Pre F License - 3 hours, Taught only on Monday-Thursdays
F License - 9 hours, usally a Friday evening and Saturday
E License - 18 hours, usually a Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday
E/D License - usually two weekends, Saturday and Sundays
National D - 2 consecutive weekends - District Hosted
National C, B & A - Courses through United State Soccer Federation
National, Avanced National & Premier Diploma - Courses through National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)
Goalkeeper License
Writing materials for the classroom sessions. Playing attire and equipment for field sessions. An attitude of wanting to learn and have some FUN!
Course Length:
Three Hours (flexible),
Two Hours Classroom (flexible):
• Coach's (Teacher's) Role
• Player's Role
• Parent's Role
One Hour Field (flexible):
• Introduction to the "9-Step Practice Routine"
Testing:
None
Prerequisites:
Minimum age is 13 years old, Open mind and willingness to have FUN!
Enrollment:
Check with your local League, Club or District Recreation Coordinator
Objectives:
Prelude to the "E" course.
Course Length:
Nine Hours total
Three Hours Classroom:
• "The Routine"
• Methods of Coaching and Teaching
• Players and Their Game Responsibilities
Six Hours Field:
• "The Routine" in action
• Role of the First Attacker
• Role of the First Defender
Testing:
None
Prerequisites:
Minimum age is 14 years old. Open mind and willingness to LEARN!
Enrollment:
Check with your local League, Club or District Coaching Coordinator.
Objectives:
Prelude to the "E/D" course.
Course Length:
Eighteen Hours total.
Six Hours Classroom:
• Systems of Play
• Principles of Attack
• Principles of Defense
Twelve Hours Field:
• Roles of the First and Second Attacker
• Roles of the First and Second Defender
• Tactics and the Laws of the Game
Testing:
None
Prerequisites:
Completed "F" course. Minimum age is 15 years old. Open mind and willingness to gain understanding.
Enrollment:
For additional "F" and "E" course information, call your District Coaching Coordinator.
Objectives:
Preparing for "D" course.
Course Length:
Thirty-two Hours
Six Hours Classroom:
• Fifteen Attacking Themes
• Fifteen Defending Themes
Twenty-Six Hours Field:
• Fifteen Attacking Themes
• Fifteen Defending Themes
Testing:
Self evaluation - Be prepared to receive Points of Refinement.
Prerequisites:
Completed "E" course. Minimum age is 16 years old. High school coaches need verification from their Athletic Director.
Enrollment:
For application and registration information, contact your District Coaching Coordinator.
Note:
Fifteen (15) applications must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled course date in order for this course to be held. The District "E/D" Course is mandatory as a prerequisite to the "D" Course.
Objectives:
Rating your youth coaching ability.
Course Length:
Four Days
Classroom:
• Discussions and Lectures
Field:
• Game Observation
• Field Demonstrations and Examinations
Testing:
Quizzes, Oral Examinations and Field Examination.
Prerequisites:
Completed "E/D" course, no exceptions. Minimum age is 17 years old. (Proof of attending a referee course fulfills the "D" Course requirements.
Enrollment:
Enrollment is limited to qualified applicants.
Objectives:
Training the Goalkeeper.
Course Length:
Nine Hours total.
Three Hours Classroom:
• The Goalkeeper "Routine"
• Methods of coaching and teaching the Goalkeeper
• Goalkeeper game techniques and responsibilities
Six Hours Field:
• The Goalkeeper "Routine" in action
• Learning and teaching specific Themes
Instructors:
Carefully selected goalkeeper specialists.
Testing:
Self evaluation when instructing (team) goalkeeper.
Prerequisites:
Minimum age is 14 years old.
Note:
Coaches must be prepared to have ONE of their goalkeepers attend the last 3 hours of the course.