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D License

 

The "D" License is a thirty-eight hour course typically held over two full weekends. Additional local scheduling options can be arranged, as required. It is suggested that all competitive OYSAN coaches working in 11-a-side soccer hold at least a "D" License. 

The “D” License consists of theoretical (classroom) and practical (field) instruction on teaching the four components of soccer -- technique, tactics, fitness and psychology -- as they relate to games between 1v1 and 11v11. The course also includes an extensive “methods” component, designed to improve the pedagogical skills of participating coaches and prepare candidates for the US Soccer national coaching schools.  

The “D” License includes a formal testing process to qualify coaches for the national coaching schools. Coaches are assessed on their ability to create and implement a written lesson plan; identify and correct technique in non-pressured and pressured activities; create “expanded small-sided games” to develop tactical understanding; and identify and improve specific soccer problems, such as lack of team shape, in 6v6 games.

There are three possible outcomes for “D” License candidates:

1. Coaches can be assessed as capable of succeeding at the national coaching schools and awarded a “National” pass.  These coaches must also hold, or obtain, a Grade 8 referee qualification, or higher, to formally receive the “National” certification and qualify for the “C” course. 

2. Coaches can be assessed as “not ready” for the national coaching schools and awarded a “State” pass.  Coaches who wish to proceed to the national coaching schools can retest at any future “D” License course after at least one season of additional practice. There is no charge for retesting at a regular “D” course; and a $100 fee to schedule a 60-minute private assessment.

3.  Coaches who fail to complete the course requirements or who fail to demonstrate the minimum competencies to pass the course are not awarded the "D" License.  

"D" Course Candidate's Pre-Course Reading

US Soccer Best Practices "D" Course Curriculum US Soccer "D" License Candidates Manual "D" License Progression-I "D" License Progression-II "D" License Soccer Problems Explained "D" License National Pass vs State Pass vs Fail "D" License Assessment Explanation Manipulating Practice Variables The Coach's Tool Kit The Principles of Play Field Space and Playing Numbers OYSAN Grade 8 Referee Certification Requirement FIFA Laws of the Game

 

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