The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy
Play-Practice-Play Methodology
The Six Tasks of a Coach
Characteristics of players aged 11-12
9v9 Course Format
One-hour classroom: content geared towards the coaches participating in the course with the methodology within the course title – meaning 4v4, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11; an introduction to the Play-Practice- Play model
Two-hour field session: content geared towards the player-centered Play- Practice-Play model: where you the candidate will work with age appropriate players and receive feedback/reflection.
One-hour classroom: content geared towards the review/reflection on the field session and overall conclusion of the course
Dates & Timing
Sunday, March 3, 3-7pm
Course Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have completed prior to registering:
U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module (online)
