USSF Coaching Course: Club Technical Leadership Level 1 (Arlington Heights)

Date(s): February 2 – May 24, 2026 – Candidates must attend ALL dates including but not limited to:

• Online Meetings:
  • Pre-Course Meeting: February 2
  • Pre-Course Meeting II: February 9
  • Individual Meetings: Week of February 12
• In-Person Meetings: Classroom session at IYSA Office in Arlington Heights
  • February 17-20

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: CTL-Level 1 is the entry level for the Club Technical Leadership Pathway. It is designed to help club technical leaders understand their role connected to their club’s mission, values, and principles and to begin the journey of developing their competencies as club technical leaders.

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 5 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