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Soccer Coaching Curriculum For 3-8 Year Old Players - Volume 1 includes 40 developmentally appropriate coaching activities in black and white, curriculum diagrams and an abundance of coaching tips. NSCAA approach to player development is constructed around a 5 Stage Model adopted by progressive youth clubs around the globe. Our methodology is proven to raise player and coach performance, leading to long term consistently positive and meaningful results. This manual focuses on Stages 1 and 2, loosely based on the age groups 3-8 years old. It is an excellent resource for an experienced and novice coach alike. Directors of Coaching, Head Coaches and Administrators will find this as an excellent tool to assist in developing a organization’s in-house coach education program. The manual supports NSCAA Player Development Curriculum Diploma Course Season 1, an eLearning program offered by National Soccer Coaches Association of America. To learn more about NSCAA eLearning, visit www.NSCAA.com/eLearning. NSCAA is committed to delivering coaching education in a variety of methods – methods that reflect different learning styles and interest levels of our members. Presenting vibrant and engaging content in a convenient and low cost eLearning format to supplement and enhance existing NSCAA courses and events is a priority.

Since 1988, David has studied and worked in youth education, soccer development and coaching. A former University Professor and CEO of a Youth Sports Company, David has been fortunate to travel extensively in the USA, meeting with coaches and club officials and learning about their approach to player development and coaching. David oversees the NSCAA eLearning program and is Coordinator for NSCAA Club Standards Project. David developed the 5 Stage of Development Pathway used as a framework for this manual in 2007 (an adaptation of the LTAD model from Canada) . He contributes articles regularly to soccer publications, has written books focusing on player and coach development and presents at national soccer events. In a volunteer capacity David operates a youth soccer program for player’s age 3 to 11 in Connecticut and Rhode Island.