Articles written by: Don Norton Jr.

Don Norton, Jr. is the men’s assistant coach at Rutgers-Camden University and Director of Coaching for the Highland YS/NJ Rush. He has the USSF “A” license, NSCAA Premier Diploma, F.A. Ireland “A” License (UEFA “A” License), Scottish F.A. “A” Certificate and USSF National Youth License. He is a state national coaching school instructor for New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Associations and a NSCAA associate national staff coach. His coaching articles have been published in international and national magazines. He has a BA from Gettysburg College and a MA from Rowan University.

College Soccer

Assisting a college soccer professor

by × on March 29, 2013 at 11:00 am × 1 comment

Don Norton, Jr. reflects on his time coaching with former Haverford College head coach Joe Amorim, the all-time leader in coaching wins for the oldest college soccer program in the country.

Featured / Youth Soccer

Youth soccer: Choose words wisely when coaching kids

by × on February 22, 2013 at 11:18 am × 2 comments

Rowan University assistant men’s soccer coach Don Norton says out in this guest column that with all young players the most important objectives for coaches are to instill a passion and love for the game.

Featured / Youth Soccer

Coaching youth soccer

by × on July 12, 2012 at 10:58 am × 2 comments

Rowan University assistant men’s soccer coach Don Norton lays out in this guest column his philosophy for how youth soccer coaches should approach their players and the game.