Soccer Expo 2015 Has Something For Everyone
Soccer is played all around the globe and is quickly becoming the fastest growing sport in America. With more than 3 million kids playing soccer, the sport is big news. Cal North Soccer Expo is a great event to celebrate the beautiful game and exchange ideas.
Cal North Soccer Expo is a FREE, highly interactive event where administrators, players, coaches, and members can experience a whole new world of soccer. From world-class coaching clinics, administrative workshops, to the cutting edge in gear and products. From concussion awareness to conditioning strategies, the Cal North Soccer Expo has the leading experts to answer your questions.
Event Details:
Saturday, January 31st
9:00am – 4:00pm at the Portola Hotel, Monterey
Join us and learn from the leading experts in the youth sports world. At this free event, you will have the opportunity to attend clinics, workshops, as well as roam through our highly interactive exhibitor hall, meeting vendors from the San Jose Earthquakes, Sac Republic FC, and more.
Introducing Speakers and Clinicians:
This year we will be hosting a number of speakers and clinicians, all experts in their own fields.
Hideki Nakada – Women’s Assistant Coach – Stanford
Erin Reinke, Cal State Monterey Bay Women’s Head Coach
Amy Gerace – Cal State East Bay Women’s Soccer Head Coach
Steve Miller, Ph.D. – Saint Mary’s College of California Lecturer (Kinesiology)
Carlos Menjivar, Cal North Director of Coaching – Competitive
Paul Sapsford, Cal North Director of Coaching – Recreational
David Arakawa, MPT, CSCS
Michelle Cappello, MSPT, Physical Therapist
Schedule of Events:
| TIME | EVENT | ROOM |
| 9:00am – 4:00pm | CYSA Soccer Expo – Vendor Show | Serra Ballroom |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Coaching Field Session: Possession Shape: Choices vs Options Presented by Artie Cairel | Serra Ballroom – Demo Field |
| 9:30am – 10:45am | How to Educate Young and Up and Coming Referees presented by Said Ravanfar | Ferrante III |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Coaching Field Session: Technical-Tactical Training for Central Midfielders by Carlos Menjivar | Serra Ballroom – Demo Field |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Presidents Workshop: Presidents Roundtable | Bonsai Ballroom |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Soccer’s Top 5 Injuries and What Measures We Can Do to Minimize the Risk for Young Soccer Players presented by Michelle Cappello | Colton I & II |
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Registration and Affinity 101 | Ferrante I |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Coaching: 5 Videos for Player Development, presented by Paul Sapsford, Cal North DOC – Recreation | Ferrante II |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Coaching Field Session: Finishing presented by Erin Reinke, Head Coach CSU Monterey Bay | Serra Ballroom – Demo Field |
| 11:00am – 11:30am | CNRA Registration Issues presented by Chris Elliott | Ferrante III |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Cal North Insurance Overview presented by Pullen Insurance | Bonsai Ballroom |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Top 10 Strength and Conditioning Strategies to Incorporate with Young Soccer Players to Increase their Speed and Agilities, presented by David Arakawa | Colton I & II |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Technical Ball Control and Skill Exhibition by Soccer in Slow Motion | Serra Ballroom – Demo Field |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Small-Sided Games for Technical and Tactical Development presented by Andrew Ransome | Ferrante II |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Coaching Classroom Session: presented by Andrew Cumbo | Ferrante II |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Coaching Field Session: Basics in Goalkeeping presented by Hideki Nakada | Serra Ballroom – Demo Field |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Concussion Awareness & Safety presented by Dr. Pete Zopfi, Cal North Chairman | Bonsai Ballroom |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Registration and Affinity Q&A | Ferrante I |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Goal Orientation and Motivational Climate in Sport presented by Dr. Steve Miller | Ferrante II |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Coaching: Field Session presented by Robert Cummings, Head Coach CSU Monterey Bay | Serra Ballroom – Demo Field |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | CCSL Information and Training presented by Bruce Sillars | Ferrante III |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Care and Prevention of Common Soccer Injuries presented by Tommy Pass, MA, ATC ROP Sports, Cal North ODP Trainer | Colton I & II |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Presidents Workshop: Presidents Coffee with Mark Skeen/Affinity | Bonsai Ballroom |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Coaching: College Soccer Recruiting: How to Communicate with College Coaches, presented by Paul Sapsford | Ferrante II |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Coaching Field Session: Communication in the Final Third presented by Amy Gerace | Serra Ballroom – Demo Field |
| 6:30pm – 7:30pm | No Host Cocktails | DeAnza Foyer |
| 7:30pm – Midnight | Hall of Fame Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet *TICKETS REQUIRED FOR EVENT | DeAnza Ballroom |
Make sure you stop by if you are in the area!
