How do I find the best soccer club for my child? With tryout season starting earlier and earlier, this is one question parents are constantly asking me. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. As you’ll see below, many elements, including collective goals,...
Key Information Phase – Youth Development Phase Theme – Playing Through Midfield Third Title – Coach midfield players in good possession, to play penetrative passes that break defensive lines, into attacking players feet or beyond. 5 W’s – Who –Midfield Players...
Key Information Phase – Youth Development Phase Theme – Transition & Defending Title – Coach players to counter attack effectively from the middle or defensive third to exploit out of balance defenses and create opportunities to score. 5 W’s – Who –...
NCE Gothia Cup winning captain, Taylor Jenkins is beginning to make waves across the US Soccer scene. Jenkins, who was instrumental to the NCE 2006 girls squad’s success at Gothia Cup 2019, has taken her international form into her inaugural high school season...
Many parents invest in 1-on-1 training believing more touches equal more development. The flaw is simple: Football is not a technique contest. It is a decision-making game. Players operate in a chaotic, constantly shifting environment: Teammates move Opponents press...
PRO PATHWAY – COOPER FLAX Cooper Flax began training with us in Long Island back in 2015 when he was a member of East Meadow Soccer Club, NY. Cooper received training from former EPL player and NCE Founder and Technical Director John Curtis, as well as Alan...
