National “A” License
*This License is not run through the state office*
The National "A" License course is designed to introduce concepts that are targeted toward coaching older players (older junior level and senior level players). The National "A" License focuses on recognizing the principles of the game and its technical applications in 11v11 game format and how these principles influence positional, group and team organization. The course also examines player, team and game management issues as they relate to the senior level player.
For information on upcoming "A" License courses click here.
Prerequisite Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have held the National "B" License for a minimum of 12 months, and meets the 3.2 rule requirement.
National “B” License
*This License is not run through the state office*
The National “B” License Course is designed to introduce concepts that are targeting toward coaching players age 16 to college level. The National “B” License focuses on recognizing the principles of the game and its technical applications in 9v9 game situations. Candidates will learn to teach and implement these principles through functional training sessions leading up to the 9v9 game. The course will help candidates get a better understanding of the responsibilities of coaching at advanced levels and will prepare those coaches who wish to pursue the National “A” License.
For information on upcoming B Licenses click Here:
Prerequisite: Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have held the National “C” License for a minimum of 12 months.
National “C” License
Offered through the State office only
Coaches who have obtained a National “D” license may take the National “C” License course. Targeted primarily to coaches of the U11-U14 age groups, a primary emphasis in the National “C” License course is the close relationship between technique and tactics. Coaches will be challenged to find ways to offer constructive guidance to players while also allowing players to experience the game for themselves. The National “C” License course also provides a foundation for any coach wishing to pursue higher levels within U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Education Program.
You MUST complete the following READING previous to the course:
C License Course Manual Please Print and Bring to Class
C Course Description
Guidelines for Evaluating Soccer
Methods of Coaching
4v4 to 11v11 Progression
Best Practice Booklet
Length: 68 hours
Typical Course Schedule:
Thursday: 8 am-5 pm
Friday: 8 am -6 pm
Saturday: 8 am-5 pm
Sunday: 8 am- 5 pm
*Schedule repeats for a consecutive weekend
*Prerequisite: Hold National “D” License for 1 year
National Youth License
(Offered through the State office only)
The National Youth License is designed to provide club directors of coaching, youth coaches, physical education teachers and soccer administrators with the knowledge to successfully structure soccer environments for children aged 4-12.
The lessons from developmental psychology are explored; and the art of teaching is explored. Candidates are videotaped for analysis during live training sessions.
Price: $595.00
Length: 42 hours
Typical Schedule:
Wednesday: 5:30-9 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-6:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Prerequisite: National “D” License
National “D” License
(Also available in Spanish)
After obtaining an “E” license, coaches may progress to the “D” license course, which is geared towards those who coach players aged U14 and up. Also covered during the course is the coaches’ “Tool Box," which focuses on helping players to learn through various coaching styles, as well as a greater understanding of coaching the 11v11 game. This is a tested course in which candidates will either receive a National “D” License or a State “D” License.
You MUST complete the following reading previous to the course:
National "D" License Manual
National "D" License Manual (in Spanish)
Guidelines for Evaluating Soccer
4v4 to 11v11 Progression
Best Practice Booklet
Price: $160.00
Length: 38 hours
Typical Course Schedule:
Friday: 6:00-9:00 pm
Saturday: 9 am-5 pm
Sunday: 9 am- 5 pm
*Schedule repeats for a consecutive weekend
*Prerequisite: Hold “E” Certificate for 3 months or have obtained “E” Certificate waiver
State “E” Certificate
(Also available in Spanish)
The State “E” Certificate is an introduction to the methodology of coaching and the four components of coaching soccer — Technique, Tactics, Fitness and Psychology. Field sessions concentrate on developing technique within small-sided games that also present problems for players to solve within the game.
You MUST complete the following reading previous to the course:
"E" Certificate Pre-Course Reading
Guidelines for Evaluating Soccer
4v4 to 11v11 Progression
Best Practice Booklet
Price: $60.00
Length: 18 hours
Typical Course Schedule:
Friday: 5-7 pm or 6-8 pm
Saturday: 9 am-5 pm
Sunday: 9 am- 5 pm
*There is no prerequisite for the E certificate course
*If you are interested in obtaining an E Certificate waiver click here:
E Certificate Waiver Application