Illinois Youth Soccer

Coaching Course: 11 v 11 Grassroots Course
2024-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Course Details:
The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, candidates will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13+
The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
Coaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to a web-camera/live video capabilities.
Coaches may be asked to participate in the field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course, candidates must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
Due to online privacy laws, individuals under the age of 16 cannot create Learning Center (LC) profiles, and thus are unable to take Grassroots Courses.
Coaches Receive:
1. T- Shirt
2. Coaching Notebook and Pen
3. Information on additional Coaching education opportunities Schedule: ·
Webinar: THURSDAY FEB 22nd 8pm -10pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8472901577
FRIDAY FEB 23rd 6pm -8pm
Field Component – DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE, 3434 S. MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Spring 2024 Illinois MWC Qualifier Application Deadline
2024-02-09
Illinois Youth Soccer is excited to announce a new pathway for member teams to qualify for the Premier II Division of the US Youth Soccer Midwest Conference. We have consulted with our member clubs to come up with this new model that would replace the current Midwest Conference Qualifying Divisions that historically have been all Illinois teams but run by US Youth Soccer. This is new format will

Save teams money. The fee for the Illinois MWC Qualifier will be $450 plus league registration fee and referee payments made at the field. In comparison, the current Midwest Conference fee is $975 plus league registration fee and referee payments. Moving the competition “in-house” will save each team $500
Provide localized play including the opportunity for a division specifically for member teams in the Central & Southern part of the state, if enough teams participate.
Provide scheduling flexibility for teams to play more games, ideally 7-9 in a season.
Ensure that those teams that do not want to play in Premier II or higher in the Midwest Conference will only be placed in a Illinois MWC Qualifier.
Keep registration open longer for 15U-17U teams to ensure they can field a team instead of requiring a commitment in before league registration closes
Still earn division winners promotion into Premier II the following season.

Click here to apply

Spring 2024 State Premiership Application Deadline
2024-02-09
Application Deadline for the Spring 2024 State Premiership

13U-19U Boys
13U-15U Girls

Click here for registration and details

Coaching Course: US Soccer Club Technical Leader Level 1 (former DOC Course)
2024-02-07
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.

Spring 2024 Cup Registration Deadline
2024-02-02
Registration deadline for the following Spring statewide Cup competitions

State Cup (13U Boys & Girls and 15U-19U Boys). Click here to register
Presidents Cup (13U Boys & Girls and 15U-19U Boys). Click here to register
Illinois Cup (13U-19U Boys and 13U-15U Girls). Click here to register

Webinar: What Does It Mean To Be A Recruitable Athlete?
2024-01-30 19:00 - 20:30
Are you excited to pursue college athletics and begin the recruiting process but unsure of your next steps? This is where NCSA College Recruiting is here to help!
Join Julian Jenkins, former collegiate and professional athlete and current Senior Director of Regional Education at NCSA College Recruiting, as he outlines what athletes and parents can do to make being recruited to play at the collegiate level a reality. During this webinar, we will cover:
• Recruiting: What steps should I be taking this fall in the college sports recruiting process?
• Academics: How do I make sure I am academically qualified to play college sports?
• Finding Best Fit Schools: How should I know which colleges to be targeting?
• Next Steps: What next steps should I take to get on track and/or stay on track in recruiting?
What does it mean to be a Recruitable Athlete?
Date: Tuesday, January 30
Tim: 7:00 pm CST
CTA Button: Register Now
Reg Link: https://ncsasports.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817048145593/WN_TzcwshVBS_eOD2_5V7DlEw
Due to limited room capacity, only the first 1,000 attendees will have access to the webinar LIVE. A recording will be provided to those who cannot attend live.

Coaching Education Course: Grassroots 11 v 11
2024-01-23 - 2024-01-27 | Schaumburg Park District Indoor Sports Cented, 1141 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60193, United States
Host: Illinois Youth Soccer
When: January 23rd (online) & 27th (in-person) – 2024
Where: Schaumburg, IL
Click here for information and registration.

Lurie Children’s Hospital ACL Injury Prevention Webinar
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00
Lurie’s Children Hospital will be discussing the program, the research they have done, and then sharing the exercises that are a part of their ACL injury prevention program. More information about the hospitals program, https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/knee-injury-prevention-program/kipp-for-coaches/
Click here to register for the webinar.
