Coaching Education
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Director of Coaching Diploma Course
The Director of Coaching (DOC) Diploma course is conducted on a semi-annual basis by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), in conjunction with US Club Soccer. This course addresses the issues confronting the Director of an American club. The curriculum for the 21-hour course examines the technical, conceptual, leadership and administrative skills of future and current Directors of Coaching for youth soccer clubs for the purpose of developing the youth soccer player.
UPCOMING DIRECTOR OF COACHING DIPLOMA COURSES:
- Aug. 20-22, 2010, at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. [More info]
PAST DIRECTOR OF COACHING DIPLOMA COURSES:
- Feb. 5-7, 2010, in Denver [More info]
- Nov. 6-8, 2009, hosted by the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind. [More info]
- March 20-22, 2009, at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, Calif. [More info]
- Oct. 10-12, 2008, at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.
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May 2-4, 2008, at Warwick High School in Lititz, Pa. [More info]
- March 28-30, 2008 at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Wash. [More info]
- May 2-4, 2008 at Warwick High School in Lititz, Pa. [More info]
- Oct. 26-28, 2007 at Las Palmas Hotel in Sunrise, Fla. [More info]
- April 13-15, 2007 at De Anza College in Cupertino, Calif. [More info]
- Oct. 20-22, 2006 at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. [More info]
- April 21-23, 2006 at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va. [More info]
- Oct. 14-16, 2005 at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. [More info]

U.S. Soccer National Coaching Schools
The U.S. Soccer Federation has a tradition of certifying soccer coaches at various locations around the United States. [More info]
In addition, The NSCAA offers a national rankings program for colleges and high schools, as well as an extensive recognition program that presents more than 10,000 individual awards every year. It fulfills its mission of coaching education through a nationwide program of clinics and week-long courses.
Please visit the Coaches Corner area of the Web site for new information regarding course offerings and much more. The Coaches Corner and other services are reserved for US Club Soccer members. If you wish to become a member, please contact us.

