The curriculum for the National “C” course is based upon modern methods of coaching soccer and provides candidates with an understanding of the methodology used in all national coaching courses offered by U.S. Soccer. The curriculum is divided into Theory and Practical areas of coaching.
Theory
* Reading the Game
* Methods of Coaching
* Model Training Session
* Tactics
* Player Development
* Applied Psychology
* Team Management
* Care & Prevention
* Laws of the Game
Practical
* Warm Up & Cool Down
* Possession & Penetration
* Defending
* Combination Play
* Finishing
* Goalkeeper
* Defending vs. Wide Play
* Creating Width in the Attack
* Instructor Session
* 9v9 Attacking and Defending
ASSESSEMENT
Candidates undergo a challenging series of written, oral and practical examinations on a variety of subjects in the National “C” License course.
* Field Examination
* Team Management Examination
* Care & Prevention Examination
* Oral Examination
* FIFA Laws of the Game Examination
The National “C” License is a non-expiring license. As of January 2006, ”C” License candidates are graded either “Pass” or “Not Ready” for all components of the course. In order to be awarded the National “C” License, the candidate must receive a grade of “Pass” in all theoretical and field testing areas. Candidates are not graded upon playing ability, but are required to fully participate.
If a candidate receives a “Not Ready” in only one theoretical subject (written or oral) they qualify for an immediate, on-site retest on that subject. However, if a candidate scores “Not Ready” in any of the following three areas, the candidate must then wait a minimum of six months before they are eligible to re-take the field examination at a regional re-test site.
1. Both oral examinations,
2. One or more practical field examination(s),
3. Two or more written subjects.
*Retest guidelines apply only to “C” License candidates starting January 2006. Candidates prior to January 2006 must retake the National “C” License course and are not eligible to retest.
If an applicant misses any of the course sessions, they must return to a future school to participate in that session/lecture, even if the candidate has passed all of the testing areas. License will be withheld until this requirement is fulfilled.
Waiting Period: Upon successful completion of the National “C” License course; there is a mandatory waiting period of one (1) year before a coach is eligible to enroll in the National “B” License course.
