Overview of the U.S. Soccer
License Progression
Level
3 - National "A" License --->
"A" License renewal (CEU Program)
Level
2 - National "B" License
Level
1 - National "C" License
"D"
License Course
Length: 38 hours
Cost: $100.00
7 hours - theory in classroom
21 hours - practical sessions on field
1 ½ hours - written testing in classroom
6 ½ hours - practical testing on field
Curriculum Emphasis of the "D"
Course:
- Course is offered by
each state association
- Prepare coaches to further
develop the player's tchnical abilities and their application within the game
- Increase the understanding of the Principles
of Play and how they are applied in the game
- Expand
the coaches understanding of 11 a-side soccer and the importance of developing
a team system that is based on the player's abilities
"E"
Certificate Course
Length: 18 hours
Cost: $50.00
6 hours - theory in classroom
10 hours - practical sessions on field
2 hours - practical coaching with candidates
No formal testing
Curriculum Emphasis of the "E" Certificate:
- Course
is offered by each state association
- This course
is the first course for coaches who will be coaching 11 a-side soccer and provides
general instruction to coaching and organizing your team
- Introduction
to the methodology of coaching and the four components of coaching soccer, Technique,
Tactics, Fitness and Psychology
- Field sessions
concentrate on developing technique within small-sided games that also present
problems for players to solve within the game
Youth Modules
- Level I and II
Length: Varies by level
Cost: $30.00 (includes 2 dvd's)
Approx. 4 hours
1 ½ hours in classroom
2 ½ hours on field
No formal testing
Curriculum Emphasis of the Youth
Modules:
- Course is offered by
each state association
- Content of youth modules
is same as the US Soccer Youth License Course and is age specific
- Level
I—U-6; Level II—U-8&10
- Focus of
youth modules is the parent coach who has little or no experience in the game
of soccer
Mini-Clinics
Objective:
Concentrated lectures or demonstration on a specific subject; i.e. Management,
Goalkeeping, Care/Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $150.00 total for course
Two (2) free 3-hour clinics can be granted
per year to each affiliate per delegate vote; e.g. if an affiliate has 3 delegate
votes to EPYSA, then they are entitled to 6 free 3-hour clinics.
Requirement:
Appropriate facilities and 20 participants
Examination: None
