2027 Pre-Convention Webinar Series
Get a head start on your Convention experience with our Pre-Convention Webinar Series, featuring virtual sessions beginning in September and continuing through December leading up to the 2027 Convention.
These one-hour webinars will spotlight the presenters, topics, and ideas featured at Convention, giving you an opportunity to explore the depth and diversity of the educational program before arriving onsite in Kansas City.
Each webinar provides an opportunity to:
- Learn from Convention presenters and get a preview of their sessions and expertise.
- Connect and interact virtually with presenters before Convention.
- Discover new topics and perspectives across the wide range of educational offerings.
- Build familiarity and connection with presenters and fellow coaches ahead of the event.
Think of these webinars as an added educational opportunity—and your first connection to the
Convention experience—before you even arrive in Kansas City.
Join Philadelphia Union Assistant Coach & Director of Goalkeeping Phil Wheddon and MCLA Head Coach of Soccer and Sports Performance Deb Raber for a look at the evolving trends shaping the modern goalkeeper. Together, Wheddon and Raber will explore current approaches to goalkeeping development, performance, training, and the changing demands being placed on goalkeepers at all levels of the game.
November 12, 2026 – 12:00 pm central
Join Sports Recruiting USA Head of Operations for North America Don Williams for an inside look at the changing landscape of college soccer recruiting and what today’s youth coaches need to know. Using real roster and recruiting data, Williams will explore the impact of the transfer portal, international recruitment, roster trends, and the realities facing incoming freshmen, while providing practical insights to help coaches better prepare their players for the next level.
November 19, 2026 – 12:00 pm central
Join former U.S. Women’s National Team player and WPSL Pro Strategic Advisor Danielle Slaton for an inside look at the vision behind WPSL Pro and its role in shaping the future of the women’s game. Slaton will explore how WPSL Pro is working to connect the women’s soccer ecosystem across the United States, including the launch of a fully sanctioned Division II professional women’s league in 2028 and a shortened sprint season in fall 2027, while highlighting new opportunities for players, coaches, referees, and technical and front office staff.
December 3, 2026 – 12:00 pm central
Join renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams for a practical look at how coaches can incorporate simple mental techniques into their coaching sessions to help players develop a high-performance mindset. This session will explore three key mental skills that constantly influence action and execution, while providing coaches with tools to help players better manage negative thoughts, emotions, and feelings when competing.
December 17th, 2026 – 12:00 pm central