Upcoming Coaching Courses:
Course: Goalkeeping
Dates: August 8-10, 2008
Site: Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, CT 06712
Clinic Contact: Adam Allerton, 203-758-3777, adamallerton@soccerextreme.com
Course: E
Dates: August 9 & 16, 2008
Site: Connecticut Sports Complex, 37 Lanesville Rd. New Milford, CT 06776
Time: 8:00am-5:00 pm
Clinic Contact: Mark Devlin, 203-837-6277, markhdevlin@hotmail.com
Course: E
Dates: October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 2008
Site: Oakwood Sports Complex, 40 Oakwood Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Time: 6:30pm-10:30pm
Clinic Contact: Rick Derella, 860-633-3689, oakwoodsc@aol.com
All Coaching Clinic Attendees: Waiver & Release Form
CJSA requires that the Waiver and Release Form is completed prior to any coaching clinic and brought to the clinic you are attending.
Youth Modules
The Youth Module is a five hour course recommended for parents, new coaches, working with children in the ages of U6, U8 & U10. The mission of the Youth Module is to provide the most current and advanced information on the growth and development of the youth soccer player. The program fee for each module is $25(plus any facility expense).
E Certificate
The E Certificate is an eighteen hour course for coaches working with the U11, U12 and U13 player. The courses consist of theoretical and practical instruction on the teaching of techniques and tactics of the small sided games between 1v1 and 6v6. The emphasis will be to build on the player’s technical development by applying tactical concepts with game situations. The cost of the course is $60 (plus any facility expense). Minimum enrollment is 20 coaches.
D License
The D License is a thirty six hour course for coaches working with player’s U14 and up. The courses consist of theoretical and practical instruction on teaching the four components of soccer, technique, tactics, fitness and psychology as they relate to the game. It is recommended that all classic and premier coaches working in the 11 a side game hold a D License. Coaches are required to pass two written test and a practical field test. Three out comes are possible at the D level. Coaches can pass outright ( National D) and proceed to the national courses ( C-B-A) after a mandatory one year wait; coaches can earn a restricted pass ( State D), which requires a two year wait; and coaches can fail the course. All applicants must have a Red Cross Standard First Aid Card and proof of an E Certificate to attend the course. The cost of the course is $100 (plus any facility expense). Minimum enrollment is 15 coaches.
Required reading prior to D License: (PDF Files)
4v4 to 11v11 Progression
Candidate Assistance General Guidelines for Evaluating Soccer
Best Practices
Coaching License Course Information:
Small Sided Games Coaching Manual (PDF)
National Coaching Directory Effort From Sam Snow
Dear Coach,
We are looking to build a national directory of US Youth Soccer club coaches.
The goal is to build accurate contacts at the coach level to further the communication of programs, benefits, educational opportunities offered by US Youth Soccer to those who impact the game daily.
The purpose of the national coaching database is to further the communication efforts of US Youth Soccer to those who impact and influence youth soccer on a daily basis, specifically at the grassroots level. This database would receive coaching information as deemed necessary and have the option of receiving US Youth Soccer's Kwik Kicks eNewsletter to further the efforts of the organization's membership benefits.
The US Youth Soccer National Coaching Database is live, to submit your information please click here. This information is not intended to be sold to any third party. To see the US Youth Soccer Privacy Policy please click here.
Please pass this message along to coaches in the soccer clubs in your area. Thank you for your contribution in our effort to improve our communication and service to America’s youth soccer coaches!
Sam Snow
Director of Coaching Education
US Youth Soccer
(800) 4SOCCER
www.usyouthsoccer.org
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