Field Training will be provided by SFYS.
If you need to receive official certification for your field training, you will need to take a US Soccer accredited license, which you can find through the US Soccer Learning Center.
SFYS Field Training dates and times:
9v9
16+ and want to coach?
FIELD SESSIONS
FAQ
11v11
SF Youth Soccer requires that all coaches (head and assistant) must hold a relevant coaching license awarded by the US Soccer Grassroots Coach Education Program.
The process to become a licensed a coach is:
Description
This class is relevant to coaches who are coaching a team that is playing the 9v9 game. Those teams are:
The 9v9 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 11-12. The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, candidates must be at least 16 years old and have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
Description
This class is relevant to coaches who are coaching a team that is playing the 7v7 game. Those teams are:
The 7v7 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 9-10. The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 7v7 In-Person Course, candidates must be at least 16 years old and have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
Description
This class is relevant to coaches who are coaching a team that is playing the 11v11 game. Those teams are:
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 and older. The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth. The IP 11v11 is required for those wishing to take the D License course.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course, candidates must be at least 16 years old and have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
7v7
COACH LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS