The students from John DeBenedictis’ Golden Goal Scoring Course are scoring goals to give their teams a greater chance of winning. As everyone who follows soccer knows, goals in soccer are precious, which is one reason the game is so captivating and unique. Quite often a single goal will win the match and the anticipation of that goal can bring the crowd to frenzy. Just the goal scoring opportunity often creates excitement. And the higher up you go, the harder it gets. Players, who score most often, get the breaks and make it to the next level. Most students of the Golden Goal Scoring course have displayed that mental ability to do better. Keep up the good work!

Teresa Hintz Scores a Goal that takes team to China

It was a goal she barely remembers because she was knocked out after she scored. With just seconds left in the game and a surprise reward to the winner of the match, Hintz worked hard to get to the ball and re-direct it at the goal. It resulted in a goal and a collision that knocked her out.

Her Seneca College team won the game and expected nothing more than a set of track suits as their surprise reward. A half a year later they were told that the special reward for winning was to represent Canada on a tour of China in a series of exhibition matches and tours of the country.

Teresa said " we didn’t do so well in China but then again we didn’t expect to be playing teams with National Team players on them". Nonetheless the experience was one that Teresa will never forget and worth the concussion she had in order to score that magical goal. Well done Teresa!

"John, the class really helped me out. Thanks again!!" from Teresa Hintz

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After two intense days at John’s Golden Goal Scoring Course Analisa Romano scored 4 goals in her first game since she started the course.

Analisa Romano

"That’s more goals than the whole team has scored in the last 4 games," said her coach Gerry Gentile.

" And three of those goals came directly from the new attitude and information she acquired at the course."

Analisa wasn’t the team’s top goal scorer before the course but she certainly paid attention to John’s unique teaching methods to make the effort to change her game. She now leads the team and league in scoring.

"Quite often some players are able to take the information provided in the course and apply it to their game quicker than others" says DeBenedictis. "It’s often not about skill but about the ability to concentrate, focus and take the information and apply it. That’s not easy because you have to be talking to yourself, reminding yourself throughout the game about what to do. Often, even with the greatest intentions, players lose their thought process for a split second when they are in a position to score and the opportunity goes to waste."

"Sometimes you can’t tell on the field or in the class who is really grasping the unique and specific information given and who is not. Scoring is all in the mind," says DeBenedictis.

"Analisa was one of those quiet students who just seemed to take it all in quietly." said John.

"Most players grasp the concepts on the field because I’m there to remind them with each shot but it takes self discipline to take that information and apply it in games. My techniques for teaching goal scoring are all about giving players the right guidelines in a unique way to make players do the right things when they have a chance to score. Analisa showed she could score in the field sessions and has taken it to games with her so far. Hopefully she will keep it up."

Romano is currently in Italy training everyday while also going to school and she has already made an impression on the Italians with her goal scoring prowess and has been called up to the U17 Italian National Team.

LISA WATSON Scores Key Goal In tournament followed by world class celebration

Watson definitively has the speed to break away from defenders but scoring is not often easy when you have a whole team chasing you. But Lisa cleverly thought of the keys to scoring on her chance in the Oakville Tournament last fall. "As I approached the net from an angle after beating a defender all I thought about was what John said to do when close to goal." said Watson.

It was a key goal because it was the game winner. And Lisa didn’t forget about the celebration either. It was one that would rival any World Cup performance. And why not. It’s fun to score!

Lisa plays a year up in the CGSL U15 Regional Premier Division where she plays striker. "The goal-scoring course was extra special for Lisa as she started the season with 9 goals in her first month of play", said her coach and father Russ Watson. He went on to say "the knowledge she gained was invaluable for us this year in the Ontario Cup where she scored the lone Newmarket goal in the game."

Russ attended the Golden Goal Scoring coaches course prior to signing up Lisa and also came with her daughter to be part of the player’s course. John encourages parents to attend his unique course because the key to getting better is to practice on your own and constantly remember the key mental points about goal scoring. Parents can remind their kids these points in a friendly manner. There is so much information that parents can bring up different points throughout their son or daughters career. Each point will have its relevance at a different time.

Russ Watson actually thought that it was great to be in the course with his daughter.

Joseph leads team in scoring

Just because you’re the instructors son doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take some of his advice and Joseph DeBenedictis does listen when his father speaks about Scoring Goals. Not the fastest kid on the team, as those who have taken the course know all to well, but for someone, who gets fewer chances than the speedy players, Joseph converts way above average. Playing in the Durham Boys U16 league Joseph leads his team in scoring.

