named Director of Coaching for the [.
What would the NSCAA Convention be without the added excitement (and pressure) of speaking? For
the second year in a row, my good friend and peer Ryan Knapp and I presented together. Ryan and I
met in 2009 at Tweet Blowing the Whistle on Social Media and have bantered back and forth on all
things digital and social media since.
The 2012 NSCAA Convention could once again be called: The busiest week of my life. Here's the
play-by-play, through a few select photos from the camera on my iPhone. I've posted the photos in
chronological order, enjoy!
Tuesday, January 10
Arrived in Kansas City and made my way over to the Kansas City Convention Center to check things
out.
Fort Lewis College head men's soccer coach Oige Kennedy was named the 2011 NSCAA/MONDO National
Coach of the Year for NCAA Division II, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
announced last week at its annual convention and awards banquet.
"Recognition by your peers is always special," said FLC Director of Athletics Gary Hunter.
The Chicago Fire announced that Mike Matkovich and Leo Percovich will return to the club as
Frank Klopas' assistant coaches for the 2012 season. Matkovich rejoins the Fire as an assistant
coach, having previously served in the role for the club from 2009-10. The fact that Klopas is
bringing Matkovich back on suggests that there was some kind of rift between Matkovich and former
Fire head coach Carlos de los Cobos.
I'm currently running for Secretary of the NSCAA. The election winner will be announced at the
annual business meeting at the NSCAA Convention in Kansas City on Friday, Jan. 13, so as we're
getting closer to the event, I thought it would be good to share my answers to the 12 questions the
NSCAA asks each candidate to file.
Dr. Thomas Fleck, an icon in youth soccer coaching education, passed away on Saturday, December 24,
at the age of 74.
A 40-year member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, Fleck served as president
of the NSCAA for two years (1984-85), Fleck was instrumental in the establishment of the NSCAA
Academies, the association's soccer coaching education division.
Seniors Logan Andryk and Patrick Hodan, who helped lead Milwaukee Marquette to its
second consecutive WIAA Division 1 state title, were among 33 players named to the National Soccer
Coaches Association of America Boys High School Scholar All-America team.
Andryk, a midfielder, had six goals and nine assists as the Hilltoppers (24-0-1) finished the
season ranked third in the country by ESPNHS and fourth by the NSCAA.
UW-Whitewater senior forward Kevin Kron was honored as the Offensive Player of the Year
and UW-Oshkosh senior defender Will Chaney (Cedarburg) took the defensive award on the NCAA
Division III men's All-Wisconsin State team, selected by the state's National Soccer Coaches
Association of America members.
Gordy Gurson --
Robert Morris athleticsEclipse Select Communications
CHICAGO -- Eclipse Select Soccer Club alum and Robert Morris sophomore forward Gordy Gurson
(Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson) was named to the 2011 NAIA Men's All-Mideast Team, the NSCAA
recently announced.
Earlier this month, Gurson also was named an NAIA All-America Honorable Mention as he made an
immediate impact for the Eagles after transferring from Memphis.
Courtesy TribeAthletics.com
Mon, December 19, 2011
RICHMOND, Va. - Another week, another award for William and Mary Tribe women's soccer standout
Mallory Schaffer, as the junior midfielder was honored as the CAA Scholar-Athlete
of the Year for women's soccer, the conference office announced on Monday.
After winning the 2011 MIAC Men's Soccer Player-of-the-Year, Burnsville, Minn., native David
Rosenthal has now collected another honor. The St. Olaf sophomore has been named to the NSCAA DIII
All-American First Team as a forward. Rosenthal was the only player selected that was not a junior
or senior.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Two Virginia women's soccer players were named All-Americans as the National
Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced its 2011 awards on Friday. Freshman
midfielder Morgan Brian (St. Simons Island, Ga.) was named a first-team
All-American and junior forward Caroline Miller (Rockville, Md.
