2015 Cal South / USSF License "E" Course
The "E" License is MANDATORY 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. This course will be limited to 48 candidates.
***YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS COURSE***
**This course is currently closed and no longer accepting applications**
• Methods of coaching |
• Team Management Assignment (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 candidate that fails to attend the FULL 18 hour course will be ineligible to receive their "E" license. |
Course Times: |
Saturday 3/7 8:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 3/8 8:00am - 6:00pm |
Meeting Location: |
#722 |
Cost: |
$95.00 per candidate. $85.50 for Cal South Coaches Association members. |
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). |
Completion of five Pre-Course Assignments is required.
The following link will direct you to all pertinent pre-course work:
http://www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education/licenses/national-e |
Assignment 1.)
Part A |
Register and complete the “E” License Referee Assignment, Part A. |
Assignment 1.)
Part B |
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: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/RulesSmallGames.asp |
Assignment 2.)
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"Team Management Assignment". |
Assignment 3.) |
The CDC "Concussion in Youth Sports Assignment. |
Assignment 4.) |
Prevention and Care Webinar |
Assignment 5.) |
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. |
All pre course work can be found below:
YOU WILL BECOME A MEMBER OF CAL SOUTH WHEN REGISTERING FOR A COURSE.