2015 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 currently full and no longer taking 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:
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• 36 hours total- 12 hours in classroom and 24 hours of field sessions.
• Mandatory online webinars will be held on January 27, 28 and February 24, 25 from 6pm-10 pm. All registered candidates must be available for these webinars in order to eligible to attend the course.
Any candidate that fails to attend the FULL 36 hour course will receive a "Fail" grade and must wait for a period of six months before re-testing.
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Training Sessions:
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• Three training sessions and three self reflections will be prepared prior to the first weekend of instruction.
• Three training sessions and three self reflections will be prepared in between the first and second weekends.
• In addition to the classroom and field instruction, attendees must attend webinars on January 27, 28 and February 24, 25.
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Grades:
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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
Provisional “D” Status-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)
Fail-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:
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Saturday 12/5 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 12/6 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 1/27 6:00pm - 10pm (Online Webinar)
Thursday 1/28 6:00pm - 10pm (Online Webinar)
Wednesday 2/24 6:00pm - 10pm (Online Webinar)
Thursday 2/25 6:00pm- 10pm (Online Webinar)
Saturday 3/5 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 3/6 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Meeting Location:
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C1
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Cost:
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$150.00 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.)
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The Concussion Awareness Assignment, which can be found: http://www.brainshark.com/ussoccer/vu?pi=zEnzE4LOUz47W8z0
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Assignment 2.)
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Three weeks prior to course start date, candidate must submit three completed practice coaching sessions and the corresponding Self Reflection Forms that coincide with those sessions chosen to espruell@calsouth.com.
Further instructions and a list of acceptable topics can be found at the link below:
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 email them to espruell@calsouth.com three weeks 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.
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YOU WILL BECOME A MEMBER OF CAL SOUTH WHEN REGISTERING FOR A COURSE.