Illinois Youth Soccer

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