{"id":2292,"date":"2023-08-21T17:52:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T17:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/vysa\/?page_id=2292"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:45:17","slug":"coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/vysa\/coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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State Office Contact<\/strong>S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gordon Miller<\/td>Technical Director<\/td>Gordon@vysa.com<\/a><\/td>(540) 693-1430 ext. 216<\/td><\/tr>
Paul Shaw<\/td>Assistant Technical Director<\/td>Paul@vysa.com<\/a><\/td>(540) 693-1430 ext. 225<\/td><\/tr>
Jessica Cottet<\/td>Director, Technical Department Operations<\/td>Jessica@vysa.com<\/a><\/td>(540) 693-1430 ext. 222<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Host a Course<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clubs or Leagues interested in hosting a US Soccer Coaching License course should complete the registration form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lesson Plans<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order for players to continue to progress, coaches have to be better prepared with the practice topic, the age appropriate progressions and the key points related to each. These plans will help you to stay organized and help you to further your own growth as well. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Gary Stephenson and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer for allowing Virginia Youth Soccer Association to have access to these age-appropriate lesson plans!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coach For Community<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Coach for Community (C4C) is a free two hour course (one hr on the field and one hr in the class) that provides coaching education and age appropriate resources for grassroots coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The C4C is intended to help educate entry level coaches and is designed to increase player participation and retain players and coaches. The objective is to share best practices for player development in games and training sessions and share member benefits for the host organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. Soccer Grassroots Licenses<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Coaching License Pathway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Soccer is committed to providing all coaches, from beginner to advanced, with education tailored to their experiences and the needs of their players. The 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Create a profile in the US Soccer Learning Center<\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2: Complete the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module<\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This free introductory module, which represents the first step in the newly revised coaching license pathway, is now the general starting point of the pathway and is the required prerequisite to undergo any of US Soccer’s Grassroots Licensing Courses. Coaches who complete the module will also be provided with four complimentary Play-Practice-Play training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The module takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and can be accessed through your US Soccer Learning Center profile.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Complete at least one of the four, age-appropriate grassroots courses<\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

These courses specifically target the age-appropriate needs of players at the 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See what Grassroots courses are available in your area by selecting a course below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The purpose of this course is to prepare coaches to create environments that are inclusive, fun and safe for children, ages U6-U12, promoting their love for the game.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Eligibility<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

To register for the U.S. Soccer D Course, individuals must meet the following prerequisites: <\/p>\n\n\n\n