Coach Certification Reimbursement Policy
In the ongoing efforts of advancing coaches within the club, LUYSA is committed to financially assisting coaches in achieving their recognized Canadian Soccer Association and BC Soccer Association Coaching Certification. Therefore the following reimbursement procedure has been implemented. All coaches wishing to attain certification should the following procedure for approval to ensure they will be reimbursed.
1. Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , requesting approval for attending course. These applicants will be looked at on an individual basis, taking the following criteria into consideration:
- Is the course age appropriate?
- Will the coach benefit from taking the course?
- Will the players benefit from the coach taking the course?
2. Upon attaining approval, the coaches will apply / register through BC Soccer via the on-line registration process.
3. Post course completion, the coach will submit documentation supporting attendance / successful completion and LUYSA will reimburse the applicant. LUYSA holds the right to decline financial support and also holds the right to withhold reimbursement if a participant is unsuccessful in meeting the assessment criteria.
The following programs are considered valid for coach training under stated conditions.
Mini Coaches
BC Soccer Grassroots Coaches Handbook – No Charge. All LUYSA mini team coaches are encouraged to register and participate in this program.
Community Coach – Children (CCC)
The Community Coach Children's course is tailored to coaches working with players in the 6 to 10 age groups. The contents of this course are based around the FUNdamentals of mini-soccer and touch on the following areas: stages of development, basic practice planning, the role of the coach, ethics, safety and liability, review of mini-soccer rules, basic skill development and ample amounts of sample practice sessions. This course meets the NCCP standards for the soccer technical and practical components.
All LUYSA coaches, coaching children in the age groups of U6 to and including U10 are encouraged to register and participate in this program. In order to meet the reimbursement policy requirements, coaches must hold a position within the club of Head Coach or fill the roll of an Assistant Coach of a LUYSA team at the time of registering. In addition a coach holding the position of an Academy Coach within the LUYSA Development Program at the time of registering will also meet the requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be reimbursed 100% by LUYSA. Coaches within the club coaching at an age group different to the ages recommended for CCC, will not receive reimbursement.
Community Coach – Youth (CCY)
The Community Coach Youth course is tailored to coaches working with players in the 10 to 14 age groups. The contents of this course are based around coaching players at the recreational youth level of soccer and touch on the following areas: stages of development, conducting and planning training sessions, the role of the coach, ethics, safety and liability, team development, technical skill development and information on coaching youth players. This course meets the NCCP standards for the soccer technical and practical components.
All LUYSA coaches, coaching children in the age groups of U11 to and including U15 are encouraged to register and participate in this program. In order to meet the reimbursement policy requirements, coaches must hold a position within the club of Head Coach or fill the roll of an Assistant Coach of a LUYSA team at the time of registering. In addition a coach holding the position of an Academy Coach within the LUYSA Development Program at the time of registering will also meet the requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be reimbursed 100% by LUYSA. Coaches within the club coaching at an age group different to the ages recommended for CCY, will not receive reimbursement.
Community Coach – Senior (CCS)
The Community Coach Senior course is tailored to coaches working with players in the 14 and older age groups. The contents of this course are geared towards coaching at a more competitive level of youth soccer and touch on the following areas: stages of development, advanced technical skill development, aspects of coaching, coaching team play (systems/tactics), set plays, coaching the goalkeeper, attacking and defending principles, fitness, physical preparation (warm-up and cool-down), first-aid, ethics, and safety and liability. This course meets the NCCP standards for the soccer technical and practical components.
All LUYSA coaches, coaching children in the age groups of U15 and older are encouraged to register and participate in this program. In order to meet the reimbursement policy requirements, coaches must hold a position within the club of Head Coach or fill the roll of an Assistant Coach of a LUYSA team at the time of registering. In addition a coach holding the position of an Academy Coach within the LUYSA Development Program at the time of registering will also meet the requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be reimbursed 100% by LUYSA. Coaches within the club coaching at an age group different to the ages recommended for CCS, will not receive reimbursement.
BCSA Goalkeeping Diploma
This course introduces team coaches to the art of goalkeeping. The contents of this course are designed to give team coaches some basic knowledge about the techniques and skills involved in being an effective goalkeeper and most importantly, giving the coaches enough information and direction to be able to effectively introduce goalkeeping into their weekly team training sessions. Previous goalkeeping experience is not required. This course is not a NCCP certified program.
Participants will not be permitted to leave the course to coach or play in games. It is suggested that the participants make arrangements to have their teams looked after by the assistant coach(es).
All LUYSA coaches, coaching children in the age groups of U15 and older are encouraged to register and participate in this program. In order to meet the reimbursement policy requirements, coaches must hold a position within the club of Head Coach or fill the roll of an Assistant Coach of a LUYSA team at the time of registering. In addition a coach holding the position of an Academy Coach within the LUYSA Development Program at the time of registering will also meet the requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be reimbursed 100% by LUYSA.
ADVANCE COACH TRAINING
B-Pre Test
The B Pre-Test is a non-certification course that is a mandatory perrequisite for any coaches wishing to pursue the Canadian Soccer Association and BC Soccer Association’s B License Program. The main purpose of this course is to give coaches the proper methodology needed to detect and correct errors in technical skill development and small-sided game situations. This course does involve some theory components, but is heavily geared towards the ability of the coach to plan and run effective sessions based on preselected technical and tactical coaching topics. Successful participants will be eligible to move forward in pursuing B Provincial License certification. All coaches working within the LUYSA Development Academy are expected to register for this course.
B Provincial License (B License - Part 1)
This course focuses on working with high performance athletes up to the age of 14 years old. This course involves both theory and practical coaching work. The theory components include: first and liability, stages of development, methodology of training, seasonal planning, session planning, match observation and analysis and the laws of the game (11-a-side). The practical components are heavily geared towards the ability of the coach to plan and implement effective training sessions based on a variety of preselected technical and tactical coaching topics. Each participant will undergo two (2) practical coaching assessments. Successful participants will be eligible to apply for completion of Part 2 of the B License Program. All coaches working within the LUYSA Development Academy are expected to register for this course.
B National License (B License - Part 2)
This course focuses on working with high performance athletes 14 years of age and older. This course involves both theory and practical coaching work. Each participant will undergo two (2) practical coaching assessments. Successful participants will receive a Canadian Soccer Association B License.
CSA 'A' License
This course is divided into two annual periods of ten days. Both parts will be conducted as residential courses, approximately twelve months apart, at the National Training Centre in Toronto . Each candidate will be required to complete a limited number of assignments between parts 1 and 2. Both Part 1 and Part 2 will include practical and theoretical aspects of study with the Final Practical assessments being held during Part 2 of the course.
