The Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) and the Metropolitan D.C. Virginia Soccer Association (MDCVSA), as representatives of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), have developed the Virginia Metro-DC Coaching Education Program.

Coaching License and Certificate Courses
These courses lead to the awarding of a state coaching license at the "D" level, and state coaching certificates at the "E" and "F" levels. Licenses and certificates are awarded only through this program.

The courses are designed to provide instruction in soccer coaching for any individual regardless of coaching and playing background. Any interested person, whether or not the individual is connected with a member of VYSA or MDCVSA, is eligible to qualify for a license. The content of the three license and certificate courses is arranged progressively with a follow-up into the next level.

The "F" Certificates:

The "F" certificate is offered in three separate age group courses (U6-U8), (U8-U10), and (U12). Each course is 6 hours of instruction and is designed for the parent/coach who may or may not have any previous soccer playing experience.  Attendance at all six hours will entitle the student coach to an age specific "F" certificate.

The "E" Certificate:

The "E" consists of 18 hours of instruction (including coaching practice) and is designed for the parent/coach who may or may not have any previous soccer playing experience. The curriculum focuses on the development of the player, both individually and as part of the team. The emphasis will be to build on the players technical development by applying tactical concepts within game situations. Objectives of the "E" Certificate are:

	To prepare coaches working with players ages 9-12 years old by expanding their knowledge and understanding of the  technical and tactical demands of the game and the developmental process necessary for players of these ages.
	To provide an understanding of practical coaching methodology and the framework necessary to prepare players and a team for competition.
	To prepare coaches for whom this represents their final coaching course as well as those who plan to pursue advanced state or national coaching license.

The "D" License:

The most advanced course at the state level is the "D" course. It consists of 32 hours of instruction (including coaching practice) and four hours of examination. It is a progression from the "E" course and is designed for coaches of teenage players. Successful completion of the "D" course with sufficient grade points is required before coaches are eligible to take the National "C" License course.

For further information on state level USSF coaching courses refer to the VYSA Coaching Education Program.

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