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John Barata

New program emphasizes development – Great concept

by John Barata February 4, 2010 Parent Development

I found an article in the Boston Globe recently that talks about player development and the unrealistic amount of time spent traveling to games. The article is about hockey but I feel it applies to our wonderful sport — soccer.
How many of our youth players are traveling over two  hours each day to train with [...]

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Let the FUN begin as the Director of Player and Coach Development

by John Barata December 14, 2009 Coach Development

When I left you last (http://community.soccerinteractive.com/profiles/blogs/next-step-as-…)we were starting the process of building a plan of action for the development of our players, parents, coaches and overall league. Now was the time to get everyone to buy into what I was going to suggest and recommend. Please keep in mind that ALL of my suggestions and [...]

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Next step as the Director of Player and Coach Development –Building A Plan Of Action

by John Barata December 14, 2009 Coach Development

When I left you last (http://community.soccerinteractive.com/profiles/blogs/my-initial-ex…) I was gathering and processing information about my new league. We as a League needed to put together a plan of action for the short term and long term future of the league, in my opinion.
We had to consider many things: (Based on three key factors – Human Resources, [...]

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Experience as a Director of Player and Coach Development

by John Barata December 14, 2009 Coach Development

I have been working with the Easton Youth Soccer League for about 4.5 years now and what a WILD ride it has been.
From my first interaction with the Board of Directors in early Spring 05, during my interview process & coaching session to the implementation of an Extended Travel Program program in 08 and now [...]

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