Coaches & Referees

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Coaches

Top 5 reasons to become a USABA Certified Blind Soccer Coach 

• Expand your knowledge and increase your skills working with athletes with visual impairments 
• Provide opportunities for VI and blind youth and adults to learn and play Blind Soccer 
• Connect with other Blind Soccer coaches and programs across the country 
• Help build a Blind Soccer program in your community
• Opportunity to grow within the USABA Blind Soccer coaching pathway

Benefits of obtaining Blind Soccer Coaching Certification through USABA 

• Quarterly newsletters with coaching tips and education  
• Live coaching seminars for support 
• Mentorship opportunities to help you grow your program 
• Exclusive marketing opportunities using USABA logo 
• USABA merchandise 
• Discounts 
• Be a part of history and help grow the sport of Blind Soccer across the country!

Coaching Resources

• IBSA Rules 
• USABA Instructional Coaching Series 
• IBSA Blind Soccer Coaching Manual – A Guide for Beginners 
• Blind Soccer Court Orientation Video 

Referees

Referees have an important role to play in both blind and partially football. From checking eye patches and eyeshades to ensuring the game runs smoothly and everyone plays to the rules, they are crucial to the success of the sport. Referees are regularly assessed to ensure they know the current rules of the game and how to apply them in different circumstances. 

IBSA Blind Soccer Referee Training

• Training Session 1 
• Training Session 2 
• Training Session 3 

USABA Staff Contact Info

• Liesl Begnaud, USABA Education and Community Outreach Manager (719-285-9475 or lbegnaud@usaba.org)