Colorado Rapids Whole-Part-Whole Teaching Philosphy<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tPosted by<\/strong>: Kincaid Schmidt | Zone 1 Technical Director<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tPart 1: Play Practice Play = Whole Part Whole<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tThe U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) recently announced a welcome addition to it\u2019s introductory licensing courses, formerly known as the \u201cF\u201d and \u201cE\u201d License Courses. \u00a0The Grassroots Pathway provides coaches with an introduction to grassroots coaching and provides the prerequisites for further advanced licensing.<\/span><\/p>\nGrassroots soccer is \u201csoccer for all,\u201d bringing young people together to enjoy the sport for its physical, social, and psychological benefits. \u00a0For most players, this takes plays through participation in programming and leagues at their local soccer club beginning at the youngest ages. \u00a0While typically affiliated with younger age-groups, grassroots soccer exists at every level. \u00a0\u201cWhether that is a youth environment where players are experiencing organized soccer for the first time, or adults who are looking to learn more and get into the sport, grassroots soccer continues to be the bedrock of the sport.\u201d<\/a> (US Soccer)<\/span><\/p>\nAt its core, the philosophy of grassroots soccer is the Play-Practice-Play Model. This model works to provide players with a learning experience that is realistic to the game and rooted in fun and enjoyment. \u00a0According to the Play-Practice-Play Model, Grassroots coaches will begin training sessions with a game to Play, then walk players through activities for Practice, then finish the session with another Play opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
Posted by<\/strong>: Kincaid Schmidt | Zone 1 Technical Director<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) recently announced a welcome addition to it\u2019s introductory licensing courses, formerly known as the \u201cF\u201d and \u201cE\u201d License Courses. \u00a0The Grassroots Pathway provides coaches with an introduction to grassroots coaching and provides the prerequisites for further advanced licensing.<\/span><\/p>\n Grassroots soccer is \u201csoccer for all,\u201d bringing young people together to enjoy the sport for its physical, social, and psychological benefits. \u00a0For most players, this takes plays through participation in programming and leagues at their local soccer club beginning at the youngest ages. \u00a0While typically affiliated with younger age-groups, grassroots soccer exists at every level. \u00a0\u201cWhether that is a youth environment where players are experiencing organized soccer for the first time, or adults who are looking to learn more and get into the sport, grassroots soccer continues to be the bedrock of the sport.\u201d<\/a> (US Soccer)<\/span><\/p>\n At its core, the philosophy of grassroots soccer is the Play-Practice-Play Model. This model works to provide players with a learning experience that is realistic to the game and rooted in fun and enjoyment. \u00a0According to the Play-Practice-Play Model, Grassroots coaches will begin training sessions with a game to Play, then walk players through activities for Practice, then finish the session with another Play opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Part 1: Play Practice Play = Whole Part Whole<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t