Recreational Soccer Coaches

U6/U8 Youth Module is for Recreational Coaches coaching U5-U8 players/teams
U10/U12 Youth Module is for Rec. Coaches coaching U9-U12 players & teams
E License for Recreational Coaches coaching U13-U19 players & teams

Youth Module Dates for 2008

TBA-check socceralaska.org in the coming weeks for dates

Youth Module Information

Youth Modules are free to all AYSA affiliated recreational coaches
Youth Modules are classroom and on field events
No testing
Plan to come and participate appropriately on field and in classroom
Coaches must complete the full times to receive certification.  Coaches missing time at a given course can make it up at any youth module in the state or the next year’s course.
Exact schedules will be emailed and posted at least a week prior to the event.
Contact Dave Dias the AYSA State Recreational Director at dave@diasonline.com for more information

U6/U8 Youth Module

4 hours
Course Opening, Philosophy of Coaching and Characteristics of U6/U8 Children
Field Session with Coaches
Discussion on Prevention &Care, Team/Risk Mgt., Modified Laws
Field Sessions with Instructors and Coaches, U6 Activities, 3 v 3 game on appropriate field
Field Sessions with U8 Players, Instructors and Coaches, U8 Activities, 4 v 4 game on appropriate field Explanation of Training sessions

U10/U12 Youth Module

5 hours
Course Opening, Philosophy of Coaching and Characteristics of U10/U12 Children
Field Session with Coaches
Discussion on Prevention &Care, Team/Risk Mgt., Modified Laws
Field Sessions with Instructors and Candidates, U10 Activities, 6 v 6 game on appropriate field
Field Sessions with Instructors and Candidates, U12 Activities, 8 v 8 game on appropriate field
Explanation of Training Session