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Coach Licensing Courses and Explanations

2006 LICENSING CLASS SCHEDULE

The following is the list of currently schedules courses. More courses are added all the time, be sure to check back often.

Class Date Class Type Class Location and Additional Information
June 20, 21, 22 & June 28, 29 E/D Redding Soccer Park
Download the course information here.

BECOME A LICENSED COACH

RYSL, through the California Youth Soccer Association, offers an extensive licensing program for coaches. We support the position that in order to better teach our love of the sport to the players in the Redding Youth Soccer Legue, we need a progressive soccer coaching program that develops coaching skills at a rate compatible to that of the players. This also will lay the basic foundation of coaching uniformity between teams and coaches.

GK (Goal Keeper) License
Objectives: Training the Goalkeeper. On the "GK" Course:

Your instructor was well educated in teaching this specific position. I never realized how much I didn’t know about goalkeeping after playing the position for many years. The instructor brought the coaching into a step by step progression – which was great. You hired an excellent instructor and I hope to see more excellent ones as I wait for other licensing courses…!

Fresno Coach

Course Length: Nine Hours total.

Three Hours Classroom:

  • The Goalkeeper “Routine”
  • Methods of coaching and teaching the Goalkeeper
  • Goalkeeper game techniques and responsibilities

Six Hours Field:

  • The Goalkeeper “Routine” in action
  • Learning and teaching specific Themes
Testing: Self evaluation when instructing (team) goalkeeper.
Prerequisites: Minimum age is 14 years old. Open mind and willingness to LEARN!
Other: Fee includes the book FUNdamental SOCCER - Goalkeeping, Certificate and Badge.
Note: Coaches must be prepared to have ONE of their goalkeepers attend the last 3 hours of the course.
F License
Objectives: Prelude to the “E” course. On the "F" Course:

I have to say that after coaching six seasons I wish I had taken the course earlier as I had learned some materials at other coaching clinics and in books. This course was very valuable and I believe (now) that CYSA has a great philosophy!

Los Gatos Coach

Course Length: Nine Hours total.

Three Hours Classroom:

  • “The Routine”
  • Methods of Coaching and Teaching
  • Players and Their Game Responsibilities

Six Hours Field:

  • “The Routine” in action
  • Role of the First Attacker
  • Role of the First Defender
Testing: None
Prerequisites: Minimum age is 14 years old. Open mind and willingness to LEARN!
Other: Includes the book FUNdamental SOCCER - PRACTICE of Champions, “F” Certificate and Badge.
E License
Objectives: Prelude to the “E/D” course. On the "E" Course:

I have played at the University level. I was a walk-on my freshman year; I was leading scorer on a team that went to National. And I learned in this course things that I wish had been coached-in at any level? In a word. Outstanding! My National Championship hat off to you and your program!

Redding Coach

Course Length: Eighteen Hours total.

Six Hours Classroom:

  • Systems of Play
  • Principles of Attack
  • Principles of Defense

Twelve Hours Field:

  • Roles of the First and Second Attacker
  • Roles of the First and Second Defender
  • Tactics and the Laws of the Game
Testing: None
Prerequisites: Completed “F” course. Minimum age is 15 years old. Open mind and willingness to gain understanding.
Other: Includes the book FUNdamental SOCCER - TACTICS, “E” Certificate and Badge.
E/D License
Objectives: Preparing for “D” course. On the "E/D" Course:

My personal experience with the clinic was great. I grew up around soccer in Spain; therefore, I was familiar with the skills and tactical knowledge presented at the clinic. In the part I had problems teaching these skills to my players, especially the older kids. This clinic has given me the tools to do so. Thank you!

Sacramento Coach

Course Length: Thirty-two Hours

Six Hours Classroom:

  • Fifteen Attacking Themes
  • Fifteen Defending Themes

Twenty-Six Hours Field:

  • Fifteen Attacking Themes
  • Fifteen Defending Themes
Testing: Self evaluation - Be prepared to receive Points of Refinement.
Prerequisites: Completed “E” course. Minimum age is 16 years old. High school coaches need verification from their Athletic Director.
Other: Includes “E/D” Manual, Wallet Certificate and Badge.
National D License
Objectives: Rating your youth coaching ability. On the "D" Course:

I want to thank CYSA for organizing such a wonderful course. It was a fantastic experience that I will not soon forget. I had a great time with the instructors and was actually sad to leave because I wanted to learn all that I could from such great instructors and people. I only wish I could have had some of them as my own coach when I was younger.

Sonora Coach

Course Length: Four Days

Classroom:

  • Discussions and Lectures

Field:

  • Game Observation
  • Field Demonstrations and Examinations
Testing: Quizzes, Oral Examinations and Field Examination.
Prerequisites: Completed “E/D” course, no exceptions. Minimum age is 17 years old. (Proof of attending a referee course fulfills the "D" Course requirements.
Cost & Other: $400 enrollment fee includes Room & Board, Manual, Wall and Wallet Certificate and Badge. This is a live in course.
National A, B, and C Licenses
Contact your coaching coordinator for more information on these high-level courses.