U.S. Soccer Grassroots: 9v9

9v9 Course Overview

The 9v9 Grassroots 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

• Two-hour “Classroom” (held virtually): Content geared towards the coaches participating in the course with the methodology within the course title (i.e. 9v9); 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.

January 9, 2025: 7pm-9pm (virtual classroom)

January 11, 2025: 11am-1pm (Field) at TCO Dome at Lakeville North

Candidates must have completed prior to registering:

• U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module (online)