Are you a soccer coach looking for the one spot to find great coaching tips, new drills and the latest coaching techniques?  Sign up for the inaugural season of Philadelphia Union’s Coaches’ Club.  A one year membership gives you access to the exclusive Coaches’ Club e-magazine, membership gifts and membership events.  Throughout the season you will also have the opportunity to attend chalk talk sessions with Union coaches, networking events with local college and professional coaches and interactive strength and conditioning how-to sessions. 

Magazine Sections:

  1. Off the Clipboard – drill focused
  2. Manager’s Minutes – in depth with Team Manager John Hackworth
  3. International Caps – all things international soccer: academy system, style of coaching, trends in different leagues (EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, etc.)
  4. Throw In – Questions for the coaching staff
  5. Technical Box – Coach’s spotlight ; Interview with local coach for notable accomplishments
  6. Tips from the pros – hydration, nutrition, strength and conditioning
  7. Inside the Lines –  insight from players--memorable/impactful coaches, most beneficial drills/tips
  8. Upcoming Events  & Promotions

Membership is valid from 1/1/13 until 12/31/13
Membership levels vary and benefits include:

Youth Club Partner Coach

Benefits:

  1. Monthly newsletter
  2. Able to post coaches online to be answered by coaching staff
  3. Invitation to Coaching Clinic
  4. Invitation to Chalk Talks

Paid Membership:  $55
Benefits:

  1. Membership Gift – Notebook, Pen, Pin, Membership Card
  2. Monthly  Coaches’ Club e-magazine

    • Sent to members via email & readable on Android devices
  3. Invitations to chalk talks
  4.  Networking events (4 total) – with Union and other club coaches

    • SuperDraft & preseason outlook
    • Season prognosis
    • Midseason review and trade windows
    • End of season review and playoff prognosis
    • Guest speakers, college coaches, Union coaches, etc.—at least 2 speakers for each event
  5. Coaches Open Practice
  6. Able to post coaches online to be answered by coaching staff
  7. Pre-registration and discounted fees for  Paid Coaching Events/Seminars/Clinics –1 per season