National C License

DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Soccer National C License hosted by Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association is an online and in-person course. This blended format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, and an in-person. Meeting.

Candidates that register for this course are expected to attend all course meetings and complete all assignments to be eligible to receive the license. 

ELIGIBILITY

To be register for the U.S. Soccer C course, all candidates must meet the following prerequisites: 

• At least 18 years of age
• Have held a U.S. Soccer D license for at least 6 months OR meet the waiver guidelines 
• Access to a team (U13+) in a participation environment for the duration of the course!

WHAT TO EXPECT

80+ hours (virtual + in-person meetings) 

Coaches who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings, and a 4-day in-person meeting led by a licensed U.S. Soccer Educator. Coaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to the internet and a laptop/device with web camera/live video capabilities. The virtual meetings will take place on agreed-upon days and times (see below). Coaches may be asked to participate in the in-person field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn. 

ASSESSEMENT

Formative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in​

• Leadership and Managing the Performance Environment 
• Leading the player within the team
• Team performance observation-analysis
• Coaching Games
• Caching Training Sessions

Summative Assessment (Final projects at the end of the course) in

• Coaching Games
• Team performance analysis report
• Coaching Training Sessions
• Designing two (2) training session plans (within one week)
• Coaching one (1) training session (video)