Coaching Courses
Courses
Upcoming U.S. Soccer Grassroots Courses
- 9v9 In-Person Course – Bend FC Timbers Sports Complex – August 24th
- 11v11 In-Person Course – Bend FC Timbers Sports Complex – August 25th
- 9v9 In-Person Course – OYSA Office – September 17 – For Women
- 11v11 In-Person Course – OYSA Office – September 18 – For Women
- Once curriculum is posted for a blended virtual/in-person Grassroots Course we will begin scheduling additional courses.
- Click here for Club Hosted Course details
- Contact Nelson Larson at nelson@oregonyouthsoccer.org to set up a course
Upcoming U.S. Soccer D Courses
- In planning for Fall and/or Winter once curriculum is posted for a blended virtual/in-person D Course.
Upcoming U.S. Soccer C Course
- Rescheduled to Winter 2020/21
- Dates TBD
- Will be a virtual classroom with in-person field sessions in Spring 2021
- Expanded to 36 Coaches
- OYSA will apply to host a C Course every summer in the metro area.
Upcoming Special Topics Courses
- How free play teaches skills with Ted Kroeten
- Password is: 7q&a5?0&
- Play Practice Play with Bill Furjanic, Matt Kelley, Jeff Shellenberger
- Introduction to Funino Webinar with Stan Baker
Online Courses
Talking Tactics
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- Talking Tactics is free of charge to any OYSA coach. We do ask that if you register but cannot attend that you notify us.
Contact the office if there is any continuing education that you would like to see OYSA offer.
Grassroots Course Details
Eligibility
All you need to get started with our Grassroots courses is a Profile in the Learning Center.
Once you create a profile, you can begin watching our Introduction to Grassroots Module immediately. Once that’s done, you’ll be eligible to take our online Grassroots courses and sign up for our in-person Grassroots courses.
To progress to the USSF D Course, complete one of the four online Grassroots Courses, and complete two of the four in-person Grassroots Courses (one must be 11v11).
Course Structure
- Online courses are $25 and will take about 2 hours to complete.
- In-Person Grassroots Courses are 4 hours long, 2 hours in the classroom and 2 hours on the field.
D License Eligibility
In order to register for the U.S. Soccer D Course, all candidates must meet the following pre-requisites:
- Two in-person Grassroots Courses (one must be 11v11 and the other one can be 4v4, 7v7 or 9v9)
- One online Grassroots Course across any of the four levels (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11)
OR, if you previously earned a USSF F, USSF E, or both:
- USSF F + Introduction to Grassroots Module + 11v11 Grassroots in-person course + one other Grassroots in-person course of your choice
- USSF E + Introduction to Grassroots Module
- USSF E + USSF F + Introduction to Grassroots Module
Course Structure
- Course Meeting 1
Three days onsite with full group (starts Friday evening) - Development Period 1
6-8 weeks in home environment with assignments and mentoring - Course Meeting 2
Three days onsite with full group (starts Friday evening)
The D Course facilitates the improvement of the candidates in the Six Tasks of a Coach across all four game models (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11) with an emphasis on Coaching Training Sessions.
U.S. Soccer Licenses
All USSF courses are listed in the Learning Center. OYSA offers Grassroots, D & C Courses in Oregon.
C License Eligibility
In order to register for the U.S. Soccer C Course, all candidates must meet the following pre-requisites:
- At least 18 years of age
- Have held a U.S. Soccer D license for at least 12 months
- -OR- meet the waiver guidelines
- Currently coaching
Interested candidates who wish to apply based on a waiver must submit an application directly to the hosting organization.
Course Structure
The C course consists of two course meetings separated by a development period. The total course duration is approximately 2-3 months.
- Course Meeting 1
Five days onsite with full group - Development Period 1
6-8 weeks in home environment with assignments and mentoring - Course Meeting 2
Five days onsite with full group
