Coaching Manuals
Sample Coaching Session 1 for U5/U6/U8 - Click
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Sample Coaching Session 2 for U10+ - Click
HEREHandbooks and Rules Documents
Additional Resources
| Federally-mandated Background Check Info | Information for coaches on how to complete their federally-mandated background check, including access to online courses that need to be completed prior to beginning the screening process. |
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| Rec Coach Shirt Order Link | Use this link to order your free SSA Rec Coach T-shirt. |
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| Emergency Action Plans | SSA has Emergency Action Plans in place for all its locations. Please click HERE for the full list. |
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| SSA Respect Program |
Guidelines for parents, referees, and coaches on how to best provide for a positive environment for players |
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| Injury Prevention and Care |
How to help prevent injuries, provide basic first-aid care, and help players to recover from them if they do occur |
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| SSA Safe Soccer Program Information |
Program used to provide a safe environment for players to play soccer. Includes important information regarding a volunteer coach's legal obligations in reporting evidence of abuse or neglect. |
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| KINS Philosophy |
Describes the ideal environment for players to play soccer and develop |
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| Medical Release Form |
When completed by the parent/guardian of each player, this contains essential medical information and who to contact in the event of a player injury. This form also protects you as the coach from any financial obligations should you need to call for medical assistance for a player if the parents aren't present. |
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| Concussion Information |
How to identify the signs of concussion, and how to manage a player's return to play.
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| Player Safety Video from US Soccer |
Information on Concussion awareness and other safety issues |
Coach Education Classes and Licences
Georgia Soccer conducts the State Coaching School Program to educate and certify soccer coaches in accordance with the national coaching scheme. Regardless of previous coaching or playing experience, the Georgia Soccer Coaching School Program is designed to help each coach develop a sound theoretical and practical knowledge of coaching soccer.
Who Can Attend
Courses are FREE for all registered members of SSA (coaches and parents).
They are strongly recommended for anyone who will be involved in coaching in the upcoming season.
When Are Course Offered
Most courses are held in pre-spring (January & February) and pre-fall (July & August) period of each year. Course schedules are typically posted in mid December and Mid June respectively.
How To Enroll
G course is offered the traditional way (4 hrs in person), or NEW online format. For more information click here.
The F course is only available the traditional way at this time.
To register for the currently available classes, please CLICK HERE.
The link will take you to the GA Soccer website. Click "List All" to display a list of all the coaching courses that are currently offered.
Participants can register for courses at whichever location and date that is most convenient for them. Highlight and click on the course you are interested in and it will take you to the registration page of that event.
Course Descriptions
State ‘G’ Certificate Coaching Course - Aimed at coaches and parents of U-6 and U-8 players. The course is 4 hours long and provides fun activities that enhance players’ skill development. Attendance is required to receive the ‘G’ certificate.
State ‘F’ Certificate Coaching Course - Aimed at coaches and parents who are working with U-10 and U-12 Recreational players. The emphasis is on teaching young players through a variety of fun games and practices. The course consists of 7 hours of instruction and practice. Attendance is required to receive the ‘F’ certificate.
State ‘E’ Certificate Coaching Course - Aimed at coaches of recreational players U-14 and older. The course consists of 7 hours of instruction and practice. Attendance is required to receive the ‘Rec E’ certificate. There is no pre-requisite for this course as long as attendees are coaching U-14 or older. The ‘Rec E’ certificate cannot be used as a pre-requisite for the ‘D’ course.