Pre-Course:
* The National “C” License course is a eight-day program and the physical and mental demands of the course are great. Candidates are encouraged to participate in the sessions in order to maximize learning. Therefore, attention should be given by each candidate to arrive at the course in good physical condition.
* Each National “C” License candidate is responsible for completing a pre-course assignment. The purpose of this exercise is to better prepare the candidate for what is expected of them at the course. The assignment will not be used to determine the final grade, but is part of the course requirements.
* Pre-course reading material is expected to be completed prior to arrival to the course. U.S. Soccer’s Best Practices for Coaching in the United States manual is available online and candidates should become comfortable with the information.
Pre-Course Assignments:
Recommendations Prior to Attending:
* Candidate has experience coaching 11 – 14 year old players.
* Candidates run training sessions prior to the course. It is highly recommended that candidates have their training session(s) evaluated by the club technical director with feedback provided.
* Become familiar with U.S. Soccer’s Best Practices for Coaching in the United States.
* Candidates become comfortable with U.S. Soccer’s The Progression from 4v4 to 11v11 document.
During the Course:
* The National “C” License course consists of approximately 25 classroom hours and 45 field sessions hours.
* Classroom sessions involve active candidate participation and use game and training videos as a learning tool.
* U.S. National Instructional Staff conduct realistic training sessions throughout the course using methodology recognized and used by U.S. Soccer.
* Candidates are given opportunities to run two training sessions which progress from a warm-up to a 7v7 model. Feedback is provided from U.S. National Instructional Staff.
* Candidates will learn how to properly step in at the right time to make coaching points during training sessions and in 7v7 game situations.
* Candidates are expected to be able to teach technique and how it is applied in a game environment. They should also have small group tactical ideas learned in the U.S. Soccer “D” License course.
* Candidates are responsible for reading the FIFA Laws of the Game Booklet and completing the corresponding written examination.
* Oral exam questions will be given at the beginning of the course. Each coach will give a 3 – 5 minute oral presentation to the group at the end of the week.
Post-Course:
* Candidates are encouraged to be an ambassador for the game, to treat the game, and those involved with the game with respect and dignity.
