Coaching Courses

At Woodland Soccer Club, we don't require you to be a licensed coach. You need to pass the RMA (Risk Management Association) verification check to work with the kids. But, you don't need a coaching license.

There are a series of Coaching Licenses that you may obtain. WSC regularly gives a training class for U6-U8 coaches in August. This is a good introduction to working with the younger kids. More info is on the U6-U8 Coaching Clinic webpage.

Many of you are interested in learning how to become a better coach. There are many coaching licenses that are available. See the Washington Youth Soccer webpage for more details. WSC recommends that you obtain a State "E" Certificate when you work with U9 or above. The State "E" Certificate is an introduction to the methodology of coaching and the four components of coaching soccer: Technique, Tactics, Fitness and Psychology. Courses for the "E" Certificate complete in a single weekend.

Note that WSC reimburses most fees associated with coach training. See the WSC Reimbursement webpage.



Upcoming Coaching Courses - Summer 2012

Here is an upcoming Coaching Education Courses in the Seattle area:

• USSF (United States Soccer Federation) 'E' Certificate Course
Aug 10-12, 2012 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) [John Marshall School]
Fri: 5-9pm, John Marshall School: (520 NE Ravenna Blvd, Rm 117, Seattle, WA 98115)
Sat/Sun: 8am-11am, Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club: (4520 MLK Jr Way S., Seattle, WA 98108)
Sat/Sun: 11am-5pm, Franklin High School: (3013 S. Mount Baker Blvd, Seattle, WA 98144)

Time: Friday, Aug 10, 5-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, Aug 11-12, 8am - 5pm each day.
(Schedule TBD by instructor.)

Cost: $90.00.
Link Specific to Registration: https://korrio.com/groups/sysa-e-license-course-august-10-12/

• USSF (United States Soccer Federation) 'D' Certificate Course
July 27-29, and August 3-5, 2012 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) [John Marshall School]
Fri: 5-9pm, John Marshall School: (520 NE Ravenna Blvd, Rm 117, Seattle, WA 98115)
Sat/Sun: 8am-11am, TBA

Time: Friday, Aug 10, 5-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, Aug 11-12, 8am - 5pm each day.
(Schedule TBD by instructor.)

Cost: $160.00.
Link Specific to Registration: https://korrio.com/groups/sysa-d-license-course-july-27-29-and-august-3-5/

• WSC U6-U8 Coaching Clinic
August 23, 2012, 6pm at the Wallingford field (Wallingford Ave N. & N. 42nd)
Coaching basics are handled at the U6-U8 Coaching Clinic. More info is on the U6-U8 Coaching Clinic webpage.


• SYSA
More information may be found on the SYSA Coaches page.


WSC Supports all Coaching Courses
More information may be found on the WSC Reimbursement webpage.