By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
December 9, 2025-The upcoming New Year will be a big one for soccer in the United States as the 2026 World Cup will be played in North America. Soccer coaches can get 2026 off on the right foot by taking an advanced coaching course from the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA).
This license equips you to lead Under-13 or higher-level teams in a competitive environment with intermediate to advanced skill sets. Coaches with a B license are proficient in applying and evaluating player development and optimizing the learning environment for their teams.
Course goals include applying and evaluating team and player development related to a game model, as well as analyzing, evaluating and optimizing the learning environment for the team and individual players.
“This is a great course that is a vital stepping stone for those that wish to move onto the B and A courses,” commented Tim Bradbury, Director of Coaching for Eastern New York. “The C is the foundation of all high-level licenses and is full of vital teaching strategies and game concepts.“
The course encompasses the various tasks of the coach, including training sessions, coaching games, leading players, leading the teams and managing a performance environment plus vital theory sessions on periodization and principles of play with field sessions.
Any questions on either course can be directed to Tim Bradbury.
With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border, east of Route 81. ENYYSA encourages the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/