Coaching
Coaching Education Overview
As a member of US Soccer, CSA offers a variety of courses within the Grassroots Pathway of the Coaching License Pathway. Through United Soccer Coaches, CSA also offers the a variety of diplomas, each focused on a different aspect of the game.
Earning a certification through US Soccer at any level of the Coaching License Pathway means a coach becomes part of the larger soccer world. Your registration with CSA and US Soccer, ultimately, links you with FIFA, the world governing body of soccer.
Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
The Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module is an online course and is free to all users through the US Soccer Learning Center.
In order to enter the pathway and take further courses and licenses, this free module is required.
GRASSROOTS MODULES
The Grassroots Modules come after the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
There are four different courses available, each focusing on a different playing size: 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11. This course can be taken online (two hours) or the preferred in-person (IP) through a classroom and field session (two hours).
US Soccer Coaching Licenses
The D License and C License are the final tiers within the Grassroots portion of the US Soccer Coaching License Pathway.
The focus of the National D License is to facilitate the improvement of the candidates in the six tasks of a coach across all four of the Grassroots Modules, with a particular emphasis on coaching training sessions.
The National C License is the final tier within the Grassroots portion of the US Soccer Coaching License Pathway. It builds upon the D License is offered on an annual basis during the summer months.
The higher-level licenses (B, A-Youth, A-Senior, and Pro) are offered and administered by US Soccer.
Coaching Licenses
There are two USSF National Coaching Licenses that CSA offers: the D License and the C License. These serve as the final tiers within the Grassroots portion of the US Soccer Coaching License Pathway.
The B License and above are administered by US Soccer. They are included below for informational purposes.
Click on the license below to read more on the description, eligibility requirements, relevant links, and upcoming courses.
D License
The National D License is a 40-45 hour course held over two weekends, at a minimum of 4 weeks apart. This is designed for grassroots coaches that meet 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 the Grassroots Modules, with a particular emphasis on coaching training sessions. Candidates that register for the D License are expected to attend the meetings on both weekends.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
A unique combination of the Grassroots Modules represent the prerequisite to register for the D License. Specifically, candidates must have completed a minimum of three Grassroots Modules in the form of two in-person (IP) courses and one online course.
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Two IP Grassroots Modules (one of which must be the 11v11 module)
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One online Grassroots Module across the four levels (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11)
If the candidate previously earned the F or E License (which have been done away with), the following criteria must be met:
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F License, plus the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module, plus two IP Grassroots Modules (one of which must be the 11v11 module)
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E License, plus the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module
C License
The National C License consists of two course meetings separated by a developmental period. The total course duration is approximately 2-3 months. It is separated into three phases: Instructional, Developmental, and Evaluation. All candidates must attend both meetings and cannot transfer between different national courses.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
All candidates must be at least 18 years of age and held a National D License for at least 12 months.