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NSC Coaching Philosophy
To ALL NSC coaches, we ask you abide by our coaching philosophy to the best of your ability;
- Be positive and encourage your players at all times
- Set a good example to you players and parents
- Recognize and try to understand the age of your players and the level they are at
- Fail to prepare, prepare to fail!
- Have a practice plan
- Have a game plan
- If you wish to speak to referee's, do so in a calm, respectful manner away from your players
- Appreciate and acknowledge good individual and team soccer by both teams
- Take a deep breath during games and try to see the big picture
- Remember the importance of development over just winning
PROGRAM
Travel soccer is for qualified, committed and dedication soccer players. Travel soccer starts at the U10 age division. Players who wish to play travel soccer must attend tryouts for the team they wish to play on (special cases will be considered at discretion of DOC). Travel teams are coached and managed by Parent-Coaches and also use professional training to assist develop and teach players to reach the highest level they can as an individual and team player. Travel teams practice a minimum of two (2) times per week and play one (1) game at the weekend in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL).
MISSION
It is NSC mission to develop travel players to their highest level of capability, through; technical, tactical and physical training in a competitive, learning, soccer environment. We also strive to teach players the psychological aspects of the game and how to handle competitive situations with RESPECT, and provide players the experience required to take the game to the High School or Collegiate levels and beyond if they so desire.
ELEGIBILITY
Players who wish to play travel soccer must attend tryouts for the team they wish to play on. Tryouts are held at the end of the Spring season (June) of each year. If a players wishes to attend tryouts or practice with the Travel team in their age group, they must contact the coach of the team. To be a travel player it is a family commitment as well as the player, although it can be a very rewarding experience and teaches young players important values and life experience.
COST
Costs involve NSC registrations fee's, professional training, uniform, tournaments, winter leagues and summer camps. All teams vary and are based on the individual team commitment and dedication. Some choose to do more training and tournaments than others so it is very important for the family to know the team goals and expectations when joining the team.
For more information, contact the Travel team coach in your childs age group, or you can contact NSC DOC Eddie Hackett at coachejh@yahoo.com.
Fall 12 / Spring 13 NSC Travel teams;
Boys Teams
BU15 Warriors LIJ D2 Coach Vincent Gentile GeeMG2@aol.com
BU13 Hawks LIJ D5E Coach Tom Steiger apache03@optonline.net
BU12 Red Bulls LIJ D6E Coach Arnaldo Adorno llman67@optonline.net
BU11 United LIJ S2 Coach Vincent Gentile geemg2@aol.com
BU11 Revolution LIJ S4 Coach Mike Alestra tydyma@optonline.net
Girls Teams
GU17 Tigers LIJ D1 Coach Tom Steiger apache035@optonline.net
GU15 Lightning LIJ D6E Coach Matt Antonawich antonawich4@optonline.net
GU13 Dynamite LIJ D2 Coach Pat Sullivan pjd2sulli@optonline.net
GU11 Pride LIJ S1 Coach Angela Calatayud sokerqt9@aol.com
GU10 Sting LIJ SN Coach Ivan Rodriguez ivanrodriguezjr@gmail.com
NSC Coaching Philosophy
To ALL NSC coaches, we ask you abide by our coaching philosophy to the best of your ability;
- Be positive and encourage your players at all times
- Set a good example to you players and parents
- Recognize and try to understand the age of your players and the level they are at
- Fail to prepare, prepare to fail!
- Have a practice plan
- Have a game plan
- If you wish to speak to referee's, do so in a calm, respectful manner away from your players
- Appreciate and acknowledge good individual and team soccer by both teams
- Take a deep breath during games and try to see the big picture
- Remember the importance of development over just winning
PROGRAM
Travel soccer is for qualified, committed and dedication soccer players. Travel soccer starts at the U10 age division. Players who wish to play travel soccer must attend tryouts for the team they wish to play on (special cases will be considered at discretion of DOC). Travel teams are coached and managed by Parent-Coaches and also use professional training to assist develop and teach players to reach the highest level they can as an individual and team player. Travel teams practice a minimum of two (2) times per week and play one (1) game at the weekend in the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL).
MISSION
It is NSC mission to develop travel players to their highest level of capability, through; technical, tactical and physical training in a competitive, learning, soccer environment. We also strive to teach players the psychological aspects of the game and how to handle competitive situations with RESPECT, and provide players the experience required to take the game to the High School or Collegiate levels and beyond if they so desire.
ELEGIBILITY
Players who wish to play travel soccer must attend tryouts for the team they wish to play on. Tryouts are held at the end of the Spring season (June) of each year. If a players wishes to attend tryouts or practice with the Travel team in their age group, they must contact the coach of the team. To be a travel player it is a family commitment as well as the player, although it can be a very rewarding experience and teaches young players important values and life experience.
COST
Costs involve NSC registrations fee's, professional training, uniform, tournaments, winter leagues and summer camps. All teams vary and are based on the individual team commitment and dedication. Some choose to do more training and tournaments than others so it is very important for the family to know the team goals and expectations when joining the team.
For more information, contact the Travel team coach in your childs age group, or you can contact NSC DOC Eddie Hackett at coachejh@yahoo.com.
Fall 12 / Spring 13 NSC Travel teams;
Boys Teams
BU15 Warriors LIJ D2 Coach Vincent Gentile GeeMG2@aol.com
BU13 Hawks LIJ D5E Coach Tom Steiger apache03@optonline.net
BU12 Red Bulls LIJ D6E Coach Arnaldo Adorno llman67@optonline.net
BU11 United LIJ S2 Coach Vincent Gentile geemg2@aol.com
BU11 Revolution LIJ S4 Coach Mike Alestra tydyma@optonline.net
Girls Teams
GU17 Tigers LIJ D1 Coach Tom Steiger apache035@optonline.net
GU15 Lightning LIJ D6E Coach Matt Antonawich antonawich4@optonline.net
GU13 Dynamite LIJ D2 Coach Pat Sullivan pjd2sulli@optonline.net
GU11 Pride LIJ S1 Coach Angela Calatayud sokerqt9@aol.com
GU10 Sting LIJ SN Coach Ivan Rodriguez ivanrodriguezjr@gmail.com
PROGRAM
Intramural Soccer is a recreation program for all children, with no playing experience necessary (ages 4-18 years) from the Middle Country School District and surrounding communities.
CURRICULUM
It is a FUN and enjoyable experience to introduce players to the game of soccer, while learning the fundamental skills and rules of the game.
STRUCTURE
The program offers professional age division training (weekdays), team practices and game days (Sunday's), and is structured in an age specific format and curriculum with easy to understand and natural progressions.
U6 - Mini field, 3v3, no Goal Keepers, out of bounds rules only, kick in's...no throw in's.
U8 - Micro field, 5v5, Goal Keeper + 4 outfield players, no offside rule, throw-ins and corner kicks introduced.
U10 - Junior field, 7v7, Goal Keeper + 6 outfield players. Full rules apply.
U12 - Intermediate field, 9v9, Goal Keeper + 8 outfield players. Full rules.
U13+ - Senior Field, 11v11, Goal Keeper + 10 outfield players. Full Rules.
Please note:
U6 (Under 6) = 4-5 year olds
U8 (Under 8) = 6-7 year olds, etc, etc
