This 5-6 hour class is taught by an ’A’ licensed coach from the State Association and covers:

Classroom/Theory:  Philosophy of Coaching, Characteristics of Players at
each age level, Team Administration, Risk Management, Care and Prevention of
Injuries and Modified Laws of the Game.

Field/Practical: Age Appropriate Field Activities and Progression of
activities through the practice session.  In these sessions, the instructor will
actually work with kids in the age level that you are coaching, while you watch
and ask questions.

This is a GREAT course and will be held at Horizon Elementary in Sterling.  If
you would like to attend, send me an email at :    mntlvr23@aol.com

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Coaches of Older Age Groups:  There are "E" Coaching Certificate Courses being held at a variety of locations.

This is a 18 hour course to prepare coaches working with players U-11 and older
by expanding their knowledge and understanding of the technical and tactical
demands of the game and the development process necessary for players these
ages.   It is typically split up over a Friday evening, and then several hours
on Sat and Sunday.  This course is absoultely fantastic and includes:

Classroom / Theory:  Methods of Coaching, Team Management, Tactics, Laws of the
Game, and Care and Prevention of Injuries.
  
Field / Practical:  Dribbling, Passing, Receiving, Shooting, Heading,
Goalkeeping, Defending, and Attacking.  

Dates and locations offered include:
August 8, 9, 10, 2008  - Stafford
August 15, 16, 17, 2008 - Warrenton
August 22, 23, 24, 2008 - Springfield
August 23, 24, 2008  -  Prince William Co.
September 5, 6, 7, 2008  -  Vienna

You MUST register with the hosting organization to be included.  Register early,
as they often fill up.  To find out more about the courses and how to register,
you can go to the VYSA website at :  www.vysa.com and click the ’Coaching
Education’ tab, or try this link
http://www.vysa.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::49240+jcp/courses/list+E