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USSF Coaching Course: B License (Elgin)

January 1, 2027

Date(s): January-June 2027

Registration & Complete Details

 

**ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INVITATION TO THE COURSE*
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the U.S. Soccer B Course, all applicants must meet ALL of the following prerequisites:
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have held a U.S. Soccer C License for at least 12 months or meet the waiver requirements
  • Have 3 or more years of coaching experience (any level)
  • Currently coaching a team training at least three (3) times a week
  • Currently working in an appropriate soccer environment for the course content -OR- have the opportunity to work with a team of the appropriate level for the course content to complete the assignments (internship, etc.)
Waiver Process
Coaches seeking a waiver should review the FAQs listed here: https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/Waiver-Process-FAQs
Course Experience
120+ hours (virtual + in-person meetings)
Coaches who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities featuring a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings, and two (2) 4-day in-person meetings led by licensed U.S. Soccer Educators.
Coaches 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.
The virtual meetings will take place on agreed-upon days and times. Coaches may be asked to participate in the in-person field component as coaches or players, so please come prepared to learn actively.
Course Duration
Six (6) Months (Including summative assessment) with eight (8) in-person days across two (2) separate in-person meetings.
Course Assessment
Formative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in
  • Leadership and Managing the Performance Environment
  • Leading the player within the team
  • Coaching Games
  • Coaching Training Sessions
Summative Assessment (final projects at the end of the course) in
  • Coaching Games
  • Team Performance Analysis Report
  • Coaching Training Sessions
  • Designing three (3) training session plans (within one week)
  • Coaching one (1) training session (video)
Course Outcome
Student coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer B License
Course Policies
  • Coaches 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
  • Coaches must have access to a team (U13+) in a performance environment for the duration of the course
Course Structure
Schedule
The final virtual meeting dates and times will be announced at least two (2) weeks before the course starts. Coaches must allot two to three hours weekly for virtual course meetings.
Virtual Large Group Meetings – Scheduled for 2pm CST Wednesdays – These do not occur every week.
There will be other meetings as scheduled by the educator and student coach

 

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