Premier Diploma
Course Details
Prerequisites: NSCAA Advanced National Diploma or USSF "A" or "B" License or the English UEFA "A" or "B" License Note: Applicants must apply for the premier diploma and acceptance is not guaranteed. The Premier Diploma is the pinnacle of the Residential Academy offerings. It is a 45-hour course designed to teach advanced methodology with full-sided soccer (11 vs. 11) as its focal point. Coaches are provided a course curriculum. The course content includes a thorough examination of different systems of play, including: technical and tactical implications; 11 vs. 11 topics, including coaching in the game, phase play and shadow play; nutrition; sportsmanship/ethics; and a leadership component including team management, personal development and the coach’s role in game development in his/her community. Eligibility for the Premier Diploma requires the applicant be an NSCAA member and have the Advanced National Diploma, the USSF "A" or "B" License or English UEFA "A" or "B" License. Candidates with a "Distinguished Pass" in the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma will automatically qualify for entrance into the Premier Diploma. Additional factors, such as coaching and playing background, community leadership and contribution to the game, are considered. Applications are screened by the Director of Coaching, the Vice President for Education and the Education Committee and enrollment is limited for each course. No applications are accepted after established deadlines. Those candidates with an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma with a grade of "Good Pass" or those with a USSF "A" or UEFA "A" License do not need to submit reference materials with their application.
Prerequisites
Eligibility for the Premier Diploma requires the applicant be an NSCAA member and have the Advanced National Diploma, the USSF “A” or "B" License or English UEFA "A" License. Candidates with a "Distinguished Pass" in the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma will automatically qualify for entrance into the Premier Diploma. Additional factors, such as coaching and playing background, community leadership and contribution to the game, are considered. Applications are screened by the Director of Coaching and enrollment is limited for each course.
Important Note
Applicants must apply for the Premier Diploma and acceptance is not guaranteed.
