RECOMMENDED COACHES TRAINING

US Soccer Youth Module

The module is a five hour courses (approximately), recommended for parents and recreational coaches working with children in the ages of U6, U8 & U10. All applicants must be 16 years of age or older to attend course. The course provides a better understanding of the specific age groups and how to place players in age appropriate activities. Developmental characteristics of the age group are covered. The course consists of 3 hours of practical field work and 2 hours of classroom theory.

Candidates who attend the course receive, an official US Youth Soccer Coaching Manual, Kentucky Youth Soccer Association Lesson Plans and US Youth Soccer Novice Coach DVD and a certificate upon completion of the course

US Soccer “D” License

The course is a thirty-six hour (approximately) course typically held over two full weekends. The course consists of theoretical and practical instruction on teaching the four components of soccer -- technique, tactics, fitness and psychology -- as they relate to games. Coaches are required to pass two written tests and a practical field test in order to obtain this award.

Three outcomes 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 six month wait before retesting; and coaches can fail the course. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older to attend course.

Candidates who attend the course receive, an official US Youth Soccer Coaching Manual, Rules of the Game Booklet, Kentucky Youth Soccer Association Lesson Plans and, a Kentucky Youth Soccer Association Coaching T-Shirt and a certificate upon completion of the course

US Soccer “E” Certificate

The course is an eighteen-hour (approximately) course, normally scheduled for a whole weekend. The courses consist of theoretical and practical instruction on the teaching of techniques and tactics of 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. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older to attend course.

Candidates who attend the course receive, an official USSF Coaching Manual, Kentucky Youth Soccer Association Lesson Plans, a Kentucky Youth Soccer Association Coaching T-Shirt and a certificate upon completion of the course

The Soccer Coaches GOLDEN Rule: 
Avoid the 3 L's

Lines:  Standing in line should be reserved for the grocery store.  Players want to play soccer at practice, not stand in lines and wait. 

Laps:  Laps do not teach players how to play soccer.  Although conditioning is important, create drills that not only condition but teach soccer as well. 

Lectures:  Studies have shown that you have about 28 seconds to get your point across before you get tuned out!  Be precise and relevant.  Get players moving quickly and they will learn more.