The short and long term effects of the US Soccer Federation Player Development initiatives are far reaching, impacting all youth clubs and coaches. As a way to prepare you for some of these initiatives the United Soccer Coaches has developed the Small Sided Games: 4v4, 7v7, and 9v9 Special Topics Diploma. This series is dedicated to preparing players, teams and clubs to address the tactical, technical and logistical opportunities presented in this new era in youth soccer. Coaches attending the "United Soccer Coaches Small Sided Games Diploma - 4v4, 7v7, and 9v9" will be treated to four presentations including 42 training activities to support the new playing formats.