2014 Cal South / USSF License "D" Course
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.
***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.***
**This course is full and no longer accepting applications**
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• Principles of Play |
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• Athlete Development |
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• Session Planning |
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• Coaching Technique |
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• Coaching Tactics |
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• Systems of Play |
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• Match Analysis |
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• Sport Science |
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Course Length: |
36 hours total- 12 hours in classroom and 24 hours of field sessions.
Any candidate that fails to attend the FULL 36 hour course will receive a "Not Ready" grade and must wait for a period of six months before re-testing. |
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Training Sessions: |
Five training sessions will be prepared prior to the first weekend of instruction. Five training sessions will be prepared in between the first and second weekends. In addition to the classroom and field instruction, attendees must attend two webinar sessions sometime in between the weekends. |
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Grades: |
Attendees will receive 1 of 3 grades:
National “D” License-full privileges of the license and may attend a National “C” License course in the future
National “D” Certificate-coach must attend a second weekend of the License “D” Course and receive a passing score to attain a National “D” License (6-month wait period)
Not Ready-coach must pay for and attend the full License “D” Course from the beginning again (6-month wait period) |
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Course Times: |
Saturday 12/27 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 12/28 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 4/25 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 4/26 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Meeting Location: |
TR 5 & TR 6 |
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Cost: |
$100.00 per candidate. |
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What to Bring:
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•Completed pre-course assignments
•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). |
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Completion of TWO Pre-Course Assignments is required. |
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Assignment 1.) |
The Concussion Awareness Assignment, which can be found: http://www.brainshark.com/ussoccer/vu?pi=zEnzE4LOUz47W8z0 |
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Assignment 2.) |
Two weeks prior to course start date, candidate must submit five completed practice 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.
Each practice coaching session must be conducted with an age appropriate team (U13-U14) and signed off on by the organization’s Director of Coaching or President prior to submission.
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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. |
YOU WILL BECOME A MEMBER OF CAL SOUTH WHEN REGISTERING FOR A COURSE.