Coach Education
Welcome to NMYSA's Coach Education page. Here you will find access to our electronic coach education system where you can register for coach education courses, get advice on which coaching course to take and see a description of all of our courses. In addition, you will find pre-course reading material and a number of useful coaching links on this page.
National Youth License: NMYSA, along with US Youth Soccer, is excited to announce that the National Youth License will be offered this summer in Albuquerque, NM. The course will take place on July 26-28 and August 3-4, 2013. See the announcement page for additional information.
Which Coaching Course Should I Take?
To read about which courses are appropriate for you and to see a detailed description of each NMYSA course click here.
Age Group |
NMYSA Courses |
National Courses (USSF) |
U6 – U8 |
(Online) Youth Module 1 |
National Youth License* |
U10 – U12 |
Youth Module 2, GK Level 1 |
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U12 – U15 |
E Certificate, D License, GK Level 2 |
C License* |
U15 and older |
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B License, A License |
* These courses are National courses that are occasionally hosted by state associations.
Electronic signup makes it possible for any coach to view the coach education courses currently available from NMYSA and to sign up for those of interest online. The process is very easy -- all you need to do is click on the logo below to be taken to the Active Network's secure server to view courses and sign up for them:
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Pre-Course Reading:
All coaches enrolling in a "D"-License Course must hold their "E" Certificate. The new "D"-License course requires candidates to read a number of documents PRIOR TO the course: Best Practices [955 Kb pdf], 4v4 to 11v11 Progression [43 Kb pdf], Guidelines for Evaluating Soccer [20 Kb pdf], Basic Care and Prevention [119 Kb pdf].
Online Youth Module 1: |
NMYSA is excited to announce the new Online Youth Module 1 Coaching Course. The course is aimed at coaches of players aged 5 thru 8 and has been developed to create a virtual, online classroom where coaches can learn more about coaching youth soccer and receive a coaching certification. Please visit the Online Youth Module 1 Coaching Course to get more information and register to take the course. |
Reference materials from US Youth Soccer:
US Youth Soccer has completely reorganized their web site information on small-sided games. Rather than copy/repeat their information here, and risk our copies becoming outdated as theirs may change, please visit their new Small-Sided Games Resource Center for a host of information on rules, program manual, philosophy, age-specific guidelines, field layouts, and more. Follow their "Official Rules" link for the age-specific details.
Coaches' Corner:
Visit our Coaches' Corner, where you will find coaching videos, articles and session plans along with links to many other coaching resources.
