Coaches In Training Program

leadership through soccer

 

Benefits:

Footfire CITs grow in a well-rounded way, not only in soccer, but in terms of multi-generational social interaction, effective and appropriate communication, and problem resolution. Practical skills addressed include, but are not limited to, promptness, project follow-through, maintaining good health, physical awareness and balance, sound first aid practices, with an emphasis on appropriate conditioning and nutrition for athletic minds and bodies at various levels of experience. Footfire CITs complete the program with a sense of purpose founded on a connection to others and the satisfaction of having contributed meaningfully to something greater than themselves.

What to expect:

The Footfire CITs receive an introduction to the program, learning about procedures and expectations, and take part in brief daily Footfire CIT leadership instructional meetings. As the Footfire CITs progress through the various levels they learn skills and techniques applicable to maintaining a safe and effective soccer instruction envirionment. They also continue to receive a high level of individual coaching and evaluation, with time for teen/CIT scrimmages throughout the camp week. First and second level Footfire CITs accept small responsibilities around the camp, shadowing coaches and higher level Footfire CITs. Advanced level 3-4 Footfire CITs assume greater leadership roles, such as the planning, organization and execution of a soccer training session.

CIT Progam

  • Levels 3 & 4 - 3-week enrollment to be considered for advancement

  • Enrollment weeks need not be consecutive

  • Fee discounts with advancement

  • 4th year, no fee, stipend eligible

  • Coaching training & experience

  • previous Footfire Campers

  • minimum 13 yrs old

  • 4-year leadership program

  • 1 level advancement per year based on evaluation

  • Coaching training & experience

  • 1 level advancement per year based on evaluation

  • Levels 1 & 2 - 2-week enrollment to

    be considered for advancement

Pricing

  • Level 1 - $600 p/w, $575 until 3/1

  • Level 2 - $400

  • Level 3 - $200

  • Level 4 - No fee, stipend eligible

Important 2025 Program Update:

CIT statement: All applicants must submit a CIT statement within 10 days of submitting the CIT application to retain reservation as a CIT.

This statement must be written by the applicant ONLY. It may be submitted within the application or in a separate email. This statement must be written by the applicant.

Prompt: Level 1 applicants should briefly describe current soccer activities such as league or school play and what they would like to gain from the Footfire CIT program. Level 2, 3, and/or 4 applicants should discuss their current involvement in soccer and their previous year's participation in the CIT program.

CITs Levels 1 and 2: We anticipate full enrollment. There are 5 CIT Level 1 & 2 spaces per level per week. To accommodate as many as possible who want to join, enrollment will be limited to 2 weeks.

Placement in additional weeks depends on availability; we will assess all requests for additional weeks based on date received and reach out on or before May 1, 2025. Prospective Level 1 CITs may enroll as campers prior to their CIT enrollment, for example: attend as a camper for two weeks, followed by the CIT Level 1 weeks.

CITs Level 3 & 4: We anticipate full enrollment. There are 5 spaces per level per week. 3 weeks of enrollement required to be considered for advancement. This is a return to the original program which was modified due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Pre-season training: 2 training sessions are required for Levels 3 & 4. 3 sessions are scheduled on the first three Sundays in May, 2-4pm, Codornices Park.

CITs Level 4: First aid training required. More information provided upon enrollment.

Footfire CIT Program and Beyond:

Many of our Footfire CIT graduates use the program experiences to receive school credit for Physical Education, Independent Study, or Internships. Many return to Footfire for a summer job and/or coach in other community settings.

The program is most successful when prospective Footfire CITs and his/her parents/guardians are in agreement about participation. We strongly urge you to review the guidelines together as you decide whether the Footfire CIT Program is a good fit.

3/3/2025 Update:

Level 1 - All weeks filled

Level 2 - Wks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, & 7 filled; Wks 4 & 8 open

Level 3 - Wks 1, 2, & 3 filled; Wks 4-8 open

Level 4 - Wks 1, 2, 3 & 5 filled; Wks 4, 6, 7 & 8 open