Arena, Hamm headline coaches clinic

The Academy Awards aren’t the only event bringing in the stars over the next few weeks.

In conjunction with Gold, Orluk & Partners, and led by World Cup Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist coach Tony DiCicco and National Champion Men’s coach Ray Reid, the soccer world is joining forces to bring two separate star-studded Soccer Champions Coaches’ Clinics.

The first is unfolding now, Feb. 25-27 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, and is a multi-day clinic for soccer coaches of all levels that provides an opportunity to earn an “E” Certificate while learning from some of the world’s top soccer minds.

The likes of legendary North Carolina Women’s coach Anson Dorrance, two-time MLS champion coach Dominic Kinnear and U.S. Soccer National staff coach Ralph Perez are highlighting the special gathering.

And while this will mark the eighth year of the clinic in Connecticut, Las Vegas is already abuzz in anticipation of the event arriving in the Nevada desert on March 11-13.

An even bigger lineup of presenters will be on hand at south Point Arena in Vegas for what should be a soccer explosion.

For starters, U.S. Men’s National Team coach Bruce Arena and World Cup Champion Hall of Famer Mia Hamm headline the lineup which also includes Bob Gansler (U.S. World Cup coach), Jillian Ellis (U.S. U20 Women’s National Team and UCLA coach) and Jeff Tipping (NSCAA Director of Coaching Education).

“The Soccer Champions Coaches’ Clinic in Las Vegas is a must-attend event for soccer coaches of all levels,” Reid said. “Youth coaches, high school coaches, college coaches – all will learn cutting-edge techniques from these top soccer clinicians.”

With breakout presentations on topics ranging from team leadership to proper nutrition there is something here for everyone.

For more information about the 2010 Soccer Champions Coaches’ Clinic, visit www.SoccerChampionsClinic.com.