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WORLD CLASS COACHING International Coaching Seminar Attracts 430 coaches from the U.S. and Overseas KANSAS
CITY, MO, March 4 – Over 400 coaches from 40 different states and
four countries attended the WORLD CLASS COACHING International
Coaching Seminar at Arrowhead Sports Complex this past weekend
(February 28 – March 2) making it the most successful soccer
seminar in the region. The
International Coaching Seminar provided club, high school and
college soccer coaches with an opportunity to learn from some of the
most influential coaches in the US and the UK.
The 430 attendees were treated to a weekend of practical
sessions from Bob Gansler of the KC Wizards; Jeff Tipping, the
Director of Coaching Education for the National Soccer Coaches
Association of America; John Walker, Head Coach of the Nebraska
University Women’s team and assistant to the Canadian U17 National
team; and Headline Coach David Williams, who traveled from
England and shared his experience gained with Manchester United,
Leeds United, Everton and the Welsh National Team. Williams a highly
regarded former professional player and coach in England also took
the time to autograph copies of his new soccer coaching book, "Coaching
The English Premier League 4-4-2", recently released
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John Walker conducting a session |
David Williams during one of his sessions |
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Lamar Hunt Is A Surprise Guest At The Seminar Lamar Hunt was a surprise guest at the seminar on both Friday and Saturday and took the opportunity to address the coaches, telling them that the game of soccer needs passionate coaches and that players, coaches, owners and administrators all have an important role to play in making the game a success in the US.
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Lamar
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Lamar Hunt addresses the attending coaches with Mike Saif and John Walker |
David Williams Was Incredible David Williams conducted five sessions on the 4-4-2 formation as used by the top teams in the English Premier League, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, etc. In one session, Williams showed the favorite runs and moves of top players like Theirry Henry, David Beckham, Michael Owen and Ryan Giggs. Many coaches had traveled in specially to see Williams in action including Clemson Head Coach, Trevor Adair and others from the east and west coast.
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David Williams instructs a player during his Saturday evening session |
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Standing room only for a session conducted by Bob Gansler |
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Look for some of the sessions from this seminar in upcoming issues of the WORLD CLASS COACHING magazine. The sessions conducted by David Williams can be found his book, "Coaching The English Premier League 4-4-2" and the three-tape International Coaching Series. visit
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