Female feedback from NSCAA courses

Today, more women are coaching soccer than ever before. With that, we are also seeing a dramatic increase in the number of women enrolled in NSCAA coaching courses. Here’s what some women have said so far about NSCAA courses.

Celia Mosier - Head Women's Soccer Coach, Ferrum College (Ferrum, Va.)
June 2006 - National Goalkeeping Diploma, Level 3
“I really enjoyed the personal interaction with the instructors. They were very helpful and open to everyone’s questions.”

Jamie Owen - Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant Coach, Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pa.)
February 2005 – Goalkeeping Diploma Level 2
“The instructors were very knowledgeable, the course keeps everyone involved, and it was a very enjoyable, educational experience.”

Stacey Adams - Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, West Virginia University (Morgantown, W.Va.)
February 2004 – Goalkeeping and State Diploma
“The staff was extremely helpful, and the topics were applicable to every level.”

Katie Sheridan - Co-Head Women's Soccer Coach Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine)
January 2006 – Premier Diploma
“Meeting other coaches and learning from each other was a great experience. I met some great coaches and we had a lot of fun on and off the field.”

Sarah Barnes - Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, University of Connecticut (Storrs, Conn.)
June 2003 – Advanced National Diploma
“I enjoyed working with the instructors and other candidates throughout the week. It was a lot of fun to play and a great learning experience.”

Tara Koleski - Head Women's Soccer Coach UMBC (Baltimore, Md.)
January 2006 - Premier Diploma
“I had a positive learning experience in an environment that I was able to generate new perspectives and receive constructive criticism regarding my own coaching style.”

Erin DeMarco - Head Women's Soccer Coach, Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, Pa.)
January 2006 - Advanced National Diploma
“The NSCAA creates a learning atmosphere that challenges the individual and is proactive when it comes to networking and fostering relationships with colleagues across differing levels of experience.”

To enroll in an NSCAA coaching course, please visit the NSCAA coaching education page. If you’d like to send a comment about your experience as a woman at an NSCAA coaching course, please email your name, where you’re from, current position, level of diploma you’ve obtained, when you obtained it, and a statement of up to 50 words to vandervort@nscaa.com.