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Kentucky Youth Soccer is dedicated to developing and raising
the level of coaching education for all youth soccer coaches across
the state. Kentucky Youth Soccer's goal is to have every
child coached by a qualified and trained coach to
maximize his/her soccer experience.
Designed to meet the changing
needs of today’s game, the United States Soccer Federation
and US Youth Soccer have created an environment that
seeks to immerses coaches in the culture of the game.
Throughout the
year Kentucky Youth Soccer offers three levels of courses
that include field instruction in the areas of technique,
tactics, and fitness. The courses also offer instruction in
methodology, team management, and sport psychology.
Under the guidance of Adrian Parrish, State Director of
Coach and Player Development, the Kentucky Youth Soccer Coach
Education staff offer great knowledge and experience on
helping develop youth soccer.
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USSF
National “C” License Course Coming to KY in 2009
Kentucky Youth Soccer
Association in conjunction with Indiana Youth Soccer is pleased to announce
that we will be hosting a USSF National C License course in Kentucky in
2009. The course will take place the week of November 7-15, 2009 at the
Town and Country Sports Complex in Wilder, KY. More information including
applications, cost, and course schedules will be available after the first
of the year. If interested in receiving information on the course, please
email Dave McIver at
programs@kysoccer.net.
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 Kentucky Youth
Soccer to Host USSF National Youth Soccer License Course in June.
Kentucky
Youth Soccer Association in conjunction with US Youth Soccer &
United States Soccer Federation to host a National Youth License
Madison Indoor Soccer Complex, Richmond, KY June 12th till June 17th
2009.
The National Youth
License, a U.S. Soccer course, focuses upon the nature of children and the
adjustments adults must make to coach them. The course curriculum covers the
ages of 6-12 years old. Each day of the course, the focus is upon one of the
traditional soccer age groups of U6, U8, U10 or U12. The course combines both
classroom (theory) and field (practical) sessions. The course concludes with
written, oral and practical examinations. It is ideal for anyone hoping to
become a better and more effective coach to take this course. We hope to see you
in June.
To read more information or for an application,
click
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Kentucky Youth Soccer Adopts phased in Minimum
Coaching Standards
Could you imagine if every youth soccer player could receive the
best training from educated coaches that are willing to mold players
into an organized, motivated team with player development at the top
of the priority list? Starting September 1, 2007, Kentucky
Youth Soccer put these dreams into reality, by
approving minimum coaching standards for select level
coaches. Kentucky Youth Soccer became the 29th
US Youth Soccer State Association to mandate coaching
education.
The aim of this coaching plan will be to assist coaches
in using concepts and theories for age-appropriate
training. “Most coaches have the right
intentions but with some guidance and support through
coaching education we can help the coach educate their teams
and produce more rounded soccer players,” said Adrian
Parrish, Kentucky Youth Soccer Director of Coach & Player
Development.
“We expect some
coaches and administrators to have initial concerns due to
the using the word mandatory, but one of the main reason for
implementing this coaching education plan is to drastically
improve player development” continues Parrish.
Each member
association or club will receive full support from Kentucky
Youth Soccer in setting up coaching course. “Youth soccer
coaches play a vital role in developing our children as
soccer players. More significantly, coaches affect our
children's character and sense of self worth in ways
that translate far beyond the soccer field and well beyond
their youth,” says Neal Frink of Campbell County North Youth
Soccer. Neal Frink has had the opportunity to attend
several Kentucky Youth Soccer courses as a parent, coach and
administrator and believes this is a great move for the
overall development of the game.
To read the
entire policy on Minimum Coaching Standards, please
click here |
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2008 Kentucky Youth Soccer
Coach's Handbook
Assists coaches to be their
best by providing information on how to appropriately
coach players at each age and level of development.
click here to download your copy
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Coaching Newsletter,
click here.
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For information regarding Coaching Education or Player
Development, please contact the Kentucky Youth Soccer State Director of Coach and Player
Development by phone at the State Office at 859-268-1254 or by
email at
Coach@kysoccer.net.
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