Coaching Course: US Soccer Club Technical Leader Level 1 (former DOC Course)

The U.S. Soccer CTL Level 1 Course hosted by ILLINOIS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION is a BLENDED course.

The BLENDED format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, an in-person meeting and summative assessment interviews.

**PLEASE NOTE – ALL STUDENT COACHES FIRSTLY NEED TO JOIN THE WAITLIST**

**IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST – FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM AND REQUEST A WAIVER**

**PLEASE NOTE – ALL STUDENT COACHES MUST FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE COURSE. ALL STUDENT COACHES WILL THEN RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE**

 

Eligibility Requirements:

To register for the U.S. Soccer CTL Level 1 Course, individuals must meet the following prerequisites:

·      At least 18 years of age  

·      Hold a U.S. Soccer B license for at least 6 months  

·      Have a minimum of one (1) year experience in a club technical leadership role

(DOC, Technical Director, Age Group/Gender DOC, GK DOC) 

 

*Application for a waiver of the U.S. Soccer B License may be considered based on the following:

• Club technical leader has 10 years of club technical leadership experience AND a U.S. Soccer C License

OR

•  Club technical leader has a recognized equivalent foreign license

 

AND

·      Must be currently serving in a technical leadership role within a club responsible in full or in part for: 

• Club player development philosophy
• Club player development plan or age group development plan
• Club coach development plan or age group coach development plan

Course Experience

80-90 hours (virtual or blended) 

Club technical leaders who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings, and one (1) 4-day in-person meetings (if blended format) led by licensed U.S. Soccer Educators.

Club technical leaders will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to the internet and a laptop/device with web-camera/live video capabilities.

Coaches may be asked to participate in the in-person field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.

Blended Format: 16 weeks (incl. one 4-day in person meeting)

 

Course Assessment:

During the course experience, there are both formative and summative assessments:

·      Assignments and projects: Formative assessment

·      Final portfolio and interview: Summative assessment

 

Course Outcome

On successful completion of course assessment, student coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer Club Technical Leadership Level 1 License.

 

Course Policies

·      Club technical leaders that register for this course are expected to attend all course meetings and complete all assignments by due dates to be eligible to receive the license

·      Club technical leaders must be currently serving in a technical leadership role within a club responsible in full or in part for: 

• Club player development philosophy
• Club player development plan or age group development plan
• Club coach development plan or age group coach development plan

 

Course Structure:

Course Timeline

Feb 7 2024 – May 25th 2024.

ALL VIRTUAL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 12 NOON CENTRAL ON WEDNESDAYS AND SOME FRIDAYS AT 12 NOON.

BLENDED Format: 16 Weeks

·      Week 1: Pre-course meeting 1 (large group)

·      Week 2: Pre-course meeting 2 (small groups)

·      Week 3: In-person meeting (4 days)

·      Weeks 4-13: Weekly virtual meetings (large groups and small groups + individual educator meetings

·      Weeks 14-15: Interview prep, scheduling period summative assessment interviews (no meetings)

·      Week 16: Summative Assessment Interview

 

Assignment Structure

o  6 assignments leading to a final portfolio 

o  1 individual project (Individual Coach Assessment) 

o  1 group project (Parent Engagement) 

 

In-Person Meeting Schedule

·      Monday Feb 19th : Start @ 2:00pm

·      Tuesday Feb 20th: Full Day

·      Wednesday Feb 21st: Full Day

·     Thursday Feb 22nd: End @ 12:00pm

 

Course fee:

$1100

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please note when a student-coach registers for the course, Illinois Youth Soccer Association has made proper arrangements for coach educators, classroom/field space, & materials to accommodate that student coach.

• If a student coach cancels at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of the course, he or she may receive a full refund.
• If the student coach fails to cancel at least 2 weeks prior to the course, only attends a portion of the course, or does not show up for the course, the entire course fee is forfeited.
• By registering for this course, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the course policies regarding course assignments, attendance, registration fees, and refunds.