NSCAA Training & Certification

Grapevine-Southlake Soccer Association has recently begun hosting NSCAA sanctioned courses to its coaches. Coaches are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities as GSSA provides them at no cost to our volunteer coaches.

Our Director of Coaching, Barry "Mitch" Mitchell, is responsible for the scheduling & coordination of NSCAA courses for GSSA coaches.

NSCAA Certification Levels

Here is a helpful guide to choosing the best NSCAA training courses:

Youth Level II Diploma - 5- to 10-year age range
Youth Level IV Diploma - 9- to 12-year age range
Junior Level VI Diploma - Advanced level diploma

Additional courses that are offered: Goalkeeper training

The Level II course provides basics on team management, youth player activities and fundamentals on small sided games.
Level IV provides more details on skills while Level VI provides information on transitioning to the large 11 v 11 game.