Capital District Youth Soccer League to Host Coaches Workshop in Albany This Saturday
Coaching Education is critically important to the success of player development in the United States and US Youth Soccer is dedicated to helping coaches around the country thrive. Eastern New Youth Youth Soccer Association is one of the top states – – leading the charge in coaching education. Here is one of the latest opportunities to learn.
Even though snow is still on the ground in Albany and throughout the Empire State, the Spring Season of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is scheduled to kick off this month. To make sure it runs smoothly, the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) hosts its 5th Annual Coaches Workshop this Saturday, March 7 from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission to the Sand Creek Middle School (329 Sand Creek Road in Albany) is free.
The CDYSL Coaches Workshop is open to all coaches, referees and administrators, providing a one-day venue with clinics and workshops that enhance player, team and club development. Highlights include:
Presented by Chris Taylor, Clarkson University men’s head coach
Playing out of the back with the intention of starting attacks
Coaching attacking movement
Presented by Adam Clinton, RPI men’s head coach
Passing and receiving––a series of different passing exercises
How to train pressure, cover, balance
Presented by John Ciano, Siena College men’s goalkeeping coach
Mastering the ball line: The key to successful goalkeeping
Presented by Bill Sampaio, National Coaching Director of US Futsal
Top 10 futsal activities to develop speed of play in the modern game
How to utilize futsal to expedite the soccer learning process
Presented by Ihor Walter Chyzowych, Coaching Director of Chyzowych Soccer School
Bayern Munich youth: Passing and moving for ages 9 to 14
Barcelona youth: Ball possession for ages 15 to 18
Presented by Roald Jornick, Dutch Total Soccer
Dutch total offense
Build up from the back
Presented by John Ellinger, formerly Boys-Under-17 Youth National Team coach and former Real Salt Lake coach
The Director of Coaching from A-Z
The Director of Coaching and the development of a soccer program
Regarding the all-important subject of player safety, the good people from At Peak Sports will be talking about and demonstrating their app which can help reduce injuries and there will be two first-aid courses. For more info about the 5th Annual CDYSL Coaches Workshop, please phone the league office at 518-435-2325.
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association: With over 100,000 youth soccer players–both boys and girls–and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 11 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators.
All levels of soccer are offered–from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Special Children. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer Association.
