Club Director of Coaching or Technical Director
A Club Director of Coaching/Technical Director is defined as an individual coach who is directly involved with the hiring and/or releasing of coaches for the club. Additionally, they oversee the overall education of coaches, players and parents. These positions play a vital role in implementing coaching education policies on behalf of Kentucky Youth Soccer. A volunteer is defined as a person who receives no payment or expense reimbursement for their services.
Full-Time Select & Recreational:
U.S. Soccer “C” License
Part-Time Select & Recreational:
U.S. Soccer “C” License
Volunteer Select & Recreational:
U.S. Soccer “D” License
9U Academy Directors:
U.S. Soccer “D” License
Select/Academy Soccer Coaches
The minimum coaching standards incorporating the new US Soccer Grassroots Licenses will commence September 1, 2018 and will be effective immediately.
9U-10U Select/Academy Teams:
Head Coach: 7v7 & 9v9 In Person License or U.S. Soccer “E” License
Assistant Coach: 7v7 & 9v9 In Person License or U.S. Soccer “E” License
10U–12U Select Teams:
Head Coach: 9v9 & 11 In Person License or U.S. Soccer “E” License
Assistant Coach: 9v9 & 11 In Person License or U.S. Soccer “E” License
13U–19U Select Teams:
Head Coach: U.S. Soccer “D” License
Assistant Coach: U.S. Soccer “D” License
Any coach with the NSCAA National Diploma or above obtained prior to 2009 will be grandfathered in under the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association minimum coaching standards. If that coach chooses to start the US Soccer Pathway, they will have to begin with the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Course.
All new coaches will have a six-month grace period to begin the US Soccer Coaching Pathway. Coaches that don’t hold the minimum required license for the age group they are coaching must show that they are in the process of working toward earning the appropriate license.
