The courses are intended to be progressive. The National Diploma covers technical and tactical knowledge using the 7v7 model of teaching. The Advanced National Diploma focuses on working with the advanced player within a team concept and technical and tactical knowledge using the 9v9 model for teaching. Below are descriptions of each and a link to the latest course offerings on the United Soccer Coaches website.
The National Diploma
The overall objective of the National Diploma is to acquaint the coach with the technical and tactical needs of soccer players and provide an organized and progressive methodology of coaching those needs. Basic technical and tactical knowledge is the central theme of the course in a 7v7 model. The course includes sessions on the teaching process, psychological skills training and Laws of the Game.
Time Commitment: 40 hours of directed learning, 1-hour field assessment
Testing: Yes
Prerequisites: None. United Soccer Coaches 11v11/ Pre National Diploma or the U.S. Soccer 'E' License are recommended.
The Advanced National Diploma
The Advanced National Diploma emphasis is on training those players within a team concept designed to produce a successful environment. The 9v9 model is the main focus. The curriculum includes team organization and training, advanced methodology, analysis and understanding systems of play, a focus on tactics within thirds of the field, technical position overviews, match analysis, and the psychological aspect of coaching.
Time Commitment: 40 hours of directed learning, 1-hour field assessment
Testing: Yes
Prerequisites: National Diploma, U.S. Soccer 'D' or 'C' License
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