Parents wishing to know more about LUSC coaching approach and philosophy are encouraged to watch this instructional video from Director of Coaching Brendan Donahue.
In House Coaching Education
- Introduction to Coaching Course (k-2nd)
- Offered beginning of fall season (4 hours)
- Encouraged for all new coaches to LUSC
- Course split between classroom and field
- Topics covered: why kids play, how kids learn, age appropriate training, economical training, how to build a practice plan, club philosophy, communication with players & communication with parents
- Coaching 3rd Grade Soccer (2nd and 3rd grade)
- Offered beginning of spring season (6 hours)
- Encouraged for all 3rd grade LUSC Coaches
- Course split between classroom and field.
- Topics covered: the player centered approach, rules of the game, practice planning & what type of coach do you want to be?
- Coaching Demonstrations (3rd through 8th grade)
- Offered 3 times per season (1.5 hours)
- Field demonstration by DOC & ADOC
- Topics covered: technical and tactical exercises
- Q & A with DOC & ADOC
In House Coaching Resources
- Exercise Database (3rd through 8th grade)
- Coaching Manuals (U9/10, U11/12, U13/14)
- Coaches receive in equipment bag
- Coaching Videos (All Ages)
- Coaching Blogs (All Ages)
National Licensing Courses
- USSF “F”, online U6 – U9 “encouraged”
- LUSC will reimburse upon completion
- http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/upcoming_education_courses/
- http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/coach_education/
- USSF “E”, 18 hours U10 – U11 “encouraged”
- LUSC will reimburse upon completion
- http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/upcoming_education_courses/
- http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/coach_education/
- US Soccer “D” License, 40 hours U12 – U14 “suggested”
- LUSC will reimburse upon completion
- US Soccer “D” Courses
- http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/upcoming_education_courses/
- http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/coach_education/
Specialty Topics & Licensing
- United Soccer Coaching “Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer” course
- Beautiful: Teaching Girls Soccer – The Boston Breakers Way
- Video On Demand (VOD) login provided to all girls coaches by LUSC. Please contact Tom Heimreid (theimreid@lexingtonunited.org) for login details
