Coach Training Drills Below are links to some of the drills/games presented by Paul Sapsford on Opening Day. 1) Passing & Receiving warm-up 2) 3 Zone Possession, passing & receiving 3) 3v1 down the line only for possession & movement 4) Game for developing players ability to switch play and play with head up 5) Shooter becomes keeper Chris Gaughan 2/13/13 6:13 PM 2013 DYSL Coaching Courses. What License/Course should I take? You have signed up to coach soccer for the 2013 season and you are not sure which coaching course to take: Q. I am a brand new coach, coaching Under 6 and have never coached before. A. You should take the DYSL Youth Module Q. I am a brand new coach, coaching Under 8 and have never coached before. A. You should take the DYSL Youth Module Q. I took an F, E or E/D course a few years ago. Do I need to take a course. A. Yes you should take the new CYSA "F" course. While you could take the USSF "E" course, it is highly recommended you take the new CalNorth "F" course. This is new material and will prepare you for the USSF "E" course should you decide to take it. Q. I took the pre-F course last year and I am coaching U8's this year. A. You don't need to take a course this year BUT you are more than welcome to take the new CYSA "F" course to further your coach education. Q. I took the pre-F course for U8's last year and I am coaching U10's this year. Should I take a course and which one. A. Yes you should take the new CYSA "F" course. Q. I took the "F" course last year. Should I take the new "F" or the USSF "E" course. A. You should take the new CYSA "F" course. This is new material and will prepare you for the USSF "E" course should you decide to take it. Q. I want to take the "F" or the "E" course but just don't have the time. A. You can take the DYSL Youth Module. This is only a 1/2 day course but will contain much of the material presented in the "F" course. Q. If I do not take a coaching course does this mean I will not be able to coach a team? A. We are encouraging each coach to attend at least one coaching session per year. If you do not attend and there is an excess of coaches in your age group, preference may be given to a coach who has attended a coach clinic vs. a coach who has not attended. Q. I am not a head coach but will be an Assistant Coach. Can I attend a coaching course? A. Absolutely. Assistant coaches or team managers are welcome to attend all courses. Q. Can I take more than one course in a year. A. Yes, you can take DYSL Youth Module AND the CYSA "F" Course. You can take the "F" and "E" course in the same season. If you want to take the National "D" you must wait a year after your completion of the USSF "E" course. Q. When will the schedule of courses be posted and how can I sign up for a class? A. Click HERE to go to the Course Enrollment page. Chris Gaughan 2/21/13 3:05 PM 2013 DYSL Coaching Courses Click HERE to go to the Course Enrollment page. Dates of courses are subject to change based on Instructor availability. Cal North has revamped the coaching curriculum. Below is the list of courses starting in 2013. DYSL Youth Module (replaced pre-F course): First Coaching Course geared towards new coaches with an emphasis on U6 and U8 coaches Course Length: 3 and 1/2 Hours: 2 hours Classroom, 1 and 1/2 hours Field Session Dates of DYSL Youth Module Course: Saturday, May 11th, 2013 **** Completed **** Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 Saturday, July 27th, 2013 All Youth Module Courses start at 8:30 a.m. in the Mobile Office at AYSC and finish at approx 12 p.m. Cal North "F" Course This is the new 2013 Cal North "F" course and is completely different from the previous "F" course. You should plan on attending if: a)You attended a pre-F or F course in 2012. b)You did NOT attend any coaching course in the 2012 season c)You will attend the DYSL Youth Module and want to further your coach education by attending the "F" course shortly after. Course Length: 7 Hours: 1 and 1/2 hours Classroom, 5 and 1/2 hours Field Prerequisites: Minimum Age: 14 years of age The DYSL Youth Module is recommended (but not required). Click HERE to see full information on the "F" Course. Click HERE to go to the Course Enrollment page. Dates of CalNorth "F" Course: Saturday, Feb 2nd, 2013 **** Completed **** Saturday, March 9th, 2013 **** Completed **** Saturday, April 6th, 2013 **** Completed **** USSF "E" Course **** Completed **** (primarily for comp coaches but rec coaches who have completed the Cal North "F" course are more than welcome to attend) Course Length: 18 Hours: 6 hours Classroom, 12 hours Field Prerequisites: Minimum Age: 16 years of age CalNorth "F" Course. Click HERE to see full information on the "E" Course. Dates of USSF "E" Course: Friday/Saturday/Sunday, March 29/30/31, 2013 USSF "D" Course Prerequisites: Minimum Age: 18 years of age Must have earned and held a USSF E level Coaching License for a minimum of 12 months. Course Length: 36 Hours The National "D" will NOT be held in Antioch click HERE to check locations and see full information on the "National D" Course. Cal North Goalkeeper Course Course Schedule: Saturday: One hour classroom five hours field Please click HERE for further information. Dates of CalNorth "GK" Course: Saturday, April 6th, 2013 **** Completed **** CalNorth Coaching Clinic **** Completed **** Cal North Coaching Director, Paul Sapsford, will deliver a Coaching Clinic for DYSL Coaches. - Saturday, April 20th - 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. - AYSC East Soccer Fields Topics: 1)Shooting 2)Conditioning with a ball There is no exam, there are no license requirements and there is no license received for attending. Click HERE to register. NorCal Coaching Courses: These are for DYSL Comp Coaches. Please click on NorCal Coaching Information for further information. Chris Gaughan 5/12/13 4:26 PM Delta Soccer Skills Academy Delta Youth Soccer League (DYSL) is excited to announce our 10-week long developmental soccer program designed for 6, 7, 8 and 9 year old recreational players. The purpose of the Delta Soccer Skills Academy is to provide young soccer players with a high quality training program to complement their DYSL home league experience. Training and curriculum will be overseen by Alfredo Zamora, a USSF A License Coach and CalNorth Staff Instructor. This program will focus on agility training, dribbling, 1v1 ability, passing, striking the ball and a basic understanding of the fundamentals necessary for any player to excel at the sport of soccer. Players will be expertly taught these skills in a fun learning environment with Alfredo's team of fully licensed instructors and trainers. The emphasis is for the children to learn new SKILLS not DRILLS. When: Academy will start June 1st and complete on August 3rd Time: Every Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:15 am Where: Antioch Youth Sports Complex in Antioch. Cost: $95 per player, which will include an Academy t-shirt. Click here to register online. Payments will be collected at the first training session. Jim Bonwell 5/3/13 4:56 PM DELTA IMPULSE CAR WASH FUNDRAISER The Delta Impulse U19g Comp team is having a Fundraiser Car Wash on Saturday June 1 from 10am to 2pm. Cost is $10. We will be at Orchard Supply Hardware on Lone Tree Way next to Wallmart. So come on out and help support our team. Rodney McClelland 5/8/13 3:03 PM