The NSCAA Also Offers The Following Courses Throughout The Year .....

NATIONAL

NATIONAL Diploma:

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The National Diploma is a 50-hour course designed to meet the needs of more experienced coaches, particularly those coaching at the high school level and above, or youth coaches with previous certification and a number of years working with the developing player.

The overall objective of the National Diploma course is to acquaint the coach with the needs of the American soccer player and provide the coach with an organized and progressive methodology of coaching those needs. Basic technical and tactical knowledge are the central themes of the course in a 6 v. 6 model. The course also includes sessions on the teaching process, psychological skills training and laws of the game. Participants are provided a notebook which outlines the course content and includes valuable resource material. Testing includes oral, written and practical (coaching) evaluations.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Acceptance into the course requires an NSCAA Regional Diploma, the USSF "D" license or a similar license from another national federation that is a member of FIFA, and/or at least five years of coaching experience at the appropriate level. A USSF "C" license is accepted as automatic qualification for the National Diploma course.

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ADVANCED NATIONAL

ADVANCED NATIONAL Diploma:

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The Advanced National Diploma is a 50-hour course designed for the experienced coach working with advanced players, with an emphasis on training those players within a team concept designed to produce a successful environment. The 8 v. 8 model is the main focus. Candidates are provided a notebook which outlines the course and includes valuable resource material. The curriculum includes team organization and training, advanced methodology, analysis and understanding systems of play, a focus on tactics within thirds of the field, technical position overviews, match analysis and the psychological aspect of coaching. Testing includes oral, written and practical (coaching) evaluations.

Acceptance into the course requires an NSCAA National Diploma or the USSF "B" license. A minimum of 10 years of coaching experience at an appropriate level also is suggested. Licenses from foreign federations will not be accepted for admittance into the Advanced National Diploma course. A USSF "B" license is accepted as automatic qualification for this course.

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PREMIER

PREMIER Diploma:

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The Premier Course is the pinnacle of the NSCAA educational program. The 40-hour course is designed to teach advanced methodology that has full-sided soccer (11 v. 11) as the focal point. Coaches are provided a course notebook and curriculum. The course content includes a thorough examination of different systems of play, including technical and tactical implications; 11 v. 11 topics, including coaching in the game, phase play and shadow play; and a leadership component including team management, personal development and the coach's role in developing the sport of soccer in his/her community. Testing is an option of those selected for the course. A participant may choose not to test (audit) the course and receive a certificate of participation rather than the diploma.

Eligibility for the Premier Course requires the applicant to be an NSCAA member and hold the Advanced National Diploma and/or the USSF "A" license. Additional factors, such as coaching and playing background, community leadership and contribution to the game, are considered. Applications are screened by the Director of Coaching and enrollment is limited for each course. A special form is available though Soccer Journal in the July/August (for winter courses) and January/February (for summer courses ) issues and is required for application to the Premier Course.

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NATIONAL YOUTH

NATIONAL YOUTH Diploma:

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The National Youth Diploma Course is designed for the youth coach working with players age 5-12. The overall objective of the course is to help coaches create the optimal learning environment for players at this developmental age. Emphasis is placed on the basic methods of coaching youth and understanding the physiological and psychological differences of coaching children. The course emphasizes the game of soccer as the teacher and the coach as the facilitator. The curriculum focuses on the organization of a practice session, teaching proper technique, team management, basic concepts of attack and defense, small-sided games and understanding the Laws of the Game. Information about safety, prevention and care of injuries also is provided.

The National Youth Diploma is a 30-hour course held over four days, featuring both classroom lectures (theory) and on field instruction (practical). The course utilizes appropriate age group demonstrators for most field sessions. There is no testing involved in the course, although coaches are allowed an opportunity to conduct a training session with feedback from the staff. Each person completing the course is awarded the National Youth Diploma certificate.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Previous coaching certifiction, such as the NSCAA State or Regional Diploma, and/or the USSF "E" or "F" license, is strongly suggested. A waiver of previous coaching certifications will be considered on an individual basis if the applicant has been coaching for a number of years.

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