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Kansas Youth Soccer and iSoccer Partner to offer Technical Player Development Technology
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August 20, 2010
San Francisco, CA and Olathe, KS – Kansas Youth Soccer and iSoccer Inc. are excited to announce a partnership to help raise the technical level of youth soccer players throughout the state of Kansas.
Starting in September, Kansas Youth Soccer will begin using iSoccer’s award winning technical assessment and online video training platform to improve and track the technical development of players in the state’s Olympic Development Program.
Kansas Youth Soccer ODP coaches will use the assessment results to build targeted technical sessions to supplement team training. This additional resource will provide players and parents guided video training instruction, carefully designed by Kansas Youth Soccer’s Director of Coaching Mark Sheldon, which can be downloaded to an iPod and performed at home. According to Sheldon, “In ODP, we have limited access to assist in the technical proficiency of our players. With iSoccer, players will have the resources necessary to learn, practice, and assess themselves to improve their technical abilities. If a player is truly committed to become the best soccer player possible, they will be able to self-train beyond scheduled practices and become the players that they want to be.”
iSoccer will be included free of charge to ODP players throughout the state. Assessment results will be used as benchmarks for setting goals and encouraging individual technical improvement, not for player selection. Players and their parents will receive emails notifying them of how to download their training sessions.
“Kansas Youth Soccer and Kansas ODP are very excited to partner with iSoccer to further enhance the developmental opportunities of our players. The resources that players have access to will allow them to individualize their own development as soccer players based on their weaknesses and areas for further development. The ability to self assess, view videos with activities to practice, and then re-assess to determine improvement in each of the technical areas will allow players who are motivated to take ownership of their technical development. The game is so much more enjoyable when the basic skills are mastered and you can raise the level of your play. “
Players will also be able to create their own customized training sessions from over 500 training exercises, build a four week individual training program, set improvement goals, and view their own assessment analysis online. iSoccer is an innovative, hi-tech supplement to coaching that Kansas Youth Soccer will utilize to help motivated players maximize their potential.
“We are excited to work with the committed Kansas Youth Soccer staff to help improve technical player development throughout the state of Kansas. This partnership is another great step forward in our campaign to raise the standards of youth soccer in the entire country.” said iSoccer Founder Scott Leber.
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About Kansas Youth Soccer
The Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Inc. was officially recognized by US Youth Soccer/USSF in 1981 as the sanctioned youth soccer organization for the state of Kansas. The purpose of this association is to promote, foster and perpetuate the game of soccer in the entire state of Kansas. Kansas Youth Soccer is a not-for-profit
Kansas corporation and has 501(C)(3) status. For more information, visit http://www.kansasyouthsoccer.org/.
About iSoccer
iSoccer is an award winning, online training and coaching platform that provides players, coaches and clubs with the tools and motivation to improve the technical ability of youth soccer players. Players, teams and clubs are able to assess their current level using the proprietary iSoccer Assessment, analyze their strengths and weaknesses using sophisticated tracking tools, target their training with a customized practice session builder and download over 500+ iPod ready video clips to help raise their technical level through self-guided training. For more information, please visit www.iSoccer.org.
Michigan joins the growing list of state partners
For Immediate Release
Michigan State Youth Soccer Association and iSoccer Partner to offer Technical Player Development Technology
San Francisco, CA and Plymouth, MI June 9, 2010 – Michigan State Youth Soccer Association and iSoccer Inc. are excited to announce a partnership to help raise the technical level of youth soccer players throughout the state of Michigan.
Starting in August, MSYSA will begin using iSoccer’s award winning technical assessment and online video training platform to improve and track the technical development of players in the state’s Olympic Development Program.
MSYSA coaches will use the assessment results to build targeted technical sessions to supplement team training. This additional resource will provide players and parents guided video training instruction, carefully designed by State Director of Coaching Bryan Thorp, which can be downloaded to an iPod and performed at home.
According to Thorp, “As coaches, we have limited access to the players. iSoccer provides potential for regular access for those players looking to improve their technical abilities. It provides an opportunity for self training for the self motivated soccer athlete.”
iSoccer will be included free of charge to ODP players throughout the state. Assessment results will be used as benchmarks for setting goals and encouraging individual technical improvement, not for player selection. Players and their parents will receive emails notifying them of how to download their training sessions.
Players will also be able to create their own customized training sessions from over 500 training exercises, build a four week individual training program, set improvement goals, and view their own assessment analysis online. iSoccer is an innovative, hi-tech supplement to coaching that MSYSA will utilize to help motivated players maximize their potential.
“We are thrilled to be working with MSYSA. Having come through the Michigan ODP system myself, it’s especially exciting to be a part of player development here in my home state” said iSoccer VP of Marketing Abe Geiger.
For more information about MSYSA, visit www.msysa.net
For more information about iSoccer, visit www.iSoccer.org
The National Standards Project, visit www.TheStandardsProject.org
First Ohio, now Alaska, who’s next?
We’re very excited to announce our second State Association partnership. Following our successful implementation with Ohio Youth Soccer Association North, Alaska Youth Soccer has already gotten underway. Read the complete announcement below and stay tuned, more State Association and National governing bodies will be announced very soon!
Alaska Youth Soccer Association and iSoccer Partner to offer Technical Player Development Technology
San Francisco, CA and Ketchikan, AK May 26, 2010 – Alaska Youth Soccer Association (AYSA) and iSoccer LLC are excited to announce a partnership to help raise the technical level of youth soccer players throughout the state of Alaska.
