The coach mentor program provides young Inter CT players and / or their siblings the opportunity to start coaching and learn about becoming a soccer coach.
Coaching and / or teaching is a valuable asset that provides many life skills and for many of our coaches, has provided the opportunity for great travel and experiences.
As a 17 year old, coach Leon had a couple of mentors that provided him with the opportunity to start coaching. These mentors were instrumental in his life choices, travel, friends and ultimately, occupation.
Inter CT is providing 20 aspiring young coaches from within our program the opportunity to be mentored in the art of coaching and assist them getting their first coaching licenses.
Topics will include:
- Qualities of a good coach
- How to organize a practice
- How to coach young players
- Creating a session plan to fit in with our curriculum
- Common errors in technique and how to fix them
- Adapting practice and the SOS method
- Communication to players
Registered young coaches will be expected to;
- Attend live sessions to assist coach Leon
- Follow an easy online course and complete homework tasks
- Put into practice lessons learned when given a small group
- Observe other coaches across the club
- Complete a US Soccer certification
There is no charge to be part of this program
Inter CT FC will pay for the coaching certification at the end of the season
Young coaches will be provided with additional Inter CT merchandise
Young coaches who are up to date with their work and who have good attendance may be asked to become counselors on Inter CT summer camps with the opportunity to be compensated financially.
Extremely talented young coaches will be offered an opportunity to continue learning as a junior coach with paid opportunities.
Registration for this program is open to participants born 2008 and older.