Pleasanton Youth Soccer League is pleased to sponsor the following CYSA License Certification Courses:

“F” Certification – A 9-hour course – Friday evening and all day Saturday, providing practice session/basic techniques.
“E” Certification – An 18 hour course – Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday that provides basic tactics and intermediate techniques. Coaches must hold an F certification to participate in this course.

Coaching Schools/Associations/Resources:

I. CYSA (California Youth Soccer Association)

CYSA Coaching Program:  Includes Guidelines for Coaching, Player and Team Development, and Modified Laws of the Game.

http://www.cysanorth.org/images/pdfs/coaching/cysacoachingprogram.pdf

Pleasanton Youth Soccer League is pleased to sponsor the following CYSA License  Courses:

1) Pre-F License – A 3-hour course, Taught only on Monday-Thursdays

Pre-F Course Manual:
http://www.cysanorth.org/images/pdfs/coaching/cysa%20pre-f%20manual.pdf

2) F License – A 9-hour course – Friday evening and all day Saturday, providing practice session/basic techniques.

Objective: Prelude to the “E” Course.
Course Length: Nine Hours total.
a) Three Hours Classroom:
– “The Routine”
– Methods of Coaching and Teaching
– Players and Their Game Responsibilities
b) Six Hours Field
– “The Routine” in action
– Role of the First Attacker
– Role of the First Defender

3) E License – An 18 hour course – Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday that provides basic tactics and intermediate techniques.
Coaches must hold an F License to participate in this course.

Objective: Prelude to the “E/D” Course.
Course Length: Eighteen Hours total.
a) Six Hours Classroom:
– Systems of Play
– Principles of Attack
– Principles of Defense
b) Twelve Hours Field
– Roles of the First and Second Attacker
– Roles of the First and Second Defender
– Tactics and the Laws of the Game

You can check out Dates and Times for local CYSA Courses offered by visiting their website:

http://www.cysanorth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=148&Itemid=209

II. NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America)

Introductory Courses Recommended to take:

1) Youth Level I – Parent Coach

Formerly known as the Parent Coach Diploma, the Youth Level I Diploma is a 2 ½-hour course for coaches of players 5-8 years of age. The course deals with coaching young players who are playing the game for the first time. The course content includes philosophy of coaching youth, risk management strategies, organization of practice sessions and activities appropriate to players of this age.  There is no testing in the Youth Level I Diploma.  All candidates must be at least
14 years of age at the time of application. Candidates under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course.

2) Youth Level II – State

Formerly known as the State Diploma, the Youth Level II Diploma is a five-hour course directed toward the person newly involved in coaching soccer. It is designed to help coaches working with players in the 5- to 10-year age range. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the physiological and psychological differences of coaching children. The course is designed to emphasize that the game itself essentially is the teacher and the focus of the coach at this level clearly is as facilitator. The curriculum focuses on the organization of a practice session, using small-sided games to enhance knowledge and fun, basic understanding of the Laws of the Game and information about the care and prevention of injuries. There is no testing in the Youth Level II Diploma. All candidates must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application.  Candidates under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course.

3) Youth Level III – Youth

Formerly known as the Youth Diploma, the Youth Level III Diploma is designed for the youth coach working with players in age groups U-6 through U-8.  The overall objective of the course is to help coaches create the optimal learning environment for players at this developmental stage.  Emphasis is placed on the basic methods of coaching youth and understanding the physiological and psychological differences between coaching young children and coaching adolescents or adults. The course teaches coaches how to utilize the game of soccer itself as the teacher and encourages the coach to fulfill the role of facilitator of players’ growth and development. The curriculum also focuses on the organization of a practice session, teaching proper technique through activities and games appropriate for U-6 and
U-8 players, working with parents, helping players develop ball mastery, dribbling and striking the ball skills, and using small-sided games as teaching exercises and vehicles for player development.

The Youth Level III Diploma is a 13-hour course held over two days, featuring both classroom presentations (theory) and on-field instruction (praxis).  The course utilizes demonstrators in the targeted age groups for most field sessions. There is no testing involved in this course, through coaches are afforded an opportunity to be assessed on a practical demonstration and receive feedback from a staff coach.  Each person completing the course is awarded the Youth Level III Diploma.

You can check out Dates and Times for local NSCAA Courses offered by visiting their website:

http://www.nscaa.com/nrc.php

III. USSF (United States Soccer Federation)

1) USSF Coaching Education Website –
http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/Coaching-Education-Home.aspx

2) USSF Online Interactive Training – Passing, Shooting, Defending, Receiving & Control, Heading, and Dribbling

http://interactivetraining.easports.com/soccer/home.action

Volunteer Coach Code of Conduct

This code of conduct has been developed to clarify and distinguish approved and accepted professional, ethical, and moral behavior from that which is detrimental to a positive experience.  Coaches are expected to be positive role models who project the spirit of the sport on and off the field.  As a RAGE Recreational Coach, I understand that I am expected to hold myself and my team to the high standards set forth by the Pleasanton RAGE Soccer Club. While representing RAGE, I must abide by the following expectations and requirements:

  1. I will prioritize the health and safety of all players and maintain an environment that supports this priority both on and off the field.
  1. I will demonstrate positive support, dignity, and respect for all players, parents, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, and other RAGE events. This includes players, parents, and coaches from the opposing team.
  1. I will be a positive role model whenever I am around players and parents. I will exercise professional decorum and conduct at all practices and games, meetings, and other team functions. 
  1. I will exemplify honesty, integrity, fair-play, and sportsmanship at all times regardless of the impact that might have upon the outcome of the competition.
  1. I will refrain from the use of profanity, abusive, offensive, or insulting language, gestures or actions, racially insensitive remarks, or any other conduct that reflects poorly on me or the Pleasanton RAGE Soccer Club, on and off of the field.
  1. I will not discriminate against players based upon race, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.
  1. I will avoid any conduct that could be construed as harassment or physically, verbally, or sexually abusive.
  1. I will teach my players to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents.
  1. I will not verbally address a player on an opposing team, except to compliment their play.
  1. I will always show respect for all of the match officials and honor their decisions.
  1. I will be reasonable in my demands on players’ time, energy, enthusiasm, and performance on the soccer field.
  1. I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
  1. I understand that as a coach, I am responsible for not only my own behavior but also the behavior of my team members, their parents, and fans at RAGE games. I must discourage/discipline any of these members or spectators from prohibited behaviors outlined in our respective codes of conduct.
  2. I will ensure that my players’ experience in practices and games is one of fun and enjoyment and improvement in skill. I understand that the top reason kids play sports is to have fun.
  1. I will give each team member a fair and honest chance to play, which includes a minimum of 50% of game minutes for each recreational player.

Acknowledgment

I agree to the following terms:

  1. I agree to abide by the RAGE Volunteer Coach Code of Conduct outlined in this document.
  2. I acknowledge that RAGE may take disciplinary action against me if I breach the RAGE Volunteer Coach Code of Conduct.
  3. I acknowledge that disciplinary action against me may include suspension from practices, games, and other team or club activities. Disciplinary action is determined by the RAGE Recreational Director and/or Director of Coaching.