Soccer Rhode Island is excited to announce a series of upcoming coaching education courses designed to help coaches enhance their skills and support player development at all levels. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your understanding of goalkeeping, grassroots coaching, or take the next step with a U.S. Soccer D License, these courses offer valuable insights and hands-on learning experiences.
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Certificate
This course explores the fundamentals of goalkeeping, dispelling common myths and providing practical methods to evaluate and train goalkeepers. Coaches will gain the tools to assess goalkeepers in game situations and develop effective training programs.
📅 Course Date: Saturday, August 16th
🔗 Register Here: Sign Up—https://system.gotsport.com/programs/31541275Z?reg_role=coach
U.S. Soccer 9v9 Grassroots Certificate
The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour session that includes a mix of classroom and on-field instruction. Coaches will deepen their understanding of U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Philosophy, the Play-Practice-Play Methodology, and the Six Tasks of a Coach to better support U12 players.
🔹 Classroom Session: 2 hours
🔹 On-Field Session: 2 hours
Coaches will participate in discussions and interactive field components. Please ensure access to a web camera/live video and come prepared to be active on the field.
📅 Course Dates: Friday, March 14th & Sunday, March 16th
🔗 Register Here: Sign Up—https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/20/details/20005473
U.S. Soccer 11v11 Grassroots Certificate
Designed for coaches working with players ages 13-18, this four-hour course builds on grassroots principles, emphasizing game management, training sessions, and leadership. Participants will learn to apply U.S. Soccer’s Play-Practice-Play Methodology and the Six Tasks of a Coach to real game situations.Coaches should have access to a web camera/live video and be prepared to engage in both classroom discussions and field activities.
📅 Course Dates:🔹 Friday, February 28th & Sunday, March 2nd – Register Here https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/19/details/20005474
🔹 Friday, March 28th & Sunday, March 30th – Register Here— https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/19/details/20005475
U.S. Soccer D License
The U.S. Soccer D License course is a comprehensive, blended learning experience designed to develop essential coaching skills. Through a mix of online assignments, virtual meetings, and in-person training, student coaches will gain the competencies needed to create inclusive and effective learning environments for players.Coaches should have access to internet, a laptop/device with a web camera, and be prepared to actively participate in all components.
📅 Course Dates: TBD – Late Spring 2025
🔗 Registration Links Coming Soon
📧 Interested in more information? Email odp-director@soccer-ri.com for additional questions.