U.S. Soccer Club Technical Leadership Level 1 Course – Blended Format – Hosted by Florida Youth Soccer Association In association with MLS Orlando City – Kissimmee, FL. – April to July, 2025

The U.S. Soccer Club Technical Leadership (CTL) Level 1 Course hosted by Florida Youth Soccer Association in association with MLS Orlando City is a BLENDED course. The BLENDED format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, an in-person meeting and summative assessment interviews.

Eligibility Requirements:

To register for the U.S. Soccer CTL Level 1 Course, individuals must meet the following prerequisites:

• At least 18 years of age
• Hold a U.S. Soccer B License
• Have a minimum of one (1) year experience in a club technical leadership role (DOC, Technical Director, Age Group/Gender DOC, GK DOC)

*Application for a waiver of the U.S. Soccer B License may be considered based on the following:

• Club technical leader has 10 years of club technical leadership experience AND a U.S. Soccer C License

OR

• Club technical leader has a recognized equivalent foreign license

AND

• Must be currently serving in a technical leadership role within a club responsible in full or in part for:
  • Club player development philosophy
  • Club player development plan or age group development plan
  • Club coach development plan or age group coach development plan

Waiver Application Link/FAQs: https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/Waiver-Process-FAQs

Course Experience:

80-90 hours

Club technical leaders 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 one (1) 4-day in-person meetings led by licensed U.S. Soccer Educators. Club technical leaders will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to the internet and a laptop/device with web-camera/live video capabilities. Coaches may be asked to participate in the in-person field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.

Course Duration:

Blended Format: 16 weeks (incl. one 4-day in-person meeting)

Course Assessment:

During the course experience, there are both formative and summative assessments:

• Assignments and projects: Formative assessment
• Final portfolio and interview: Summative assessment

Course Outcome:

On successful completion of the course assessment, student coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer Club Technical Leadership Level 1 License.

Course Policies:

• Club technical leaders that register for this course are expected to attend all course meetings and complete all assignments by due dates to be eligible to receive the license
• Club technical leaders must be currently serving in a technical leadership role within a club responsible in full or in part for:
  • Club player development philosophy
  • Club player development plan or age group development plan
  • Club coach development plan or age group coach development plan

Course Structure:

Week 1 starts on April 2, 2025 and the Final Week ends on July 16, 2025

Course Timeline:

BLENDED Format: 16 Weeks

• Week 1: Pre-course meeting 1 (large group)
• Week 2: Pre-course meeting 2 (small groups)
• Week 3: In-Person meeting (4 days)
• Week 4-13: Weekly virtual meetings (large groups and small groups + individual educator meetings
• Weeks 14-15: Interview prep, scheduling period summative assessment interviews (no meetings)
• Week 16: Summative Assessment Interview

Assignment Structure:

• 6 assignments leading to a final portfolio
• 1 individual project (Individual Coach Assessment)
• 1 group project (Parent Engagement)

In-Person Meeting Schedule:

• Monday, April 14, 2025 – Start @ 2:00PM
• Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – Full Day
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – Full Day
• Thursday, April 17, 2025 – End @ 12:00PM

Course fee:

$995

Cancellation and Refund Policy

A candidate seeking to withdraw from the course must do so in writing to Raul Jara, rjara@fysa.com.

Please note when a student-coach registers for the course, FYSA has made proper arrangements for Coach Educators, classroom/field space, & materials to accommodate that candidate.

• If a candidate cancels at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of the course, he or she may receive a full refund.
• If the candidate fails to cancel at least 4 weeks prior to the course, only attends a portion of the course, or does not show up for the course, the entire course fee is forfeited. By registering for this course, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the course policies regarding course assignments, attendance, registration fees, and refunds.