Online Youth Certificate
This course is designed specifically for the U9 coach. During three hours of classroom and field instruction, coaches are taught the proper techniques for these age groups.
This is NOT a coaching license. All coaches holding a Youth Certificate will be required to complete the field component of the Youth License 1 (YM1) before a coaching license can be issued. A recreational coach who holds this certificate can be in the technical area and coach games for one year.
Topics:
- Philosophy of coaching U9 and younger players
- Characteristics of U9 and younger
- Team administration and risk management
- Prevention and care of soccer injuries
- Appropriate activities for U9 and younger players
- Organizing a youth training session
- Laws of the Game: modified
Prerequisites:
- AN OPEN MIND!
- Minimum age - 16 years old
Course Length: 3-1/2 hours
Testing:
- Yes
Cost:
- $15 per person
Each candidate will receive the US Youth Soccer Novice Coach DVD (a $10 value) and an entry-level certificate for recreational coaches.
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