UPCOMING COURSES
| COURSE | DATE | LOCATION | SIGN UP |
|---|---|---|---|
| National B Course | July 7 – December 21, 2025 | St. Louis, MO | Sign Up Here |
| National C Course | Spring 2025 | St. Louis, MO | Coming soon… |
| More Dates TBA | TBA | TBA | N/A |
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.
*Please note: in addition to the annual background check, SafeSport certification, and Heads Up CDC Concussion course by taking a single USSF Grassroots Course (in-person or online) you will satisfy the requirements of a Missouri Coaching License;
Please contact DOC@moyouthsoccer.org with any questions.
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 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.
“Five Things to Know About the Grassroots PathwayCoaching Initiative” By US Soccer
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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 US Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
Please contact DOC@moyouthsoccer.org 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 US Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
Please contact DOC@moyouthsoccer.org 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 US Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
Please contact DOC@moyouthsoccer.org 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 US Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
Please contact DOC@moyouthsoccer.org 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:
- 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 contact DOC@moyouthsoccer.org with any questions.
Course Details:
Coaches who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules and live virtual meetings led by a licensed U.S. Soccer Instructor. Coaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to the internet and web-camera/live video capabilities. The virtual meetings will take place agreed upon days and times. Coaches may be asked to participate in the field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.
US Soccer National C course focuses on the core concepts of coaching – 6 Tasks of the Coach:
• Coaching Training Sessions
• Coaching Games
• Leading the Player
• Leading the Team
• Managing the Performance Environment
• Leadership