USSF Coaching Pathway

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The Ohio Soccer Association, formerly Ohio North Youth Soccer, is committed to delivering outstanding quality coaching education at the local level, and at an affordable cost. In partnership with U.S. Soccer and the United Soccer Coaches, OSA coaching education is ready to help coaches find the right course for them. For clubs and leagues, let us help you set up courses that meet your group's needs.

If you’re interested in arranging a course or simply have questions about coaching education, email bevans@ohio-soccer.org.

4 v 4 Courses

PURPOSE: To prepare coaches to work with players U6 to U7.
GOALS: To understand the basic needs for grassroots players, structure of the game and training session, and the basic tasks of a grassroots coach.
ELIGIBILITY: Complete the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module via the Learning Center.

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7 v 7 Courses

PURPOSE: To prepare coaches to work with players U8 to U9.
GOALS: To understand the basic needs for grassroots players, structure of the game and training session, and the basic tasks of a grassroots coach.
ELIGIBILITY: Complete the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module via the Learning Center.

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9 v 9 Courses

PURPOSE: To prepare coaches to work with players U11 to U12.
GOALS: To understand the basic needs for grassroots players, structure of the game and training session, and the basic tasks of a grassroots coach.
ELIGIBILITY: Complete the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module via the Learning Center.

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11 v 11 Courses

PURPOSE: To prepare coaches to work with players U13 to U19.
GOALS: To understand the basic needs for grassroots players, structure of the game and training session, and the basic tasks of a grassroots coach.
ELIGIBILITY: Complete the free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module via the Learning Center.

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D Courses

PURPOSE: To prepare coaches to work with youth teams (U6 to U19) in a participation environment.

GOALS: To create game-like training sessions and game day environment that encourages players’ ownership (decision-making)

ELIGIBILITY:

To register for the U.S. Soccer D Course, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:

Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
11v11 Grassroots In-Person
One (1) Additional Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, or 9v9)
One (1) Grassroots Online (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11)

Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Previously Earned USSF E License

Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Previously Earned USSF F License
11v11 Grassroots In-Person
One (1) Additional Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7 or 9v9)

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C Courses

PURPOSE: To prepare coaches to work with players U6 to U7.
GOALS: To create a series of progressive game-like training sessions that encourage players’ ownership (decision-making) and to create a game day environment linked to training session goals.
ELIGIBILITY: Holds a U.S. Soccer D license for at least one (1) year

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