We want to offer many opportunities for you to further your coaching education through courses or through meeting with our development staff – Directors and Coordinators - who you will see out on the fields and who run the courses, camps, and clinics. These coaches are here to be used as a constant resource. If you have questions at any point during the year about any soccer related situation, please draw on their expertise, as they are here to help you.
Becoming a better coach means your players will enjoy the game more and develop more efficiently.
About The Courses
Most Courses are held in pre-spring (January & February) and pre-fall (July & August) period of each year. Course schedules are posted in mid December and Mid June respectively. For more information, please contact Tara Daniel at [email protected] or at 678-993-2110.
Course fees depend on membership status. Members are defined as Players, Coaches, and parents belonging to Georgia Soccer affiliated clubs, as well as league officers of affiliated clubs.
State ‘G’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course is FREE for Georgia Soccer Members and $50 for Non-Members
Aimed at coaches and parents of U-6 and U-8 players. The course is four hours long and provides fun activities that enhance players’ skill development. Attendance is required to receive the ‘G’ certificate.
State ‘F’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course is FREE for Georgia Soccer Members and $90 for Non-Members
The ‘F’ course is tailored for the coach who is working with U-10 and U-12 Recreational players. The emphasis is on teaching young players through a variety of fun games and practices. The course consists of 7 hours of instruction and practice. Attendance is required to receive the ‘F’ certificate. There is no pre-requisite for this course. However, U-6 & U-8 coaches must start with the ‘G’ course.
State ‘Recreational ‘E’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course Fee is $30 for Georgia Soccer Members and $90 for Non-Members
The ‘Rec E’ is aimed at coaches of recreational players U-14 and older. The course consists of 7 hrs. of instruction and practices. Attendance is required to receive the ‘Rec E’ certificate. There is no pre-requisite for this course as long as attendees are coaching U-14 or older. The ‘Rec E’ certificate cannot be used as a pre-requisite for the ‘D’ course.
State ‘E’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course Fee is $75 for Georgia Soccer Members and $200 for Non-Members
The ‘E’ course is an intermediate course geared towards providing a foundation for coaching players in the U-10 Academy/Select and older age groups. The course consists of 16 hours of instruction in the theory and practice of soccer coaching methods. Successful completion is based on attendance. The ‘F’ certificate is required for attendance. ‘F’ certification may be waived for coaches who are coaching Academy/Select teams or U-14 and older recreational teams.
National ‘D’ License Coaching Course - Course Fee is $125 for Georgia Soccer Members and $500 Non-members
The ‘D’ course provides a detailed analysis of the modern methods of coaching advanced players of all ages. It involves 32 hours of instruction and testing. Successful completion is based on attendance and passing both a written and a practical coaching test. The ‘E’ certificate is required for attendance (the ‘Rec E’ certificate is not acceptable). ‘E’ certification may be waived for coaches who have College Varsity playing experience or professional playing experience. Request for waivers must be directed to the state office in writing and must be accompanied with documents that prove playing experience. Documents can be in the form of a roster, an article or a letter.
National ’Youth’ License
The National Youth License is designed to provide club directors of coaching, youth coaches, physical education teachers, and soccer administrators with the knowledge to successfully structure soccer environments for children aged 4-12. The role of the coach as a facilitator is explored; the physical, mental and emotional needs and capabilities of players from 4-12 are explored; the lessons from developmental psychology are explored; and the art of teaching is explored. Candidates are videotaped for analysis during live training sessions.
For more information, contact the Coaching Department at [email protected].