New York State West Youth Soccer

HomeCoaches
NY West Youth Soccer Coaches

Introduction

Since 1999, over 4,000 coaches have taken part in the New York State West coach education courses. We hope that this trend continues long into the future. Many of our member clubs and organizations now recommend/mandate that their coaches have minimum licensing requirements before being placed with any level of team.

Designed to meet the changing needs of today’s game, the national coaching program creates an environment that immerses coaches in the culture of the game. The four levels of courses that we offer emphasize field instruction in the areas of technique, tactics, and fitness. The courses also offer instruction in methodology, team management, and sport psychology.

New York State West Youth Soccer has created a faculty of highly trained, knowledgeable and courteous instructors, all of which have completed the courses themselves. Instructional courses are held on a regular basis to keep our staff abreast of all current trends.

The US Soccer National Coaching School is recognized as the only licensing body in the USA by soccer’s international governing body (FIFA).

Our objective is to provide all western New York coaches, from the beginner to the experienced, the up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge to ensure that players are provided the opportunity to reach their full potential.

New York State West Coaching Staff

  • Dean Foti, NYSWYSA Technical Director
  • Dave Kreger, NYSWYSA Lead Coach Educator
  • Email: coachinged@nyswysa.org

Basic Coaching Course Information

This is a one-hour course that is held either in person or virtually and is ideal for clubs who wish to provide educational opportunities to their house league/parent coaches.  This course will typically contain about sixty minutes of practical field experience. 

Course Fee:  $200 per course. Up to 25 coaches

This is a two-hour course that is held in person and is ideal for Clubs who are wishing to provide additional educational opportunities to their house league coaches.  The course is typically one hour of classroom theory and one hour of practical field experience. 

Course Fee:  $300 per course. Up to 25 coaches

This is a one-hour course that is designed for the travel coach who would like to have the basic knowledge of goalkeeper training and how to incorporate the goalkeeper into your training session.

Course Fee:  $20 per person

This is a two-hour course that builds on our Introduction to goalkeeper I course.  This course is ideal for the travel coach or goalkeeper coach who will be working with goalkeepers and want to expand their knowledge on the training of a goalkeeper.

Course Fee:  $35 per person

For additional information please click here. 

This is a seven-hour course offered to NYSWYSA coaches who are looking for additional educational opportunities within a formal educational pathway.  These courses will be held periodically throughout the NYSW footprint.

Course Fee:  $75 per coach

This is a seven-hour course offered to NYSWYSA coaches who are looking for additional educational opportunities within a formal educational pathway.  The Level II course builds on information contained in the Level I course.  This course will be held periodically throughout the NYSW footprint.

Course Fee:  $75 per coach

Specially designed courses conducted for clubs based on their individual needs. 

For additional information please click here. 

For additional information please click here.

Coaching Course Resources

Full Coaching Course Descriptions

This is a sixty-minute course designed to introduce the parent coach to coaching youth soccer. Coaches will leave with resources in hand to utilize right away in their practices. Content is flexible and based on the audience and each clubs’ specific needs. This course is offered in an interactive classroom setting. Field/gym time is optional. Practical demonstration can/will be provided through the use of video technology. Topics will cover how to deal with children in a team environment, best practices for player development, how to structure a practice, team management, basic laws of the game, etc. We will provide the “starter” coach with the needed resources and confidence to successfully conduct simple, fun, and age-appropriate training activities with their teams.

This course can be hosted virtually or in person and can include classroom and/or field experiences. 

Cost:  $200 per club

Clubs interested in hosting a Coaching 101 class should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org.

This is a two-hour course designed to introduce the parent coach to coaching youth soccer. Coaches will leave with resources in hand to utilize right away in their practices. Content is flexible and based on the audience and each clubs’ specific needs. Practical demonstration can/will be provided through the use of video technology. Topics will cover how to deal with children in a team environment, best practices for player development, how to structure a practice, team management, basic laws of the game, etc. We will provide the “starter” coach with the needed resources and confidence to successfully conduct simple, fun, and age-appropriate training activities with their teams.

This course typically consists of one hour of classroom theory and one hour of field experience. 

Cost:  $300 per club

Clubs interested in hosting a Coaching 201 class should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org.

These courses are designed to meet the needs of a specific club on a variety of topics and ages.  The course content can be modified for beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced level audiences.

Cost:  Varies

Clubs interested in hosting a special topics class should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org.

