Coaching Education

"D" License Course
Length: 36 hours
Curriculum Emphasis:

• Methods of Coaching, Team Management & Administration, Tactics I, Tactics II, Match Analysis, Laws of the Game, and Care and Prevention of Injuries
• Coaching Small Sided Games, Dribbling, Passing, Receiving and Turning, Heading and Crossing, Finishing, Fitness with the Ball, Goalkeeping, Possession, Defending and Attacking.

  The D License is the highest level license that the state offers. In order to maintain consistency in the delivery and execution of the course the objectives, expectations, and grading for the "D" License course have been established. At the conclusion of the course the candidate will receive a National "D", a State "D" or a fail. The candidate must at least 18 years of age.

• For more information on VYSA hosted Coaching Courses (USSF "D", USSF "E" certificate and USSF "F" modules), contact the Va Rush office at 757-430-3500 or Virginia Youth Soccer Association at 703-494-0030 or www.vysa.com

• USSF D License Sponsor: Virginia Rush Location: Virginia Beach Dates: TBA Course Fee: $130.00 for VYSA teams                   $180.00 for non VYSA teams Instructor: Matt Busch Key Contact: Matt Busch (757) 430-3500 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Download VYSA Course Registration Form   USSF E License Sponsor: Virginia Rush Location: Virginia Beach Dates: February 8, 9 and 10 2013 Course Fee: $70 for VYSA teams                    $95 for Non VYSA teams Instructor: Matt Busch Key Contact: Matt Busch (757) 430-3500 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Download VYSA Course Registration Form   USSF F Modules Modules: U6 - U8  Sponsor: Va Rush Location: Va Beach Date: March 16, 2013 Course Fee:               $40 (Per module) for VYSA team               $55 (Per module) for Non VYSA team Instructor: Matt Busch Key Contact: Matt Busch (757) 430 - 3500 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    USSF F Modules Modules: U6 - U8 and U10 - U12 Sponsor: Va Rush Location: Va Beach Date: TBA Course Fee:               $40 (Per module) for VYSA team               $55 (Per module) for Non VYSA team Instructor: Matt Busch Key Contact: Matt Busch (757) 430 - 3500 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  The following is an overview of the US Soccer coaching Education programs and the curriculum offered  "C" License Course Length: 9 Days Curriculum Emphasis: The emphasis of the course will continue to be on the development of individual skill taught within individual and small group activities and games (4 v 4 to 7 v 7). The understanding and development of tactics through 4 v 4 to 9 v 9 games. The ability to observe mistakes and make appropriate correction.  "B" License Course Length: 9 Days Curriculum Emphasis: The development of training that provides greater meaning to positional play with the team functional training. Improved understanding of the roles of players and their responsibilities with the game. Development of collective play within the various lines of play, i.e. back line, midfield line or forward line, as applied to tactics and concepts of play. "A" License Course Length: 9 Days Curriculum Emphasis: The development and understanding of team play and specific tactical concepts applied to a game plan, i.e. low pressure defending, counter-attack, pressing, etc. Ability to construct an appropriate training session and coach within an 11 v 11 format. Understanding of team-related issues, i.e. player management, match analysis, etc. For more information on U.S. Soccer Coaching Schools (USSF "A", "B" and "C") contact the U.S. Soccer Coaching Departmentat 312-528-1219 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .