American Red Cross CPR & AED Course
 Thursday March 27, 2008, 7–10 PM.
Kings Park High School.  Room 101

Cost $40. Fee is reimbursable by Kings Park Soccer Club to all active members in good standing upon successful completion of the course.
For Questions or to register, contact Kim Mahoney at education@kpsc.org


LIJSL NSCAA Course Offerings (in Kings Park)

LIJSL NSCAA "A" COURSE

The Long Island Junior "A" Course is designed for those coaches who will be coaching and training youth soccer players from U16 to U19. T he course starts with a review of the "B" course and goes on to the philosophy of the modern game. Other topics are as follows: Group and team play, Counter Attacks, Midfield Principles, Defensive Principles, Fitness, Player Identification and Evaluation, Advanced Shooting, Goalkeeping, 4v2, Heading, 3v3, and Small Sided Games. Although this course is directed toward travel coaches we encourage those Intramural coaches who will be coaching and training the above age groups to also take this course. Successful participants will receive a LIJSL "A" License and an NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma. The cost is $90 per registrant for the 18 hour course.

Club Contact Phone / Email Dates Time Location
Kings Park Soccer Club Kim Mahoney education@kpsc.org April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008 7-10 PM Kings Park High School

LIJSL NSCAA "B" COURSE

The Long Island Junior "B" Course is designed for those coaches who will be coaching and training youth soccer players from U13 to U16. The starts with a review of the "C" course and goes on to cover the importance of a structured practice, stressing the Fundmental, Match Related and Match Condition phases of a practice. Other topics will include Methods of training, Combination play, Fitness training, Start of tactical training. Although this course is directed toward travel coaches we encourage those Intramural coaches have a "C" license and who will be coaching and training the above age groups to also take this course. Successful participants will receive a LIJSL "B" License. The cost is $85 per registrant for the 15 hour course.
 
Club Contact Phone / Email Dates Time Location
Kings Park Soccer Club Kim Mahoney education@kpsc.org April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 8, 2008 7-10 PM Kings Park High School



LIJSL NSCAA "C" COURSE
The Long Island Junior "C" Course is designed for those coaches who will be coaching and training youth soccer players from U10 to U13. The course covers the philosophy of coaching youth players, the laws of the game, games approach to teaching technique, care and prevention of injuries, coaching parents, teaching games, positional concepts(team shape), and positive vs negative reinforcement. Although this course is directed toward travel coaches we encourage those Intramural coaches who will be coaching and training the above age groups to also take this course. Successful participants will receive a LIJSL "C" License.  The cost is $80 per registrant for the 12 hour course.

Club Contact Phone / Email Dates Time Location
Kings Park Soccer Club Kim Mahoney education@kpsc.org April 1, 8, 15, 29, 2008 7-10 PM Kings Park High School


LIJSL NSCAA "D" COURSE
None Scheduled
The Long Island Junior "D" Course is a four hour course designed for those who will be coaching youth soccer players from 4 to 10 years of age. We encourage those parents and coaches who are involved with soccer for the first time to take this course, in order to learn the proper methodology in teaching youth players who may be exposed to soccer for the first time.



Spring 2008 Goalkeeper Training
Presented by USA
Beginner, Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Advanced, Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

6 Sessions - April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Cy Donnelly Park

This clinic is designed for Travel and Pre-Travel goalkeepers.
Cost is $120 per goalkeeper

All goalkeepers receive a USA T-shirt.
Tuition rebate for goalkeepers that complete minimum training requirements.

Registration is limited to the first 10 GKs in each group.

Questions? Send an EMail to education@kpsc.org.
Registration Fee is payable to the Kings Park Soccer Club

All keepers should come dressed to play.
All keepers must bring a soccer ball.

U7 / U9 Certified Training

April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, 2008
 at WTR Middle School
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Open to ALL U7 and U9 Players and Coaches.
Six Free Training Sessions devoted to the Development of Fundamental Soccer Skills.
ALL U7 and U9 Players are STRONGLY Encouraged to Attend.

Please come dressed to play (shin guards & foot wear) and bring a ball.
Parents are encouraged to stay and observe.

Please observe ALL traffic, parking and health regulations at WTR Middle School.
 

LICENSED KPSC COACHES

The following KPSC members hold a NSCAA "National" Coaching License:

Dennis McGovern

The following KPSC members hold a LIJSL "Advanced License" Coaching License:

Joseph Piacentino, Jr.

The following KPSC members hold a LIJSL "A" Coaching License:

Jim Costa, Brian Kennedy, Andy Lang, Daniel McNamara, Bill Mueller, Mike Rozza, Jeff Stern

The following KPSC members hold a LIJSL "B" Coaching License:

Tom Biviano, Joel Blitzer, Michael Buoncore, Karen Davella, Mike D'Erario, Mohammed Esmaelsadah, Steve Fiero,
Kevin Hesselbirg, Don Lanciotti, Mike Mattia, David Mirabella, Joanne Price, Richard Price, Lauren Raffa,
Ed Reynolds, John Sampson, Debra Shaw

The following KPSC members hold a LIJSL "C" Coaching License:

Ray Abramoski, Paul Alongi, Michael Baumgarten, Mike Brady, Charles Caccia, Jim Crosby, Pat Fitzpatrick,
Tim Fitzpatrick, David Florio, Steve Gillard, Glenn Gruder, Joe Gunning, Amy Herbert, Eric Johnston, Christina Lang, Thomas Leonard,
John Mahoney, Kim Mahoney, Connie Lopez-Moorman, Brian McCarthy, Rick Mullins, Brian Nazinitsky, Ed Owsinski,
Jim Pagano, Mark Pohlman, Athan Rizopoulos, Vincent Russo, Shashi Sevanan, William Slagle, Paul Sobina, Steve Summer,
Scott Tabone, Patrick Tiernan, John Timpone, Robert Trotta, Scott Weber, Michael Weisner

The following KPSC Members hold a LIJSL "D" Coaching License:

David Barish, Tom Boland, Derek Cozza, Charles Derrico, Michael Hall, Richard Hall, Sal Hazel, Eric Koch,
Lisa Koshansky, Harold Kreitzman, Charlie Kuchenbrod, Rick Lanese, Anthony Lardaro, Stephen Marron,
Colin McGrath, Lindsay Mueller, Patricia Piacentino, Steven Ramerini, Jr., Robert Rhine, Stephen Ruddman,
Daniel Schantz, Jason Sorensen, Lawrence Spirio, Peter Stein, Roy Sullo, Michael Tenerelli, Philip Trapani,
 John Valsamis

The following KPSC Members are CPR and First Aid Certified:

Jim Costa*, Christine Harvey, Andy Lang, Dennis McGovern*,
Joseph Piacentino, Jr.*, Mike Rozza, John Sampson*, Patrick Tiernan
*AED Certified

If you would like to provide public feedback about any of our clinics,
please use the Message Board to do so.

If you would like to suggest a clinic topic or are interested in attending a clinic,
please send Email to the Soccer Education committee at education@kpsc.org.