by United Soccer Coaches | Oct 9, 2020 | Association News, Coaches Community
The Women’s Coaches Advocacy Group distributes a quarterly newsletter to keep its members up to date on news, deadlines and other association happenings. The newsletter also serves to let members know what the group is working on, highlighting group members and...
by United Soccer Coaches | Oct 8, 2020 | Association News, Coaches Community
I began my coaching journey in Brazil when playing for Sete de Setembro FC, a second division professional club. Shortly, after I coached a U-20 team that participated in Taca BH, a high-level tournament in Brazil. After coaching in Brazil for many years I moved to...
by United Soccer Coaches | Oct 7, 2020 | Association News, Coaches Community
“Play with Pride.” That’s the mantra of soccer teams everywhere. It has special meaning for LGBT people and allies. We all proudly affirm the dignity, equality and visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender coaches, players, officials and fans,...
by United Soccer Coaches | Oct 6, 2020 | Association News, Coaches Community
I fell in love with soccer at the age of 11. I was fascinated by the creativity and spontaneity of the game. As an aspiring educator, I soon became enticed with the idea of coaching. It first started as a hobby. When I was not on the field playing, I was on the...
by United Soccer Coaches | Oct 1, 2020 | Association News, Coaches Community
I started my coaching journey as an Active Duty Marine coaching my kids over 25 years ago. I was the parent volunteer that stepped in when the team would fold if there were not a coach assigned. Looking back and being a player and transferring to a coach I was...
by United Soccer Coaches | Sep 29, 2020 | Association News, Coaches Community
My coaching journey began in 1996, volunteering for AYSO, coaching my 5-year-old son back then. From there I followed the path to coach for travel club soccer, Premier Club Soccer and into the High School level. The biggest accomplishment for me is to be able to serve...