***THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE CONTACT LIST FOR FUTURE COURSES, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO ESPRUELL@CALSOUTH.COM.
***THE "D" COURSE CAN ONLY BE TAKEN BY COACHES THAT HAVE HELD A USSF "E" LICENSE FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS***
***Be sure to verify your e-mail address at time of registration, as you will receive pre-course material/information and final results via e-mail.***
The "D" License is strongly recommended for all competitive coaches of players 13 years old and up. This 36-hour course is the most comprehensive course offered and is preparatory for National "C" licensing. Only a limited number of courses are offered each year and sign up for this course must be accomplished through the State Office.
Prerequisites: USSF "E" License
Topics:
• Principles of Play
• Athlete Development
• Session Planning
• Coaching technique
• Coaching tactics
• Systems of play
• Match analysis
• Sport Science
Course Length: 36 hours total- 12 hours in classroom and 24 hours of field sessions.
Any candidtate that fails to attend the
FULL 36 hour couse will recieve a "Not Ready" grade and must wait for a period of six months before re-testing.
Cal South “D” Pre Course Assignments: You will be asked to complete three pre course assignments
Assignment #1:
The Essential FIFA 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).
Assignment #2:
The CDC "Concussion in Youth Sports Assignment, which can be found:
http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/HeadsUpConcussion.html
Assignment #3:
Two weeks prior to course start date, candidate must submit 3 completed coaching sessions chosen from the below list of topics to espruell@calsouth.com:
• Goalkeeping-Shot stopping and hand distribution
• Individual Defending
• Receiving and turning
• Improve your team's ability to build up through the midfield
• Improve your team's ability to recover the ball in the defensive half.
Testing Results: Candidates will receive a Ready (National "D" License) or Not Ready grade. Candidates receiving a Not Ready grade will be allowed to re-test for a National "D" License for a $25 fee. However, they must wait for a period of six months before re-testing.
Course Times:March 23- 8:00am - 6:00pm
March 24- 8:00am - 6:00pm
June 1- 8:00am - 6:00pm
June 2- 8:00am - 6:00pm
Meeting Location: F608
Cost: $ 225.00 per candidate. $202.50 as a member of the Cal South Coaches Association.
What to Bring:
•Completed pre-course work
•Notepad and pen/pencil for classroom session
• Properly inflated Size 5 ball
• Appropiate soccer attire
• Water/Snacks
• Sunscreen Lotion (Optional)
• Portable Chair (Optional)
• Lunch (Optional)-You will be allowed of campus for lunch if preferred.
All candidates will receive a Cal South Lesson Planner, and a Nike t-shirt at a retail value of $45.
YOU WILL BECOME A MEMBER OF CAL SOUTH WHEN REGISTERING FOR A COURSE.