U06/08 Youth Module-Age Specific 4 Hour Course |
- Introduction and Orientation
- Philosophy of Coaching & Characteristics of U06 & U08 Soccer Players
- Field Session with Coaches with appropriate activities for U06 & U08 Soccer Players
- Soccer Injuries, Team Administration/Risk Management and Modified Laws
- Summary & Questions and Answers
- $15 ISA member; $22 non-ISA member
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U10/12 Youth Module-Age Specific 4 Hour Course |
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Introduction and Orientation
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Philosophy of Coaching & Characteristics of U10 & U12 Soccer Players
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Field Session with Coaches with appropriate activities for U10 & U12 Soccer Players
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Soccer Injuries, Team Administration/Risk Management and Modified Laws
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Summary & Questions and Answers
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$15 ISA member; $22 non-ISA member
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A four-hour course is available for your club, league or association. This course is designed to introduce youth soccer to the parents and coaches of recreational programs who have little or no experience with coaching youth soccer. The “G” course can be modified to a specific soccer topic area of training of your choice.
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This 18-hour course is designed to assist coaches who may or may not have had any prior coaching experience with U10, U12 and U14 players. The curriculum focuses on the development of the player and takes the player from being technically oriented to refining those techniques and applying them to game situations. A take home examination is used as an in-class learning tool. $70 ISA member; $85 non-ISA member
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This 36-hour course is designed for the experienced coach who has already received training at the “E” level or who has several years of coaching and/or playing experience. The focus of this course is to improve the coach’s ability to create game like situations in practice that challenge and improve the individuals or team’s ability.
Individual, group and team tactics are used to teach the roles of 1st, 2nd and 3rd attacker or defender. Small-sided games are used to develop an understanding of team shape and positional play as well as how to play in the different thirds of the field. Participants must successfully complete both written and practical coaching examinations to receive the state “D” License. $120 ISA member; $160 non-ISA member
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Hosting a certificate/licensing course |
If the dates already offered can't accommodate coaches in your area, your club or association can request to host one!
- Please include the following information in your request
- Your name, club or association name, your position with club, your contact information (best phone, best e-mail)
- Whether you can accommodate the following requirements
- Outdoor date facilities: field, classroom, blackboard, VCR; contingency indoor facility if inclement weather
- Winter date facilities: large gymnasium, classroom, blackboard, VCR
- Facilities must be able to accommodate the number of participants
- Assignment of a coordinator who will have the responsibility to be a liason between the host and the State Director of Coaching
- Indicate the date(s) you have in mind
- How you will publicize the course in your area. The Iowa Soccer Association will provide support in this area.
- In order to cover the curriculum effectively, the minimum number of participants required for the U06/U08, U10/U12 Modules and “G” course is 12, for the “E” course is 15 and for the “D” course is 20. Number of participants must be confirmed 7 days prior to the course.
- E-mail this information to Ian Bradley, State Director of Coaching or call him at 515-252-6363 (local) or toll free 800/386-4692.
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1) US Soccer Licensing Program
Excellent for intermediate-level coaches who want to elevate their knowledge of coaching and of the game.
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2) National Soccer Coaches Association of America Coaching Academy (NSCAA)
Browse a wide range of educational opportunities appropriate for beginning through advanced coaches.
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