The EDYSL Academy which consists of representatives from every club (EDUCC, EDHSC, PSC, SGSC, HSSC, and GNSC) oversees the implementation of league wide programs.  The academy has identified that there is need too improve the level of coaching through out the league and therefore has made this one of it’s top priority’s for 2008.  Through Global Soccer Solutions we have implemented and in house coach education program for its members free of charge.  Outlined below is a brief overview of the program for 2008

 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The objective of the EDYSL Academy Coaching Education Program is to provide a graduated educational curriculum aimed at providing our coaches with the skills necessary to create an environment where player development will occur. Since, few players touch a ball outside of practice, the coaches of our club need to ensure that the limited practice time spent with players develops all of the basic techniques. This development takes the player from being introduced to proper techniques, refining those techniques and applying them to the game of soccer.

 

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the EDYSL Academy Coaching Education Program is to promote the game of soccer while instilling a love for the game in every player. The program is committed to providing coaches the tools needed to develop every player to their potential and to compete at the highest level of their ability.

 

PROGRAM GOALS

1.  Provide coaches the tools and information they need to be successful and have fun.

2.  Provide coaches with an understanding of the objectives they should be accomplishing each year within their age group, and provide the tools and knowledge to needed to deliver sessions that teach those objectives.

3.  Create consistency of coaching methods, terminology, and expectations across all age groups and clubs.

4.  Create more consistency year after year of player skills and knowledge of the game

5.  To provide a framework that allows coaches to know that they were successful at teaching the skills and concepts that they should be.

6.  To provide a framework that allows players to know that they improved, and that specific objectives were achieved.

7.  Combined, all of these should make an environment for coaches and players that will be more enjoyable and satisfying.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

1.  EDYSL Coach Diplomas

There are four EDYSL Coach Diploma course: 

             U6 Coach Diploma (9 Hours)

             U8 Coach Diploma (9 Hours)

             U10 Coach Diploma (16 Hours)

             U12+ Coach Diploma (16 Hours)

Each course is focused on providing coaches training relevant to the age group they

will be coaching.  Each course will cover coaching techniques, player positions and basic formations, rules of the game, player objectives, template practice session plan, examples of session activities, and terminology.  Supplementary to these diploma courses are optional Model Training Session Clinics, where an Academy Coach will work with one team delivering a complete 1.5 hour training session as an example/model.  None of these courses have any testing, so come learn and enjoy.

 

2.  EDYSL Coach Clinics

Coach Clinics are supplementary training available to all coaches.  Many of these clinics are advances topics designed for Select and Competitive coaches. 

 

3.  CYSA Coach Licenses

CYSA also has a coach training program.  The CYSA Licenses are broadly accepted by many leagues affiliated with CYSA.

Certificate course descriptions:  listed in sequential order (i.e. you must complete the 'F' certificate before pursuing an 'E' certificate, etc.)

 

'F' Certificate course involves 9 hours of instruction.
Practice session and basic coaching techniques are covered.  No testing upon completion.

 

'E' Certificate course involves 18 hours of instruction.
Basic tactics & intermediate coaching techniques are covered.  No testing upon completion.

 

'E/D' Certificate course involves 32 hours of instruction.
Intermediate tactics & intermediate coaching techniques are covered. Self testing upon completion.

 

'D' Certificate course involves 36 hours of instruction.
Advanced tactics & advanced coaching techniques are covered.  Passing grade on test required upon completion.

 

'GK' Goalkeeping Certificate course involves 9 hours of instruction. Coaches are taught the basics of goalkeeping.  No testing upon completion.