Vince Ganzberg named NSCAA Education Content Coordinator

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Via NSCAA) – The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has named Vince Ganzberg as Education Content Coordinator, a newly created position to develop in-person and online coaching education curriculum and content. Ganzberg has served as an NSCAA Coaching Academy Staff Instructor and will continue in that role.

“Vince has been a great part of the NSCAA Coaching Academy and is now a welcomed member of the NSCAA National Office staff as well,” Director of Coaching Education, Ian Barker, said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge to this position, which will greatly enhance the education experience for our coaches.”

Ganzberg has dedicated more than 25 years to coaching at many levels. He was a high school coach for both boys and girls teams for 15 years, and also coached the women’s team at his alma mater, Bethel College (Ind.). Ganzberg also spent 10 years as the state director of coaching for Indiana Soccer, and currently serves as an education consultant for the Indy Premier Soccer Club.

He has earned the NSCAA Premier Diploma, the USSF “A” License, the US Youth Soccer National Youth License, and a Certified Teacher’s License in Business Education.

Ganzberg graduated from Bethel College in 1989 with a degree in business education. While there, he was a four-year letter winner and three-time captain on the soccer team. Ganzberg was also named the team’s MVP four times and NAIA Honorable Mention All-American in 1987.

He was named to the NAIA All-District Team three times (’86, ’87, ’88) and the NCCAA All-District Team four times (’85, ’86, ’87, ’88). He is considered to be one of the best soccer midfielders in the history of Bethel College athletics. He is a member of the Bethel College (2008) and Indiana Soccer (2015) Halls of Fame.

NSCAA coaching education is designed to teach coaches and help them be the best they can be. The NSCAA offers a wide range of educational opportunities for coaches at every level and with any amount of experience. From the grassroots level up to the professional level, the NSCAA educates more than 8,000 coaches annually through its Coaching Academy.