Kaneland United SC recreational and travel teams are led by volunteer coaches and the Club supports their development through various training and educational programs.
This page includes links to a number of valuable coaching resources, including information on training, licensing, certifications, club contacts and season long, age appropriate recreational training guides.
Volunteer recreational coaches are required to attend Club Coach Orientation and Heads Up certification before being assigned to their teams. And the Club provides support for obtaining F and E licenses where a coach is seeking additional education and credentials.
Volunteer travel coaches and Club trainer's minimum requirement is to hold an E license and complete Heads Up certification.
All coaches and trainers are required to complete background checks.
The Club strongly encourages ongoing education for all coaches and also provides opportunities for parent education.
Licensing
US Soccer with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association provide opportunities for youth soccer coaches to achieve licensing for youth soccer programs.
F License Information - for teaching players ages 5 - 8
E License Information - for teaching players ages 9 - 12
D License Information - for teaching players ages 13- 14
Certifications and Continuing Education
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) provides valuable on-going education for soccer coaches at all levels including certification and continuing education courses.
Information on NSCAA Here
NSCAA eLearning Programs Here