
COACHING COURSES
COACHING LICENSE PATHWAY
Florida Youth Soccer Association & U.S. Soccer are committed to providing all coaches, from beginner to advanced, with education tailored to their experiences and the needs of their players. The Coaching License Pathway consists of a series of courses designed to meet the specific needs of a coach at every step of the way. U.S. Soccer believes education is a journey, and our goal is to provide the necessary tools, guidance, and mentorship a coach requires.

All registration for U.S. Soccer courses is completed through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center (LC). The Florida Youth Soccer Association can conduct B, C, D, and Grassroots Level Courses at your Club. If you are interested in hosting a Coaching Course at your Club and want to find out what the requirements are then please contact our FYSA Coaching Education Department by Clicking Here.
Student Coaches for the U.S. Soccer Grassroots Courses can register for multiple courses being held at the same site location, if they wish. For example, if you want to apply for both the U.S. Soccer Grassroots 7v7 and 11v11 being hosted at the same club on the same day but at different times then you can go ahead and register for both courses.
Student Coaches interested in registering for the U.S. Soccer D Course must have the following pre-requisites – Every Coach Learner must have completed the FREE Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Online Course in the Learning Center and either the old U.S. Soccer E-License or 2 x U.S. Soccer Grassroots In-Person Courses (1 of which must be the 11v11) as well as 1 x U.S. Soccer Grassroots Online Course. You will not be able to register for a D Course without meeting these pre-requisites!
US Soccer Grassroots Licenses
The US Soccer Grassroots Licenses are 4 separate and distinct courses offer to coaches of grassroots players a variety of education entry points based upon ages and corresponding game models specified by the U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiative that include 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11. These course offerings can be completed entirely online or in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format.
In order to register for any US Soccer Grassroots Course, you will need to open a free account with the US Soccer Learning Center. After creating an account, you will need to complete the free 20-minute Introduction to Grassroots Coaching before you can register for these courses.
| Coaching Course & Registration Information | Date | Location | Soccer Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Soccer Grassroots 7v7 Course Click Link Above To Register | Classroom & Field: December 9 | Hollywood | Hollywood FC |
| U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11 Course Click Link Above To Register | Classroom & Field: December 11 | Hollywood | Hollywood FC |
| U.S. Soccer Grassroots 7v7 Course Click Link Above To Register | Webinar: January 5 Field: January 10 | Wesley Chapel | Florida Premier FC |
| U.S. Soccer Grassroots 9v9 Course Click Link Above To Register | Webinar: January 6 Field: January 10 | Wesley Chapel | Florida Premier FC |
| U.S. Soccer Grassroots 7v7 Course Click Link Above To Register | Classroom & Field: January 17 | Clay County | United Soccer Alliance |
| U.S. Soccer Grassroots 11v11 Course Click Link Above To Register | Classroom & Field: February 21 | Clay County | United Soccer Alliance |
| MORE COURSES COMING SOON | TBA | TBA | TBA |
US Soccer “D” License
The US Soccer National D course is specifically designed for coaches working in the Grassroots environment. In addition to the course goals and learning objectives, the course experience is based on the qualities and learning needs of each individual candidate. The profile of the D License Coach is the connection between the content, assignments, and the assessment of the assignments. The profile will safeguard the quality and standards of the D Course. The course is held in a ‘blended learning’ format over 32 hours, through a minimum of 9 weeks. To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Complete the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module
- Complete at least two (2) in-person Grassroots Licenses
- Complete at least one (1) online Grassroots License
| Coaching Course & Registration Information | Date | Location | Soccer Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Soccer D License – Florida Premier FC Course Duration: 9 Weeks Registration Coming Soon! | Pre Course: January 25, 2026 1st In Person Meeting: February 27 – March 1, 2026 2nd In Person Meeting: March 20 – 22, 2026 | Wesley Chapel | Florida Premier FC |
| U.S. Soccer D License – Orlando City/Orlando Pride Course Duration: 9 Weeks Registration Coming Soon! | Pre Course: February 8, 2026 1st In Person Meeting: March 14 -15, 2026 2nd In Person Meeting: April 4 – 5, 2026 | Kissimmee | MLS / NWSL Orlando City / Pride |
| MORE COURSES COMING SOON | TBA | TBA | TBA |
US Soccer “C” License
The US Soccer C license aims to support student coaches in developing competencies essential to lead programs for player and team development Coaches who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings, and a 4-day in person meeting led by a licensed U.S. Soccer Educator. To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a U.S. Soccer D license for at least six (6) months, and
- Candidates must have access to a team playing 11v11 (U13+) for the duration of the course.
No US Soccer C License Courses are currently scheduled at this time.
| Coaching Course & Registration Information | Date | Location | Soccer Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Soccer C License – Orlando City & Orlando Pride Course Duration: 16 Weeks Register on the link above! | Pre Course: January 18, 2026 Intro: January 25, 2026 In-Person: March 16-19, 2026 | Kissimmee | MLS / NWSL Orlando City / Pride |
| U.S. Soccer C License Course Duration: 16 Weeks Coming Soon! | Starting February 2026 | Miami | TBD |
| U.S. Soccer C License Course Duration: 16 Weeks Coming Soon! | Starting March 2026 | Tampa | TBD |
| U.S. Soccer C License Course Duration: 16 Weeks Coming Soon! | Starting August 2026 | Orlando | TBD |
| U.S. Soccer C License Course Duration: 16 Weeks Coming Soon! | Starting September 2026 | Palm Beach Gardens | TBD |
| U.S. Soccer C License Course Duration: 16 Weeks Coming Soon! | Starting October 2026 | Tampa | TBD |
US Soccer “B” License
The US Soccer B license aims to support student coaches in developing competencies essential to lead programs for player and team development. The B course is organized during a six-month period (January to June and July to December) and will consist of a combination of virtual learning and in-person meetings. The two planned in-person meetings will take place through four-day periods. To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a U.S. Soccer C license for at least one (1) year
- Have three (3) or more years of coaching experience (any level)
| Coaching Course & Registration Information | Date | Location | Soccer Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Soccer B License Course Duration: 6 Months Click Link Above To Register! | Starting January 5, 2026 | Orlando | MLS / NWSL Orlando City / Pride |
| U.S. Soccer B License Course Duration: 6 Months Click Link Above To Register! | Starting January 5, 2026 | Palm Beach Gardens | Palm Beach Gardens Predators |
| U.S. Soccer B License Course Duration: 6 Months Coming Soon! | Starting July 2026 | Orlando | TBD |
| U.S. Soccer B License Course Duration: 6 Months Coming Soon! | Starting July 2026 | Palm Beach Gardens | TBD |
Club Technical Leader 1 Course
Club Technical Leader 1 (formerly the US Soccer Director of Coaching License) is a virtual course designed to prepare the student DOC to work as a technical leader of a youth soccer club in a participation environment. This all-virtual format is a combination of two meetings per week, independent learning modules, one-on-one meetings and a final interview with an assigned Director of Coaching Educator. To be eligible, candidates must:
- Hold a US Soccer “B” License.
- Have two (2) or more years of club leadership experience.
- Be currently serving as a Director of Coaching (DOC) for a youth soccer club.
| Coaching Course & Registration Information | Date | Location | Soccer Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Soccer Club Technical Leadership Level 1 Curse Duration: 16 Weeks Register on the Link Above! | Coming Soon | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |



