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World's Best Goalie Edwin van der Sar on Hard Work is The Secret to Success
Edwin van der Sar is back at Ajax - not on the field in front of the goal but now at the headquarters leading the reknowned club to new heights. The world-famous Dutch goalkeeper played for Ajax, Juventus, Fulham and Manchester United. A legend, van der Sar is the most-capped player in the Netherlands national team's history. His secret to success? Hard work. Part of SoccerNation News' Spotlight on Goalies; the Unsung Heroes of the Soccer Field. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Ian McClurg on Youth Soccer
Ian McClurg shares his thoughts on soccer and the challenges of being a Director of Coaching with SoccerNation News Editor Diane Scavuzzo. Goals, challenges, how to identify players and all time favorite players plus more. SOCCER NEWS
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The Ingredients of Successful Youth Soccer Player Development
Youth Soccer News: Lloyd Biggs, the Director of Coaching of Santa Barbara SC and co-owner of one.Soccer Schools, shares his insights on what it takes for youth soccer players to develop to their highest potential. What do soccer players need to do to make their development a success? SOCCER NEWS
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619 Futsal's Sean Bowers Joins Xolos Academy USA
Youth Soccer News: Sean Bowers, director of 619 Futsal in San Diego, former Captain of the U.S. Futsal Team and head coach of the Miramar Community College women's soccer team, has agreed to join Xolos Academy USA of Temecula Valley as Technical Director. SOCCER NEWS
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Wright is Right
Paul Wright, indoor soccer legend and sports trainer has trained Baltimore Ravens' Ray Lewis, former LA Dodgers' Trent Oeltjen, LA Clippers' Grant Hill and U.S. Men's National Team Herculez Gomez...now back from EPL's Fulham Academy after taking two San Diego Surf Soccer Club players over to train. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Jürgen Klinsmann on Youth Soccer
Soccer News: Keeping Soccer a Player's Game. Jurgen Klinsmann believes soccer should be fun for all players. After living here for 14 years, Klinsmann says he believes soccer is growing in the USA. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
B.J. Snow is New U.S. U17 Coach
U.S. Soccer News: U.S. Soccer has announced the hiring of B.J. Snow as head coach of the U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team and April Kater as Head Development Coach. SOCCER NEWS
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Corinthians Victory
Daniel Musatti on Soccer News: What was it that helped propel SC Corinthians to the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup championshp? In short, a "Bunch of Crazies." SOCCER NEWS
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Development vs Winning - Part 3
Todd Saldana of South Bay Force, Bert Leonard of Georgia's Roswell Soccer Club, and Paul Holohan of Carlsbad Lightning SC on Player Development vs. Winning at All Costs SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Rene Miramontes
Youth Soccer News: Rene Miramontes, Former U.S. Soccer National Staff Coach and Coaching Director of Crusaders Soccer Club, shares his thoughts on player development versus the "winning-at-all-costs" mentality. SOCCER NEWS
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Youth Soccer Player Development vs Winning at All Costs - Part 2
Youth Soccer News: SoccerNation News asks Christian Lavers of ECNL, former U.S. Men's National Team member Thomas Dooley, Billy Garton of Manchester SC, John Napier of SDSC and Eric Warner of FC Hasental for their insights on Player Development vs. Winning at All Costs. This is the second article in the series. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Porter To Timber
Soccer News: Portland Timbers Name Caleb Porter as Head Coach for 2013 Soccer Season. Former U.S. Men's National U23 coach to team join in December. SOCCER NEWS
SNN Staff |
McManus Joins LJYSL
Youth Soccer News: La Jolla Youth Soccer Brings in World Class Coaches to Enhance Youth Soccer Program. Brian McManus and Kristin Jones join La Jolla Youth Soccer League. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
USA Wins Legends Game
Rivalry With Mexico Alive and Strong - Did your coach play in the Legends Game? Former U.S. National Team members played at the Home Depot Center in a packed stadium! SOCCER NEWS
SN Staff |
Soccer Hall of Fame
U.S. Soccer News: Four outstanding individuals have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Former U.S. Men's National Team members Claudio Reyna and Tony Meola were chosen from the Player ballot, while Desmond Armstrong was selected from the Veteran ballot and Tony DiCicco from the Builder ballot. SOCCER NEWS
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U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Nominations - Top Coaches
U.S. Soccer News: Two-time World Cup starting goalkeeper Tony Meola and former U.S. Men's National Team captain and local soccer coach Claudio Reyna are among 12 players in their first year of eligibility for the Player ballot. San Diego Football Academy Girls Director and Coach of the WPSL Women's SeaLions Jen Lalor-Nielsen is also on the ballot for the first time. SOCCER NEWS
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Coach’s Corner
Youth Soccer News: Tony Bruce on Coach’s Corner: A Teaching Perspective. Talking to Soccer Parents: Great advice on how to pick a club and team for your player SOCCER NEWS
