State Goalkeeping Diploma
The overall objective of the State
Goalkeeping Diploma is to explore some of the
myths and mystiques surrounding the goalkeeping
function. The six-hour course is directed
towards the team coach - not the specialist
goalkeeper coach. The object is to empower
the coach with knowledge and practice methods
that will enable the coach to evaluate a
goalkeeper in game situations and then design an
appropriate practice program for goalkeepers in
and outside of team practices. The course
includes lecture (theory) and field (practical)
sessions.
Course Fee: $35 per candidate
Regional Goalkeeping Diploma
The overall objective of the Regional
Goalkeeping Diploma is to create an optimal
learning environment for this specialized
position. The twelve-hour course is geared
towards the specialist goalkeeping coach and the
team coach looking for in-depth information
surrounding the coaching of goalkeepers.
The course includes both lecture (theory) and
field (practical) sessions. An NSCAA State
Goalkeeping Diploma is a prerequisite for this
course.
Course Fee: $60 per candidate
State Diploma
The State Diploma is a five-hour course directed
toward the person newly involved in coaching
soccer. It is designed to help coaches working
with players in the 5- to 10-year age range.
Special emphasis is placed on understanding the
physiological and psychological differences of
coaching children.
The course is designed to emphasize that the
game itself essentially is the teacher and the
focus of the coach at this level clearly is as
facilitator. The curriculum focuses on the
organization of a practice session, using
small-sided games to enhance knowledge and fun,
basic understanding of the Laws of the Game and
information about the care and prevention of
injuries. There is no testing in the State
Diploma. All candidates must be at least 14
years of age at the time of application. If a
candidate is under 18 years of age, an adult
must accompany him or her for the duration of
the course.
Course Fee: $35 per candidate
Regional Diploma
The Regional Diploma is a 13-hour course
designed for the coach working players 11 to 18
years of age. An emphasis is placed on learning
to work with the developing player within both
an individual and team concept.
The curriculum outlines how technical and
tactical concepts can be applied in the
development of players. The focus is placed on
the basic methods of coaching, teaching proper
technique, the theory and application of
offensive and defensive tactics and
understanding team management. There is no
testing in the Regional Diploma. All
candidates must be at least 16 years of age at
the time of application. If a candidate is
under 18 years of age, an adult must accompany
him or her for the duration of the course.
Course Fee: $60 per candidate
