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TSF Academy Director of Coaching attending International Education Workshop in Madrid

TSF Academy Director of Coaching, Luis Mendoza will be joining an elite select group of coaches and club directors next week invited to a USSF International Educational workshop in Madrid, Spain.

The workshop includes presentations and lectures from coaches at prestigious Spanish clubs such as Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Espanyol, Villareal and Barcelona.  The presentations and lectures are used to discuss the different Academy structures and methodologies the club's use to develop their youth players.

The coaches in attendance will have the opportunity to observe training sessions with the Youth Academy teams from Espanyol, Villareal and Barcelona as well as watch two La Liga games including the two current best teams in Spanish soccer Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona against Malaga CF and Granada CF respectively.

Daily Schedule for Workshop

Saturday, March 17
• Arrival Madrid
• Check-in City of Fútbol Hotel (Las Rozas)
• Lunch City of Fútbol Hotel
• Afternoon Welcome meeting (coaches soccer game)
• Dinner City of Fútbol Hotel
Sunday, March 18
• Breakfast City of Fútbol Hotel
• 10am-12pm Real Madrid CF / Academy games observation
• Lunch Real Madrid Café
• 2-4pm Real Madrid’s Stadium Tour Santiago Bernabéu
• 6pm Dinner at the City of Fútbol Hotel
• 9:30pm La Liga game: Real Madrid CF vs. Málaga CF
Monday, March 19
• Breakfast City of Fútbol Hotel
• 10am-12pm Presentation at Atlético Madrid CF Academy (Academy structure)
• Lunch City of Fútbol Hotel
• 3-6pm Presentations RFEF (Miguel Ángel España, Javier Miñano, and Juan
Carlos Gomez
• Dinner City of Fútbol Hotel
Tuesday, March 20
• Breakfast City of Fútbol Hotel
• 10am Presentation Real Madrid CF (Rafael Giraldez- Academy structure)
• 2pm Departure to Barcelona
• 4pm Check in at Barcelona hotel
• 9pm La Liga game: FC Barcelona vs. Granada CF
Wednesday, March 21
• Breakfast Hotel
• 10am Presentation Espanyol (Academy work methodology)
• Lunch Hotel
• 5-7pm Espanyol Academy training observation
• Dinner Hotel
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Thursday, March 22
• Breakfast Hotel
• 10am Presentation FC Barcelona (Victor Sánchez and/or Joan Vila)
• Lunch Hotel
• 4pm FC Barcelona Academy training observation
• Dinner Hotel
Friday, March 23
• Breakfast Hotel
• 7am Departure to Villarreal
• 10am Presentation Villarreal (Academy work methodology)
• 1pm Lunch at Villarreal Complex
• 4pm Villarreal Academy training observation
• 6pm Departure to Barcelona
• Dinner Farewell dinner in downtown Barcelona
Saturday, March 24

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann covers a variety of topics related to player development and shares his vision for the National Team program

U.S. Soccer is pleased to offer you the opportunity to view and share an in-depth interview featuring U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. During this extended interview, Klinsmann shares his vision for the program by discussing topics such as player development, team building and performance testing.
Watch the interview on ussoccer.com - Entire Interview | Individual Topics
Watch the interview on YouTube - Entire Interview | Individual Topics
After six months in the position, Klinsmann forges ahead with instilling new ideas and building a team that will have a style of play that reflects the very best that the United States has to offer. To accomplish his goals, he continues to reach out to all members of the soccer community so that all voices will be heard.
"This process does not only belong to the National Team," said Klinsmann. "I deeply believe that is critical we engage all the soccer constituents in this country, from coaches to fans to members of the media. After all, this team belongs to all of us! By continually exchanging ideas, we ensure that no stone is unturned in our effort to develop a team that represents what America is all about. More importantly, we are all inspired to continue to grow the game in the United States as best we can."

TSF Academy Director of Coaching, Luis Mendoza commented, "It was the best decision to have Jurgen Klinsmann as a coach of the US National team, he is a real soccer guy and if they give him the time, he will change the whole structure and it will be very beneficial for soccer in the United States."

