Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association

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