The period we are in as a country at this time gives us a unique opportunity, a bit of free time to educate at the grass-roots level? If the 4v4, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 online courses were available for no charge, do you think many would take advantage of it? Each of the 4 online courses are $25 each.
I think that some people that hadn't taken the courses because of "not having the time" may have the time right now and might do so if they were at no cost. Even post-crisis, shouldn't these courses be free anyway?
Also, it is a great opportunity to get your older players involved in the coaching world, introducing them to methodology, coach education and how to teach the game they love, hopefully inspiring them to take it further once their playing days are over/they get older. This could go a long way in bringing college & high school students into the coaching pathway.
To be clear, I'm talking about grass roots, introductory courses, not anything D or above. I value the education, and especially the collaboration, I have received from USSF & USC (NSCAA) in-person courses.
I just think that if we have grassroots coaches at the start of many soccer "careers", then they should know what the heck they are doing to start those players off on a good footing. What do you think?
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