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Becoming a Coach

  • Volunteer:
    • Find your local soccer club.
    • See if your children want to play and volunteer for their team.
  • Earn Your Coaching Credentials:
    • New United States Soccer Federation, USSF, Coaching Pathway (See Below)
    • For Spring 2020 coaches with a current license will be eligible to coach but must obtain the correct license for their age group within one year.
    • For Spring 2020 coaches who do not have a coaching license must obtain the correct license for the age group they will be coaching.
  • Obtain Your PA Required Clearances:
    • Child Abuse Certifications (PA Dept. of Human Services) is required of volunteer and paid coaches.
    • Criminal History Record Certification (Pennsylvania State Police Reports) is required of volunteer and paid coaches.
    • Federal Criminal History Certification (FBI Reports) is required of all paid coaches and volunteers who have not resided in PA for at least the previous 10 continuous years.  This is also acceptable for volunteers who have lived in PA for at least the previous 10 continuous years.
    • Notarized Affidavit for Volunteer Exemption from FBI Certification is acceptable for volunteers who have lived in PA for at least the previous 10 continuous years.
  • Things To Know:
    • Know that every player is different and will not perform like others.
    • You need to have patience and understanding.
    • Best advice is to have fun and make sure that the players are enjoying the sport.
    • A sense of humor will go a long way toward dealing with a variety of personalities.
    • You will have a profound effect on many of these kids' lives.
    • Learn about PA West Soccer and take advantage of our resources.

Updated: 03/11/2020 (af)

USSF Coaching Education Pathway

Effective September 1, 2018, all new coaches for spring 2018 need to complete the 20 minute introductory module. The courses in blue will be the minimum requirements and the courses in red are recommended but are not required at this time.

*After the completion of the introductory module, coaches will have the ability to engage in any of the eight (online & in-person) courses.

To find the online courses follow this link, USFF Digital Coaching Center

Jaguars United Program Team Age Groups Required Grassroots Licenses Other Acceptable Certifications
 IN-HOUSE6-U & 8-U Players (in-house/Rec) 4 v 4 In-person
*Both Online & In-person
USC 4V4 Diploma
8-U Players (Classic) 4 v 4 Online & In-person USC 7V7/9v9 Diploma
IN-HOUSE
AND
TRAVEL  
9-U & 10-U Players (in- house/Rec) 7 v 7 In-person
*Both Online & In-person
USC 7V7/9v9 Diploma
10-U Players (Travel) 7 v 7 In-person
*Both Online & In-person
USC 7V7/9v9 Diploma
11-U & 12-U Players 9 v 9 Online & In-person
USC 4v4 & 7v7/9V9
Diplomas?
 TRAVEL13 & older Players (Travel) 11 v 11 Online & In-person USC 7v7/9v9 & 11V11
Diplomas?


Updated: 03/11/2020 (af)

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