The Georgia Soccer Coaching Education Program takes many forms and is designed to benefit coaches of all levels, from the novice to the professional. The main components of the program are the Coaching School Formal Certification Courses and the On-Site Special Topics Clinics. The Coaching School staff are nationally licensed professionals who have been selected based on their qualifications and experience as coaches and educators. The coaching courses are recognized by US Soccer, the National governing body, and the state coaching licenses are valid throughout the country.

The Coaching Department of Georgia Soccer, headed by the Director of Coaching, also provides other educational programs for all members. The Coaching Dept conducts Parent Education Seminars and Club Administrators Seminars. The Director of Coaching monitors and trains the State Coaching staff through Staff Development Workshops as well as interacts with the club coaching professionals through the Club DOC’s meetings.

In addition, the coaching section of the Georgia Soccer web site has a number of manuals, videos and articles that cover a broad range of topics on Player development.

All affiliated member leagues can request to host courses, seminars and clinics. Please contact the Director of Coaching at Jacob Daniel or the Coaching Administrator at Tara Daniel for more information.

GEORGIA SOCCER COACHING SCHOOL PROGRAM

Under the auspices of the United States Soccer Federation, the Georgia Soccer conducts the State Coaching School Program in order to educate and certify soccer coaches in accordance with the national coaching scheme.

Regardless of previous coaching or playing experience, the Georgia Soccer Coaching School Program is designed to help each coach develop a sound theoretical and practical knowledge of coaching soccer. By offering licensing courses at five different levels, the school is able to expose the beginning as well as the more experienced coach to the internationally recognized modern methods of coaching.

Most Courses are held in pre-spring (January & February) and pre-fall (July & August) period of each year. Course schedules are posted in mid December and Mid June respectively. To register for our currently available classes, please click here. For more information, please contact Tara Daniel at tdaniel@gasoccer.org.

Course fees depend on membership status. Members are defined as Players, Coaches, and parents belonging to Georgia Soccer affiliated clubs, as well as league officers of affiliated clubs.

State ‘G’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course is FREE for Georgia Soccer Members and $50 for Non-Members

Aimed at coaches and parents of U-6 and U-8 players. The course is four hours long and provides fun activities that enhance players’ skill development. Attendance is required to receive the ‘G’ certificate.

State ‘F’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course is FREE for Georgia Soccer Members and $90 for Non-Members

The ‘F’ course is tailored for the coach who is working with U-10 and U-12 Recreational players. The emphasis is on teaching young players through a variety of fun games and practices. The course consists of 7 hours of instruction and practice. Attendance is required to receive the ‘F’ certificate. There is no pre-requisite for this course. However, U-6 & U-8 coaches must start with the ‘G’ course.

State ‘Recreational ‘E’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course is Free for Georgia Soccer Members and $90 for Non-Members

The ‘Rec E’ is aimed at coaches of recreational players U-14 and older. The course consists of 7 hrs. of instruction and practices. Attendance is required to receive the ‘Rec E’ certificate. There is no pre-requisite for this course as long as attendees are coaching U-14 or older. The ‘Rec E’ certificate cannot be used as a pre-requisite for the ‘D’ course.

State ‘E’ Certificate Coaching Course - Course Fee is $75 for Georgia Soccer Members and $200 for Non-Members

The ‘E’ course is an intermediate course geared towards providing a foundation for coaching players in the U-10 Academy/Select and older age groups. The course consists of 16 hours of instruction in the theory and practice of soccer coaching methods. Successful completion is based on attendance. The ‘F’ certificate is required for attendance. ‘F’ certification may be waived for coaches who are coaching Academy/Select teams or U-14 and older recreational teams.

National ‘D’ License Coaching Course - Course Fee is $125 for Georgia Soccer Members and $500 Non-members

The ‘D’ course provides a detailed analysis of the modern methods of coaching advanced players of all ages. It involves 32 hours of instruction and testing. Successful completion is based on attendance and passing both a written and a practical coaching test. The ‘E’ certificate is required for attendance (the ‘Rec E’ certificate is not acceptable). ‘E’ certification may be waived for coaches who have College Varsity playing experience or professional playing experience. Request for waivers must be directed to the state office in writing and must be accompanied with documents that prove playing experience. Documents can be in the form of a roster, an article or a letter.