Coaching Education / Coaching Courses
CDYSL requires USSF coaching licenses for all Head Coaches of
CDYSL Rostered Teams. Information regarding this rule is
found on the coaching licenses page.
The CDYSL Coaching Education Program is described here.
The CDYSL coaching requirement can be fulfilled by obtaining an
ENY coaching license or a CDYSL coaching license.
The director of coaching for the CDYSL, Roy Pfeil with the
approval of the Executive Board, has developed a CDYSL
curriculum for the CDYSL Level 1 and Level 2 (formally " F" and "E")
coaching licenses. The Level 1 will be a 9 hour course and the
Level 2 will be
an 18 hour course. The curriculum is similar in content to the ENYYSA
certification courses but will be customized to fit the needs of
the CDYSL coaches. In addition, the courses will be
significantly less costly than those presentably given by
Eastern NY and will fulfill the coaching requirement that
CDYSL has for all head coaches.
However, these CDYSL Level 1 and
Level 2
licenses will not be accepted by Eastern NY or any other USYS
State Associations as a pre requisite for taking a higher level
coaching course. Therefore, if it is the intention of a coach to
progress through the ENY certification, it is not recommended
that these courses be taken. If a coach is unsure which coaching
certification would work best for their needs a
comparison of
the CDYSL and ENY courses is posted below or contact
Roy Pfeil at
rpfeil1@hotmail.com
CDYSL will also continue to sponsor
Eastern NY coaching courses for those coaches who wish to follow
this progression. All course offerings will be posted on the
CDYSL website.
List below you can find information on courses being
offered by Eastern NY and CDYSL. In addition, a
comparison of both license programs has been provided.
Soccer Coaching Education – A comparison of the CDYSL and the
ENY Courses
Frequently
asked questions regarding soccer coaching education courses
sponsored by the CDYSL
2010/11 CDYSL Coaching
Courses
2010/11 Eastern NY
Coaching Courses
Soccer Coaching Education – A comparison of the
CDYSL and the ENY Courses
|
CDYSL Course |
ENY Equivalent |
Hours Required |
Costs:CDYSL*/ENY** |
Meets CDYSL Coaching Certification Requirement |
CDYSL Course Requirements # |
ENY Course Requirements ## |
|
Level 1 |
F |
9*** |
$85*/$75** |
Both do ^ |
Attendance at all sessions |
Attendance at all sessions |
|
Level 2 |
E |
18*** |
$120*/$125** |
Both do ^ |
Attendance at all sessions;
submission of a document listing 18 hours of
coaching in a game or practice and a written self
assessment of your coaching experience. |
Attendance at all sessions; practice
coaching test by some of the candidates, if not all
of them. |
|
Level 3 |
D |
36*** |
$210*/$215** |
Both do ^ |
Attendance at all sessions;
submission of a document listing 36 hours of
coaching in a game or practice and a written self
assessment of your coaching experience; an
observation of your coaching at a practice or game
by a nationally licensed coach within a year. |
Attendance at all sessions; written
tests; coaching test |
*
- The CDYSL fee includes facility costs which are generally $40
per registrant. Prices are subject to change.
**
- The ENY fee does not include facility costs which are
generally $40 per registrant. Prices are subject to change.
*** - All coaches must start out at Level 1 or Level 2. There
is no waiver to level 3. The 9 hours taken at Level 1 can be
applied to the Level 2 course if the level 2 course is taken
with a year. The fee for the level 2 course will then be $95
instead of $120. The 18 hours taken at the level 2 course can
be applied to the level 3 course if the level 3 course is taken
within 2 years. The fee for the Level 3 course will then be
$180 instead of $210. Prices are subject to change.
#
- CDYSL certifications do not allow you to go on and take a
National License at this time.
##
- The attainment of a National D license certification will
allow you to go on and take a USSF National C license course.
^
- Attendance at all of the sessions of the CDYSL courses will
certify you for the coaching education requirement. You will
not receive your certificate until you complete all other
requirements as stated for that certificate. If you attend a
ENY course you must receive the certificate in order to meet the
CDYSL coaching certification requirement.
Frequently
asked questions regarding soccer coaching education courses
sponsored by the CDYSL
Q - What is the difference between the CDYSL courses (Level 1,
2, & 3) and the ENYYSA courses (Level F, E, & D)?
A - The Director of Coaching (DOC) for the CDYSL is Roy Pfeil
and he has taught the ENY courses (level F, E, & D) for over 30
years and to well over 4000 coaches in the CDYSL and throughout
ENY. The vast majority of these coaches wanted soccer
instruction in techniques, small group and large group tactics,
game strategies, practice planning and management, fitness
training, etc so they could be a "few" steps ahead of
the players they were coaching. The ENY F, E, & D coaching
courses provided all the instruction that allowed coaches to be
effective and knowledgeable for the players they were coaching.
