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Mendoza Travels to Colombia and Argentina
Luis Mendoza will spend time observing professional teams in Colombia and Argentina.
In Colombia, he will be doing a stage with Deportivo Cali. During his stay in Argentina he will be with Estudiantes de la Plata.
Luis said: “I am sure it will be a very productive experience. As I observe their techniques I will learn 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. Upon his return Luis will be starting his new position as a DOL with TSF academy.
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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Real Madrid C.F. Select Training Program
- Individual Player Program BOYS 1993 - 94
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.
U.S. Soccer's CoachesNet Concludes Six-Day
Trip to Buenos Aires. SS Academy founder Luis Mendoza was one of 27 "A" licensed coaches invited to attend
CHICAGO (April 20, 2009) – U.S. Soccer’s CoachesNet has concluded its inaugural international educational trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The trip to Argentina offered coaches a chance to interact and learn from professional coaches outside the United States, with the objective to offer unique educational opportunities to its members.
For six days and five nights, attendees of the trip conferred with members of professional coaching staffs, toured the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) training complex, spoke with AFA youth coaches, attended two Primera Divisón games, analyzed professional training sessions and visited some of the most well-known stadiums and landmarks in the city.After settling in and enjoying a fine Argentinean lunch on the first day, the group listened to an informative talk by Claudio Texeiria, a scout with Estudiantes de La Plata, a Primera Divisón club. Coach Texeiria spoke about youth development, the role he plays as a scout, and the development of coaches in Argentina. In any given year, over 10,000 boys will be scouted by Estudiantes. Of which, only a handful will actually be chosen to play for the club.
“Thanks to the U.S. Soccer Federation for this opportunity. I am looking forward to repeating it.” - Luis Mendoza, “A” license coach and Technical Director for PASCO Soccer Club in Wayne, N.J.
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Real Madrid C.F. Select Training Program Participant chosen to stay in Spain with Real Madrid F.C.
Luis Mendoza, Technical Director of the Real Madrid Select Program, first saw Graham Fischer at Reuben's Acadmy in Calgary during the summer. He and four others from Canada were invited to the Real Madrid Select Training Program. At the end of the Select Training Program it was announced that Graham Fischer had been offered to stay in Spain with Real Madrid.
The Real Madrid Select Training was an invitation only program designed for individual soccer players (Boys 13-15) 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 took place in Madrid (Spain) from August 17th through 24th 2008, and only the best 44 soccer players were admitted.
Graham Fischer was selected from them to stay in Spain with Real Madrid.
Training with highly qualified and experienced Real Madrid coaches.
Training at the state of the art Real Madrid C.F. training grounds.
Individual assessment in order to improve and to perfect skills.
Friendly match against Real Madrid C.F. youth team.
Comprehensive methods for complete technical and tactical development.
Full room and board at 3-4* hotel next to training facilities.
Visits to Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and their museum.
Chaperoned sightseeing, shopping, and cultural visits.