Watch the interview on ussoccer.com - Entire Interview | Individual Topics
Watch the interview on YouTube - Entire Interview | Individual Topics

TSF Academy U14 Boys 'X':
NJYS National Championship State Champions

TSF Academy U14 Boys 'X' claimed the New Jersey State Championship for the second successive year with a 3-0 victory over Stronghold Spartans.  The U14 Boys 'X' controlled the game from beginning to end but were unable to finish chances during regular time due to a solid defensive display by Stronghold.  However, as the teams entered into overtime - TSF Academy 'X' took full control three minutes into the first period with a stunning individual goal by Kevin Patino taking on three defenders and finishing low into the bottom corner.  After the first goal, there was only going to be one winner - Stronghold started to push forward in search of an equalizer but in turn left more space for the 'X' to exploit and very shortly afterwards it was 2-0 with another goal from Kevin Patino.  Patino, won the ball in a race with a Stronghold defender for a 50/50 ball and stayed composed and calm to capitalize.  At half-time in overtime, the 'X' were directed by Head Coach and TSF Academy Director of Coaching, Luis Mendoza to continue to attack and not allow the opposition back into the game and continued to respect the philosophy of the team as an attacking force.  TSF Academy U14 Boys 'X' pressed and were rewarded with a third and final goal by Nicholas Henao and send the parents and players into massive celebrations on the sideline.

Head coach Luis Mendoza said afterwards "We fully deserved the victory and I am very happy with how the boys played throughout the competition.  We controlled the game from the start and I knew even after the first 70 minutes going into extra-time that we would score.  We prepared very well with the team going to Brazil in August playing against teams like Flamengo, Fluminense and Botafogo - similar to what we did last year when we took the boys to Spain to play Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.  The boys knew exactly what they needed to do and were ready because they knew how to play under pressure against the best teams."  Coach Mendoza added "Teamwork was the most important part of this moment, each player gave 100% throughout the whole season to make it to this achievement."

We wish the TSF Academy U14 Boys 'X' the very best for the Regionals in 2012 and are currently planning a trip to Holland to play against teams such as Ajax and PSV Eindhoven to help further prepare them for the challenges ahead.

Congratulations to former SSA trainee Christopher Lema added onto US-U17 team roster in Spain

Lema trained with the Soccer School Academy for 3 years and now has been
added to the U17 roster at 15 years old.
Congratulations Chris

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U.S. U-17 Travels to Spain to Face Mexico, U.A.E., Russia and Spain

TSF Academy U12 Boys return from Madrid with 2-1 record
TSF Academy U12 Boys returned from their September trip to Madrid, Spain with a 2-1 record beating a team from one of the best clubs in the world, Real Madrid, 1-0. TSF Academy Director of Coaching Luis Mendoza said, "TSF Academy keeps offering its' players international experience which improves the level of TSF teams and its' players." Watch the video below to see some of the highlights these players enjoyed...

TSF Academy U14X Boys gain experience in Brazil
TSF Academy U14 Boys 'X' prepared for the new 2011-12 season ahead with an organized trip to Brazil this past week and played against some of the most renowned names in South American Soccer.
This team has already played in Madrid, Spain last year against Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and Rayo Majadahonda. This trip they played against Fluminense, Flamengo and Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro. This is a tremendous experience that TSF has given to these players it gives players a lesson in soccer and in other cultures.

