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COACHING CLINICS
"G" License
All new coaches and non-certified returning coaches should attend this one day clinic!

For new coaches and those coaching U6 and U8 players. The 4-hour course is presented 2 hours in the classroom and 2 hours on the pitch. Includes information on child development, philosophy of coaching/teaching young players, simple medical care and small-sided laws.

"F" License
All new and returning U10 non-certified coaches should attend this clinic!

This course addresses the needs of the U10 player. The class is 8 hours in length. You will spend two hours in the classroom and 6 hours on the pitch. Information includes Team management, skills and economical training, simple goalkeeping, shooting, heading and on-field tactics.

"E" License
All U12 / U14 coaches should have this certification!

This course addresses the needs of the U12 player. Bring your cleats and be ready to run for an intense soccer education! 18 hours of instruction presented over 2 ½ days of fun. You'll spend 6 hours in the class studying team management, principles of play, care and prevention and laws of the game. Then hit the pitch for 10 hours of practical skills and training followed by a test.

"D" License
Prerequisite: E License

This course addresses the needs of the U14 and above player. 36 hours of instruction presented over 6 days of fun. You'll spend time in the classroom studying Methods of coaching, Organization of training sessions, Team Management, and Match analysis. Practical skills include Team principles of attack/defense, Advanced goalkeeping, Skill training, and more.