nnfc soccer league nnfc soccer logo
youth soccer youth soccer club
youth soccer player
youth soccer team
youth soccer player
soccer game
newport news soccer
soccer club
soccer club
soccer player
play soccer virginia peninsula soccer
soccer tournament
soccer tournament
soccer training tips
soccer club player
indoor soccer
soccer league
indoor soccer league
winter soccer league
newport news youth soccer soccer payments
golf soccer tournament
soccer team managers
soccer field development
soccer volunteers
coach forum
contact newport news fc
newport news fc partners
 

Newport News F.C. is proud to offer one of the most experienced and professionally licensed coaching staffs available for youth travel players. Our current staff is comprised of Nationally and Internationally certified coaches, former professional, semi-professional, and college players. Newport News F.C. is always looking to add experienced recreation coaches and former players to our staff. Click here for more information about our current coaches and information on how to join our staff.

Our Current Coaching Staff
Click here for 2009-2010 Coaching Assignments.

New Coaches
The Club actively recruits coaches throughout the year. We offer our head coaches and assistant coaches highly competitive compensation packages. For information contact the DOC@newportnewsfc.com.

All Coaches are required to conduct training sessions using the guidelines of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and the United Soccer Federation.

Sample Technical Training Session Outline (Ball Skills)

  • Warm Up - Related to Topic to be covered.

  • Activity One - with no defensive pressure

  • Activity Two - with increased defensive pressure

  • Activity Three - with full defensive pressure

  • Activity Four - Game Play where emphasis is placed on performance of practiced skill.

  • Cool Down - Stretching and Session Review

Sample Tactical Training Session Outline (Decision Making)

  • Warm up - Related to topic to be covered.

  • Activity One - goal to perform tactic without direction

  • Activity Two - provide direction with tactic

  • Activity Three - add small goals

  • Activity Four - add full size goals and goal keepers

  • Cool Down - Stretching and Session Review

WARM-UP EXERCISES
Here is a link to a free download from the FIFA site. It has a color poster, cards, and video of a recommended warm up routine for practices. There is a beginner, intermediate, and advanced level of the warm-up. There is even a research study using the exercises in Europe, and injuries were decreased by 50%.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
All Club coaches are encouraged to continue their formal education through the NSCAA. Upcoming courses can be found by visiting www.NSCAA.com. 

COACH SUPPORT
Coaches with questions related to any team problem or weakness should contact a DOC for guidance and support. Additionally, specific training sessions can be scheduled by a DOC by contacting Al Cousineau at DOC@NewportNewsFC.com.