Soccer Rhode Island is proud to offer coaching education opportunities from our nationally recognized coaching education leader, the US Soccer Coaching License pathway. These course options will offer coaches the chance to learn more about how to develop a player-centered approach to coaching.
Grassroots Courses
Spanning 4-hours in length, each in-person Grassroots Course consists of both classroom and field-based sessions. Coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Education philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, and the Six Tasks of a Grassroots Coach among other topics. The newly revamped D License is a culmination of all four game models and an extension of the Grassroots courses. After completion of the Grassroots Courses, coaches will have the knowledge and tools to positively impact their player and the environment in which they interact.
Interested coaches may begin with any in-person grassroots course of their choosing following the completion of the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module, which is offered in U.S. Soccer’s Digital Coaching Center.
To view and register for upcoming grassroots courses, please visit the learning center For more details on upcoming courses, please contact odp-director@soccer-ri.com
D Course
The U.S. Soccer D coaching course aims to support student coaches in developing competencies essential to encourage player participation in inclusive environments.
ELIGIBILITY
To register for the U.S. Soccer D Course, individuals must meet the following prerequisites:
- Is at least 16 years of age
- Complete Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module
- Earn Two (2) Different Grassroots In-Person Licenses (4v4, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11)
- Earn One (1) Grassroots Online License (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)
- OR Complete Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module
- Previously Earned U.S. Soccer E License
- OR Complete Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module
- Previously Earned U.S. Soccer F License
- Earn Two (2) Different Grassroots In-Person Licenses (4v4, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11)
AND Student Coaches must have access to a team (U7-U12) for the duration of the course
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Focus Age Group: U7-U12 Game format: 7v7–9v9
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Create a positive and safe environment that encourages respect, inclusivity and belonging
- Plan and design a training session
- Implement activities and facilitate player learning
- Organize the game day environment
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
During the course experience, there are both formative and summative assessments
COURSE EXPERIENCE
9 weeks with a blended learning approach:
- Four (4) in-person days
- Virtual meetings (Average of one (1) virtual meeting per week)
- Individual meetings with assigned Coach Educator
- Independent learning and Individual assignments
To view and register for upcoming D courses, please visit the learning center For more details on upcoming courses, please contact odp-director@soccer-ri.com
C Course
The U.S. Soccer C coaching course aims to support student coaches in developing competencies essential to lead programs for player and team development.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the U.S. Soccer C Course, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Is at least 18 years of age
- Holds a U.S. Soccer D license for at least six (6) months
- A waiver of the U.S. Soccer C License may be considered based on previous professional or national team playing experience or foreign licensure (https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/Waiver-Process-FAQs)
and Student Coaches must have access to a team playing 11v11 (U13+) for the duration of the course
In order to be considered for the U.S. Soccer C course, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
At least 18 years of age
Access to a team (U13-U19)
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The candidate will discuss, collaborate, and develop knowledge and skills in the following areas as part of the course learning environment:
- Learning is designed around the candidate being part of a club or program where they are expected to:
- 2-3 training sessions per week
- Learning is designed around this player profile:
- Age: U13–U19
- Skillset: Beginner to Intermediate
- Motivation: Loves to train and play / self-motivated
- Learning is designed around teams in this competition profile:
- Local – State
- Variance in duration of the season
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Create a positive and safe environment that encourages respect, inclusivity and belonging
- Plan and design two training sessions within a one-week cycle
- Implement activities and facilitate player learning
- Prepare an age-appropriate game plan aligned to the training week objectives
- Observe and describe player and team behavior during the game
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
During the course experience, there are both formative and summative assessments
To view and register for upcoming grassroots courses, please visit the learning center For more details on upcoming courses, please contact odp-director@soccer-ri.com