Last week, AYSA began using iSoccer’s award winning technical assessment and online video training platform to improve and track the technical development of players in the state’s Olympic Development Program.
AYSA coaches will use the assessment results to build targeted technical sessions to supplement team training. This additional resource will provide players and parents guided video training instruction, carefully designed by State Director of Coaching Frank Trovato, which can be downloaded to an iPod and performed at home.
According to Trovato, “This system is a “go to” for every team and player. At all youth levels, the norms of a practice or two a week and a game (or less), simply isn’t enough time for players to internalize the skills they are being taught, regardless of the teacher or method of teaching. iSoccer allows individual players and families a guided framework to play at home, in the backyard, or a gym to increase their skills and ultimate enjoyment of the game.”
iSoccer will be included free of charge for the roughly 200 ODP players in the state. Assessment results will be used as benchmarks for setting goals and encouraging individual technical improvement, not for player selection. Players and their parents will receive emails notifying them of how to download their training sessions.
“For Alaska and its ODP, the cost-free and insightful program will always provide the motivated and talented players a long-term pathway of focus to achieve technical proficiency. We are even more pleased to see this program developed in the United States by collegiate professionals who demonstrate their understanding of player development and the geographic challenges in the US, which is unique to any country in the world.” added Trovato.
Players will also be able to create their own customized training sessions from over 500 training exercises, build a four week individual training program, set improvement goals, and view their own assessment analysis online. iSoccer is an innovative, hi-tech supplement to coaching that AYSA will utilize to help motivated players maximize their potential.
“We are thrilled to be working with Alaska Youth Soccer. It is very exciting to be able to help young players raise their level throughout the state of Alaska” said iSoccer National Coaching Director Rob Becerra.
For more information about AYSA, visit www.alaskayouthsoccer.org
For more information about iSoccer, visit www.iSoccer.org
but what do the players think?
If you’ve been following this blog you’ve probably seen and heard a lot of the feedback we’ve received from coaches about their iSoccer experiences. Fortunately, sometimes those coaches also pass along responses from their players and parents. Tom Turner, the Director of Coaching for the Ohio Youth Soccer Association North, shared this email he received from one of his ’97 Girls ODP players:
Coach Tom;
I recently looked at the iSoccer program that you sent to me and everyone on the team. I reviewed the program and saw that it was a great way for players to train outside of soccer practice. I thought iSoccer was so cool, I spent the rest of my morning after getting ready for school (before my bus came) looking at the website and messing with my profile. I love that videos also come on the site, because when someone tells you to do a move, you might not understand and not get the move. This way players can practice, develop skills, and train even on the off season. I like the site and felt the need to tell you. Thank You!
- (Ohio North ODP, Girls ’97 player)
Thanks for sharing this feedback Tom, it’s great to hear that your players are excited about using it to improve at home!
Have you used iSoccer as a player, parent, or coach? Have you had a positive experience? We’d love to hear about it. Leave a comment below, post on our facebook fan page, or email us at support@iSoccer.org; we look forward to hearing from you.
Partnership Announcement: Ohio North ODP
Ohio Youth Soccer Association North and iSoccer Partner to offer Technical Player Development Technology
San Francisco, CA and Richfield, OH February 25, 2010 – Ohio Youth Soccer Association North (OYSAN) and iSoccer LLC are excited to announce a partnership to help raise the technical level of youth soccer players throughout Ohio.
Starting in March, OYSAN will begin using iSoccer’s award winning technical assessment and online video training platform to improve and track the technical development of players in the state’s Olympic Development Program. Starting with members of the boys and girls ’97 and ’98 age groups, players will complete the assessment at home, or with their clubs, and report their results online.
OYSAN coaches will use the assessment results to build targeted technical sessions to supplement team training. This additional resource will provide players and parents guided video training instruction, carefully designed by State Director of Coaching Tom Turner, which can be downloaded to an iPod and performed at home.
Tom Turner PhD, OYSAN Director of Coaching
According to Turner, “A soccer schedule consisting of limited practice time and multiple games does not provide enough ball contacts to develop elite or even above average players. Players who aspire to higher levels need to train on their own and iSoccer provides our ODP players with a great individual program that is accessible wherever and whenever the kids can find time to kick a ball.”
iSoccer will be included free of charge for the roughly 1000 ODP participants. Assessment results will be used as benchmarks for setting goals and encouraging individual technical improvement, not for player selection. Players and their parents will receive emails notifying them of how to download their training sessions.
“iSoccer found a way to turn our players’ iPods into a personalized extension of our coaching staff, so it’s a great tool for improving the scope of our program,” added Turner.
Players will also be able to create their own customized training sessions from over 500 training exercises, build a four week individual training program, set improvement goals, and view their own assessment analysis online. iSoccer is an innovative, hi-tech supplement to coaching that OYSAN will utilize to help motivated players maximize their potential.
“We are thrilled to be working with OYSAN. Tom Turner and the rest of the OYSAN staff are leaders in youth soccer and we look forward to working with them to raise the level of soccer in Ohio North” said iSoccer Founder and CEO Scott Leber.
For more information about OYSAN, visit www.oysan.org
For more information about iSoccer, visit www.iSoccer.org
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