D.C. United to Host Open Practice/Coaches Clinic

D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen addresses youth coaches

D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen is opening up a practice this month to area youth coaches. Participants will observe the first team's training session and than hear form Coach Olsen, before participating in a coaching clinic lead by Assistant Coaches Chad Ashton and Preston Burpo.

Event Details:

When: Friday, August 23, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.*

Where: RFK Stadium – 2400 E. Capitol St. SE Washington D.C., 20003

Cost: The event is free for all youth coaches. The event is not appropriate for youth soccer players.

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D.C. United Open Practice and Coaches Clinic

First-Team Practice and Coaches Clinic

Come watch D.C. United practice on the main field at RFK Stadium as they prepare to take on the Portland Timbers. Coaches will have the opportunity to see how Head Coach Ben Olsen leads his team in a training session. D.C. United practices are typically not open to the public. Following the first team practice, Ben Olsen, Chad Ashton and Pat Onstad will run a coaching clinic teaching basic training fundamentals youth coaches can bring back to their clubs.

• Wednesday, September 26, 2012
• RFK Stadium – Main Field
• Register for free at www.dcunited.com/coaches