Philosophy
To help you gain the most information from the courses, staff coaches teach
the essentials of soccer in an optimal way. All candidates actively participate
in field sessions. Approximately two-thirds of each course is comprised of
field sessions and the remaining one-third as lectures. The intensity of the
field sessions is directly related to the level of the course. The higher the
course, the more hours required on the field.
The Certification Process
State Youth License
As of 2002, HYSA will introduce a new State Youth license. This license will
be offered as two modules: Under-6 / Under-8, and Under-10 / Under-12. Each
course is three and a half (3.5) hours in length and is designed to be age-specific.
All Youth Module 1 and Youth Module 2 courses will be held back to back on
the same day and site making it ideal for the candidate wishing to complete
both courses on the same day. A minimum of 15 participants must be pre-registered
for each course at least five days prior to the start of the class; otherwise,
the course will be cancelled.
Module 1- Under 6 and Under 8
This course is designed specifically for the Under-6 and Under-8 coach. During
3.5 hours of classroom (2hours) and field instruction (1.5 hours), coaches
are taught the proper techniques for these age groups.
Topics:
- Philosophy of coaching Under-6 and Under-8 players
- Characteristics of Under-6 and Under-8 players
- Team administration and risk management
- Prevention and care of soccer injuries
- Appropriate activities for Under-6 and Under-8 players
- Organizing a youth training session
- Laws of the Game: modified
Prerequisites:
- AN OPEN MIND!
- Mandatory for all coaches of player's age 6-8 years.
Testing: None
Cost: $25
Module 2-Under 10 and Under 12
This course is designed specifically for the Under-10/12
coach. The 3.5-hour course of classroom (2 hours and
field instruction (1.5 hours) offers the proper coaching
techniques for Under-10 / 12 players.
Topics:
- Philosophy of coaching Under-10 players
- Characteristics of Under-10 players
- Team administration and risk management
- Prevention and care of soccer injuries
- Appropriate activities for Under-10 players
- Organizing a youth training session
- Laws of the Game: modified
Prerequisites:
- AN OPEN MIND!
- Mandatory for all coaches of players age 10-12 years
Testing: None
Cost: $25
‘F’ License
This 9-hour course (3 hours classroom, 6 hours field)
combines field and classroom instruction in intermediate
coaching and teaching methodology.
Topics:
- Methods of coaching
- Team administration and risk management
- Prevention and care of injuries
- Coaching technique
- Coaching tactics
- Laws of the Game
- Principles of attack and defense
- Small-sided games
Prerequisites: Minimum age - 16 years old
Testing: None
Cost: $35
‘E’ License
The "E" Certificate is an entry level course for all competitive
coaches for U13 & Above.
This 18-hour course (5 hours classroom, 13 hours field)
combines field and classroom instruction in intermediate
coaching and teaching methodology.
Topics:
- Methods of coaching
- Team administration and risk management
- Prevention and care of injuries
- Coaching technique
- Coaching tactics
- Laws of the Game
- Principles of attack and defense
- Small-sided games
Prerequisites: Minimum age - 18 years old
Testing: Written
Cost: $65 per person all Candidates will receive the,
HYSA "E"
Course workbook and a HYSA Adidas Coaching T-shirt.
‘D’ License
The "D" License is strongly recommended for
all competitive coaches of players 15 years and up
by 2004.
This 36-hour course (12 hours classroom, 24 hours field)
is the most comprehensive course offered and is preparatory
for national licensing. Only a limited number of courses
are offered each year and sign up for this course must
be accomplished through the State Office. The participant
must hold an
"E" license and provide a copy of it when
registering for the course. A minimum of 15 participants
must be pre-registered for the course at least five
days prior to the start of the class; otherwise, the
course will be cancelled.
Topics
- Methods of coaching
- Team management
- Prevention and care of injuries
- Coaching technique
- Coaching tactics
- Systems of play
- Match analysis
- Principles of play
Prerequisites:
- "E" License
- Minimum age - 18 years old
Testing:
- Methods of coaching - oral and video test
- Tactics - oral video test
- Laws of the Game - take home test
- Prevention and Care - take home test
- Practical field session - methods / coaching
Cost: $125
‘D’ License Upgrade
This course is offered to coaches who failed their
State or National "D"
license or who are requesting a waiver of the ‘D’ License. All
candidates requesting a waiver must attend the "D" Upgrade course.
This course will be scheduled 2 hours one evening and 8 hours on a Saturday
or Sunday usually in conjunction with a regularly scheduled D License Course.
HYSA allows a candidate to re-test once. If a candidate fails a second time
they must to take the full ‘D’ License
Course and pay all of the appropriate fees.
Prerequisites: Must have attended the "D" course
or received a waiver from the State Director of Coaching
based on equivalent AYSO, or NSCAA course work
Topics:
- Methods of Coaching/ Tactics 2 hours classroom
- Model training session 1 hours field
- Practice coaching 2 hours field
- Practical coaching tests 5 hours field
Testing: Oral testing on Methods of coaching and Tactics 1 hour classroom.
Practical field session technical and Tactical
Cost: For re-testing- $50.00 per person. For waiver candidates- $115 per
person.
Goalkeeper License:
The basic techniques of how to teach youth goalkeepers is the primary objective
of this 6-hour.
- Beginning goalkeeping session 2 hours field
- Intermediate goalkeeping session 2 hours
- Advanced goalkeeping session 2 hours.
Prerequisites: None
Testing: None
Cost: To Be Determined
A minimum of 15 participants must be pre-registered for the course at least
five days prior to the start of the class; otherwise, the course will be
cancelled.
National Licenses
National (‘C’, ‘B’, and ‘A’) licenses are
received by attending the USSF National School. All new candidates must have
a National "D" license and must show proof of it when applying for
the "C" national course. Coaches must hold the national D license
1 year before they can attend the national C course Brochures may be obtained
my writing or calling:
US Soccer National Coaching Program
1811 S. Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 808-1300
Equivalency Procedures
To apply for equivalency, a coach must submit to the State Director of Coaching:
- HYSA Course application form.
- Coaching resume.
- Proof of certificates, license's taken
- Cashiers check or money order for the amount below. HYSA does not issue
licenses without a coach taking and passing the practical and written tests.
The State Director of Coaching will make final judgment on all waivers or
equivalencies.
NSCAA Regional Diploma
A coach that holds a NSCAA Regional Diploma may obtain
a HYSA ‘E’
License by following the above outlined procedure and submitting a check
or money order for $50.
AYSO Advanced License
A coach that holds an AYSO Advanced License may obtain
a HYSA State ‘D’
License by following the above outlined procedure and submitting a check or
money order for $100. For ‘D’ License Courses (i.e. State or National)
a candidate must attend and pass the ‘D’ Upgrade Course.
Waiver Procedures
To apply for a Waiver in to the National D Course, a candidate must have
three (3) years youth coaching experience and either three (3) years playing
experience with U.S. National teams or three (3) years professional playing
experience. To apply for a waiver, a coach must submit, in advance a coaching
application form, resume, proof of playing level. The Fee for a waiver has
not been set yet, please contact DOC Kuntz for information. Candidates will
be required to attend a USSF D Upgrade Course and pass the practical and
written or oral tests.
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