- Qualifications
- House a Coach
- Coach Stories
Qualifications & Experience
NASC coaches have a sterling reputation for being the most qualified and the best in the business. They must hold at least a NSCAA National, Advanced National or Premier Diploma, or their international equivalent.
NASC coaches must also have attained at least 1 year of practical coaching experience.
Training
All NASC coaches are trained with decades of child-centered research and the revolutionary practices of Strengths-Based Coaching. It ensures that each player has a rewarding and fulfilling experience as part of every NASC program.
Philosophy
NASC Mission Statement
To lift people beyond their vision of capability
Core Values
Trust. Respect. Integrity. Honesty. Discipline. Caring.
COACH
NASC coaches must live by the acronym COACH. Each letter stands for a positive behavior that will in turn produce a positive outcome with players. It reads as follows:
Connected - I build relationships - I feel valued
Optimistic - I am cheerful and positive - I feel inspired
Accepted - I am patient and accommodating - I feel appreciated
Compassionate - I am kind and considerate - I feel cared for
Humble - I am modest and unassuming - I feel respected
Green Cards
Our use of Green Cards is a great example of how our coaches live the Strengths-Based Coaching philosophy. We all know about soccer's use of Yellow Cards and Red Cards that tell a player what he or she isn't doing "right." What about what they are doing right? NASC Coaches are equipped with Green Cards that do just that to help build players' confidence and encourage them to repeat positive behaviors.
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NASC coaches have a sterling reputation for being the most qualified and the best in the business. They must hold at least a NSCAA National, Advanced National or Premier Diploma, or their international equivalent.
NASC coaches must also have attained at least 1 year of practical coaching experience.
Training
All NASC coaches are trained with decades of child-centered research and the revolutionary practices of Strengths-Based Coaching. It ensures that each player has a rewarding and fulfilling experience as part of every NASC program.
Philosophy
NASC Mission Statement
To lift people beyond their vision of capability
Core Values
Trust. Respect. Integrity. Honesty. Discipline. Caring.
COACH
NASC coaches must live by the acronym COACH. Each letter stands for a positive behavior that will in turn produce a positive outcome with players. It reads as follows:
Connected - I build relationships - I feel valued
Optimistic - I am cheerful and positive - I feel inspired
Accepted - I am patient and accommodating - I feel appreciated
Compassionate - I am kind and considerate - I feel cared for
Humble - I am modest and unassuming - I feel respected
Green Cards
Our use of Green Cards is a great example of how our coaches live the Strengths-Based Coaching philosophy. We all know about soccer's use of Yellow Cards and Red Cards that tell a player what he or she isn't doing "right." What about what they are doing right? NASC Coaches are equipped with Green Cards that do just that to help build players' confidence and encourage them to repeat positive behaviors.
Click Here to Learn More About Our Unique Coaching PhilosophyThe Housing Tradition
Families have an opportunity to house NASC coaches during their stay in the community. Family housing is a week-long program that has been a highlight of our camp programs for over 40 years!
Back at the inception of our camp programs, when there were no hotels or dormitory accommodations for coaches near the camp location, some parents of children attending camp, as well as other camp affiliates, offered to house coaches for the week. Over the years, the housing program has become an enormously successful experience for both the host families and coaches. In fact, most coaches prefer family housing to hotel accommodations. The typical ages of the coaches are 21 to 35, and while many come from the U.S., the majority are from the United Kingdom.
Length of Stay
Summer camp coaches typically reside in family housing for no more than the week of camp (from Sunday to Sunday). Housing trainers (as part of a club's contracted training program), on the other hand, typically runs for the period of their contract, which could be anywhere from four to ten weeks. One family could house the trainer for the entire period, or perhaps rotate housing with other interested families. Housing trainers also helps lower the overall service fees to the club.
Requirements
We expect you to meet only two basic needs: a bed and use of a shower (everyone will
appreciate this!). While these are a coach's basic needs, host families have frequently offered
much more, such as meals, use of a washer and dryer and inclusion in family functions. This
is up to you.