Luis Mendoza returns from U.S. Soccer Educational Workshop in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

TSF Academy Director of Coaching, Luis Mendoza, recently returned from the U.S. Soccer Federation Educational Workshop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
U.S. Soccer conducts these international educational workshops as with the aim to expose U.S. coaches to other federations and clubs to help them develop their coaches and players.
Luis Mendoza had the opportunity to interact directly with top-level coaches from Tigres, Botafoga, Flamengo and Fluminese. This year, the attendees had the great pleasure of hearing from Brazilian soccer player Zico.
Further information on these educational coaching workshops can be found at www.ussoccer.com.
“We began offering these types of educational trips so our coaches could see first-hand how the rest of world is developing its players and coaches,” explains Technical Advisor Juan Carlos Michia. “It is not very often a coach has the chance to visit a top club and spend a day watching different age groups train and then speak with their coaches and listen to lectures on how they develop players.” The workshop also offers a unique perspective as Brazil prepare to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
While in Rio de Janeiro, Luis Mendoza took part in educational lectures with various professional coaches, visited with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and attended professional training sessions and games. Since its inception in March 2009, more than 110 coaches have traveled internationally with US Soccer to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Madrid, Spain.

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TSF Academy U13 Boys Return from Real Madrid
The TSF Academy U13 Boys returned from a great experience in Spain where they had the honor to train and play against the best.

TSF Academy U13 Boys Prepare for Real Madrid Challenge

The TSF Academy U13 Boys will depart for Spain on Saturday, September 4th for the total soccer experience and visit one of the most illustrious clubs in world soccer, Real Madrid. The select group, coached by TSF Academy Director of Coaching Luis Mendoza, will spend 8 days in Europe training at some of the best facilities in the world, play three games including a game against a premier Real Madrid youth team. The group will also have the time to rest and take in the sites and of Madrid itself, tour the Santiago Bernabeu stadium (home of Real Madrid) and visit the world heritage city of Toledo.
Trip Itinerary.

Mendoza Travels to Colombia and Argentina
Luis Mendoza, DOC for TSF Academy in NJ, spent time observing professional teams in Colombia and Argentina.

In Colombia, he did a stage with Deportivo Cali. During his stay in Argentina he was with Estudiantes de la Plata.
Luis said: “This was a great experience. As I observed their techniques I learned how they prepare their youth and professional teams for the next season.”
After this trip Luis will be going to Spain with a TSF U12 boys. They are going to play against Real Madrid on September 8.

Luis Mendoza Joins TSF Academy as Director of Coaching

TSF Management: Mark White(General Manager), Dan Christian(Academy Manager), John Saunders(Youth Development), Luis Mendoza(Director of Coaching)

TSF Academy is pleased to announce that Luis Mendoza has joined the club as the Director of Coaching. Luis has gained a number of high-level qualifications from around the world, including the USSF National A License and certification from The European University of Madrid, Spain. A former Venezuelan National Team player, Luis has attended Coaching Clinics in Italy, Argentina, his native Venezuela, and is a scout for both Castel Di Sangro (Italy) and Real Madrid (Spain).

"Luis is a tremendous addition to the TSF Academy Staff." General Manager Mark White said. "He has vast experience, extremely well-qualified, and has an excellent reputation for developing youth soccer players."

"I am excited to be part of TSF Academy" Luis stated. " I believe that TSF is one of the top clubs in New Jersey, they are extremely professional and well organized. The program they have in place is arguably one of the best in the State. I am looking forward to start working with TSF Academy players and staff."

Luis will be joining TSF Academy full-time this summer after he completes his current coaching obligations.

Luis Mendoza to attend U.S. Soccer's CoachesNet Educational Trip
to Madrid, Spain March 18-25th, 2010
This trip is open to all coaches. It was arranged it similarly to the CoachesNet trip taken this past March to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The focus will once again be on youth development and they plan to take advantage of the various clubs in and around Madrid. Our goal is to offer coaches an opportunity to learn from the professional teams we visit, from youth on up to the first team.”

“Thanks to the U.S. Soccer Federation for this opportunity. I am looking forward to learning all that I can.” - Luis Mendoza, “A” license coach .

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This invitation only program is designed for individual soccer players (Boys 93's and 94's) who aspire to maximize their soccer potential and want to live out the training regimen of one of the best soccer clubs in the world: Real Madrid C.F.

This program will take place in Madrid (Spain) from August 22nd through 29th 2010, and only the best 50 soccer players (divided in two groups) will be admitted.

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