Chesapeake United encourages all our coaches to participate in continuation education and implement best practices into their training and coaching routines. As part of the program Chesapeake United reimburses all coaches for the cost of F, E, and D modules. Higher level Coaching Licenses, i.e., C, B, and A require prior approval for reimbursment if desired. Chesapeake United, as a member of Virginia Youth Soccer Association, will coordinate with VYSA and host coarses during the early spring and summer. For more information on coarses and availability, please review the information below. Notices to all members will be provided for coarses hosted by Chespeake United.
Coaching Education Program Information
The Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) and the Metropolitan D.C. Virginia Soccer Association (MDCVSA), as representatives of the United States Soccer Federation, have developed the Virginia Metro-DC Coaching Education Program. The Program offers the following:
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" Course -- the introductory course -- is divided into three age specific courses 6 hours long (U6 - U8, U10-U12) modeled after the National Youth License. Attendance at all six hours will entitle the student coach to an age specific "F" certificate. This course is designed for parents and starting coaches who have little or no coaching education or experience. The "E" consists of 18 hours of instruction (including coaching practice) and is designed for coaches of players U13 and above. Coaches of players younger than U13 are strongly discouraged from taking this course. Attendance at all 18 hours will entitle the student coach to an "E" certificate. 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.
Schedule for Courses
