Anonymous
02/11/2020 11:45
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:How important is coaching licensing?
What are DA coaching licensing qualification?
What are ECNL’s?
Do all coaches; DA, ECNL, CCL, NPL... etc. use the same licensing courses?
How important is coaching licensing? For coaches looking for high positions it's fairly important, it's a resume builder if not anything else. As far as telling how "good" a coach is, it's not very important.
What are DA coaching licensing qualification? As mentioned earlier, B licence is the minimum I believe.
What are ECNL’s? None
Do all coaches; DA, ECNL, CCL, NPL... etc. use the same licensing courses? There are really only two coaching licence organizations really. the predominate being the one run by US Soccer, and the other by NSCAA , which I guess is now United Soccer Coaches.
I'm curious why you ask OP?
Anonymous
02/11/2020 11:36
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:
Considering the salaries - the coaches should be required to be licensed at the highest level. I have to have a degree + in order to command my salary and position. They should do the same.
Seriously? How much do you think we make?
Anonymous
02/11/2020 11:07
Subject: Re:Coach licensing
ECNL has no coaching license requirements. Head DA coach requires B license OR that an A licensed coach is present at matches and the coach is on track to get their B.
Obviously there are plenty of idiots with high level coaching licenses. Best to check out the coaches in person and observe how they behave, coach and interact with players.
Obviously there are plenty of idiots with high level coaching licenses. Best to check out the coaches in person and observe how they behave, coach and interact with players.
Anonymous
02/11/2020 09:49
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:My son has had three A level coaches and 2 B level coaches and one 'substitute' who was probably C or D.
One of the A coaches was really tight with the university coaches and new the 'politics' of the game, but was dismal on field. The other A coach was ok, but nothing spectacular. Last A coach must have got his license decades ago because his tactics and kid-management was awful.
The D level coach was new and couldn't handle the parents. Knew the game but wasn't that good at coaching, but was by far the absolute best at getting the boys to compete hard and give it their best effort. Was a really good inspirational coach.
One of the best coaches we ever had though was a parent who had to step in one day when a coach got a red card. He was a former rugby player who know manages several hundred employees of an investment bank. Had a great attitude of positive comments and constructive criticism for each boy, and only comments on the sideline were to get the kids to give their full effort. Boys really responded well to him (though they were kind of on autopilot as far as tactics went).
Anyway, does licensing matter? I guess it shows commitment to the sport, but it's not necessarily a guarantee of good abilities.
Well, it does show commitment and or the longer duration. It does matter in terms of their professional careers--if they wish to continue career progression they'll need to continue their education/licensing. I think it's entirely dependent on the situation, though. (Btw, the D coach and parent-coach sound like coaches I would prefer for my kid)
Anonymous
02/11/2020 09:16
Subject: Coach licensing
My son has had three A level coaches and 2 B level coaches and one 'substitute' who was probably C or D.
One of the A coaches was really tight with the university coaches and new the 'politics' of the game, but was dismal on field. The other A coach was ok, but nothing spectacular. Last A coach must have got his license decades ago because his tactics and kid-management was awful.
The D level coach was new and couldn't handle the parents. Knew the game but wasn't that good at coaching, but was by far the absolute best at getting the boys to compete hard and give it their best effort. Was a really good inspirational coach.
One of the best coaches we ever had though was a parent who had to step in one day when a coach got a red card. He was a former rugby player who know manages several hundred employees of an investment bank. Had a great attitude of positive comments and constructive criticism for each boy, and only comments on the sideline were to get the kids to give their full effort. Boys really responded well to him (though they were kind of on autopilot as far as tactics went).
Anyway, does licensing matter? I guess it shows commitment to the sport, but it's not necessarily a guarantee of good abilities.
One of the A coaches was really tight with the university coaches and new the 'politics' of the game, but was dismal on field. The other A coach was ok, but nothing spectacular. Last A coach must have got his license decades ago because his tactics and kid-management was awful.
The D level coach was new and couldn't handle the parents. Knew the game but wasn't that good at coaching, but was by far the absolute best at getting the boys to compete hard and give it their best effort. Was a really good inspirational coach.
