State Technical Director Greg Maas announced that UYSA will host a National Youth License August 10-15, 2009 in Salt Lake City. The National Youth License is a 6-day course regarded as the "A" license for youth coaching. Coach Maas and US Youth Soccer's National Coaching Staff will lead the course. The course begins the evening of Monday, August 10th and concludes the afternoon of Saturday, August 15th. For those working with, or anticipating working with, young players, the National Youth License may be the most important and valuable course available to coaches of all playing levels.

The National Youth License is designed to provide directors of coaching, youth coaches, physical education teachers, and soccer administrators with the knowledge to successfully structure soccer environments for children aged 4-12. The role of the facilitator and the role of the coach are explored; the physical, mental and emotional needs and capabilities of players from 4-12 are explored; the lessons from developmental psychology are explored; and the art of teaching is explored.

Candidates must be 18 years of age and hold a minimum of a "D" License. A copy of the candidates License(s) must accompany the application. Enrollment is limited to 36 candidates. For further information, please contact Course Coordinator Colette Albretsen at uysacolette@yahoo.com. [Candidate Application]

• Course Location and Times: August 10-14
  Jordan High School
  95 E. Beetdigger Blvd. (9880 S.)
  Monday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Host Hotel:
  Extended Stay America
  10715 Automall Drive
  Sandy, UT 84070
  801-523-1331
  
• To get the discounted rate of $35.99 per night, please mention that you are attending a National Coaching Education Course with Utah Youth Soccer Association