{"id":22348,"date":"2026-02-24T14:27:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/?page_id=22348"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:54:03","slug":"coaching-education-new","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/enysoccer\/coaching-education-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) provides top-level coaching education opportunities tailored to the needs of coaches and players across all ages and stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENYYSA hosts coaching education in partnership with U.S. Soccer, following the nationally recognized U.S. Soccer Coaching License Pathway\u2014an education journey designed to support coaches from beginner to advanced with the tools, guidance, and mentorship needed along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions about coaching education?<\/strong>
Please contact our Director of Coaching Education:
Tim Bradbury
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U.S. Soccer Coaching License Pathway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Soccer Coaching License Pathway consists of a series of courses designed to meet the specific needs of a coach at every step of the way. U.S. Soccer believes education is a journey, and our goal is to provide the necessary tools, guidance, and mentorship a coach requires along their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FREE INTRO COURSE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
US LEARNING CENTER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

* Free Intro Course<\/strong> is a required prerequisite to undergo any Grassroots Courses.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. SOCCER LICENSE PATHWAY<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Your Coaching Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pathway meets coaches at every level\u2014starting with Grassroots and progressing as your experience and coaching environment grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grassroots Licenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foundation of the pathway. Age-appropriate coaching through small-sided game models for beginner and travel coaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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D License<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Practical application, session planning, and coach development. For coaches in participation-level environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C License<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Links weekly training to matchday performance. Designed for coaches working with U13+ players who love to compete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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B License<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advanced player & team development in a performance environment. Highest performance step before A Licenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tim Bradbury<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ENYYSA Director of Coaching Education
tbradbury@enysoccer.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grassroots Mandate: <\/strong>All travel coaches must hold at least a US Soccer Grassroots License to recieve a coaching pass within ENYYSA leagues. Learn More >><\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COURSES & LICENSES<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Licenses Offered by ENYYSA<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ENYYSA hosts courses in partnership with U.S. Soccer throughout the year. Here’s what each level covers and what you need to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grassroots Licenses (4v4 \u00b7 7v7 \u00b7 9v9 \u00b7 11v11)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The entry point for all coaches. Grassroots courses focus on age-appropriate coaching and small-sided game models. Available in both online and in-person formats through ENYYSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GREAT FOR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n