7 V 7 COURSE
Course Cost: $85
PURPOSE - To prepare coaches to work with players U8 to U9.
GOALS
- To understand the basic needs of grassroots players
- To understand the basic structure of the game
- To understand the basic structure of a training session
- To understand the basic tasks of a grassroots coach
ELIGIBILITY - Complete the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module via the Learning Center.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
None - LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The candidate will discuss, collaborate, and develop knowledge and skills in the following context:
Player characteristics and needs:
- Age: U8 to U9
- Skillset: Beginner to Intermediate
- Motivation: Like to play / variance in interest level and participation in multiple sports
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- To observe the game, recognize moments and basic player actions
- To demonstrate a basic understanding of Play-Practice-Play methodology (P-P-P)
- To execute and reflect on a P-P-P training session
- To create a player centered environment
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Formative Assessment in:
- Coaching Games
- Coaching Training Sessions
- Leading the Player
- Leading the Team
- Managing the Performance Environment
- Leadership
COURSE EXPERIENCE
- Blended - 2 hours virtual classroom/2 hours in-person
- Traditional - 4 hours in-person (2 hours classroom/2 hours field)
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9 V 9 COURSE
Course Cost: $85
PURPOSE - To prepare coaches to work with players U11 to U12.
GOALS
• To understand the basic needs of grassroots players
• To understand the basic structure of the game
• To understand the basic structure of a training session
• To understand the basic tasks of a grassroots coach
ELIGIBILITY - Complete the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module via the Learning Center.
ADMISSION CRITERIA - None
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The candidate will discuss, collaborate, and develop knowledge and skills in the following context:
Player characteristics and needs:
• Age: U11 to U12
• Skillset: Beginner to Intermediate
• Motivation: Like to play / variance in interest level and participation in multiple sports
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To observe the game, recognize moments and basic player actions
• To demonstrate a basic understanding of Play-Practice-Play methodology (P-P-P)
• To execute and reflect on a P-P-P training session
• To create a player centered environment
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Formative Assessment in:
• Coaching Games
• Coaching Training Sessions
• Leading the Player
• Leading the Team
• Managing the Performance Environment
• Leadership
COURSE EXPERIENCE
- Blended - 2 hours virtual classroom/2 hours in-person
- Traditional - 4 hours in-person (2 hours classroom/2 hours field)
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11 V 11 COURSE
Total Course Fee: $85
PURPOSE - To prepare coaches to work with players U13 to U19 in a participation environment.
GOALS
• To understand the basic needs of grassroots players
• To understand the basic structure of the game
• To understand the basic structure of a training session
• To understand the basic tasks of a grassroots coach
ELIGIBILITY - Complete the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module via the Learning Center.
ADMISSION CRITERIA - None
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The candidate will discuss, collaborate, and develop knowledge and skills in the following context:
Player characteristics and needs:
• Age: U13 to U19
• Skillset: Beginner to Intermediate
• Motivation: Like to play / variance in interest level and participation in multiple sports
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To observe the game, recognize moments and basic player actions
• To demonstrate a basic understanding of Play-Practice-Play methodology (P-P-P)
• To execute and reflect on a P-P-P training session
• To create a player centered environment
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Formative Assessment in:
• Coaching Games
• Coaching Training Sessions
• Leading the Player
• Leading the Team
• Managing the Performance Environment
• Leadership
COURSE EXPERIENCE
- Blended - 2 hours virtual classroom/2 hours in-person
- Traditional - 4 hours in-person (2 hours classroom/2 hours field)
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BLENDED NATIONAL D LICENSE
Goals
- To create game-like training sessions that encourage players’ ownership (decision-making)
- To create a game day environment that encourages players’ ownership (decision-making)
Eligibility - D Course
To register for the U.S. Soccer D Course, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:
· Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
· Two (2) Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11)
· One (1) Grassroots Online (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)
or
· Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
· Previously Earned USSF E License
or
· Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
· Previously Earned USSF F License
· Two (2) Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11)
Learning Objectives
- To observe the game, recognize formations and all player actions
- To create a safe, fun, inclusive and organized game-day environment
- To further develop a comprehensive understanding P-P-P methodology
- To demonstrate an understanding of how to structure one activity/exercise
- To plan, create, organize, facilitate and reflect on 1 P-P-P training session based on the same goal in 1 week
- To demonstrate an understanding of developmental stages & age characteristics
- To implement a plan for child safety and risk management.
- To demonstrate an understanding of how to inform, involve and inspire parents
- Identify individual learning needs to create a player-centered environment
Course Experience
12 Weeks Minimum/24 weeks Maximum
2 Weekends (2 day in-person meetings each weekend)
- Two (2) in-person meeting
- Virtual meetings
- Independent learning and development periods
- 1 on 1 meeting with instructor