Winter Residential

The overall objective of the National Youth Diploma is to support the coach in the understanding and implementation of developmentally appropriate training protocols. Particular attention is paid to players 11 and under, considering the physical, cognitive and social demands of the game in each child’s context. The course includes sessions in the classroom and on the field with peers and age appropriate children.

Time Commitment: 40 hours of directed learning.

Testing: Yes

Prerequisites: None. United Soccer Coaches National Diploma or the U.S. Soccer ‘D’ License are suggested.

Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old to attend.

Register for a National Youth Diploma

The Advanced National Diploma emphasis is on training those players within a team concept designed to produce a successful environment. The 9v9 model is the main focus. The curriculum includes team organization and training, advanced methodology, analysis and understanding systems of play, a focus on tactics within thirds of the field, technical position overviews, match analysis, and the psychological aspect of coaching.

Time Commitment: 40 hours of directed learning, 1 hour field assessment
Testing: Yes
Prerequisites: National Diploma, U.S. Soccer ‘D’ or ‘C’ License

Register for an Advanced National Course

The Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma is top technical award of United Soccer Coaches four level goalkeeper education program. The course content includes, advanced positioning, communication, goalkeeper psychology, fitness and methodology as well as a thorough review of technical fundamentals. An important aspect of the Diploma is integrating the goalkeeper into team training and developing the goalkeeper’s coordination with, and direction of their teammates in game situations.

Time Commitment: 40 hours of directed learning, 1 hour field assessment
Pre-course assignment: Video-tape yourself training a goalkeeper(s) (20-30 minutes). Session training forms and self-evaluation forms will be sent once you sign up for the course.
Testing: Yes
Prerequisites: Goalkeeper Level 3 Diploma OR Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma and extensive experience as a goalkeeper and goalkeeper coach, and National Diploma

Register for an Advanced National Goalkeeping Course

The Premier Diploma is top technical award of United Soccer Coaches education. The course content includes a thorough examination of different systems of play, including: technical and tactical implications; 11v11 topics, including coaching in the game, phase play and shadow play; nutrition; sportsmanship/ethics; and a leadership component including team management, personal development and the coach’s role in game development in his/her community.

Time Commitment: 40 hours of directed learning, 1 hour field assessment
Testing: Yes
Prerequisites: Advanced National Diploma, U.S. Soccer ‘B’ or ‘A’ License

Register for a Premier Course