***THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL AND NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO ESPRUELL@CALSOUTH.COM.
***YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS COURSE***
The "E" License is MANDANTORY for ALL competitive level coaches. This 18-hour course is the most comprehensive course offered in preparation for the USSF "D" licensing course. Only a limited number of courses are offered each year and sign up for this course must be accomplished through the State Office.
Topics:
•Methods of coaching
•Team Management Assignment-Choose ONE of the three prompts (Pre-course written)
•CDC Concussion (Pre-course online module)
•Coaching tactics
•Laws of the Game (Pre-course online module)
•Principles of attack and defense
•Small-sided games
•Technique (Pre-course videos)
Course Length: 18 hours total- 5 hours in classroom and 13 hours of field work.
Any candidtate that fails to attend the FULL 18 hour couse will be ineligible to receive their "E" license.
Course Times:
Saturday 3/2 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 3/3 8:00am - 6:00pm
Meeting Location: C1 & 2
Cost: $95.00 per candidate
What to Bring:
•Completed pre-course work
•Notepad and pen/pencil for classroom session
•Properly inflated size 5 soccer ball
•Appropriate soccer attire and comfortable training shoes for field work
•Water/snacks, sunscreen lotion (optional), portable chair (optional)
•Lunch (optional, as you will be allowed off campus for lunch if preferred).
Cal South “E” Pre Course Assignments:
Assignment #1:
A written "Team Management Assignment". You will choose and complete 1 of the 3 prompts given. Can be found under the "Team Management" section of US Soccer's National "E" License Information webpage.
Assignment #2:
The Essential FIFA & Modified SSG Rules. You must register and complete the FIFA Laws of the Game which can be found:
Please print out the certificate that corresponds and bring the certificates with you to the course (Note: Please print each certificate immediately after completion of Law as you will not be given the opportunity to print at the completion of entire assignment).
Part B of Assignment #2:
Research and write a brief report on the rationale of modified small-sided games rules. Contact your local League or soccer organization to locate the modified rules of play for the Team that you coach. Read and Review the modifications for the following
FIFA Rules:
#1 Field, #2 Ball, #3 Players, #5 Referee, #6 Assistant Referee, and #7 Duration of Game If you are not currently part of a league, please see:
Assignment #3:
The CDC "Concussion in Youth Sports Assignment, which can be found:
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/index.html
Assignment #4:
Watch and compile notes on the major technical points of each of the US Youth Soccer Skills School Videos below:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL805D77038B88D895&feature=plcp
Technical Topics:
•Chipping
•Crossing
•Push Pass
•Heading
•In Step Drive
•Dribbling for Control
•Receiving Ground Balls
•Defending
It is MANDATORY that you complete the pre course assignments and turn them into the course instructor prior to the start of the course. You are required to be in attendance for the full duration of the course and also successfully complete a practical field session.
If a Candidate receives a "Not Ready" Grade it’s strongly recommended the candidate attend the full "E" course at zero cost before attending the “D” Course.
All precourse work can be found at: http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/Licenses/National-E.aspx
YOU WILL BECOME A MEMBER OF CAL SOUTH WHEN REGISTERING FOR A COURSE.