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Jimmy Obleda
Fullerton Rangers Director of Player Development Jimmy Obleda, who was recently named NSCAA Youth National Coach of the Year. Great One-to-One indepth interview. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
So Cal Youth Soccer Directors of Coaching on Being DOC
Youth Soccer News: What is it like being a Director of Coaching? Billy Garton of CV Manchester, Teddy Chronopoulos: Chivas USA Youth Academy Director,Johnson Asiedu: Technical Director for San Diego Football Academy, Tim Woodcock: Director of Coaching for FC Blades and Andy Thomas: Director of Coaching for Laguna Niguel SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Great Coaches on Great Soccer: Billy Garton of CV Manchester
Great Coaches on Great Soccer: Billy Garton is Director of Coaching with Carmel Valley Manchester, which he founded in 2001 with his former coach and mentor Jeff Illingworth. Garton played defender at English powerhouse Manchester United and brought the lessons he learned there to coaching. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Paul Currie: The Man
Youth Soccer News: San Diego Surf Soccer Club's Paul Currie on Great Soccer. Currie talks about his love of Manchester United, his favorite soccer players of all time and coming to San Diego to coach youth soccer. SOCCER NEWS
SN Staff |
Coach Dolinsky
Youth Soccer News: With a standing offer to join the Chicago Fire, former pro Pauly Dolinsky returns to coaching future soccer stars in San Diego. Signed as a teen by Feyenoord Rotterdam, Dolinsky played pro in USA and abroad. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
MacMillan Joins Envoy
Soccer News: Shannon MacMillan, Former World Cup Soccer and Olympic Soccer Star and Director of Coaching for San Diego's competitive youth Sharks Soccer Club is Appointed to Sports Envoy for Worldwide Soccer and Diplomacy. The program builds on Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s vision of “smart power diplomacy”. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Coach Rongen Out of USSF
U.S. Soccer News: Thomas Rongen Leaves USSF. U20 U.S. Men's National Team Coach Thomas Rongen has left after the team failed to qualify for U20 World Cup SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Juniper on America Soccer
Scott Juniper, Head Coach for UCI on Soccer: 1966 was a critical time in World history - and in soccer. England won the World Cup. Now the U.S. has Reyna's U.S. Soccer curriculum which boldly defines a new American soccer identity. SOCCER NEWS
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Marine Cano: Great Coaches on Great Soccer
Marine Cano, former pro soccer player and current coach at Soka University of America played 9 years with teams in the ASL, NASL, MISL, and WSA, and was the first AYSO player to make the U.S. National Team. SOCCER NEWS
Stephen Prendergast |
Athlete of Century
College Soccer News: Quebec Soccer Federation Honors Cal Poly Pomona Women's Soccer Head Coach Isabelle Harvey named "Athlete of the Century." SOCCER NEWS
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Roy Lassiter
Great Coaches on Great Soccer: Hall of Fame inductee on youth soccer in America. SOCCER NEWS
Carey Schumacher - 1 opinion posted |
Daniel Musatti
Joining the Nomads Soccer Club last sping, Brazilian Coach Daniel Musatti is becoming well recognized in youth soccer. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
JOHNSON ASIEDU
Johnson Asiedu on coaching soccer players who want to go pro and launching his new soccer club in San Diego SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Great Coaches on Great Soccer with Teddy Chronopoulos
Teddy Chronopoulos, Director of Coaching for Cosmos Academy West, the two-time MLS All Star grew up in Southern California, played two years in Greece for Panionios FC. and attended Cal State San Bernardino as well as SDSU. Chronopoulos was on the US National Team and played on the MLS with New England Revolution and NY Metrostars and also played for the Charleston Battery. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Howie Hawver
Soccer Legend passed away in early December after a brave battle with Lou Gehrig's disease, SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Warren Barton
Warren Barton on SoccerNation: "We will take the punch on the chin - I just don’t understand the decision to select Qatar to host the world cup. I know FIFA is trying to get the game of soccer to every corner of the world; but the Middle East?" SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo - 2 opinions posted |
Juli Veee on Soccer
Juli Veee Wants Former Sockers to Support Today's San Diego's Sockers. Interview on Youth Soccer and asks all former pro players to Give Back and suppport soccer in San Diego. SOCCER NEWS
Diane Scavuzzo |
Coach McManus
College Soccer Spotlight: The UC San Diego women's soccer team coach Brian McManus has been named the coach of the Division III Women’s Soccer 25th Anniversary Team. Announced by the NCAA on today, McManus was thrilled. Former Triton standouts Carrie Peer (1992-95) and Eleanor “Ele” Johnson (1993-96) were also named to the team, earning spots on the 11-member elite player roster. SOCCER NEWS
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SHANNON MACMILLAN & U.S. Soccer Federation
Shannon Mac Millan, Hall of Fame Player Now Coach on Soccer Today and Identifying Talented Youth Soccer Players. Shannon Mac Millan says “We are looking for the players that make an impact on the game when they are out on the field." SOCCER NEWS
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