Any Questions about Coaching?

Coaches - do you need help with practice lesson plans?

Coaches - Get help with soccer training!
Explore 4skills.com

Florence Soccer Association is dedicated to player development.   Please review the information below as needed in your coaching journey.  More info will be posted as it is available so keep checking back often for updates.

From US Youth Soccer

The presentation of the U.S. Soccer coaching curriculum is another major step in the implementation of the framework developed by the Player Development Task Force, which was created in 2006 to review all aspects of player development in the United States and recommend a course of action. 

The curriculum is designed to improve development of players in the organized player base in the United States, concentrating on  creating more organized, age-appropriate training sessions, developing coaching practices and creating an environment that is fun for the players. 

The curriculum builds on the successful launch and growth of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Initiated in the fall of 2007 after a detailed review of player development systems in the U.S. and across the world, the Development Academy has improved the training environment; provided relevant, high-level matches on a consistent basis; increased the level and efficiency of scouting for the national teams and provided players, coaches and referees with more structured programming. 

Downloads (Note large file sizes)

• Part 1 - Style and Principles of Play (2.5 MB .pdf)
• Part 2 - Concepts and Coaching Guidelines (30 MB .pdf)
• Part 3 - Age Group Organization (2.5 MB .pdf)
• Part 4 - Planning and Training (61 MB .pdf)
• Full Document (98 MB .pdf)

Watch Claudio Reyna give full curriculum presentation

SC Youth Soccer Recreation Coaches' Manual 2011-2012

SC Youth Soccer Coaches' License Requirements

In February 2005, SCYSA BOD approved and mandated certification and licensing courses to provide quality instruction for our coaches and quality development for our players.

Mandatory SC Youth Soccer Coaching Module/License Requirements

The module / license requirements are mandatory for ALL SC YOUTH SOCCER COACHES of teams U7 and older.
Any NEW coaches will receive a seasonal year grace period.
Assistant Coaches must have a minimum of a Youth Module for all Academy and Recreations teams and an "E" license for Classic teams.
All DOC's and Club Coaches must have a minimum of a "D" license
E Certification is required for any person taking the "D" licensing course.

*Combined module course will be offered to cover all Modules Levels.

For more information, contact SC Youth Soccer Director of Coaching Education, Greg Vallee, gvallee@scysa.org  or (803) 556-0382.