Illinois Youth Soccer

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Normal)
2026-03-12 18:00 - 2026-03-14 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Date(s):

Online Meeting: March 12, 6:00-8:00pm
In Person Field Meeting: March 14, 9:00-11:00am

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details:
The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 4v4 Grassroots (Maple Park)
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00
Date(s): March 23-24

Online Meeting: March 23, 6:00-8:00pm
Field Session: March 24, 6:00-8:00pm at Kaneland High School

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details:
The 4v4 In-Person Course (Blended Format) is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 7-8 Years old.
The course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 4v4 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 9v9 Grassroots (East Moline)
2026-03-30 17:30 - 21:30 | EMSSC Classroom, 3451 Morton Drive, East Moline, 61244, United States
Date(s): March 30 from 5:30-9:30pm

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12 Years old.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 9v9 Grassroots (Lincolnshire)
2026-05-19 19:30 - 2026-05-21 21:30
Date(s):
Online Meeting: May 19 from 7:30-9:30pm
Field Session: May 21 from 6:00-8:00pm at North Park

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12 Years old.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Centralia)
2026-06-03 17:30 - 21:30
Date(s): June 3, 2026 –

5:30-9:30pm at Rotary Park

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: D License (Arlington Heights)
2026-06-18 08:00 - 20:00
Date(s): June 18-August 23, 2026

PRE COURSE MEETING -THURSDAY JUNE 18th
INTRO COURSE MEETING – THURSDAY JUNE 25th
Virtual Meetings scheduled at following times: 9pm THURSDAY EVENINGS

FIRST In-Person (IP) Meeting:

Saturday-Sunday,July 18th – 19th
Time: 12pm – 8pm and 9am -3pm

Location: Illinois Youth Soccer Association, 1655 S. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

SECOND In-Person (IP) Meeting:

Saturday-Sunday, August 8th and 9th
Time: 12pm -8pm and 9am – 3pm

Location: Illinois Youth Soccer Association, 1655 S. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

FINAL WEEK OF COURSE – VIRTUAL

Starts week of AUGUST 16th

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details:The U.S. Soccer D License hosted by Illinois Youth Soccer is an online and in-person course. This blended format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, and in-person meeting.

Eligibility Requirements:
To register for the U.S. Soccer D course, all prospective student coaches must meet the following prerequisites:

At least 18 years of age
Currently coaching or have access to a team U6-U12

Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Have completed Two (2) GR IP courses and one (1) GR OL course

or

Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Previously Earned USSF E License

or

Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Previously Earned USSF F License
Two (2) Additional Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, or 9v9)

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Springfield)
2026-06-25 08:00 - 2026-06-27 17:00
Date(s): June 3, 2026 –

Online: June 25
Field Session: June 27

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: D License (Champaign)
2026-07-09 08:00 - 17:00
Date(s): July 9-September 13, 2026
ALL VIRTUAL MEETINGS WILL BE AT 9pm THURSDAY EVENINGS.
VIRTUAL Meetings

PRE COURSE MEETING -THURSDAY JULY 9th
INTRO COURSE MEETING – THURSDAY JULY 16th

FIRST In-Person (IP) Meeting:

Saturday-Sunday, Aug 8-9
Time: 12pm – 8pm and 9am -3pm

Location: Soccer Planet, 2310 N Willow Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
SECOND In-Person (IP) Meeting:

Saturday-Sunday, Aug 29-30
Time: 12pm -8pm and 9am -3pm

Location: Soccer Planet 2310 N Willow Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
FINAL WEEK OF COURSE – VIRTUAL

Starts week of SEPT 6th

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details:The U.S. Soccer D License hosted by Illinois Youth Soccer is an online and in-person course. This blended format combines an online experience, assignments, small group meetings, independent learning, and in-person meeting.

