Introduction and orientation to U06/08 and U10/12, including a philosophy of coaching, based largely upon the characteristics of those ages.  Will also cover injuries, team administration, managing risk and the modified laws of the game.  Also includes your participation in field sessions featuring age-appropriate activities.  Time alloted for your questions as well.

This 36-hour course is designed for the experienced coach who has already received training at the “E” level or who has several years of coaching and/or playing experience. The focus of this course is to improve the coach’s ability to create game like situations in practice that challenge and improve the individuals or team’s ability.

Individual, group and team tactics are used to teach the roles of 1st, 2nd and 3rd attacker or defender. Small-sided games are used to develop an understanding of team shape and positional play as well as how to play in the different thirds of the field. Participants must successfully complete both written and practical coaching examinations to receive the state “D” License.