The first weekend of the new CDI program went very well.  It is an extremely busy weekend for the candidates because it included a full E-certification along with the additional material associated with the four theory areas (Nutrition, Fitness, Psychology, and Match Analysis).  Unfortunately, one of the tasks for the Match Analysis was to suffer through the 3-2 USA loss to Brazil in the Confederations Cup Final, but the analysis went very well.

We are now entering into the distance learning portion of the program with these candidates, and each of them have been assigned a tutor / mentor.  Program Director Jim Hewlett said, "This is a great group of young coaches.  I think we will be very proud of this new program and I look forward to working with them over the next year."  To see this group in action. see the photos below.  Click the thumbnail for a larger photo.