D License

The "E" License is a required prerequisite for the "D" License.

The "D" License will present a much-changed format in 2013, as part of US Soccer's upgraded professional coaching pathway.  The new D course has four steps.

Step 1 (Individual Preparation) includes the competion of pre-course assignments (on-line and on-field).

Step 2 (Group Instruction) is the traditional face-to-face coursework, which has been reduced in length from two weekends to one.  

Step 3 (Deliberate Coaching) provides candidates with the opportunity to develop their ideas about the coaching process in their local environments. Additional on-field assignments are required during this step. 

Step 4 (Performance Review) is the final coaching assessment weekend, which includes  classroom sessions and practical field testing. Candidates must wait a minimum of one season before attending the Performance Review weekend.    

The table below provides a framework of the annual timing, with courses starting in Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall.   

The "D" License is required of all OYSAN State League coaches and those coaching in the Midwest Regional League. 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 and conduct a training session based on a specific soccer problem. The D license is based on coaching 11-a-side soccer. 

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. 

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" license candidates are encouraged to read the following supplementary materials 

The 2013 D License schedule is noted below. A minimum number of candidates (24) is required for each course by US Soccer. 

D License Course - $220 plus a $2.50 transaction fee
 - Instruction Phase - Click Here to Register

D License - Registration is Required/No Additional Fees 
-Performance Phase - Click Here to Register

 

 

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