NSCAA Special Topics Diploma: Soccer Specific Fitness

Saturday, February 11, 2011

Frisco, Texas

“The problems posed by the modern game can only be solved if the players have the

necessary physical qualities. A player cannot make it at the top without strength, speed, and

agility.”-Jan Reker,

Director of the Dutch Professional Soccer Coaches Association

In an effort to better meet the needs of the modern player, the modern coach, and the modern

game NSCAA Texas is proud to offer a non-residential Special Topics Diploma on the

implementation, maintenance and analysis of a soccer specific fitness program on February

11, 2011 in Frisco, Texas to help coaches learn how to better improve the overall athleticism

and fitness of their soccer athletes as a means of improving those players’ soccer

development and performance.

The course’s curriculum will include classroom presentations and field sessions by:

• Neil Hull, NSCAA National Academy Staff and NSCAA Texas State Technical Coordinator

• Eve Pearson, Sports Dietician for Nutrition Works and former nutritionist for FC Dallas

• Joseph White, Athletic Trainer, Frisco Liberty HS

• A first team fitness coach from a professional or collegiate soccer program

This course will be a unique opportunity for coaches to learn new techniques and

methodologies to improve their players’ abilities and should not be missed! To register to

attend, to ask questions or to seek more information, please contact Justin Neese

(jneese@loyolaprep.org , 903-944-8088).
OR EMAIL THE NSCAASTATE DIRECTOR AT PASS@SATX.RR.COM