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 The Nebo Pro
Soccer Academy invites young soccer enthusiasts, ages 5-18, to be part
of a challenging educational experience.
The Academy offers an
opportunity to learn and enjoy many aspects of the game of soccer in a
competitive environment from a current professional player. Fundamentals
as well as sophisticated techniques of soccer will be taught on a
personalized individual level along with various forms of group
instruction provided by Nebo and several other professional soccer
players.
Emphasis is placed on the development, improvement and
refinement of basic playing skills. Attention will be given to the
instruction of good ball control habits and movement techniques in
challenging drills and simulated match situations. Conditioning methods
and training ethics are also stressed to prevent injuries and improve
the young athlete's corrdination and flexibility.
Nebo understands the
needs of youth in soccer and stresses the development of a positive
self-image, mental stimulation and a sense of respect and sportsmanship
among players. Nebo is partnered with a five-star agency in Italy,
Yugoslavia and Greece which represents professional soccer players
including Nebo's brother. Nebo will recommend talented players from his
academy for training with top European youth soccer programs.
Nebo
Bandovic
Nebo
has a US Soccer National "A" coaching license. He is
also on the STYSA ODP (Olympic Development Program) Staff.
Originally
from Montenegro, Nebo began his professional soccer career with the Red
Star Belgrade , one of the biggest clubs in Europe. He
played with USA national team member Preki for two years on the
Red Star team before they both came to America. Nebo has earned
numerous honors as a soccer player. He was the leading scorer
for the St. Louis Steamer's (1986,1987,1988)and an all star
player in the major indoor soccer league in 1987 & 1988. In
addition, Nebo is the all-time leading scorer for the Houston
Hotshots.
He was a member of the continental indoor soccer
league 1995-1996 all star team and was named the most valuable
player in 1995 all-star game in Portland, Oregon. Nebo's younger
brother, Bozidar, also a former Red Star player, is a star
player for Greek champions Olimpiakos.
Nebo enjoys
working with young soccer athletes and devotes a great deal of
time to youth soccer and its promotion. He feels compelled to
pass his soccer knowledge and talents on to kids of all ages to
help them improve their skill level and gain confidence so they
can more enjoy the game of soccer. Nebo is finishing his
professional coaching education in Belgrade and has visited top European clubs
AC Milan, Ajax and Olimpiakos to study their youth programs.
He is the Director
of Coaching for the West University Soccer Club and has been
helping many different recreational groups improve their soccer
programs.
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