Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner-For Coaches by Coaches
United Soccer Coaches is dedicated to giving our coaches a voice in the world of soccer and we are pleased to showcase a new feature for coaches by coaches. Our Advocacy Groups, representing United Soccer Coaches members, have been asked to submit blog content on a variety of topics that cover countless aspects of the game and other responsibilities of a coach: career development, leadership, recruiting, culture, diversity and much more. This is the first post of what will become a weekly blog to provide coaches with helpful information and insight from fellow coaches.
Soccer Meets Demolition Derby!
From the Disabilities Allies Advocacy Group: When asked how to best describe amputee soccer, U.S. National Team Captain Nico Calabria stated “I would describe it as soccer meets demolition derby. So if you haven’t seen a video of it yet, you should go check it out....
Esta temporada: de la práctica a los partidos
By Eloisa Borreguero Esta temporada: de la práctica a los partidos Entramos en el mes de noviembre con el otoño que nos visita a cada uno de forma muy diferente. Algunos tendréis nieve, frio y viento, otros, quizá tenéis un otoño caluroso y con sol. Con el otoño las...
Latino Coaches Advocacy Group Newsletter – November 2020
The Latino Coaches Advocacy Group distributes a monthly 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...
Disabilities Allies Advocacy Group Newsletter – November 2020
The Disabilities Allies 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...
Hispanic Heritage Month Coach Spotlight – Mauricio Lozada
I started coaching in the recreational program at my local club during high school, and in college, I coached U12-U15 teams during my summer breaks. After college, I was given the opportunity to be an assistant for the Women’s team at St. Olaf College. The great...
Hispanic Heritage Month Coach Spotlight – Isela Ferreyra
My experiences as a coach started a year ago, it all began when my head coach Eusebio "Chebo" Martinez allowed me to assist his "Rayados" team as a goalkeeping assistant and side coach. I was the head coach of two teams of a 2014/2017 category. I'm currently the head...
Latino Coaches Advocacy Group Newsletter – October 2020
The Latino Coaches Advocacy Group distributes a monthly 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...
Women’s Coaches Advocacy Group Newsletter – October 2020
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...
Hispanic Heritage Month Coach Spotlight – Messias Dos Santos
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...
Play with Pride 2020 Letter from Chair Dan Woog
"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, every time we...
