Steve Freeman, Director of Programming and Founder of Black Watch Premier, is a former professional and Division 1 soccer player. He has also been on the National Board of Directors for United States Club Soccer.

Now, Freeman has been added to NSCAA Staff for a second time. Fifty-seven candidates from all over the United States spent 60 hours on course testing for their Advanced National or National Diploma.

"It was an amazing experience to be part of such a distinguished staff," stated Freeman. "The association stands for so many of the principles I believe in personally. Education and continued learning are critical in advancing our sport and our players."

Staff includes:

Former NSCAA Director of Coaching Jeff Tipping

Senior National Staff Member George Purgavie

Senior National Staff Member Jeff  Vennell

National Staff Member Gary Cook

Associate National Staff Member Steve Freeman

Black Watch Premier’s mission is to develop a youth soccer player strong and resilient in character, technically and tactically proficient, and physically able to meet the demands of the modern game of football through a soccer environment that is rich with technical and professional instructors and mentors, highly motivated youth players, supportive families, routine and rigorous training, and competitive contests.

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