UYSA to Host National Youth License

State Technical Director Greg Maas announced that UYSA will host a National Youth License this August 21-26th, 2006 at Lone Peak Park in Sandy. The National Youth License is a 6-day course regarded as the "A" course for youth coaching. US Youth Soccer's National Coaching Staff will lead the course. The course begins at 5pm on Monday, August 21st and concludes at 1pm on Saturday, August 26th. For those working with, or anticipating working with, young players, the National Youth License may be the most important and valuable course available to coaches of all playing levels.

The National Youth License is designed to provide director of coaching, youth coaches, physical education teachers, and soccer administrators with the knowledge to successfully structure soccer environments for children aged 4-12. The role of the facilitator and the role of the coach are explored; the physical, mental and emotional needs and capabilities of players from 4-12 are explored; the lessons from developmental psychology are explored; and the art of teaching is explored.

Candidates must be 18 years of age and hold a minimum of an "D" License. A copy of the candidates License(s) must accompany the application. Enrollment is limited to 36 candidates. For further information, please contact Site Coordinator Bruce Cuppett at cuppett@waterpro.net.

Candidate Application [Link]
Health Report Form [Link]
Pre-Course Required Reading [Link]