The minimum age requirement for A, B, and C courses is 18.

The minimum age requirement for the Grassroots courses is 16.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the the Course Pathways

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• entry into any US Soccer Coaching course requires the completion of the online Intro Module (available on the DCC)

  • Waiver - none

• entry to the D course requires a E license or the Grassroots in-person 11v11 license as well as any one of the following in-person Grassroots License; 4v4, 7v7, or 9v9.   In addition the candidate must also have completed one of the Grassroots online courses.

  • Waiver - none

• entry to the C course requires a D license held for a minimum of twelve (12) months

  • Minimum pre-requisites: UEFA B License or higher (or similar) -OR-

  • Waiver - Applicant has three (3) years coaching experience, at any level, AND three-(3) years playing experience with a Senior National Team and/or three-(3) years playing experience on a FIFA recognized “1st Division” professional team. Official proof of playing and coaching experience must be provided via letterhead from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations

• entry to the B course requires a C license held for a minimum of twelve (12) months

  • Minimum pre-requisites: UEFA B License or higher (or similar) -OR-

  • Waiver - Applicant has five (5) years coaching experience, at any level, AND five-(5) years playing experience with a Senior National Team and/or five-(5) years playing experience on a FIFA recognized “1st Division” professional team. Official proof of playing and coaching experience must be provided via letterhead from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations

• ​​​​​​​entry to the A (Youth) course requires a B license held for a minimum of six (6) months

  • Waiver - none

• entry to the A (Senior) course requires a B license held for a minimum of six (6) months

  • Waiver - none

 

For all additional inquiries and waiver applications, please contact U.S. Soccer at coaches@ussoccer.org