Coaching Course Descriptions
INTRODUCTION
Since 1999, over 4,000 coaches have taken part in the New York State West coach education courses. We hope that this trend continues long into the future. Many of our member clubs and organizations now recommend/mandate that their coaches have minimum licensing requirements before being placed with any level of team.
Designed to meet the changing needs of today’s game, the national coaching program creates an environment that immerses coaches in the culture of the game. The four levels of courses that we offer emphasize field instruction in the areas of technique, tactics, and fitness. The courses also offer instruction in methodology, team management, and sport psychology.
New York State West Youth Soccer has created a faculty of highly trained, knowledgeable and courteous instructors, all of which have completed the courses themselves. Instructional courses are held on a regular basis to keep our staff abreast of all current trends.
The US Soccer National Coaching School is recognized as the only licensing body in the USA by soccer’s international governing body - F.I.F.A.
Our objective is to provide all western New York coaches, from the beginner to the experienced, the up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge to ensure that players are provided the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Course Descriptions
NYSWYSA Coach 101 Course
This course can be hosted virtually or in person and can include classroom and/or field experiences.
Cost: $200 per club
Clubs interested in hosting a Coaching 101 class should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org.
NYSWYSA Coach 201 Course
This is a two-hour course designed to introduce the parent coach to coaching youth soccer. Coaches will leave with resources in hand to utilize right away in their practices. Content is flexible and based on the audience and each clubs’ specific needs. Practical demonstration can/will be provided through the use of video technology. Topics will cover how to deal with children in a team environment, best practices for player development, how to structure a practice, team management, basic laws of the game, etc. We will provide the “starter” coach with the needed resources and confidence to successfully conduct simple, fun, and age-appropriate training activities with their teams.
This course typically consists of one hour of classroom theory and one hour of field experience.
Cost: $300 per club
Clubs interested in hosting a Coaching 201 class should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org.
NYSWYSA – Introduction to GK I
This is a one-hour course that is designed for the travel coach who would like to have the basic knowledge of goalkeeper training and how to incorporate the goalkeeper into your training session. Incorporating the goalkeeper into your training session, positioning, angle play, and basic ball handling will be taught in this class.
Course Fee: $20 per person
NYSWYSA – Introduction to GK II
This is a two-hour course that builds on our Introduction to goalkeeper I course. This course is ideal for the travel coach or goalkeeper coach who will be working with goalkeepers and want to expand their knowledge on the training of a goalkeeper. In addition to the goalkeeper I topics this course will also include training methodologies of the goalkeeper and team, footwork, advanced ball handling, angle play, crosses, breakaway’s, 1v1’s, penalty kicks, and the mentality of the goalkeeper.
Course Fee: $35 per person
Special Topics Courses
These courses are designed to meet the needs of a specific club on a variety of topics and ages. The course content can be modified for beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced level audiences.
Cost: Varies
Clubs interested in hosting a special topics class should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org.
These courses are club hosted and our staff will make every effort to arrange a convenient date to conduct the course that will fit into your club’s schedule/calendar and meet your specific needs. A NYSW Coaching Education Staff member will travel to your club and conduct the course for a flat fee. Clubs interested in hosting one of these courses should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org
US Soccer Grassroots Courses
NYSWYSA State Level I Course
This is a seven-hour course that provides an educational framework for coaches to be able to apply two teaching methods. The teaching methods will be taught both through theoretical and practical field applications. Educational theory will also be taught as the foundation of the coaching process for each coach to better equip themselves with the ability to transfer their knowledge to each player in the most effective way. This class is designed for those coaches who want to continue with a more formal coaching educational pathway without necessarily having to commit to the requirements of taking a US Soccer D coaching course. The course information is meant for coaches of all age groups but is more specifically geared toward players from U10 to U16 boys and girls.
NYSWYSA State Level II Course
This is a seven-hour course that provides an educational framework for coaches to be able to teach in a simple to complex coaching method. This course builds on the information taught in the State Level I Course. Principles of attack and defense will also be introduced in the course along with the framework of teaching technical training. The teaching methods will be taught both through theoretical and practical field applications. Educational theory will also be taught as the foundation of the coaching process for each coach to better equip themselves with the ability to transfer their knowledge to each player in the most effective way. This class is designed for those coaches who want to continue with a more formal coaching educational pathway without necessarily having to commit to the requirements of taking a US Soccer D coaching course. The course information is meant for coaches of all age groups but is more specifically geared toward players from U12 to U16 boys and girls.
US Soccer D Course
US Soccer D Course -Course Information
US Soccer C, B, A Courses
US Soccer C, B, A – Course Information