ASSIGNMENT #1: PERSONAL COACHING PHILOSOPHY

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2013-14 E License Course Pre-Course Requirements

There are five assignments that must be completed and sent to the FYSA-Coaching Department before a coach is eligible to attend an E License Coaching Course. These are required by US Soccer.

Completed assignments may be sent by any of three methods. They are:

Email (Preferred) – addressed to Ecourse@fysa.com or rchisolm@fysa.com FAX – 863 268-8221

Mail – FYSA-Coaching Department, 2828 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, FL 33823 When sending your assignments to FYSA, please be certain to list your name as it is registered with FYSA and include your date of birth.

All applications to attend an E course will be mailed to the same address above in advance of a course. There will no longer be any “walk-on” registrations for the E course.

It is estimated that these assignments may take four to eight hours to complete.

ASSIGNMENT #1:

Follow the instructions below to prepare a written document covering your coaching philosophy. Please email a copy to rchisolm@fysa.com.

 Read and Review the TEAM MANAGEMENT SECTION of the E License Guidebook (to download, click here).

 Read and Review any or all of the REFERENCES & RESOURCES that are listed in order to complete this assignment.

Prepare a 1-2 Page PERSONAL COACHING PHILOSOPHY, intended to serve as a tool for your initial 9-12 year old Team Parent-Player Meeting.

Please include: * Player Development Goals * Coaching core values * Player Expectations * Parent Expectations

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ASSIGNMENT #2 (A)

Please click here for the U.S. Soccer E License Laws test:

SIGN IN TO THE GUESTBOOK AS “E CANDIDATE”

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LAWS MODULES;

#4 EQUIPMENT #13 FREE KICKS #8 START/RESTART #14 PENALTY

KICKS

#9 BALL IN/OUT #15 THROW IN

#10 SCORING #16 GOAL KICKS

#11 OFFSIDE #17 CORNER KICKS

#12 FOULS

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ASSIGNMENT #2 (B)

 Contact your local League or soccer organization to locate the modified rules of play for the Team that you coach.

 Read and Review the modifications for the following FIFA Rules #1 FIELD, #2 BALL, #3 # PLAYERS, #5 REFEREE, #6 ASST. REFEREE, and #7 DURATION OF GAME.

Prepare a list of each of these rules. For each rule write a brief description of the rule as it applies to the team and age division that you coach.

Assignment #3

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 Please follow this link to the CDC

Website: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/HeadsUpConcussion.html COMPLETE THE ON-LINE MODULE, ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS THAT APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MINI-COURSE

After you complete the “Heads Up” program, print a completion certificate and send it to or rchisolm@fysa.com.

ecourse@fysa.com

Assignment #4

1) What are the major factors for a coach to address regarding the safety of the training session and game day settings?

2) Given the expansive communications platform available to coaches, what should you avoid in the use of email, websites, text messaging, social media, etc.?

3) What are the key responsibilities of a coach regarding the administration of the team? You will be asked to make a presentation on at least one of these three topics during the first lecture session.

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Assignment #5

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 Please complete, sign, and return the FYSA medical waiver below.

FYSA – Coaching Course Enrollment/Medical Waiver

Or email: Coachingcourses@fysa.com

Name _________________________________________ Course Site:____________________________ Address _______________________________________ City _____________________ Zip ___________ Home Phone ___________________________________ Cell Phone ______________________________ Email Address _________________________________________________________________________ Male_____ Female_____ License level: E___ D___ DOB:____/_____/______

Emergency Contact _____________________________ Phone Number: _______________________ --- Playing Experience (school or club) Coaching Experience (school or club) Youth _______________________________________ ________________________________________ High School __________________________________ ________________________________________ College ______________________________________ _______________________________________ Amateur _____________________________________ ________________________________________ Pro _________________________________________ ________________________________________ ---

F.Y.S.A. - Course Attendance Policy

In order to earn a license, a coach must attend the entire course and pass the exams. In the event a coach misses part of a course, it is the responsibility of that coach to attend the missed segment at another course in order to attain that license.

--- Waiver

I declare that I am fully covered by insurance in the event of any injury received during any of the above courses. My signature below releases the United States Soccer Federation and the Florida Youth Soccer Association, their officers and anyone appointed by them to conduct or assist in the conducting of the course from all claims resulting from any injury during the above course.

Signature ____________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Please list any Medical Conditions that may limit participation or we should be aware of: ________________

If you have a disability or need special accommodations or assistance, please contact the FYSA State office at 863-268-8220, or email Coachingcourses@fysa.com in advance of the course.

Minimum age to attend the E course is 16 years; minimum age for the D is 17

If the applicant is a minor; the above named individual has my permission to take the Florida Youth Soccer Association Coaching Course. Authorization is given for any and all medical and hospital care and treatment, including major surgery, deemed necessary by a duly licensed physician for the health and well-being of the above named individual.