Volume 2, Issue 1
February 2015
Kansas Youth Soccer 14028 W. 135th St. Olathe, KS 66062 782-6434
Kansas Youth Soccer News & Updates
Inside this issue: U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Development Department Updates
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Kansas Youth Soccer to 3 Host USSF National “C” Course June 25-August 2, 2015 in Ottawa, KS Kansas Youth Soccer offers Spring National “E” and “D” License Courses
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Kansas Youth Soccer Programs - Spring & Summer Player Camps
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In 2015, Kansas Youth Soccer launched our new website platform. The intent of the new website is to provide visitors a more intuitive navigation to find information they seek. To coincide with the launch of our new website, Kansas Youth Soccer has also rebranded our logo. We hope both items better serve our members to recognize and participate in using the resources Kansas Youth Soccer provides our membership. ——————————————————————————————————————— Kansas Youth Soccer’s annual State Tournaments are open for registration. Don’t miss out on competing for State Championships and the opportunities to move on to Regional and National level competitions. You can find out more and register before the deadline of February 23, 2015 by visiting the webpages below. Kansas STATE CUP for U13-U19 Boys & U13-U14 Girls. Kansas PRESIDENTS CUP for U13-U17 Boys & U13-U14 Girls. Kansas Junior State Championships for U11-U12 Boys & Girls playing in 8v8v format.
Special Points of Interest:
Dates and sites are set. REGISTRATION OPEN!!
Kansas Annual General Meeting (AGM) is this weekend in Overland Park. FREE presentations for Coaches and Administrators and OPEN to the general public.
CLICK HERE to view the STATE CUP information on our website.
*KSYSA Member Social from 8:30-10pm at the KC Futbol Club Eatery and Pub. CLICK HERE for schedule and to REGISTER.
*Deadline for early registration is February 23, 2015. Don’t Miss Out!! CLICK HERE to view the PRESIDENTS CUP information on our website. CLICK HERE to view the JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP information on our website. ——————————————————————————————————————— Please continue to READ the information on the UPDATES to the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Licensing Courses and Coaching License Pathways.
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OFFICIAL PLAYER AND COACHING EDUCATION NEWSLETTER OF KANSAS YOUTH SOCCER
U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Education Updates U.S. Soccer Federation’s Coaching Development Department has worked tirelessly the past couple of years to revamp and update the Coaching Development in the U.S. U.S. Soccer has invested huge resources to better align the Coaching Licensing courses with that of leading foreign federations throughout the world. Some of these significant changes aim to improve the development of coaches at all levels but also to provide a consistent pathway for coaches across the country.
In 2015, U.S. Soccer will release the new online “F” License to coincide with the launch of their state-of-the-art Digital Coaching Center (DCC). The “F” License is being offered to coaches working with the six to eight year players but is accessible to all coaches working with youth. It will be the foundation course for all future courses along the License Pathway. *In May of 2015, the “F” License will be the prerequisite for all coaches wishing to take the National “E” License.
As of January of 2015, NO WAIVERS will be offered to bypass the prerequisites to the “E” or “D” License courses.
To take the National “D” License, coaches must have successfully completed and earned the National “E” License and held it for a minimum of six (6) months prior to taking the “D” License.
The National “D” License course is now broken into two (2) separate weekends with a minimum of ten (10) weeks in between the first weekend (Instructional Weekend) and the second testing weekend (Performance Review Weekend). The results of attending the “D” License course, a coach will either earn the 1) National “D” Pass or 2) State “D.”
A coach earning a State “D” must re-test at a future course to try to earn the National “D” status. Coaches are NOT guaranteed to upgrade at a re-test.
To be eligible to take a National “C” License, coaches must have successfully completed and earned the Natioanl “D” License for a minimum of 12 months prior to the “C” course. For coaches with a State “D” License, you must re-test and attempt to earn your National “D” status. You must still wait the mandatory 12 months from your successful National “D” completion.
For the National “C” or “B” Licenses, a coach with an equivalent Foreign License or required Professional Playing Experience can begin their pathway at a more advanced stage. It does not grant any licensing until successfully completing a licensing course. For more information and a copy of the application to submit to U.S. Soccer, please CLICK HERE.
NO WAIVERS to the National “A” License without the successful completion of the “B” License.
