MILTON, Mass. – Brigi Palatino, the Head Coach of the Curry College women's soccer team, attended the United Soccer Coaches Convention and US Youth Soccer Workshop in Baltimore, Maryland from January 15^th through the 19^th, which draws more than 6,300 coaches and more than 14,000 attendees annually. Over five days, there are more than 250 educational opportunities consisting of live field demonstrations, classroom sessions, meal and social functions, award presentations, coaching diplomas and more.

Here are some the sessions that were attended:

FIELD SESSIONS:

"Decision Making to Create Basic Shape and Support" by Jennifer Klein - University of Michigan

"Receiving and Releasing the Ball on the Move" by Willie McNab of Celtic FC

"Pressure, Cover, Balance (Small Group to Team Defending)" by Nathan Williams of United Soccer Coaches

LECTURE:

"The Significant Influence Coaches have & the Role they Play When it Comes to Body Image in Their Players" by Erin Mandras of Kick the Scale

"Collegiate Player Development Opportunities During the Off-season" by Nancy Feldman, Deb Raber, Kim Sutton, Lang Wedemeyer, Shawn Griffin

"Insight from the Mind and Heart of the I-Generation: A Front Line Report of Effective Coaching Strategies for Peak Performance" by Lauren Gallagher, Amanda Ferranti, & Bill Beswick

"What Drives Winning" Becky Burleigh - University of Florida & Brett Ledbetter

Click HERE for Photos From the Convention.

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