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RODOLFO ZAPATA PROFILE

Coach Rodolfo Zapata was born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) in May 1st, 1966. He holds international coach license from the Argentina Football Association (AFA).

Rolo Zapata played at professional level for Huracan Athletic Club, Racing (O), Sportivo Italiano, Cipolletti de Rio Negro, Argentinos de Quilmes, El Porvernir and San Miguel Athletic Club (all these clubs are from the Argentina Football Association).

In 1990, he founded Rolo Zapata Soccer Academy. Currently is one of the elites soccer program in Argentina.

http://www.rolozapata.com/

He retired from playing in 1995 due to consecutive knee injures. Off the field, he was Director of Soccer Operations for the National Department of Sports Administration. In this position, Zapata promoted the game of football at all levels, including national and international games and tournaments.

In 1997, he graduated from the Argentina Football Association (AFA) with an international degree as coach.

http://www.eteamz.com/rolozapata/news/index.cfm?cat=409868

In 1998, Rodolfo begin his coaching career in the United States. He held the position of Director of Coaching and Players Development at the Argentina Soccer Club in Los Angeles (CA). He taught coaches, trainers and players on how to coach according to the Argentina Football Association methods. He organized training sessions, staff members, programs and groups by age and skill level in order to create a positive, effective and intense learning environment.

http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2000/08/15/r-03601a.htm

In 2000, he was contracted for the Alberta Soccer Association (Canada). He has taught seminars for coaches license to various clubs and associations requiring coach development in the cities of Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer promoted by the Canadian Soccer Federation. He planned and coordinated activities of coaching staff. He also provide recommendations that balance the needs of both recreational and competitive program design. He introduced new ideas, methods, drills and tactics to both players and coaches to enhance more than 150 youth teams.

http://www.eteamz.com/rolozapata/news/index.cfm?cat=409868

Since 2001, Rolo Zapata was Physical Education Teacher of the United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York City. He coached in a multicultural and competitive college environment.

http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=628824

Also he signed a contract to be Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program promoted by the USA Soccer Federation. Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a process to promotes players to the USA National Teams, which represent the United States in international competition, such as the Youth World Cup and the Olympics.

He coached and organized practices, games, weight training and pre-season training camps. He advised in the development of strategies for success and instructed game tactics in order to prepare players for international competitions. He also evaluated the physical condition of professional and amateur players. He set seasonal and annual goals to maximize their potential and created off-season work out plans and training schedule.

Currently in Africa, Rodolfo Zapata is Head Coach of Sunshine Stars Football Club, a professional team in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL).

More external links:

http://www.buenosairesherald.com/BreakingNews/View/36576

http://www.buenosairesherald.com/BreakingNews/View/36143

http://dailyculturaldiplomacynews.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/news-for-june-17-2010/

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=1397

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=1311

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=1109

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=1247

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=1026

http://www.espbr.com/noticias/trabalhando-nigeria-tecnico-argentino-fala-copa-28-maio-2010-15h06

http://442.perfil.com/2010/06/11/las-claves-del-primer-rival/

http://www.ole.com.ar/mundial/grupo-b/Historias-minimas_0_269973108.html

http://www.infobae.com/futbol/519881-101451-0-039Messi-no-luce-porque-no-tiene-asimilado-el-concepto-equipo039

http://www.diarioperfil.com.ar/edimp/0476/articulo.php?art=22219&ed=0476

http://www.diarioshow.com/notas/2010/03/31/30219-cuando-llegue-les-dije-que-queria-jugar-contra-el-barcelona.html

http://www.amprovincia.com.ar/noticias/detail_noticia.asp?id=21523&seccion=1

http://www.misionmundial.com.ar/equipos/nigeria/Nigeria-llegar-Mundial-grado-desorganizacion_0_230376966.html

http://mx.news.yahoo.com/s/28052010/76/n-sports-1269772-pasar-octavos-final.html&printer=1

http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/deportes/8-147055-2010-06-06.html

http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/copa/2010/noticias/0,,OI4455285-EI14416,00.html

http://www.traducirargentina.com.ar/personajes/rodolfo-zapata.html

http://www.traducirargentina.com.ar/especiales/mundial-futbol-sudafrica-1.html

http://mundod.lavoz.com.ar/futbol/%E2%80%9Cnigeria-esta-muy-desorganizada%E2%80%9D

http://www.clarin.com/deportes/futbol/Nigeria_0_276572514.html

http://www.lacapital.com.ar/contenidos/2010/06/12/noticia_0062.html http://twitter.com/rolozapata

http://www.diarioshow.com/notas/2010/05/31/34299-nigeria-es-un-equipo-improvisado.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzDg4M_XRxE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHSrlQJ6aOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSCSq04eOfY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKtEgi0kBkM

http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=628824

http://old.ole.com.ar/diario/2000/08/15/r-03601a.htm