Course Information
What are the course dates?
June 15 - 23, 2013
Where will the course take place?
Lake Forest Academy
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
www.lfanet.org
How do I become a CoachesNet member to ensure my early registration?
Coaches should visit http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/CoachesNet/Register-Here.aspx
At the time of booking, active members of CoachesNet will receive a $25 discount.
How is registration handled?
Eligible coaches are required to register online at the U.S. Soccer website: http://www.ussoccer.com/Coaches/National-Coaching-Schools/National-Course-Schedule.aspx
Confirmed candidates will be notified via e-mail with additional course details. Candidates should secure travel only after receiving written confirmation from U.S. Soccer.
How is payment handled?
Full course payment is required at the time of online registration.
Tuition: $1,100
U.S. Soccer Coaching School course fee includes tuition, all course materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The course fee does not include housing, ground transportation, airfare, or activities outside of the standard course schedule.
Residency (optional): $500
Candidates may select to add housing by choosing the residency option during the course registration process. Housing is based on double occupancy. An additional $100 fee will be added to all housing requests received after May 17. Housing requests received after May 31 will be accepted based on availability.
Where do residents stay during the week?
Lake Forest Academy
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
www.lfanet.org
Are single rooms available?
A limited number of single rooms may be available. Candidates may request a single room. If available, an additional charge will be added to the course fee. Please contact the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department at 312-528-1219 after you have received your course confirmation to make these arrangements.
Is internet available?
Wireless service is available in the common area of each dormitory. Each room is also hard wired for service. You must provide your own laptop and Ethernet cord.
When do I need to arrive?
Registration will take place on June 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Lake Forest Academy. Course orientation and the first lecture begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. Candidates who arrive after the start of the course will be responsible for making up the missed sessions at a future course before a final course grade is issued.
Which airport should I fly into?
We suggest that you make airline reservations with one of the following airports:
- O’Hare International Airport near Chicago, IL: approx. 20 miles from LFA http://www.ohare.com/
- Midway International Airport near Chicago, IL: approx. 40 miles from LFA http://www.chicago-mdw.com/
- General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, WI: approx. 60 miles from LFA http://www.mitchellairport.com/
Is transportation provided?
Candidates are responsible for providing their own transportation throughout the course. All sessions will be located on the LFA campus. The fields, dorms and classrooms are all within walking distance of each other.
A list of confirmed candidates will be provided prior to the course for candidates to arrange a carpool.
When does the course end?
The course will end by noon on June 23.
What is a typical day like?
A typical day will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Some days will include an evening lecture or field session. Schedules will be provided at registration.
What are the expectations?
We strongly recommend candidates come in good, physical condition to meet the demands of the course. Candidates will spend approximately three to five hours on the field each day.
Is their pre-course homework?
All candidates are required to complete pre-course assignments. Additional information will be emailed to confirmed candidates.
Can I film the sessions?
U.S. Soccer does not allow filming or recording of any classroom or field sessions.
Is gear provided?
Candidates are required to provide their own training gear.
Will a trainer be available during the field sessions?
A trainer will be present at all field sessions to provide ice, tape, water and general coverage.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
A cancellation fee of $300 will apply to ALL course cancellations. An additional late cancellation fee of $500 will be assessed to candidates who cancel after May 17. Any cancellations after May 31 or candidates who fail to attend, regardless of circumstance, will forfeit their entire course tuition.
How does grading work?
Candidates undergo a challenging series of written, oral and practical examinations on a variety of subjects. Candidates are graded on a scale of 1 (high) to 5 (fail), and must receive passing scores in all test areas in order to become licensed. A single failing score in a theoretical subject qualifies for a retest in that subject. All retests will take place at the conclusion of the course.
When will I receive my results?
Candidates will receive their results from the national office within four to six weeks following the conclusion of the course.
Question can be directed to coaches@ussoccer.org
