Course Descriptions
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.
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