Course Descriptions

The Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association and the USSF provide instruction to any individual member regardless of their coaching or playing background. The content of each course is arranged progressively so that instruction relates to specific age groups. Organized in the same manner as the U.S. Soccer national coaching schools for the C, B and A license, the state level courses are ‘Y1 Certificate’ (formerly ‘G’ Certificate), ‘Y2 Certificate’ (U9-U12), ‘E ‘Certificate and ‘D’ License.

"A" License Course
The "A" License course curriculum teaches development and understanding of team play and specific tactical concepts applied to a game plan, i.e. , low pressure defending, counter-attack, pressing, etc. , the ability to construct an appropriate training session and coach within an 11v11 format, and understanding of team-related issues such as player management and match analysis.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 21 years old and have earned a National "B" License (held for minimum of 12 months) and meets 3.2 Rule requirement.

"B" License Course
The curriculum emphasis of the "B" License course is the development of training that provides greater meaning to positional play within the team structure (functional training), improved understanding of the roles of players and their responsibilities within the game, and development of collective play within the various lines of play as applied to tactics and concepts of play.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 19 years old and have earned a National "C" License (held for minimum of 12 months) and meets 3.2 Rule requirement.

"C" License Course
The "C" License course provides continued instruction on the development of individual skill taught within individual and small group activities and games (4v4 to 7v7) and the understanding and development of tactics through 4v4 to 9v9 games. Additionally, this course is designed to train coaches to observe mistakes and make appropriate corrections.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 18 years old and have earned a National "D" License held for a minimum of 12 months

"D" License Course
The "D" License course prepares coaches to further develop their player’s technical abilities and their application within the game and increases their understanding of the Principles of Play and how they are applied in the game. The course places considerable emphasis on the “Methods of Coaching” and candidates are tested in their ability to apply these in teaching fundamental techniques.

Prerequisites: Candidates must hold "E" Certificate or meet the “E” Certificate release requirements.

"E" License Course
The "E" Certificate is an 18-hour course targeted towards coaches teaching U10-U14 players. The course's major focus is preparing coaches to enhance the technical competence of developing players. Dribbling, heading, passing, shooting, receiving and goalkeeping techniques are all addressed and small-sided match related games are provided for coaches so that they can create an enjoyable, but challenging learning experience for players.

“Y2" Certificate
The "Y2" Certificate is a 2 to 3 hour introductory course aimed at coaches working with U10-U14 children playing recreational soccer. The course exposes coaches to some of the bare essentials involved in coaching young players. The traits of young players are briefly discussed as well as a coaching checklist and loads of appropriate activities.

Please bring a ball and come dressed to play.

"Y1" Certificate
The "Y1" Certificate is a 2 to 3 hour introductory course aimed at coaches working with U6-U10 children playing recreational soccer. The course exposes coaches to some of the bare essentials involved in coaching young players. The traits of young players are briefly discussed as well as a coaching checklist and loads of appropriate activities.

Please bring a ball and come dressed to play.