The state diploma is a five-hour course directed toward the person newly involved in coaching soccer. It is designed to help coaches with players in the 5 - 10 yeart age group range. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the physiological and pscyhological differences of coaching children. The course is designed to emphasize that the game itself essentially is the teacher and the focus of the coach at this level clearly is as facilitator. The curriculum focuses on the organization of a practice session, using small-sided games to enhance knowledge and fun, basic understanding of the Laws of the Game and information about the care and prevention of injuries. There is no testing in the State Diploma. All candidates must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application. If a candidate is under 18 years of age, an adult must accompany him or her for the duration of the course.
Office/Classroom: 44100 Old Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Contact person: Ricky Clarke, 44100 Old Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 –Cell:415.298.9443 / Office:510.353.4038
Field location: Hopkins Jr High :600 Driscoll Rd, Fremont, CA 94539
