U.S. Soccer to Hold Coaching Symposia in Conjunction With U.S. Men's National Team "Send-Off Series"

U.S. Soccer will host three separate Coaching Symposia in conjunction with the "Send-Off Series" games against Morocco, Venezuela and Latvia. This is the final opportunity for anyone to interact with the U.S. National Team before the World Cup in a coaching environment sure to offer unique and valuable insight to the world of international soccer.

CHICAGO (April 28, 2006) – Coaches from around the United States have the opportunity to join U.S. Soccer's Coaching Department in supporting the U.S. Men's National Team during their three-game "Send-Off Series" in May before the team departs for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. U.S. Soccer will host three separate Coaching Symposia in conjunction with the "Send-Off Series" games against Morocco, Venezuela and Latvia. This is the final opportunity for anyone to interact with the U.S. National Team before the World Cup in a coaching environment sure to offer unique and valuable insight to the world of international soccer.

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The three symposia will be led by U.S. Soccer National Staff Coaches. At the symposium before the U.S. MNT face Morocco on May 23, U.S. Soccer Region III National Staff Coach Juan Carlos Michia will discuss the U.S. Under-14 Development Program and the U.S. U-17 Residency Program. Roberto Lopez, U.S. Soccer Region II National Staff Coach, will discuss the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team training cycle at the symposium in conjunction with the match against Venezuela on May 26. U.S. Soccer Director of Coaching Bob Jenkins will lead the final symposium prior to the third match of the Send-Off Series against Latvia.

Coaches participating in the symposia will also hear from U.S. Men’s National Team assistant coaches, including MNT assistant coaches Glenn Myernick and Curt Onalfo, MNT goalkeeper coach Phil Wheddon and MNT strength and conditioning coach Pierre Barrieu. Myernick and Onalfo will discuss each of the upcoming matches specifically while Wheddon will discuss the goalkeepers’ preparation for each match as well as for the upcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup. Barrieu will address the team’s physical preparation for the Send-Off Series and the upcoming summer tournament.

Cost for each symposium is $65 for active U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization members, $70 for non-members, and includes a ticket to the game. Registration is open to all coaches. Space is limited and coaches are strongly encouraged to apply early. “A” licensed coaches will earn two Continuing Education Units for attending each of the two-day symposiums.

Hotel information for participating coaches is below. A discounted rate has been secured for coaches attending the symposium. Coaches must mention the “U.S. Soccer Coaches Symposium” to secure the discounted rate.

Symposium Events

• May 22 & 23: U.S. MNT vs. Morocco in Nashville, Tenn. - More Information
  
• May 25 & 26: U.S. MNT vs. Venezuela in Cleveland, Ohio - More Information
• May 27 & 28: U.S. MNT vs. Latvia in Hartford, Conn.  - More Information

U.S. MNT vs. Morocco Coaching Symposium - Download Application
May 22 & 23, 2006

Tentative Schedule
Monday, May 22
1 p.m.            Registration
2 p.m.            Glenn Myernick, U.S. MNT Assistant Coach
                       Preparation for 2006 FIFA World Cup
3:45 p.m.      Bruce Arena, U.S. MNT Head Coach
                       Pre-training talk
4:00 p.m.      Observe U.S. MNT Training Session
6 p.m.            Juan Carlos Michia, U.S. Soccer National Staff Coach
                       Tom Condone, Assistant Director of Coaching for Tenn. State Soccer Association 
                       U.S. Under-14 to Under-17 National Teams


Tuesday, May 23
9:30 a.m.        Phil Wheddon, U.S. MNT Goalkeeper Coach
                         MNT goalkeepers’ preparation for 2006 FIFA World Cup
10:30 a.m.      Pierre Barrieu, U.S. MNT Strength and Conditioning Coach
                         MNT players’ physical preparation for 2006 FIFA World Cup
11:30 a.m.     Tim McClements, Vanderbilt University Head Coach &
                         Richie Grant, University of Memphis Head Coach
                         Transition from college to the U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team
7 p.m.              U.S.MNT vs. Morocco

*Schedule subject to change

Hotel Information
DoubleTree Hotel Nashville
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
Tel: 615-747-4832
www.doubletree.com
Rate: $99.00 + tax
* Please mention “U.S. Soccer Coaching Symposium” to secure rate.

Registration forms should be sent to:
Attn: Tom Condone - Coaching Symposium
Tennessee State Soccer Association
2500 Executive Park Drive
Cleveland, TN 37312
Fax: 423-476-9993
Phone: 423-559-1150


U.S. MNT vs. Venezuela Coaching Symposium - Download Application
May 25 & 26, 2006

Tentative Schedule
Thursday, May 25
5 p.m.        Registration
6 p.m.        Attend MNT Training Session

Friday, May 26
9:30 a.m.    Roberto Lopez, U.S. Soccer Staff Coach
                     U-17 National Team Training Cycle
11 a.m.       Pierre Barrieu, U.S. MNT Strength and Conditioning Coach
                     MNT players’ physical preparation for 2006 FIFA World Cup
3 p.m.          Curt Onalfo, U.S. MNT Assistant Coach
                     Scouting Report on Venezuela
7 p.m.          U.S. MNT vs. Venezuela

*Schedule subject to change

Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
629 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Tel: (216) 443-1000
Rate: $99.00 + tax
* Please mention “U.S. Soccer Coaching Symposium” to secure rate.

Registration forms should be sent to:
Attn: Tom Turner -  Coaching Symposium
Ohio Youth Soccer  Association - North
P.O. Box  367
Richfield, OH  44286
Fax: 330-659-0993
Phone: 330-659-0989


U.S. MNT vs. Latvia Coaching Symposium - Download Application
May 27 & 28, 2006

Tentative Schedule
Saturday, May 27
1 p.m.           Registration
2:30 p.m.     Glenn Myernick, U.S. MNT Assistant Coach
                      Scouting Report on Latvia
4 p.m.           MNT Training Session

Sunday, May 28
10 a.m.      Phil Wheddon, U.S. MNT Goalkeeper Coach
                    MNT goalkeepers’ preparation for 2006 FIFA World Cup
11 a.m.       Pierre Barrieu, U.S. MNT Strength and Conditioning Coach
                    MNT players’ physical preparation for 2006 FIFA World Cup
7 p.m.         U.S. MNT vs. Latvia

*Schedule subject to change

Hotel Information
Sheraton Hotel Hartford
100 East River Drive
East Hartford, CT 06108
860-528-9703 (hotel phone)
www.sheraton.com/hartford
* Please mention “U.S. Soccer Coaching Symposium” to secure rate.

Registration forms should be sent to:
US Soccer Federation
Attn: Coaching Dept.
1801 S. Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
312.808.9808 fax

Questions regarding the MNT vs. Latvia symposium can be directed to the U.S. Soccer Coaching Department at coaches@ussoccer.org or 312-528-1219.