Eligibility Requirements:
To register for the U.S. Soccer D course, all prospective student coaches must meet the following prerequisites:

At least 18 years of age
Currently coaching or have access to a team U6-U12

Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Have completed Two (2) GR IP courses and one (1) GR OL course

or

Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Previously Earned USSF E License

or

Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
Previously Earned USSF F License
Two (2) Additional Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, or 9v9)

USSF Coaching Course: B License (Rockford)
2026-07-09 08:00 - 17:00
Date(s): July 9-December 21, 2026

Registration & Complete Details

USSF Coaching Course: 9v9 Grassroots (Grayslake)
2026-07-21 08:00 - 2026-07-22 17:00
Date(s):
Online Meeting: July 21
Field Session: July 22

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12 Years old.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 9v9 Grassroots (Geneseo)
2026-08-06 08:00 - 2026-08-07 20:00
Date(s):
Online Meeting: August 6, 6:00-8:00pm
Field Session: August 7, 6:00-8:00pm at Richmond Hill Park (Geneseo)

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12 Years old.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 9v9 Grassroots (Monticello)
2026-08-09 17:00 - 21:00
Date(s):
August 9 5:00-9:00pm at Monticello High School

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12 Years old.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Edwardsville)
2026-08-11 08:00 - 2026-08-13 20:00
Date(s): August 11-13, 2026 –

Online Meeting: August 11 6:00-8:00pm
Field Session: August 13 6:00-8:00pm at Plummer Park (Edwardsville)

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Arlington Heights)
2026-08-16 08:00 - 12:00
Date(s): August 16, 2026 –

8:00am-12:00pm in Arlington Heights

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (St. Charles)
2026-08-18 08:00 - 2026-08-19 17:00
Date(s): August 18-19

Online Meeting: August 18 6:00-8:00pm
Field Meeting: August 19 6:00-8:00pm (St. Charles)

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Sterling)
2026-08-23 17:00 - 2026-08-24 19:00
Date(s): August 23-24

Online Meeting: August 23 5:00-7:00pm
Field Meeting: August 24 5:30-7:30pm (Scheid Park, Sterling IL)

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 9v9 Grassroots (Peoria)
2026-08-30 17:30 - 21:30
** 2 HOUR CLASSROOM FOLLOWED BY 2 HOUR FIELD SESSION**

Schedule: ·SUNDAY AUGUST 30th – 5.30pm -9.30pm

Location: PEORIA FC UNITED – 12026 N OLD GALENA RD, MOSSVILLE, IL 61552

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 9v9 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 11-12 Years old.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 9v9 In-Person Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Chicago)
2026-08-30 20:00 - 2026-08-31 19:00
Date(s): August 30-31

Online Meeting: August 30 8:00-10:00pm
Field Meeting: August 31 5:00-7:00pm (1397 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago)

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

USSF Coaching Course: D License (Arlington Heights)
2026-09-17 21:00 - 2026-11-15 22:00
Begins September 17
Click to register
IMPORTANT DATES:
ALL VIRTUAL MEETINGS WILL BE AT 9pm THURSDAY EVENINGS.
VIRTUAL Meetings

PRE COURSE MEETING -THURSDAY SEPT 17th
INTRO COURSE MEETING – THURSDAY SEPT 24th
Virtual Meetings scheduled at following times: 9pm THURSDAY EVENINGS

ALL OTHER MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE ON BIG BLUE BUTTON – US SOCCER PLATFORM
FIRST In-Person (IP) Meeting:
Saturday and Sunday Oct 17-18
Saturday 12pm – 7pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Location: Illinois Youth Soccer Association, 1655 S. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
SECOND In-Person (IP) Meeting:
Saturday-Sunday Nov 7 – 8
Saturday 12pm – 7pm
Sunday 9am – 4pm
Location: Illinois Youth Soccer Association, 1655 S. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

FINAL WEEK OF COURSE – VIRTUAL

Starts week of NOVEMBER 8th
FINAL SUMMATIVE MEETINGS – WEEK OF NOV 15th

USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Marshall)
2026-09-20 08:00 - 2026-09-21 20:00
Date(s): September 20-21

Online Meeting: September 20, 6:00-8:00pm
Field Meeting: September 21, 5:30-7:30pm (Marshall Area Soccer Complex)

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 11v11 In-Person Course is a four-hour course that builds on the principles covered in U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module.
Specifically, student coaches will learn more about U.S. Soccer’s Grassroots Coaching Education Philosophy, Play-Practice-Play Methodology, the Six Tasks of a Coach, and the characteristics of players aged 13 plus.
The course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 11v11 In-Person Course,(Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.
