The annual NJYS Coaches Workshop and Vendor Expo will convene on Jan. 5, 2008, at the spacious NJ Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. This has been the site of several highly successful expositions attracting over 2000 people every year and hundreds of vendors!

This year's theme is "Excellence through Education" reflecting the importance of teaching all children regardless of their ability how to play the game before the development of winning teams so that they can derive the most positive experience. Our responsibility as parents, coaches, administrators and referees is to provide the most positive experiences for kids to reach their full soccer potential; how best to do that is where education comes into play. Once again we will feature the top youth, college and professional soccer minds from around the area sharing the latest thoughts and concepts in the game and administration.

Every 75 minutes starting at 9:45am, a series of 3 field clinics will be featured from which to choose.  Check the listing carefully as some of the subject matter will be presented more than once throughout the day as requested from those in attendance at last year’s show.

Mini Fútbol: al nivel del niño  Jorge Roman, NJYS Coaching Schools

La competición de los adultos (11:11) crea hábitos incorrectos para enseñar los jóvenes en el fútbol base. Es necesario modificar en cada una de las categorías de 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 y de 11/12 años la estructura de su entrenamiento y competición, sin que se pierda su esencia. Al adecuar o modificar el juego de los adultos, hace falta tener en cuenta el nivel de desarrollo evolutivo en el que se encuentran los practicantes. Lógicamente es muy distinto enseñar a un niño de 6 o 8 años a un infantil de 12 o 13 años. Por estas razones, se ha creado la Licencia Nacional del Fútbol Base. Te invitamos a escuchar las razones (en español) por que es importante modificar el juego de los adultos a la medida de los niños; el Profesor Urbina va a explicar y demostrar como nuestra comunidad deportiva puede beneficiar de los cursos de New Jersey Youth Soccer, US Youth Soccer y US Soccer.

Incorrect habits are created when teaching children in youth soccer using the competition of adult 11 versus 11 games. It is necessary to modify the structure of training and competition in each of the age groups U6, U8, U10 and U12, so that their essence is not lost. You need to be aware of what level of development the participants are at to be able to suit or modify the adult game to children. It is logically different to teach a child who is 6 or 8 to one that is 12 or 13. It is because of these reasons that the National Youth License was created. We invite you to listen to the reasons why it is important to modify the adult game to fit children (this session will be done in Spanish); Coach Roman will explain and demonstrate how our soccer community can benefit from the NJYS, US Youth Soccer and US Soccer’s coaching courses.
 

Developing Passing and Receiving Skills  Dr. John Thomas, US Youth Soccer

Passing and Receiving is the invisible thread that ties teammates together. Using small sided games will allow  the players to develop their skills under game like pressure situations. Passing allows teams to maintain possession of the ball and create scoring opportunities or be able to penetrate toward the opposing goal.  Key points that will be covered; passes should be accurate, with appropriate pace and the length of the pass will vary according to the tactical circumstances, such as where the player with the ball is positioned. Receiving or controlling can be done with just about any part of the body. Learning the skill of receiving can be fun but more important to the player and team is learning to execute it properly.

 

Dynamic Warm-ups and Effective Cool downs  Mark Williams, Williams Soccer Performance Systems

Mark Williams will demonstrate effective movements and progressions designed to stimulate the nervous system of soccer players prior to games and practices. Also shown will be cool-down and static strength routines that players can use after training or matches. Reasons behind these step by step routines and progressions on warm-ups and cool downs will be explained; questions will be answered concerning strength training for soccer players at the end of the session. In addition to a demonstration of a variety of exercises, advice will be given that will help any player or coach in the areas of injury prevention and improved performance on the field.
 

Integrating the Beginner Player  Krissy Turner, Women's Soccer Coach - Monmouth University

Youth soccer teams are often made up of children who have a variety of experiences and knowledge about the game. The youth coach is responsible for all the players regardless of ability or experience. This is the challenge of being a youth coach; dealing with the dilemma of having to integrate novice or beginners with more experienced players. This seminar will demonstrate a variety of different methods and activities/games that follow the inclusive model versus the exclusive model and the Slanty Line Theory of learning.
 

Creativity and Improvisation   Omid Namazi, Head Coach of the New Jersey Ironmen

The free-flowing nature of soccer lends itself to creativity and the development of players who have the ability to make something out of an impossible situation. Dribbling is that technique which allows a player to express themselves and it must be fostered and encouraged not stifled. In this session, Omid Namazi will demonstrate a variety of games and activities that will use a guided free-discovery approach to develop players that are comfortable with the ball under the pressure of time, space and opponents.
 

The Beginning Goalkeeper  Paul Blodgett, NJYS Coaching Schools

This session will demonstrate to both the goalkeeper and the coach methods on how to improve a goalkeeper's ability to focus. This will include the use of footwork skills and handling skills to teach the keeper methods to stay focused, incorporating the ball as the Mantra. Methods for "concentrating on the moment" and "Letting things go" will also be covered.
 

Activities to Improve Game Intelligence  Dr. Robert Horn, Assistant Professor – Montclair State University

Dr. Robert Horn from the Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education of Montclair University will demonstrate activities that are designed to develop spatial awareness and to get players thinking ahead of the play.
 

Plyometrics, Speed and Agility  Harvey Meldrum, Assistant Coach - Monmouth University

Developing strength, power, balance, agility and coordination is crucial for soccer. These areas can be trained efficiently and safely using one’s own body weight. This session will demonstrate a variety of exercises and activities that combine dynamic movements and flexibility.
 

Defending  Rick Meana, NJYS Director of Coaching

Defending is that part of the game which is often neglected by youth coaches who prefer to address the more glamorous attacking side. Coaches need to build an overall knowledge of defending in their players. While possession of the ball is important, players need to know how to employ the principles and concepts for regaining the ball when they possession. Otherwise they will find it very difficult to play as they grow older and the game gets faster. This session will demonstrate both individual and small group defending concepts within conditioned games and activities.
 

The Finishing Attitude  Richard Williams, NJYS Coaching School

To develop players, who are proficient in scoring goals, coaches need to put their players in varying situations in front of the goal. Good shooting techniques can be developed. But, more importantly, players need to develop the mentality and the right attitude to know when to shoot and when to take the initiative to have a go! This session will demonstrate a finishing game that will assist players in these important areas.
 

The Special Athlete  Auke Weirsma, NJYS Coaching Schools

This will be a field session that will demonstrate a program for young athletes with disabilities, The TOPSoccer program has been developed and organized by US Youth Soccer to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl that have a mental or physical disability. Also there will be discussion of the resources that are available through US Youth Soccer and NJYS to put together a program in your area. Everyone who is interested in organizing programs for these special athletes does not want to miss this one!
 

Advanced Goal Keeping   Charlie Inverso, Head Coach Boys Goalkeepers for the U15 Boys National Team

Is your Goalkeeper struggling with handling crosses, dealing with break-a-ways, or just having difficulty establishing their presence in the box? Well your not alone, these are areas that even players at the highest level have to constantly work on to improve. Come to this always popular session to get some expert advice from NJYS’ resident National GK Coach! There is no one better to give advice on ways to assist the advanced GK to further improve their abilities.

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