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ASA partners in education with US Soccer and United Soccer Coaches.  We conduct coaching education courses at various times throughout the year to continually raise the level of coaching and soccer within our state. Our Coach Educators are here to provide coaches with the tools and knowledge to help their players reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HERE ARE ALABAMA SOCCER ASSOCIATION’S RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED LICENSES FOR COACHING POSITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGE GROUP\/LEVEL<\/strong><\/td>RECOMMENDED<\/strong><\/td>REQUIRED<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Under 10\/Academy<\/td>USSF “D” License<\/td>USSF Grassroots 7v7<\/td><\/tr>
Under 12\/Academy<\/td>USSF “D” License<\/td>USSF Grassroots 9v9<\/td><\/tr>
Under 13<\/td>USSF “C” License<\/td>USSF “D” License<\/td><\/tr>
Under 15+<\/td>USSF “B” License<\/td>USSF “D” License<\/td><\/tr>
Director of Coaching\/Technical Director<\/td>USSF Club Technical Leadership License<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Risk Management <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about our risk management process here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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US Soccer Federation – USSF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because the US Soccer Federation is the National Governing Body of the United States, they are the only organization recognized by FIFA able to issue a true soccer coaching \u201clicense.\u201d  Therefore, these licenses carry more weight than other certifications and acceptance into a US Soccer Course. All US Soccer Coaching Education Courses require the creation of a profile within the Learning Center<\/a>. From there, coaches are able to take courses along the Coaching License Pathway<\/a>. ASA\u2019s course schedule and specific course information is found in the Learning Center Upcoming Courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participating in a US Soccer Course will see the Coach Educator from Alabama Soccer Association \u201cEngage, guide, support, and challenge coaches to continue improving their knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to plan, implement and maintain player-centered environments.\u201d  These courses are incredible opportunities for the student coach  to experience reality-based assignments and activities that utilize experiential learning and result in the holistic growth of the person & coach. If you are a club who wishes to host a Grassroots Course or D License, please fill out this form<\/a> and send an email to kevin@alsoccer.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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United Soccer Coaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

United Soccer Coaches Education<\/a>\u00a0is designed with flexibility in mind for coaches to choose their desired level of entry based on previous experience. Special Topic and Development courses offer unique material and can be taken in any order.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Female Coaches Group<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Alabama Female Coaches Group (AFCG) exists to connect female coaches with each other, provide educational opportunities, and create a network of support for each other from both male and female coaches. With about 50% of participants in youth sports being females, it is our purpose to bring attention to this half of the population by helping coaches further their players\u2019 enjoyment of sport, increase their knowledge, and improve the quality of instruction. It is also our purpose to help bridge the gap between male and female coaches. Despite the group name, this group is open to males who coach female players as well as females who coach male players. This group is being formed by soccer coaches but is open to all sports and we encourage other coaches, administrators, parents to also participate. Alabama Soccer Association is the founding member. We are actively seeking the next Female Coaches Group leaders and members.

If you are interested in leading or becoming a member, please reach out to jennifer@alsoccer.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We aspire to…<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Connect<\/strong>\u2013by bringing together coaches in Alabama to exchange ideas, issues, and solutions that commonly arise as coaches of female players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educate<\/strong>\u2013by providing coaching education opportunities, mentorships, and information to help improve the quality of coaching for female players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support<\/strong>\u2013by creating a network of coaches to help support each other through mentorship, friendship, and networking. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Coaching Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below you will find resources that are geared towards both new and experienced coaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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