Coach Education
Embarking on the pathway to gain formal coaching education is an exciting one, at HYS we support and encourage our coaches to gain formal coach education, and we are very lucky to have amazing support from our state level organization – MYSA (Mass Youth Soccer Association).
MYSA is governed by U.S. Soccer, which is committed to providing all coaches, from beginner to advanced, with education tailored to their experiences and the needs of their players.
The Coaching License Pathway consists of a series of courses designed to meet the specific needs of a coach at every step of the way. U.S. Soccer believes education is a journey, and our goal is to provide the necessary tools, guidance, and mentorship a coach requires along their way.
MYSA offers courses to aid with the transition to US Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives. The courses are designed for coaches coaching players playing 4 v 4 format, 7 v 7 – 9 v 9 format and 11 v 11 format. All of the coaching education pathways offer excellent information pertinent and relevant to the age of the children you are coaching. All coaches must begin at the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching License.
Introduction to Grassroots Coaching – Click here to learn more
This free introductory module, which represents the first step in the newly revised coaching license pathway, is now the general starting point of the pathway and is the required prerequisite to undergo any of U.S. Soccer's Grassroots Licensing Courses. Coaches who complete the module will also be provided with four complimentary Play-Practice-Play training sessions.
The module takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
4v4 Coaching Course – Focused on players U6-U8 – Click here to learn more
7v7 Coaching Course – Focused on players U9-U10 – Click here to learn more
9v9 Coaching Course – Focused on players U11-U12 – Click here to learn more
11v11 Coaching Course – Focused on players U13-U19 – Click here to learn more
The goals of these courses are:- To understand the basic needs of grassroots players
- To understand the basic structure of the game
- To understand the basic structure of a training session
- To understand the basic tasks of a grassroots coach
With specific learning objectives:- To observe the game, recognize moments and basic player actions
- To demonstrate a basic understanding of Play-Practice-Play methodology (P-P-P)
- To execute and reflect on a P-P-P training session
- To create a player centered environment
Formative Assessment in:- Coaching Games
- Coaching Training Sessions
- Leading the Player
- Leading the Team
- Managing the Performance Environment
- Leadership