The National E course is an 18-hour course, typically held over
one weekend, which covers the elementary principles of coaching and prepares
interested coaches for the National D course. The course consists of a series
of lectures and field sessions, and attendance is mandatory for the full
duration of all course meetings.
Eligibility
The National E course is open to all applicants who hold a U.S.
Soccer National F license and who are at least 16 years of age.
Initial Assignments
All course work for the National E course will be completed in
the Digital Coaching Center (DCC) located on US Soccer web site
(www.ussoccer.com). Before the first course meeting, all candidates must
complete the following assignments:
- Team Management
- Laws of the Game
- Prevention and Care / Concussion Awareness
Target Outcomes
- Develop the core coaching competencies necessary to
effectively teach the 9-12 year old athlete and team.
- Understand the characteristics and needs of an athlete
in the Basic Stage of U.S. Soccer's Long Term Athlete Development Model.
- Demonstrate competency in planning an age-appropriate
training session.
Understand concepts and recognize the principles
of attacking and defending in a small-sided game environment.
Typical schedule is as follows:
Friday, March 17 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 18 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 19 9:00 a.m. - finish (usually around 4:00 p.m.)
Fee is $135/coach - make check payable to PA West Soccer, 111 Whitehead Lane, Suite 200, Monroeville, PA 15146.