Hartford Athletic Appoint John Curtis As Assistant Coach

Hartford Athletic Appoint John Curtis As Assistant Coach

NCE Soccer founder John Curtis has joined Hartford Athletic as Assistant Coach. The former Manchester United and England defender will join the USL Championship club as assistant to new Head Coach Radhi Jaïdi for the 2020 season. Jaïdi has taken charge at Hartford...
NCE at Soccer Coliseum Tournament

NCE at Soccer Coliseum Tournament

It was a great weekend for NCE Soccer in Teaneck, New Jersey. NCE brought 10 teams to compete at the Soccer Coliseum’s 5v5 Tournament, five of which were girls teams and five that were boys teams. The level of talent and hard work showcased by NCE players can only be...
Welcome to the alphabet soup

Welcome to the alphabet soup

Welcome to the Alphabet Soup! Why is the US Soccer Landscape so complicated? Commonly known as the alphabet soup, because of the acronyms used to abbreviate the myriad of different organizations, the US youth soccer landscape is a complex beast. Its complex political...
Attacking # 2

Attacking # 2

Key Information Phase – Youth Development Phase Theme – Playing Through Midfield Third Title – Coach players in wide areas, to recognize the optimal time to Run With The Ball (RWTB) to break defensive line and create good attacking opportunities. 5 W’s –   Who – Wide...
Finding The Best Soccer Club For Your Child

Finding The Best Soccer Club For Your Child

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,...