Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the United Soccer Coaches is the largest soccer coaches’ organization in the world. Since its founding in 1941, it has grown to include more than 30,000 members who coach both genders at all levels of the sport. In addition to a national rankings program for colleges and high schools, United Soccer Coaches offers an extensive recognition program that presents nearly 10,000 individual awards every year. It fulfills its mission of coaching education through a nationwide program of clinics and week-long courses, teaching more than 6,000 soccer coaches each year.
The Long Island Junior Soccer League Coaching Academy, in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches, has developed a progressive series of courses that aim to guide coaches from beginner level (players age 4-8) through U19 competition. See below for an explanation of each course.
Foundations Of Coaching Level 2 Diploma – This course meets the mandatory coaching license requirements for U9 and U10 travel coaches.
The LIJSL/United Soccer Coaches Foundations of Coaching Level 2 Diploma is a four-hour, in-person course. Foundations of Coaching Level 2 Diploma focuses on the two “S’s of development” – skills and soccer. Coaches will learn the fundamental difference between a drill and player-centered activity. There will also be age-appropriate activities that relate to a player’s physical, cognitive, and mental development. The course then leads into how to develop activities to foster skill development and discussion on the principles of play, tactics, and strategy.
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Course Price: $85
For more information please contact the league office at (631) 648-9020, or send an email to [email protected].
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