Coach Education & Licensing
The coach licensing system has changed a bit.
The F License no longer exists and has been replaced by the new Grassroot Modules. The E and F Licenses are still valid to those who have them, but PSC is now asking our parent coaches that haven’t done an E or F License to take BOTH of the following:
Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Course
https://dcc.ussoccer.com/courses/available/16/details/1546
- This is free and takes about 30 mins to complete.
In Person AND/OR Online Grassroots Module
https://dcc.ussoccer.com/courses/available/26/details/1547
- for the Age Group being coached (i.e. U10 Coach to take 7v7 Course).
- Online courses are $25 to take (can be reimbursed by club on completion of course)
- In person courses can be found here:
https://dcc.ussoccer.com/courses/available/21/list
Our Director of Coaching, Dan Chubbock, is licensed to teach the Grassroots Modules. Please send me a note if you would like to attend a PSC hosted Grassroots course and we will follow up with a proposed day and time.
Coaches are also required to attend the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) class, details of which can be found here:
PCA Website
Parents are also strongly encouraged to attend. The PCA instructs coaches and parents on how to effectively teach children in a positive and supportive environment.
Piedmont Soccer Club and 24-7 UK Soccer Academy hold coach education classes throughout the year for our professional and volunteer coaches, but the following organizations continually offer courses for coaches to continue their development and stay up to date on current coaching trends…
USSF
United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA)
NorCalPremier
Cal North
Additional Education Opportunities
As well as US Soccer, please check our club calendar for Coach Education sessions and workshops happening throughout the season.
Norcalpremier.com also has several clinics throughout the year (some of which are free to Piedmont Soccer Club Coaches).
24-7 UK Soccer Academy Resources
U6 Rec Soccer Manual
Rec Activity Booklet
U7-U8 Academy Manual – 2018
U9-U10 Curriculum