One of the best coaches we ever had though was a parent who had to step in one day when a coach got a red card. He was a former rugby player who know manages several hundred employees of an investment bank. Had a great attitude of positive comments and constructive criticism for each boy, and only comments on the sideline were to get the kids to give their full effort. Boys really responded well to him (though they were kind of on autopilot as far as tactics went).
Anyway, does licensing matter? I guess it shows commitment to the sport, but it's not necessarily a guarantee of good abilities.
Anonymous
02/11/2020 07:59
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Do US soccer have a database to check coaches licenses
Seriously?
Yes, the USSF has a centralized system of not only online courses (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11) but also a tracking system of physical location courses. I believe all D and C license course are hosted by a club under the leadership of its state association; to my understanding all B and A licenses (Senior License, Youth License) as well as the Pro License are handled by the USSF national training center (not sure on the official name of that).
It surely can be good as a means of coaching education; however, it doesn't mean that A licensed coaches are smarter than B licensed coaches. It also helps initially establish some credibility. It does not mean that A license'd coaches are the most knowledgeable nor the best coaches--but it can be a good measuring stick to start off with. If you have any questions, contact your kid's coach and just talk with them. If by the end you feel like you've bought a used car, pay more attention at your kid's development
Considering the salaries - the coaches should be required to be licensed at the highest level. I have to have a degree + in order to command my salary and position. They should do the same.
Anonymous
02/11/2020 06:37
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Do US soccer have a database to check coaches licenses
Seriously?
Yes, the USSF has a centralized system of not only online courses (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11) but also a tracking system of physical location courses. I believe all D and C license course are hosted by a club under the leadership of its state association; to my understanding all B and A licenses (Senior License, Youth License) as well as the Pro License are handled by the USSF national training center (not sure on the official name of that).
It surely can be good as a means of coaching education; however, it doesn't mean that A licensed coaches are smarter than B licensed coaches. It also helps initially establish some credibility. It does not mean that A license'd coaches are the most knowledgeable nor the best coaches--but it can be a good measuring stick to start off with. If you have any questions, contact your kid's coach and just talk with them. If by the end you feel like you've bought a used car, pay more attention at your kid's development
Anonymous
02/11/2020 00:19
Subject: Coach licensing
yes, but it is not publicly available for everyone to see.
Anonymous
02/10/2020 22:10
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Do US soccer have a database to check coaches licenses
Seriously?
It’s a good question
Anonymous
02/10/2020 21:14
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:Do US soccer have a database to check coaches licenses
Seriously?
Anonymous
02/10/2020 20:49
Subject: Coach licensing
Do US soccer have a database to check coaches licenses
Anonymous
02/10/2020 18:45
Subject: Re:Coach licensing
Many DA coaches have an "A" license
The requirements for each level can be found at https://www.ussoccer.com/coaching
(scroll down and click on the red box for the license you are interested in)
The requirements for each level can be found at https://www.ussoccer.com/coaching
(scroll down and click on the red box for the license you are interested in)
Anonymous
02/10/2020 17:28
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How important is coaching licensing?
What are DA coaching licensing qualification?
What are ECNL’s?
Do all coaches; DA, ECNL, CCL, NPL... etc. use the same licensing courses?
Not very.
B license
None
Yes
It’s very important. Would you go to a de rust without the right qualifications or a mechanic?
Anonymous
02/10/2020 15:38
Subject: Coach licensing
Anonymous wrote:How important is coaching licensing?
What are DA coaching licensing qualification?
What are ECNL’s?
Do all coaches; DA, ECNL, CCL, NPL... etc. use the same licensing courses?
Not very.
B license
None
Yes
Anonymous
02/10/2020 14:35
Subject: Coach licensing
How important is coaching licensing?
What are DA coaching licensing qualification?
What are ECNL’s?
Do all coaches; DA, ECNL, CCL, NPL... etc. use the same licensing courses?
What are DA coaching licensing qualification?
What are ECNL’s?
Do all coaches; DA, ECNL, CCL, NPL... etc. use the same licensing courses?