National "E" License

 

The National "E" License is an 18-hour course, which covers the elementary principles of coaching and prepares interested coaches for the 36-hour National "D" License course.  Candidates must complete the "F" License prior to starting the "E" License course.

What will you learn in the National "E" License course?

Develop the core coaching competencies necessary to effectively teach the 9-12 year old athlete and team

Understand the characteristics and needs of an athlete in the Basic Stage of our Long Term Player Development model

Establish a foundation of knowledge and experience in order to proceed through the sequence of coaching development courses

 

What are the specific target outcomes of the course?

Understand and effectively apply the principles of Long Term Player Development

Demonstrate competency in planning an age-appropriate training session

Demonstrate the essential competencies to execute a team training session that is focused on a technical function of the game

Understand concepts and recognize the principles of attacking and defending in a small-sided game environment (3v3 to 9v9) adaptable to local competition structure

 

You must complete the following course work PRIOR to the course: http://www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education/licenses/national-e

 

Price: $160

Length: 18 Hours

Typical Course Schedule

Friday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

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National "F" License

 

The “F” License is a 2-hour course, conducted entirely online, intended for all parents and coaches of youth players. The focus of this grassroots course is to share U.S. Soccer’s best practices in creating a fun, activity-centered and age-appropriate environment for 5-8 year old players.  Candidates will have access to the new US Soccer Digital Coaching Platform for 1 year.  The “F” License will be available soon and become a prerequisite for the “E” License beginning June 1, 2015.

Course Fee: $25

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