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Nebraska WORLD
CLASS COACHING
International Coaching Seminar
A Great Weekend
KANSAS CITY -
March 2, 2011 – Over 300 coaches from 21 different states as
well as Canada, attended the Nebraska WORLD CLASS COACHING International
Coaching Seminar at the University of Nebraska on the weekend of February 11-12, making it the most widely attended 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 world. The quality of sessions
was excellent with the attendees taking back some great info and ideas for the upcoming seasons.
Jan Pruijn directing a session
Jimmy Gilligan explains things
Jan Pruijn, of Ajax International and Ajax Capetown conducted four sessions on Dutch Coaching methods. Jimmy Gilligan, shared his experience of playing and coaching in the English Premier League with three well received sessions. John Walker, University of
Nebraska Women's team coach, conducted two great sessions on attacking and defending. Sean Holmes, who guided Drake University to the Elite Eight last season conducted two sessions on possession and speed of play. These sessions will be published in a journal and be included as part of our Member Drills Database. DVD's of each session will also be available in
late March.
Sean Holmes addresses the attendees
John Walker starts his session
The seminar was a partnership between the Nebraska Coaches Clinic and the WORLD CLASS COACHING International Coaching Seminar. The location of Hawks Championship Center at the University of Nebraska worked incredibly well. The full size indoor football field was perfect for the clinicians to conduct their sessions and the stadium and balcony seating made for great viewing for the attendees.
Mike Saif and Jan Pruijn
Tom Osbourne begins his talk
Attendees received pre typed notes of all the sessions, an adidas clipboard, free continental breakfast and a free catered lunch. But one of the highlights of the weekend was when UNL AD and former football coach, Tom Osborne addressed the attendees and shared some general coaching experiences and philosophies. Below are some movie clips from the seminar.