tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31937377755250743822012-02-16T05:30:12.675-08:00Dedicated to helping women become better coaches, developing female coaches as leaders and preparing women for leadership positions.Amanda Vandervortnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193737775525074382.post-4737041378785161552007-11-13T14:57:00.000-08:002007-11-13T15:03:20.052-08:00Today, more women are coaching soccer than ever before. With that, we are also seeing a dramatic increase in the number of women enrolled in NSCAA coaching courses. Here’s what some women have said so far about NSCAA courses.<br /><br />Celia Mosier - Head Women's Soccer Coach, Ferrum College (Ferrum, Va.)<br />June 2006 - National Goalkeeping Diploma, Level 3<br />“I really enjoyed the personal interaction with the instructors. They were very helpful and open to everyone’s questions.”<br /><br />Jamie Owen - Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant Coach, Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pa.)<br />February 2005 – Goalkeeping Diploma Level 2<br />“The instructors were very knowledgeable, the course keeps everyone involved, and it was a very enjoyable, educational experience.”<br /><br />Stacey Adams - Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, West Virginia University (Morgantown, W.Va.)<br />February 2004 – Goalkeeping and State Diploma<br />“The staff was extremely helpful, and the topics were applicable to every level.”<br /><br />Katie Sheridan - Co-Head Women's Soccer Coach Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine)<br />January 2006 – Premier Diploma<br />“Meeting other coaches and learning from each other was a great experience. I met some great coaches and we had a lot of fun on and off the field.”<br /><br />Sarah Barnes - Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, University of Connecticut (Storrs, Conn.)<br />June 2003 – Advanced National Diploma<br />“I enjoyed working with the instructors and other candidates throughout the week. It was a lot of fun to play and a great learning experience.”<br /><br />Tara Koleski - Head Women's Soccer Coach UMBC (Baltimore, Md.)<br />January 2006 - Premier Diploma<br />“I had a positive learning experience in an environment that I was able to generate new perspectives and receive constructive criticism regarding my own coaching style.”<br /><br />Erin DeMarco - Head Women's Soccer Coach, Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, Pa.)<br />January 2006 - Advanced National Diploma<br />“The NSCAA creates a learning atmosphere that challenges the individual and is proactive when it comes to networking and fostering relationships with colleagues across differing levels of experience.” <br /><br />To enroll in an NSCAA coaching course, please visit <a href="http://nscaa.com/educatingcoaches.php">the NSCAA coaching education page</a>. If you’d like to send a comment about your experience as a woman at an NSCAA coaching course, please email your name, where you’re from, current position, level of diploma you’ve obtained, when you obtained it, and a statement of up to 50 words to <a href="mailto:vandervort@nscaa.com">vandervort@nscaa.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3193737775525074382-473704137878516155?l=nscaamentor.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Amanda Vandervortnoreply@blogger.com0