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U.S. Soccer Coaching certification begins at the state level. The National "E" license is an 18-hour course, which covers the elementary principles of coaching and prepares interested coaches for the "D" license course.
The National “E” course is only administered and instructed by State Soccer Associations.Please contact your State Association for more information on these courses and course schedules.
What are the key components of the "E" license course?
What are the specific target outcomes of the course?
“E” License Candidate Guidebooks
U.S. Soccer Curriculum
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Pre-Course Candidate Assignments
Candidates are required to complete pre-course assignments. Candidates must complete two (2) Laws of the Game assignments and a Concussion Awareness course. In addition, candidates must choose to complete two team management assignments. Each assignment must be submitted during the opening lecture.
1. | Laws of the Game Part A - Complete the U.S. Soccer Referee exam ("E" License candidates are required to complete modules 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17) Candidates are not required to print a completion certificate. Your exam results will be automatically shared with your State Soccer Association host and U.S. Soccer. Part B - Research and write a brief report on the rationale of modified small-sided games rules. Contact your local League or soccer organization to locate the modified rules of play for the team that you coach. Read and review the modifications for the following FIFA Rules: 1 Field, 2 Ball, 3 Players, 5 Referee, 6 Assistant Referee, and 7 Duration of Game. A Spanish version of the Laws of the Game will be available in 2013. More details will be available soon. |
2. | Team Management - English (.pdf) | Spanish (Coming Soon) |
3. | Risk Management Assignment - Concussion Awareness - English (online): Script | Quiz * Candidates are required to print a completion certificate and submit during the opening lecture. If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the online concussion assignment, you may request a CD-ROM version of the course from the CDC at no cost. If you would like to order a copy of the course on CD-ROM, visit the CDC publication order form. You may also contact ncipcdirinfo@cdc.gov or print and use the written test below. |
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