As those who have been to the course know, Joseph has been the video editor of all the clips and an integral part of the comedy scenes. Well it seems as though his interest in producing video, comedy, and magic has led to his production of a pilot episode of his "WEE Show". It’s going to a TV station but he’s not so sure he will score. (Sorry but the course can’t do anything about improving your chances at show business!)

John Debenedictis will be a Guest Speaker in Baltimore in 2005

John DeBenedictis

DeBenedictis introduced his Golden Goal Scoring Topic to coaches in Canada in April of 2003. He received such rave reviews for his unique teaching techniques and detailed information on the goal scoring session that he was welcomed by the World’s Largest Coaching Association (NSCAA) to be one of the Guest Speakers at their convention in 2004. Last year the convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina and was John’s first presentation at the event. Having attended the convention as a coach since 1981, it was the first time he was attending as a speaker. Over 250 coaches attended his session. He received great reviews.

Coach Doug Mead from the Cherokee Soccer Association in Woodstock, Georgia e-mailed DeBenedictis,

I wanted to do the entire course right there! Thanks- It was awesome."

Jack Bear coach of Howland High School in OHIO said, "Absolutely loved your presentation in Charlotte and breaking scoring down to the simplest level is brilliant! Hope to see you in Baltimore."

DeBenedictis received many similar reviews and thus will be back in Baltimore in Jan 2005 discussing his unique teaching techniques that incorporate sport psychology, body mechanics, visual perception and individual soccer skills to score.

Alfons Rubbens, publisher of Canada’s leading soccer magazine, Inside Soccer probably said it best,

"John has a powerful tool which no doubt will benefit and excite many coaches and players"

TEAm scores 38 goals in 11 games afTER COURSE

The Vaughan Under 16 Girls OYSL team, playing in the top league in the Province, was having trouble scoring goals.

Since the Goal Scoring course, including league, Ontario Cup and League Cup games we have played a total of 11 matches. Our average has increased from 1.3 goals/game to 3.5 goals/game. (38 goals in 11 games)"

Recently, Vaughan beat Unionville in overtime with Jasmine Merith scoring the only goal of the game. "Jasmine is another goal scoring student and she has really taken off scoring more consistently since the course," said coach Gerry Gentile.

Jasmine Merith

Jasmine Merith had this to say about John’s Golden Goal Scoring Course.

"I use the 4 fundamental rules every time I'm on the field. Since taking this course, my "last touch" has improved significantly. High flying balls over the cross bar are a thing of the past."

Recently, in Cup play, they beat Burlington, the Ontario Cup Champions by a score of 4-0 with goals on all 4 chances that they had. Analisa Romano had 2, Jasmine Merith had one and Shannon Hughes, (another goal scoring course student) had the other.

LAURA TWIDLE FINDING THE BACK OF THE NET CONSISTENTLY AND ALSO LEADING HER TEAM TO FIRST PLACE.

Laura Twidle, another goal scoring student since 2003 has played with poise and confidence this season and doing her share of scoring.

As a midfield player Laura is doing a lot of running and it doesn’t hurt that she’s the district long distance track champion in the 800m and 1,500m events. And when she feeds the ball to her striker, she can feel sure that her teammate will get to the ball first because she’s the 100m, 200m and 400m champion for Peel Halton.

Laura Twidle

Coach Twidle also attended the coaching version of John’s Golden Goal Scoring Seminar. He makes John’s methods a regular component of his training sessions. Twidle said, " I introduced many key elements John taught in his Goal Scoring Course to all of our team players. The results have been dramatic with overall scoring this season that is 3 times better than any other year."

BOOK ON THE WAY!

DeBenedictis’ book on his goal scoring teaching techniques will be out shortly. It features the secrets, tricks and facts that will improve goal scoring for players who get scoring chances plus it will give players information on how to get more chances to score in a game.

John DeBenedictis will be taking his unique course across North America in 2005. To date, a maximum of only 14 students per class are invited at each 3-day camp.

"I wanted to work with small groups to refine the presentation method and monitor the progress of the players", said DeBenedictis

" I have studied and analyzed goal scoring in great detail over the past ten years and took all that information and packaged it in a very specific way. With my experience as a goal keeper, I used my perspective as a former keeper to present the topic in the most powerful, and in-depth method that I felt was going to work with players 14 years of age right up to pros."

