High School Coaches Diploma
High School Coaches Diploma
Course Details
The High School Coaches Diploma is a 21-hour course dealing with managerial issues and practice and game strategies specific to coaches of boys and girls high school teams. The course is designed to address the many issues and responsibilities unique to high school coaches in this country. The course curriculum examines the distinctive role high school coaches play in the personal development of young players. Some of the issues the course will deal with are: Developing a coaching philosophy, Team management (Pre-season training, team building, game day preparation issues, out of season play, ODP and club relationships, team rules, choosing team captains, parental issues etc.), Methods of coaching high school players, Risk management for high school coaches, College recruiting issues and helping high school players move to the next level, Match analysis, Practical field sessions It is recommended that coaches attending the course should have an NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, but there is no testing. The recommended length of the course is Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, although the structure of the course is flexible. It is recommended that persons wishing to host a High School Coaches Diploma organize it in conjunction with a high school game or a club game featuring high school-age players. There is no testing in the High School Diploma.
What to Bring
Although it is not required, you may be asked to participate in order to illustrate the instructors' sessions, so wear comfortable clothes and bring extra gear if necessary. We recommend you bring a water bottle, pen or pencil, notebook, fully inflated ball and cleats (or running shoes or indoor soccer shoes if you have an indoor location).
Candidates with any disabilities or health concerns that might limit their participation in activities should notify a staff member before the start of the course. We want to make sure you have the best experience possible at our courses!
Schedule for High School Coaches Diploma
| Start | End | Course | City | State | Register | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2012 | 07/22/2012 | High School Coaches Diploma | Danville | KY | REGISTER | Open |
| 07/27/2012 | 07/29/2012 | High School Coaches Diploma | Fond Du Lac | WI | REGISTER | Open |
| 09/28/2012 | 09/30/2012 | High School Coaches Diploma | Navarre | FL | REGISTER | Open |