Grassroots Courses 

All Grassroots license courses can be found in the US Soccer Learning Center. https://learning.ussoccer.com/  

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US Soccer Learning Center

We encourage all Coaches who have not done so already to create a profile in the US Soccer Learning Center.  Any new coaches will need to go through this platform to register for US Soccer coaching education courses.  We encourage all coaches to do this!

Coaches should do the following

1. Create a coaching profile in the US Soccer Learning Center (FREE - https://learning.ussoccer.com/ )

2. Complete the US Soccer Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module (20mins- FREE)

Please reach out to doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org with questions and assistance in putting up current coaching licenses. 

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Synchronous learning involves students interacting with a teacher in real time, while asynchronous learning involves students working outside of a classroom setting and at their own pace

WHAT IS BLENDED LEARNING?

Blended Learning encompasses a mixture of online and face to face working methods and learning activities where the students actively work with learning content, individually and in collaboration with each other and with the Instructor.

Blended Learning tends to outperform classroom learning by relatively large magnitudes, probably because the E- learning used in Blended Learning often uses more effective learning methods. Blended Learning is not just about efficiency, but also about learning more effectively.

Grassroots courses:  2 Hours Virtual - Synchronous and 2 Hours In Person.

For those coaches who wish to coach in the upcoming seasons they should adhere by the Grassroots Pathway for coaching course requirements - with courses now in a Blended Format all coaches should attend an upcoming Blended Learning Course.  2 Hours Virtual- Synchronous and 2 Hours Field - In Person.

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BLENDED LEARNING D LICENSES

COURSE EXPERIENCE:

48+ hours (virtual + in-person meetings)

Student 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 in-person meetings led by a licensed U.S. Soccer Educator. Students 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 (see below). Students 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

Nine weeks (Including summative assessment) with two (2) in-person weekends

• Virtual meetings (Large group/small group)
• Individual meetings with Coach Educator
• Independent learning and investigation/research
• Individual assignments
• Collaborative projects

ASSESSMENT:

Formative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in the 6 Tasks of a coach.

• 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 Training Sessions
• Design and coach one (1) activity within the training session

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CTL LEVEL 1 2024 - BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT - ALL INFORMATION NOW POSTED

CTL Level 1 Course (Formerly DOC Course) 2024 Course - Go to Courses

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D License - Blended Learning Format - All information now posted

WINTER D LICENSE 2024 IS NOW POSTED UNDER COURSES

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National C Licenses Hosted by Illinois Youth Soccer 2024

2024 C LICENSES ARE NOW POSTED UNDER COURSES

As a state association through US Soccer we are able to host National Licensing Courses.

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National B Licenses Hosted by Illinois Youth Soccer 2024

2024 B LICENSES ARE NOW POSTED UNDER COURSES

As a state association through US Soccer we are able to host National Licensing Courses.

Adam Howarth

Director of Coaching - doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org