Reisterstown, Md. – The Washington Area Girls Soccer League is proud to announce that its annual
showcase event, the WAGS Rael Vodicka Memorial Tournament, will join the National Soccer Coaches
Association of America's showcase series starting in 2012.
A 36‐year‐old event which takes place in the Washington, D.
Photo courtesty of Creighton Sports Information
Duke's Andrew Wenger and Creighton's Ethan Finlay have had standout seasons, and they headline
the list of Hermann Trophy semifinalists released by the NSCAA on Sunday.
The two strikers were the only repeat semifinalists from last year for the Hermann Trophy --
college soccer's top individual award -- out of a list of 15 players that also includes South
Florida forward Dom Dwyer, North Carolina forward Billy Schuler and Maryland striker Casey
Townsend.
One boy and two Minnesota girls made this years NSCAA All-American Teams. Eastview High Schools
Matthew Gweh was the only Minnesotan to be named to this years National Soccer Coaches
Association of America's (NSCAA) 2011 Boys High School All-America Team. The junior forward
finished the season the top goal scorer in the MSHSL with 28 [.
Southwestern Youth Association / FC Virginia will be hosting two upcoming NSCAA coaching courses
December 16-18 in Centreville,VA.
Junior Level VI Diploma - December 16-18 Course Details Formerly known as the Advanced Regional
Diploma, the Junior Level VI Diploma is a 21-hour course that shares a portion of its curriculum
with the Junior Level V Diploma.
Southwestern Youth Association / FC Virginia will be hosting two upcoming NSCAA coaching courses
December 16-18 in Centreville,VA.
Junior Level VI Diploma - December 16-18 Course Details Formerly known as the Advanced Regional
Diploma, the Junior Level VI Diploma is a 21-hour course that shares a portion of its curriculum
with the Junior Level V Diploma.
The Virginia men's soccer team plays Boston College at 7 p.m. Saturday at Klöckner Stadium and
ESPN3 will be showing the game on a live webcast.
UVA PRESS RELEASE:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Virginia men's soccer team entertains Boston College at 7 p.
VCU will take on HPU Friday, October 28th for the Fox Soccer Channel NSCAA College Soccer Game of
the Week.
Be sure to tune in and support VCU on live television!
With the college regular season coming to a close, we thought this was a good time to dip into our
Video Vault and pull out this gem featuring (with apologies to the DiMartino sisters) perhaps the
two most successful sisters in U.S. Youth Women's National Teams history, Kristie and Samantha
Mewis.
Top 25Soccer America Men's Top 25 (Oct. 25)
↑ 14. Old Dominion (11-2-0) prev. 17
↑ 17. James Madison
(11-2-1) prev. 20
↓ 25. Virginia (9-5-1) prev. 21
Soccer America Women's Top 25 (Oct.
Top 25Soccer America Men's Top 25 (Oct. 17)
↑ 17. Old Dominion (9-2-0) prev. 21 -
↓ 20. James Madison (9-2-1) prev. 17 -
↓ 21. Virginia (8-5-0) prev. 18 -
Soccer America Women's Top 25 (Oct.
Top 25Soccer America Men's Top 25 (Sep. 27)
TEAM (2011 RECORD) LAST WEEK
18. George Mason (4-2-2) NR
20. Old Dominion (4-1-1) 11
Soccer America Women's Top 25 (Sep. 26)
TEAM (2011 RECORD) LAST WEEK
7. Virginia (8-2-1) 14
Top 25NSCAA National Rankings Men's Top 25 (Sep.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The Virginia men's soccer team battles its third ranked opponent of the 2011
season on Friday when No. 19 Charlotte visits Klöckner Stadium for a 7 p.m. clash.
Live video of this match will be streamed online at VirginiaSports.com as part of the ‘Cavaliers
Live' streaming offering.
Eclipse Select alumna Jamie ForbesEclipse Select Communications
CHICAGO -- Eclipse Select Soccer Club alumna and junior goalkeeper Jamie Forbes (St. Charles,
Ill./St. Charles North High School) made a whopping 11 saves as the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeated the University of Minnesota, 1-0, on Sunday at the Minnesota Gold
Classic at Lyle Robbie Stadium in St.