These courses are club hosted and our staff will make every effort to arrange a convenient date to conduct the course that will fit into your club’s schedule/calendar and meet your specific needs.  A NYSW Coaching Education Staff member will travel to your club and conduct the course for a flat fee. Clubs interested in hosting one of these courses should contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org

4v4 – Course Information

7v7 – Course Information

9v9 – Course Information

11v11 – Course Information

This is a seven-hour course that provides an educational framework for coaches to be able to apply two teaching methods.  The teaching methods will be taught both through theoretical and practical field applications.  Educational theory will also be taught as the foundation of the coaching process for each coach to better equip themselves with the ability to transfer their knowledge to each player in the most effective way.  This class is designed for those coaches who want to continue with a more formal coaching educational pathway without necessarily having to commit to the requirements of taking a US Soccer D coaching course.  The course information is meant for coaches of all age groups but is more specifically geared toward players from U10 to U16 boys and girls.

This is a seven-hour course that provides an educational framework for coaches to be able to teach in a simple to complex coaching method.  This course builds on the information taught in the State Level I Course. Principles of attack and defense will also be introduced in the course along with the framework of teaching technical training.  The teaching methods will be taught both through theoretical and practical field applications.  Educational theory will also be taught as the foundation of the coaching process for each coach to better equip themselves with the ability to transfer their knowledge to each player in the most effective way.  This class is designed for those coaches who want to continue with a more formal coaching educational pathway without necessarily having to commit to the requirements of taking a US Soccer D coaching course.  The course information is meant for coaches of all age groups but is more specifically geared toward players from U12 to U16 boys and girls.

US Soccer D Course – Course Information

US Soccer C, B, A – Course Information

NYSWYSA Scheduled Courses

If you would like to host a course or have questions regarding our coaching education program, please contact the Coaching Education Department at coachinged@nyswysa.org.

Please be sure you have a valid risk management pass from NYSWYSA or any US Youth Soccer state association (IE. ENY, EPA, PAW, etc). No coach will be permitted into a NYSWYSA coaching course without a valid background check administered through a USYS state association’s risk management process. The NYSWYSA risk management process takes approximately two weeks to complete. 

Refund Policy: Full payment is required at registration. There is not a 100% refund once you have registered for the course. Within two weeks of the course, NYSW Coach Education will look to enter the candidate in another upcoming course in NYSW. Within one week of the course, no refund will be given, unless special circumstances are communicated to NYSW Coach Education.

Grassroots Courses

New Coaches to the US Soccer Learning Center: Please insure you follow these steps in order to be able to register for any US Soccer Coaching Education Grassroots Courses.

  • Step 1: Create a free account at the US Soccer Learning Center.
  • Step 2: Please register your information and watch the Introductory Video on the DLC under your new account.
  • Step 3: Pick a course below and register for that course.

Fees for Grassroots Coaching Courses (Effective 8/1/23)

  • In-Person Grass Roots Licenses (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11): $85.00
  • In-Person D License Course: $375.00
  • In-Person C License Course: $1,800.00
  • NYSW State Level Coaching Certificate: $75.00

All of the above fees include the required US Soccer Fees.

Risk Management for NYSWYSA Coaching Courses

Risk Management / Background Check Requirement:

Before going any further, please be sure you have a valid risk management status from NYSWYSA or any US Youth Soccer state association (i.e. ENY, EPA, PAW, etc.) and read the directions below. 

Coaches will “NOT” be permitted into a NYSWYSA coaching course without a valid background check administered through an APPROVED USYS state association risk management process.

The NYSWYSA risk management process includes a background check (typically 3-5 days for approval), SafeSport Training (2.5 Hours for Core Training or 15-20 mins for Refresher, dependent on previous completion) and USSF Intro to Safety (15-20 minutes). Make sure to take these time frames into consideration when registering for the course. 

  • If you are currently coaching with a NYSWYSA club, please contact your club registrar or risk management coordinator to obtain instructions on applying for or updating your risk management credentials.
  • If you are not currently coaching with a NYSWYSA club and/or live outside the NYSWYSA region, please email riskmanagement@nyswysa.org and request instructions to apply for an risk management processing.  Include details regarding the course you are registering for including proof or any risk management status you hold with another association. The risk management registration link and user instructions will be provided upon request.

We highly recommend that candidates obtain a valid risk management status approved by NYSWYSA prior to registering for a course. While candidates will not be prevented from registering for a course without risk management clearance, they will be placed on a waiting list. Wait-listed candidates are not guaranteed a place in the course until proof of clearance is provided. Courses will be closed out once the maximum class limit has been reached. Candidates with risk management clearance take precedent over wait-listed candidates (i.e. it is possible for a waitlisted candidate whose risk management status is pending to be closed out of a course while they are waiting for clearance).