Eligibility: In order to register for the course a candidate must be at least 16 years old and must complete U.S. Soccer’s online Introduction to Grassroots Coaching. This free module is available in U.S. Soccer’s Learning Center (USSLC).

The 7v7 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module. Candidates will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 9-10.

Location:

Keller SA Office
133 Sports Pkwy Ste F
Keller TX 76248

Candidates must attend all sessions of the course in their entirety in order to be eligible to earn the Grassroots 7v7 In-Person License.

Additional information: https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/21/details/6095

Registration Fee: $25.00

The maximum number of course participants is 36. Registration closes at 11:59 pm on February 5, 2020; or when the course sells out, whichever occurs first. Additional course details and online registration are available in U.S. Soccer’s Learning Center (USSLC) (https://learning.ussoccer.com).

Please email Christi Heady at christi@ntxsoccer.org if you have any questions.

11v11 TRAINING (U13/U19)

Grassroots 11v11 In-Person Course, April 26, 2020, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location:

Colleyville Heritage High School
5401 Heritage Ave
Colleyville TX 76034

Candidates must attend all sessions of the course in their entirety in order to be eligible to earn the Grassroots 11v11 In-Person License.

Registration Fee: $100.00

The maximum number of course participants is 36. Registration closes at 11:59 pm on April 22, 2020; or when the course sells out, whichever occurs first. Additional course details and online registration are available in U.S. Soccer’s Learning Center (USSLC) (https://learning.ussoccer.com).

Please email Christi Heady at christi@ntxsoccer.org if you have any questions.

GNWSA plans to host 4v4, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 training Summer of 2020.

Other Resources:

The following link provided by North Texas Soccer provides some information on coaching education:

http://www.ntxsoccer.org/coaching__education/

There are many options for obtaining coaching training, including:

USSF (United States Soccer Federation)

https://www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education/overview

United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) - Recommended Courses are detailed below

https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/web/Education/web/Education/Coaching_Courses.aspx

GNWSA may provide some reimbursement for coaches training. Please see the GNWSA By-Laws for more information and please verify in writing that you are approved for reimbursement prior to registering for any course.

	GNWSA Coaches Curriculum
	Courses provided by UnitedSoccerCoaches.org (formerly NSCAA.com) 4v4 COURSE DETAILS This three hour in-person course is designed for coaches with players ages 8 and under. The curriculum is packed with age-appropriate training activities around a 4v4 game structure. Time Commitment: 3 hours Testing: No Prerequisites: None View Upcoming Classes 7v7/9v9 COURSE DETAILS This combined course for the next level of coaching is a nine hour in-person course focused on the 9-12 year old player. Content highlights player development, principles of play, technique, and tactics with small-sided games. Time Commitment: 9 hours Testing: No Prerequisites: None View Upcoming Classes 11v11 COURSE DETAILS Moving up the continuum of age levels to the 13 and above player, this Diploma is designed for an intermediate coach. It is a 12 hour in-person course focused on the 11v11 game with topics including the modern numbering system, formations and systems of play, player competencies and defensive and offensive tactics. Time Commitment: 12 hours Testing: No Prerequisites: None View Upcoming Classes National COURSE DETAILS The overall objective of the National Diploma is to acquaint the coach with the needs of soccer players and provide an organized and progressive methodology of coaching those needs. Basic technical and tactical knowledge is the central theme of the course in a 7v7 model. The course includes sessions on the teaching process, psychological skills training and Laws of the Game. Time Commitment: 45 hours instruction, 6 hours evaluation Testing: Yes Prerequisites: None. NSCAA 11v11 Diploma or the USSF 'E' License are recommended. Advanced National COURSE DETAILS The Advanced National Diploma emphasis is on training those players within a team concept designed to produce a successful environment. The 9v9 model is the main focus. The curriculum includes team organization and training, advanced methodology, analysis and understanding systems of play, a focus on tactics within thirds of the field, technical position overviews, match analysis and the psychological aspect of coaching. Time Commitment: 45 hours instruction, 6 hours evaluation Testing: Yes Prerequisites: National Diploma, USSF 'D' or 'C', UEFA Level 2 Certificate or Canadian 'B' License Premier COURSE DETAILS The Premier Diploma is the pinnacle of the Residential Academy offerings. The course content includes a thorough examination of different systems of play, including: technical and tactical implications; 11v11 topics, including coaching in the game, phase play and shadow play; nutrition; sportsmanship/ethics; and a leadership component including team management, personal development and the coach’s role in game development in his/her community. Time Commitment: 45 hours instruction, 6 hours evaluation Testing: Yes Prerequisites: Advanced National Diploma, USSF 'B' or 'A', UEFA 'B' or 'A' or Canadian 'A'


	Coaches Forms & References Please click on an underlined title for more information. If you are unable to find a form or information that you are looking for, please refer to the NMCSL Website, or the NTSSA Website. Coaches/Parents Guide Coach/Volunteer Code of Conduct NMCSL Spring 2020 Game and Misconduct Report - Youth NMCSL Fall 2018 Game and Misconduct Report - Mens NMCSL Fall 2018 Game and Misconduct Report - Co-Ed NTSSA Guest Player Form NTSSA Medical Release Form NTSSA Player Release Form Roanoke Sports Field Reservation Form Tournament Listings Soccer Field Diagram


	Attention GNWSA Coaches Coach Registration Register Now! 1) Register to Coach 2) NTSSA Risk Assessment: As part of the registration, you will be asked to complete a background check. This only needs to be done once every 12 months. If you are a new coach you MUST complete this step prior to receiving team roster or being assigned to a team. Both of these steps MUST be completed in order for you to be assigned to a team. NOTE: If you are a returning coach and experience problems accessing your COACH account, contact the GNWSA Registrar at registrar@gwnsa.com for assistance. Please do not create a new account as this creates duplicate records and causes issues when making team assignments.

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COACH TRAINING MATERIAL

...more to come...

7v7 TRAINING (U9/U10)

KSA will be hosting a 7v7 North Texas Soccer Coach Training February 9th at the Keller SA Office, 133 Sports Pkwy, Suite F, Keller, TX 76248 from 2m-6pm.

11v11 TRAINING (U13/U19)

GNWSA plans to host 4v4, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 training Summer of 2020.

USSF (United States Soccer Federation)

United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) - Recommended Courses are detailed below

COURSE DETAILS

7v7/9v9

COURSE DETAILS

11v11

COURSE DETAILS

National

COURSE DETAILS

Advanced National

COURSE DETAILS

Premier

COURSE DETAILS