United Soccer Coaches Special Topics Diploma

“The Evolution of Talent Identification & Development for the Modern High School Coach”

July 21 – 22, 2023
Hosted by

Strongsville National Girl’s Soccer Showcase

Strongsville, Ohio

The design and delivery of this Special Topics Diploma addresses the identification & development of

talent with specific emphasis on girls between the ages of 14 to 17 that high school coaches encounter.

Included in the nine-hour, two-day diploma are presentations and practical match observations

during the high school preseason tournament:

When: Friday, July 21 (8am to 2:30pm) Saturday, July 22 (8am to 11:00am)

Where: Friday, July 21 (Check in 7:40am) Saturday, July 22, Field Only

Classroom: Strongsville Recreation & Senior Center Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex, Foltz Fields

Field: Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex, Foltz Fields

Who: Dave Simeone Director of Education Programs
United Soccer Coaches
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Ticket Selection - Talent ID & Development for the Modern High School Coach - Strongsville, OH

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Friday, July 21, 2023
7:40 – 8:00am On Site Check – In

Strongsville Recreation & Senior Center
8:00 – 8:15am Introductions & Opening Comments
8:20 – 9:25am Defining & Quantifying Talent: What Are We Really Looking For?

Dave Simeone, Director of Education Programs
United Soccer Coaches

9:30 – 10:35am Talent Evaluation & Identification: What Are Reliable Practices?

Gavin MacLeod, Women’s Assistant Soccer Coach
The Ohio State University

11:40 – 11:50am BREAK
11:55am – 1:00pm Develop & Manage Talent: Create a Framework For Improvement & Performance

Brian Jankowski, Women’s Associate Head Coach
The Ohio State University

1:00 – 1:20pm Travel to Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex, Foltz Fields
Selected Match Observation (Player Evaluation)

2:30pm Adjourn for Day

Saturday, July 22, 2023
8:00am Meet at Designated Area Within Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex, Foltz Fields
8:15 – 10:30am Selected Match Observation (Talent & It’s Function Within the Team)

Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex, Foltz Fields

10:30 – 11:00am Reconvene at Designated Areas Within Ehrnfelt Soccer Complex, Foltz Fields

Concluding Discussion & Adjourn at Fields