I am certain that it will improve players’ ability to score and also improve other aspects of their game including giving them confidence in their own abilities. The results have been even better than I first expected with the group of athletes I have worked with."

Of course DeBenedictis did not accidentally stumble on his material. He has coached for over 30 years and received a B.Sc. majoring in Health and Physical Education with an advanced Certificate of Coaching. He also specialized in the study of in human body movement, visual and muscular perception, and sport psychology.

DeBenedictis may be a pioneer in his work on the topic especially since he brings it down to an individual level. " I try and connect with each player one on one and teach the course as though I’m only working with one player at a time. Even on the field, I structure all the exercises so that the player can go home and work on their skills on their own or with a friend.

John will be presenting to coaches and players in Chicago, Toronto, Ottawa, Edmonton, California, Long Island. To book DeBenedictis to visit your area, fill in the attached form and fax it in.

• (minimum players needed: 6)

• maximum players per course: 14 for parts 1 and 2 (Part 3 can be blended with two groups)
• 60 – 70% of course is in lecture format
• Balance of course is on Field

Field Session - one full sized goal is required complete with a goal net

Soccer balls, cones, (Optional second portable goal would be beneficial)

Class Session- VCR, Big Screen with projector, Speaker to connect to projector to provide good sound would make the presentation more powerful

The course looks at the in-depth factors that contribute to scoring goals. Players that attend must have the basics of kicking and passing a ball mastered. The secrets, tricks and facts that will improve goal scoring will be revealed during the course. DeBenedictis provides players with unique mental skills specific to the task of scoring.

DeBenedictis brings with him a presentation with over 1,000 slides and a compelling video collection to emphasize his points during the presentation. Part of the course involves video taping the athletes and analyzing their performance.

John DeBenedictis has been interested in goal scorers ever since becoming a goalkeeper at age 15. He played goalkeeper for York University helping them to a National Championship in 1977. John also started coaching at a young age (15) and learned to study the game as a coach while still playing. His interest in coaching led him to major in Health and Physical Education through the science program. Along with a Bachelor of Science John also holds an Advanced Certificate of Coaching from York University. As a former goalkeeper, John played in the National Soccer League (NSL), a former semi-pro league that attracted crowds up to 15,000 spectators in the 70’s and 80’s. Not being very tall or naturally gifted for a goalkeeper, John had to carefully study the little things about goal scorers to improve his game. As a coach, John coached at the highest level in youth soccer eventually coaching the U18 NSL Select team. He has coached and instructed many players that went on to play pro soccer in the NASL, MISL and National Teams. John was the first Canadian coach to introduce the Wiel Coerver techniques to Canadian coaches in 1984. John has worked with Tony Waiters, former National Team coach for Canada and noted author in bringing Tony’s camps and clinics to Ontario in 1988.

John volunteers his time as the Executive Director of the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada. John writes for the NSCAC and Inside Soccer Magazine. His articles have been published in various publications and newspapers across North America. One of his articles was also published as the feature article in the Dec 2002 edition of Psyched, a US Journal focusing on Athletic Performance Enhancement. John’s main area of interest has always been in the area of physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology and human perception. Throughout the past two decades, John has studied goal scoring amongst players of different abilities and skill and has a unique presentation available to share with the soccer community based on his findings and research.

"Just wanted to let you know that Jasmine really benefited from your training." Cheryl-Dawn Merith (mother)

" As a coach, I introduced many of the key elements taught in your course to all of our team players" Bob Twidle (Erin Mills S.C.)

"An out of the ordinary, but effective way to get the point across about scoring. On power shooting, John used great visual images. With these images ingrained in their mind, proper technique should come naturally. It was interesting, informative and also entertaining. I’ve never seen six hours go by so fast" Gary Nasu (coach) "Visual presentation was great! Kids and adults are all visual learners. Very good. At first, I asked myself how is John going to teach goal scoring in a class? Great ideas." B. Telmage (Technical Director- Peel Halton S.A. " Thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and came away both informed and inspired!" Geoff Fleck (coach) " Very informative from a variety of perspectives and research data; statistics on goals scored was noteworthy. Highlights and examples was excellent to view." D. Rumack (Armour Heights S.C.)

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