U.S. Soccer’s Digital Coaching Center is a state-of-the-art online educational platform providing coaches valuable and comprehensive resources like access to creating session plans with an online graphics tool as well as access to an archive of U.S. Soccer training sessions, and more.
U.S. Soccer NO LONGER RECOGNIZES or ACCEPTS the NSCAA Diplomas for entry into the License Pathway.
Volume 2, Issue 1
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U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Education Updates (continued) U.S. Soccer has begun sending out monthly updates on their Coaching Education Program to provide the coaching community with information and providing quality educational resources for coaches of all levels. To take full advantage of the information and content posted, visit the revamped website at www.ussoccer.com/coaching-education
U.S. Soccer’s National “C” License Course in Kansas Kansas Youth Soccer has been granted approval to host the USSF National “C” License Course in Kansas July 25 to August 2, 2015 at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS. To be eligible to attend the National “C” License course, a coach must have earned their National “D” License prior to July 24, 2014. CLICK HERE for more information regarding the upcoming USSF National “C” License in Kansas.
Kansas Youth Soccer Offers Coaching Education Courses This upcoming Spring, Kansas Youth Soccer will be offering a variety of opportunities for coaches to attend the National “E” and the National “D” License courses. Below is a quick list of the courses scheduled for the Spring season. Each course requires PRECOURSE ASSIGNMENTS so please REGISTER IMMEDIATELY to allow yourself enough time to complete. CLICK HERE to view our new Coaching Education webpages. NATIONAL “E” LICENSE COURSES (18 Hours - One Weekend)
Swope Soccer Village (6300 Lewis Road, KC, MO) - February 27 to March 1 February 27 (6-9pm); February 28 (9am-6pm); and March 1 (9am-5pm)
Washburn University (Topeka, KS) - March 6-8 March 6 (6-9pm); March 7 (9am-6pm); and March 8 (9am-5pm)
Butler Community College (El Dorado, KS) - March 6-8 March 6 (6-9pm); March 7 (9am-6pm); and March 8 (9am-5pm)
Sporting Kaw Valley (Lawrence, KS) - March 13-15 March 13 (6-9pm); March 14 (9am-6pm); and March 15 (9am-5pm)
NATIONAL “D” LICENSE COURSES (36-38 Hours - Two Weekends)
Instructional (1 of 2) Weekend (Manhattan, KS) - March 20-22 March 20 (6-9pm); March 21 (9am-6pm); and March 22 (9am-5pm)
Performance Review (2 of 2) Weekend (Swope Soccer Village—KC, MO) - May 8-10 May 8 (by appointment); May 9 (9am-6pm); and May 10 (9am-6pm)
Kansas Youth Soccer . 14028 W. 135th St Olathe, KS 66062 Phone: 913-782-6434 Fax: 913-534-8510 E-mail: coaching@kansasyouthsoccer.org
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About KSYSA - Kansas Sta te Youth Soccer Association, Inc. is the officia l representative of US Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in Kansas . Affiliates of KSYSA provide more than 25,000 youngsters in Kansas with the opportunity to play soccer, making KSYSA one of Kansas’ largest youth sport organizations. For more inf ormation about Kansas Youth Soccer, go to www.k ansasyouthsoccer.org. About US Youth Soccer US Youth Soccer-The Game for ALL Kids is the largest member of the U.S. Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States . US Youth Soccer registers more than 3.2 mil lion players annually, ages 5 to 19 , in 55 memb er state associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe, and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
Kansas Youth Soccer Programs, Events, Offerings...
Kansas Youth Soccer’s SPRING 2015 ‘Centers of Excellence’ Training Centers for U9-U13 Boys & Girls offered for March, April, and May in three locations - Olathe, El Dorado, and Manhattan. CLICK HERE to read and register.
Kansas Youth Soccer’s annual In-State Residential Developmental Camp REGISTRATION OPEN for Boys & Girls with birthyears of 2002 to 2005. Commuter option available. Boys Camp - June 20-23, 2015 at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS. Girls Camp - June 24-27, 2015 at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS CLICK HERE to Register.
CLICK HERE to view the Kansas Youth Soccer YouTube Channel offering videos on various topics to educate coaches, players, parents, and administrators.
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