Former Duke All-American forward Mike Grella has joined Brentford of League One (third
division).
In 42 league and cup matches matches for Leeds, Grella scored five goals – three of them in the
FA Cup – and played another 18 matches (four goals) on loan to Carlisle United and Swindon Town.
Soccer America reports on the continued rise in attendance in college soccer here in the
United States.
College soccer continues to ride a wave of increasing popularity, evidence of which were the record
crowds enjoyed by both No. 1 Louisville and Akron, the team it lost to in the 2010 Men's College
Cup final, on Saturday.
Photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
Losing a national championship game can be as demoralizing and heartbreaking as any defeat, but
when you enjoyed a near-perfect season, there's reason to be optimistic.
That is the case for the University of Louisville, which returns many of its starters from a
2010 season during which it went without a loss until the final game of the year against Akron.
The US based teams in the league went 4-0 in the CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) this week. The
Sounders did their part with a come-from-behind 4-1 victory over CSD Comunicaciones of Guatemala.
Church was in session for the second half as Mike Fucito showed why he deserves more playing time.
Meaningful, south of the border, FC Dallas secured the honor of winning the first competitive game
for a U.
property of ESPN.com University of Virginia Freshman player Morgan Brian has been named to the
Soccer America 'Ten freshmen of influence'. Currently UVA is ranked No. 10 in the NSCAA...
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The college soccer season is around the corner and the NSCAA has released its Hermann Trophy
watch list to provide a guide of players to keep an eye on during the upcoming campaign.
The list managed to leave off Louisville striker Colin Rolfe -- a Hermann Trophy finalist last
season -- and Notre Dame and United States Under-20 midfielder Dillon Powers -- a consensus top
prospect and Generation adidas candidate -- while including current New York Red Bulls (and
therefore no longer in college) defender Sacir Hot.
The Fort Lewis College women's soccer team is ranked No. 7 in the preseason NCAA Division II
poll, with Regis University sneaking into the rankings at No. 22.
The Skyhawks were ranked in 11 of the NSCAA's 12 national polls in 2010, attaining a
program-high No. 3 ranking. FLC finished No. 7 in the final poll of the season.
Multiple Virginia colleges showed up in the first NSCAA Pre-Season College Soccer Rankings. Take a
look to see if you favorite school made the cut. 2011 NCAA National Rankings Men's (D-I)...
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Big East Conference women's soccer coaches picked West Virginia to finish ahead of Marquette in
the American Division this season.
But the voters on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll like the Golden Eagles
just a little bit more than the Mountaineers.
Marquette, coming off a 16-5-3 season in which they won all 11 of their conference
regular-season matches, is 12th in the NSCAA preseason poll, one spot ahead of West Virginia.
STARTERSEgypt wants Bob Bradley to be their new head coach.
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Reports say Jesse Marsch is going to be the new head coach of the Montreal Impact. Don't know yet
when he would take over, now, or after current season.
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Kitsap Pumas beat Laredo Heat 1-0 to win the 2011 USL PDL championship.
The Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association is holding their 21st annual
soccer clinic on Friday, August 12th, at Hopkins High School, 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM.
The clinic has continues to get better every year with some of Minnesota's best coaches and
several national recognized coaches as well, all putting on sessions.
The Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association is holding their 21st annual
soccer clinic on Friday, August 12th, at Hopkins High School, 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM.
The clinic has continues to get better every year with some of Minnesota's best coaches and
several national recognized coaches as well, all putting on sessions.
More stats on what makes Bareclona so special, as drawn from the UEFA Champions League
final (courtesy of NSCAA CEO Joe Cummings and Opta).
The difference between Barcelona and Manchester United was clear to see during the
Champions League final, as Lionel Messi inspired Pep Guardiola's side to a 3-1
victory.
