National "D" License

Offered through the State office only

The National "D" license is a 36 to 40-hour course designed for the experienced coach who has already earned a National "E" license. The focus of this course is to improve a coach’s ability to positively influence individual players and teams.

What are the key components of the "D" License course?

• Develop the core coaching competencies necessary to effectively teach the 13-14 year old athlete and team. 
• Understand the characteristics and needs of an athlete in the Intermediate Stage of U.S. Soccer's Athlete Development Model.
• Build on the foundation of knowledge and experience in order to proceed through the sequence of coaching development courses.
   

What are the specific target outcomes of the "D" License course?

• Teach the Principles of Play in a training environment. (7v7 to 9v9).
• Apply the Principles of Play to functional group roles in a full team system.
• Plan a sequence of training and weekly cycles to complete a season plan.
   

There are two parts to the "D" License course - Instructional and Performance.  Candidates must complete both parts.

INSTRUCTIONAL:
 

  I.  Preparation Phase

• Candidates are required to complete three (3) assigned training sessions. [Link]
• Candidates are required to complete the three (3) assigned training sessions and three (3) self-reflections on the U.S. Soccer Session Planner. [Link]
• Candidate resource session planner tutorial. [Link]
• Candidate resource U.S. Soccer number nomenclature. [Link]
• 2015 "D" License Grading Rubric [Link]
   

  II.  Instructional Phase (14 to 18 hrs.)

• Candidates meet face-to-face with instructors at a course. 

Instructional Phase Price: $310
Instructional Phase Length: 18 hours