Developing a Model Soccer Club
Developing a Model Soccer Club
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Overview
More than anyplace else, player development occurs (or breaks down) at the club level. With this in mind, soccer organizations should make it a top priority to study the best practices of other soccer clubs and work to bring these practices to their own members.
This book examines eight critical components of the "Model Soccer Club", and provides specific examples and guidance for each element that will allow you to separate your club from your competitors. All clubs, regardless of size, history, or geographic location, will benefit greatly as they apply the principles detailed by the authors in this groundbreaking text.
As a group, the authors (Robert Parr, Terry Eguaoje, Tom Condone, and Matt Fansher) represent 65 years of collective experience in coaching and administration of soccer programs. Whether you are a parent trying to ensure your child is in the right environment as a soccer player, a coach who wants to understand the key steps to take as players develop, or an administrator responsible for the operations of a soccer club, this book will provide you with invaluable guidance that will challenge many of your assumptions and put you and your club on the path to success!
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940045107198 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | SoccerROM LLC |
| Publication date: | 11/24/2012 |
| Sold by: | Smashwords |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 2 MB |
About the Author
Robert Parr holds a USSF 'A' license, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and a USSF National Youth Coaching license. He is currently the Director of Coaching for the Arkansas State Soccer Association, and an Associate Instructor for both US Youth Soccer and the NSCAA. Previously, he served as the Director of Coaching and WPSL Head Coach for the Puerto Rico Capitals FC, the first international franchise to compete in the Women's Premier Soccer League. From 2003-2008, he was the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Georgia College & State University and also coached for the Georgia State Soccer Association Olympic Development Program.
From 1995-2002, Robert was the Director of Training for the American Soccer Club "Eagles" youth program in Austin, Texas (now known as Lonestar SC). He also served as the South Texas Men's State Team Coach from 1996-1998, and a South Texas YSA State Staff Coach for both the Olympic Development Program (1991-1999) and the Coaching Education Program (1991-2002). From 1989 until 1995, Robert was the Head Coach of the University of Texas Men's Soccer Team, where he led the program to a National Collegiate Club Championship in 1990, three other National Tournament appearances, and an overall record of 80-25-16.
Terry Eguaoje earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (in 2003) from Kennesaw State University, and a Master in Sport Management (in 2005) and a Doctorate in Education (in 2007), both from Nova Southeastern University. He holds the USSF "A" License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA National Youth Diploma, and the USSF Goalkeeper License. He is currently the Technical Director of Coaching for the Mississippi Soccer Association and an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University.
His long soccer playing career ended in success at Reinhardt College (GA) after wining the NAIA Regional Championship in 1999. As a Student Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Trainer, he helped Kennesaw State University win the 2003 NCAA Div II Women's National Championship. Terry served as the Director of Coaching for the Fusion Soccer Club in Houston, Texas (from 2003-2007), and also worked for the Texas Premier Girls Academy Program. During his time in Texas, he was a staff member for the South Texas Youth Soccer Association as a State Coaching Education Instructor, ODP scout, and Administrator.
Terry authored a book ("Bridging the Gender Gap", published in 2008 by Tate Publishing) that examines issues affecting female coaches and offers guidance to sports administrators to help them recruit and retain more female coaches. A native of Nigeria, Dr. Eguaoje is married and currently resides in Brandon, Mississippi. You can contact him at info@fcaan.org.
Tom Condone is currently the Executive Director for Tennessee Soccer, where he is responsible for managing the operations of the organization. From 2005-2011, he served as the Director of Coaching and Player Development for Tennessee Soccer. He is a national staff instructor for both US Soccer and US Youth Soccer, and has served on the ODP coaching staff for both Region II and Region III. Tom holds a USSF "A" License, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, NSCAA National Youth Diploma, and the NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.
Tom played collegiate soccer at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, before transferring to Monmouth University and finishing with a Bachelor of Arts in History/Political Science in 1995. He has held head coaching jobs at Spring Hill College (1998-2000), and Rutgers University-Newark (2003), obtaining a Master of Liberal Arts at Spring Hill in 2000. Tom held the position of Head Coach for Men and Women's Soccer at Tennessee Wesleyan College (2000-2002, 2003-2005), where he was the 2001 NAIA Region XII Coach of the Year. Additionally, he has been the conference chairperson for the Appalachian Athletic Conference, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, and served as the Tournament Chairperson for the East Coast Athletic Conference.
Tom and his wife Rachal reside in Hendersonville, Tennessee. They have two girls (Jourdan and Bailey) and two sons (Liam and Landon). You can contact Tom at thcondone@gmail.com.
Matt Fansher is currently the General Manager of Soccer City OKC, LLC. From 2004-2011, Matt served as the Director of Player Development and Coaching Education for the Oklahoma Soccer Association. Previously, he worked for the Edmond Soccer Club in Edmond, Oklahoma, and was named the "Boys' Coach of the Year" by the Oklahoma Soccer Association in 2005. He holds a USSF "A" License, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, and NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma, and has instructed coaching courses for both US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. He has spent many years coaching at a wide range of levels, including college, high school, competitive and recreational youth teams, and as a Region III Staff Coach for the Olympic Development Program.
From 1991-1994, Matt played collegiate soccer at John Brown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. He currently resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with his son (Preston) and his daughter (Jayeden). You can contact Matt at matt@soccercityokcity.com.