If you already hold a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A, B, C, D or E License, or a United Soccer Coaches (formerly the NSCAA) National, Advanced National, or Premier License, you do not have to take the Foundations of Coaching Course. You are also exempt from taking the Foundations of Coaching Course if you have previously taken the In-Person Missouri Youth Certificate.
The online Foundations of Coaching Course was put together in cooperation with United Soccer Coaches. Upon completion, you (or your club registrar) will need to upload your Foundations of Coaching Certificate into your Affinity coaching account. This course takes the place of the In-Person Missouri Youth Certificate that was previously required. The Foundations of Coaching Course is free of charge to MYSA members.
*Please note: taking a single USSF Grassroots Course (in-person or online) does NOT satisfy the requirements to obtain a Missouri coaching License.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
| USSF C-License Course | DEC 14
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MAR 16 | BLENDED
Online - Chesterfield, MO | REGISTER HERE | The C course is composed of virtual/online work and one in-person meeting. The virtual/online period is the time between pre-course meeting and the in-person meeting. The virtual/online portion of the course will consist of weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings led by a licensed US Soccer Instructor and small group meetings that are organized by the coaches.
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| USSF D-License Course | FEB 5
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MAR 21
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Saint Louis, MO | REGISTER HERE | The National D license is a 45+hour course, held over two weekends, at minimum 4 weeks apart, designed for the grassroots coach who meets the prerequisites outlined below.
Eligibility Requirements: A unique combination of three of the eight Grassroots Licenses now formally represent the prerequisite to progress to the U.S. Soccer D License. Specifically, candidates must have completed a minimum of three grassroots courses, in the form of two in-person courses and one online course: Two in-person courses (one of which must be the 11v11), in addition to, one online course across any of the four levels (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11).
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USSF C-License Course
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AUG 29 | BLENDED
Online - Saint Louis, MO | REGISTER HERE | The C course is composed of virtual/online work and one in-person meeting. The virtual/online period is the time between pre-course meeting and the in-person meeting. The virtual/online portion of the course will consist of weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings led by a licensed US Soccer Instructor and small group meetings that are organized by the coaches.
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How to Advance in the USSF Coaching Pathway
A unique combination of three of the eight Grassroots Licenses (replacing the E and F Licenses) now formally represent the prerequisite to progress to the U.S. Soccer D License. New coaches will use the U.S. Soccer Digital Coaching Center to sign up for, and complete, a minimum of three grassroots courses, in the form of two in-person courses and one online course:
- Two in-person courses (one of which must be the 11v11)
- One online course across any of the four levels (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11)
Coaching candidates who have already completed or begun to take the E or F License courses will have the following opportunities to use those certifications toward the D License prerequisites:
- U.S. Soccer E License + Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module
- U.S. Soccer F License + Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module + 11v11 in-person license + one other in-person license
PLEASE NOTE – In order to register for ANY courses now in the DCC, you must have an ACTIVE DCC PROFILE & must complete the FREE 20 Minute “INTRODUCTION to GRASSROOTS COACHING MODULE” located in the DCC. This will then allow access to register for eligible courses.
4v4 - USSF Grassroots Coaching Module
Course Details:
The 4v4 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module. Specifically, candidates will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 6-8. The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 4v4 In-Person Course, candidates must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module. This module can be accessed here.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Course Details:
The 7v7 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module. Specifically, candidates will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 9-10. The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 7v7 In-Person Course, candidates must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module This module can be accessed here.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Course Details:
The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module. Specifically, candidates will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12. The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, candidates must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module This module can be accessed here.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Course Details:
The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module. Specifically, candidates will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 and older. The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course, candidates must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module. This module can be accessed here.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Course Details:
The National D license is a 40 to 45-hour course, held over two weekends, at minimum 4 weeks apart, designed for the grassroots coach who meets the prerequisites outlined below. The focus of this course is to facilitate the improvement of the candidates in the Six Tasks of a Coach across all four game-models (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11) with a particular emphasis on Coaching Training Sessions. Candidates that register for this course are expected to attend both meetings.
Eligibility Requirements:
A unique combination of three of the eight Grassroots Licenses now formally represent the prerequisite to progress to the U.S. Soccer D License. Specifically, candidates must have completed a minimum of three grassroots courses, in the form of two in-person courses and one online course:
Two in-person courses (one of which must be the 11v11)
One online course across any of the four levels (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11)
Coaching candidates who have earned the E or F License will have the following opportunities to use those certifications toward the D License prerequisites:
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
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