Since 1988, David has studied and worked in youth education, soccer development and coaching. A former University Professor and CEO of a Youth Sports Company, David has been fortunate to travel extensively in the USA, meeting with coaches and club officials and learning about their approach to player development and coaching. David oversees the NSCAA eLearning program and is Coordinator of NSCAA Club Standards Project. David developed the 5 Stage of Development Pathway, used as a framework for the NSCAA Player Development Curriculum model in 2007 (an adaptation of the LTAD model from Canada). He regularly contributes articles to soccer publications, has written books focusing on player and coach development and presents at national coaching events. In a volunteer capacity David coaches his son and daughter’s soccer teams in the Rhode Island State leagues and the regional New England Premier league. Follow Dave on Twitter: @nscaaeducation. Connect with Dave on LinkedIn and join the NSCAA LinkedIn Group: www.LinkedIn.com and search David Newbery, NSCAA.