NASC will provide our coaches with transportation, so you should never feel obligated to shuttle around your visitors. You should note that due to insurance guidelines, however, coaches are NOT allowed to provide rides for kids to and from camp. Similarly, NASC coaches are not permitted to use a housing family's phone unless the family gives permission.
It is up to the host families to decide if they want to schedule social or sightseeing experiences for your coaches. We greatly encourage you and your family take the time to learn more about these young men and women, who are most often from another country. It is important to note, however, that the coach's first priority is to work on camp. This, in addition to any social activities scheduled between the club and families (e.g., barbecues), makes for a full week for the coach. Keep in mind that any social activities scheduled are strictly voluntary.
Weplay
This year we are introducing Weplay as our online community, our NASC Town Square. We are hoping this will greatly improve and support the relationships developed with housing families and coaches. With the online tool, you can learn about and keep in touch with the coaches who come through your area, following them and learning of their travels.
This is a great opportunity for you and your family. We greatly encourage you take the time to learn more about these young men and women, who are most often from another country. They are equally fascinated by everything around them too, as for most of them this is their first trip to the States. Share stories, learn about one anothers' cultures, and further expand our global community!
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Families have an opportunity to house NASC coaches during their stay in the community. Family housing is a week-long program that has been a highlight of our camp programs for over 40 years!
Back at the inception of our camp programs, when there were no hotels or dormitory accommodations for coaches near the camp location, some parents of children attending camp, as well as other camp affiliates, offered to house coaches for the week. Over the years, the housing program has become an enormously successful experience for both the host families and coaches. In fact, most coaches prefer family housing to hotel accommodations. The typical ages of the coaches are 21 to 35, and while many come from the U.S., the majority are from the United Kingdom.
Length of Stay
Summer camp coaches typically reside in family housing for no more than the week of camp (from Sunday to Sunday). Housing trainers (as part of a club's contracted training program), on the other hand, typically runs for the period of their contract, which could be anywhere from four to ten weeks. One family could house the trainer for the entire period, or perhaps rotate housing with other interested families. Housing trainers also helps lower the overall service fees to the club.
Requirements
We expect you to meet only two basic needs: a bed and use of a shower (everyone will
appreciate this!). While these are a coach's basic needs, host families have frequently offered
much more, such as meals, use of a washer and dryer and inclusion in family functions. This
is up to you.
NASC will provide our coaches with transportation, so you should never feel obligated to shuttle around your visitors. You should note that due to insurance guidelines, however, coaches are NOT allowed to provide rides for kids to and from camp. Similarly, NASC coaches are not permitted to use a housing family's phone unless the family gives permission.
It is up to the host families to decide if they want to schedule social or sightseeing experiences for your coaches. We greatly encourage you and your family take the time to learn more about these young men and women, who are most often from another country. It is important to note, however, that the coach's first priority is to work on camp. This, in addition to any social activities scheduled between the club and families (e.g., barbecues), makes for a full week for the coach. Keep in mind that any social activities scheduled are strictly voluntary.
Weplay
This year we are introducing Weplay as our online community, our NASC Town Square. We are hoping this will greatly improve and support the relationships developed with housing families and coaches. With the online tool, you can learn about and keep in touch with the coaches who come through your area, following them and learning of their travels.
This is a great opportunity for you and your family. We greatly encourage you take the time to learn more about these young men and women, who are most often from another country. They are equally fascinated by everything around them too, as for most of them this is their first trip to the States. Share stories, learn about one anothers' cultures, and further expand our global community!
Learn More and Join the Community!
His kind ways with my two children, gracious manners, and exemplary demeanor are characteristics I will etch in my mind forever. 
Our family adopted a new family member in that week. He made a huge impact on both of our children, taking extra time to teach our older son new soccer skills.
If [you are] lucky enough to house any of the coaches you have for your camp, it is a fun experience.
Not only was he the best houseguest in the world, but he has become a lifelong friend to our family. When he left for the week we had gained soccer knowledge, culture and a joy our sharing our home and family life with a very special person.
It's funny how we felt like they were part of our family after only one week.
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