However, the great majority of coaches that have taken ENY
courses-probably 95% or more, and certainly under 75 coaches
total over the 30 years-have not gone on to take a National
Federation License (national C, B or A). This is because, in
part, the expenses of over $1000 for the course, and the
time commitment of 9 days that the course takes. Additionally,
over the 30 years of doing the ENY courses, the CDYSL has sent
down to the ENY coffers well over $100,000 in course fees. As a
result of all of the preceding, the CDYSL has created Level 1
(equivalent to ENY F), Level 2 (equivalent to ENY E) and Level 3
(equivalent to ENY D) at a cost that is generally $40 less than
the ENY courses. The CDYSL courses cover the exact same
material as the ENY courses plus a lot more because of no
testing requirements and a focus on coaching. Finally, in doing
two CDYSL courses this past spring to over 40 coaches, the CDYSL
has put over $1000 into its own treasury and has saved clubs
(which often pay for the coaching courses) $40 for each person
that attended the CDYSL course.
Q - If I attend the Level 1 course for 9 hours and then decide
to do the level 2 course for 18 hours do I need to attend the
full 18 hours that the level 2 course requires?
A - Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. If you attend the
9 hour level 1 course then you need to only attend the last 9
hours of the level 2 course to achieve the level 2
certification. This must be done within 1 year of your taking
of the level 1 course. If you wait more than a year after
taking the level 1 course and decide to take the level 2 course
then you must take all 18 hours. Additionally, based on your
experience you also, can attend, right away, the level 2 or
level 3 courses. Currently, if you decide to take an ENY course
the CDYSL DOC can recommend to the ENY DOC a waiver of the F or
E so that you can take the ENY D. This fall there are going to
be 2 level 1 courses in September to be followed in October, by
the level 2 second 9 hours to complete the requirement for the
level 2
2010 CDYSL
Coaching Courses
CDYSL Level 1
Date: September 12, 2010
Where: Sportsplex of Halfmoon
Time: 8am-5pm
Cost: $85.00
and
Date: September 26, 2010
Where: Sportsplex of Halfmoon
Time: 8am-5pm
Cost: $85.00
CDYSL Level 2
Date: September 26* and October 24,
2010
Where: Sportsplex of Halfmoon
Time: 8am-5pm both days
Cost: $120.00
* the first 9 hours of the Level 2 (E
license) will be done at the same time as the Level 1.
Coaches taking the Level 2 course must attend both sessions
September 26 and October 24, 2010.
To register for a course click
Here. All candidates should bring a note pad, a ball,
water, and be prepared to participate. Attendance for the
full time is mandatory. Any questions call the
CDYSL Office at 435-2325 or email Roy Pfeil at
rpfeil1@hotmail.com
The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Assoc. (ENYYSA) under the
guidance of the Director of Coaching Education, Mike Swanwick,
has established and published course descriptions and waiver
policies for all coaches wishing to take coaching courses. All
information about coaching courses, and the waiver procedure can
be found on the ENY website at enysoccer.com, click on coaches
corner tab and all course descriptions and waiver policies are
there.
If you wish to apply for a waiver and go for a higher level
course please read and follow the waiver policy directions very
carefully. I would suggest that you also apply for the waiver as
early as possible.
Listed below are the courses that are being organized this
coming '10-'11seasonal year in the CDYSL. All of these courses
will meet the CDYSL mandate and more may be added.
Attendance is mandatory at all sessions and there is a
minimum number of attendees requirement for a course to take
place. So register early. All applicants will be notified 1
week prior to the first day of the course about whether the
course will be held. Finally, at all courses everyone
should bring water, a ball, notebook and pen, and be prepared to
participate.
2010 Eastern NY Coaching Classes
Endorsed by Eastern New
York Youth Soccer Association and United States Soccer
Federation
Coaching Courses:
E-Training
Coming soon!
USSF F License at your Convenience!
Starting in
October 2010, Eastern NY will provide the instructional part of
the USSF F License Course online or E-Training. You can
complete the instructional part of the course at your
convenience! Once completed the field instruction can be
taken at one of the many locations being offered.
To register for a course click
Here. All candidates should bring a note pad, a ball,
water, and be prepared to participate. Attendance for the
full time is mandatory. Any questions call
Mike Swanwick 646-361-5554 or email
DirectorofCoachingENY@enysoccer.com
Further details on this program and the 2006 Initiative are
available in the following documents:
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CDYSL Coaching Education Program and the
2006 Initiative (doc|pdf) |
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