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SUMMARY:USSF Coaching Course: D License (Arlington Heights)
DESCRIPTION:Begins September 17 \nClick to register \nIMPORTANT DATES: \nALL VIRTUAL MEETINGS WILL BE AT 9pm THURSDAY EVENINGS. \nVIRTUAL Meetings \n\nPRE COURSE MEETING -THURSDAY SEPT 17th\nINTRO COURSE MEETING – THURSDAY SEPT 24th\nVirtual Meetings scheduled at following times: 9pm THURSDAY EVENINGS\n\nALL OTHER MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE ON BIG BLUE BUTTON – US SOCCER PLATFORM \nFIRST In-Person (IP) Meeting: \nSaturday and Sunday Oct 17-18 \nSaturday 12pm – 7pm \nSunday 9am – 4pm \nLocation: Illinois Youth Soccer Association\, 1655 S. Arlington Heights Rd\, Arlington Heights\, IL 60005 \nSECOND In-Person (IP) Meeting: \nSaturday-Sunday Nov 7 – 8 \nSaturday 12pm – 7pm \nSunday 9am – 4pm \nLocation: Illinois Youth Soccer Association\, 1655 S. Arlington Heights Rd\, Arlington Heights\, IL 60005 \n  \nFINAL WEEK OF COURSE – VIRTUAL \n\nStarts week of NOVEMBER 8th\nFINAL SUMMATIVE MEETINGS – WEEK OF NOV 15th
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/ussf-coaching-course-d-license-arlington-heights/
CATEGORIES:Coaching Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T080000
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SUMMARY:USSF National D Course Reassessment
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Soccer National D Course Reassessment hosted by Illinois Youth Soccer \nprovides an opportunity for a student who received a provisional final assessment to complete a \nretest of their final assessment. Students who received provisional status in their original D \ncourse evaluation are eligible to apply for a reassessment. \n  \nClick for more information
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/ussf-national-d-course-reassessment/
CATEGORIES:Coaching Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T080000
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UID:10000170-1793001600-1793120400@www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
SUMMARY:USSF Coaching Course: 9v9 Grassroots (Lincolnshire)
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): \nOnline meeting: October 26\, 6:00-8:00pm \nField Session: October 27\, 6:00-8:00pm at North Park \n  \nRegistration & Complete Details \n  \nCourse 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. \nSpecifically\, 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. \n  \nEligibility 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.
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/ussf-coaching-course-9v9-grassroots-lincolnshire-2/
CATEGORIES:Coaching Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T185910Z
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UID:10000174-1793127600-1793133000@www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
SUMMARY:NCSA Webinar: Building Your Digital Brand
DESCRIPTION:NCAA Ready: Beyond the Game: Building Your Digital Brand \nDate: Tuesday\, October 27 \nTime: 7:00PM \n[Register for Free] \n  \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nWhat your online presence can communicate to college coaches\nHow to showcase athletic\, academic\, and personal achievements\nSmart ways to approach social media during recruiting\nHow to build a personal brand that still feels like you\nWays to make a strong impression beyond your stats and highlight film\n\n  \nYour game is part of what makes you recruitable. Your goals\, interests\, accomplishments\, and character help coaches see the person behind the athlete. Join NCSA live to learn how to make your digital presence another strong part of your recruiting game plan. \n  \nParents\, coaches\, and student-athletes are welcome. Student-athletes ages 13+ who register will also receive a free NCSA recruiting profile.
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/ncsa-webinar-building-your-digital-brand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T170000
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SUMMARY:USSF Coaching Course: 7v7 Grassroots (Edwardsville)
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): November 1-2 \n\nOnline Meeting: November 1\, 6:00-8:00pm\nField Meeting: November 2\, 6:00-:8:00pm (Plummer Park)\n\n  \nRegistration & Complete Details \n  \nCourse Details: \nThe 7v7 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. \nSpecifically\, 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 9-10 Years old. \nThe course will also ask each candidate to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth. \n  \nCoaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to a web-camera/live video capabilities. \n  \nCoaches may be asked to participate in the field component as either coaches or players\, so please come prepared to actively learn. \n  \nEligibility Requirements: \nIn order to register for the 7v7 In-Person Course\,( Blended Format) student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module. \nDue to online privacy laws\, individuals under the age of 16 cannot create Learning Center (LC) profiles\, and thus are unable to take Grassroots Courses.
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/ussf-coaching-course-7v7-grassroots-edwardsville/
CATEGORIES:Coaching Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260930T205138Z
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UID:10000168-1794042000-1794074400@www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
SUMMARY:Fall Presidents Cup Finals
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Presidents Cup provides teams with a statewide championship experience and a pathway to regional and national competitions. Illinois Champions advance to the US Youth Soccer Regional Presidents Cup with hopes of eventually reaching the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. If the State Cup is the UEFA Champions League\, then the Presidents Cup is the Europa League\, highly competitive and nationally respected in its own right. Illinois hosts one of the largest Presidents Cup events in the country\, and since the competition launched in 2009\, Illinois teams have established themselves as national contenders by capturing 73 regional Presidents Cup titles and 26 National Presidents Cup championships. \nOn Saturday\, November 7 four teams will not only win the Illinois Presidents Cup but they will also secure themselves a spot into the 2027 US Youth Soccer Great Lake Presidents Cup\, which will be held June 11-14 in Appleton\, WI. \n\n9am: U19 Girls Presidents Cup Final\n11am: U17 Girls Presidents Cup Final\n1:30pm: U16 Girls Presidents Cup Final\n3:30pm: U15 Girls Presidents Cup Final\n\nComplete schedules here \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/fall-presidents-cup-finals/
LOCATION:Mercyhealth Sportscore Two\, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd\, Loves Park\, 61111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cup Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260930T204752Z
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UID:10000167-1794128400-1794162600@www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
SUMMARY:Fall State Cup Finals
DESCRIPTION:The State Cup is the premier championship tournament in Illinois with state champions advancing on to compete for the US Youth Soccer National Championship. This is far more than just another tournament; the State Cup has long served as the proving ground for many of the greatest teams to ever play in the “Land of Lincoln.” The history\, tradition and prestige surrounding this competition makes it the pinnacle of youth soccer in Illinois. \nOn Sunday\, November 8 four teams will not only win the Illinois State Cup but they will also secure themselves a spot into the 2027 US Youth Soccer National Championships. \n\n9am: U19 Girls State Cup Final\n11am: U17 Girls State Cup Final\n1:30pm: U16 Girls State Cup Final\n3:30pm: U15 Girls State Cup Final\n\nComplete schedules here
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/fall-state-cup-finals/
LOCATION:Mercyhealth Sportscore Two\, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd\, Loves Park\, 61111\, United States
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UID:10000169-1794470400-1794675600@www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
SUMMARY:USSF Coaching Course: 11v11 Grassroots (Normal\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): November 12-14 \n\nOnline Meeting: November 12\, 6:00-8:00pm\nField Meeting: November 14\, 8:30-10:30am at ISU Athletic Training Center (Normal\, IL)\n\n  \nRegistration & Complete Details \n  \nCourse 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. \nSpecifically\, 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. \nThe course will also ask each student coach to reflect on their experiences to develop action steps for personal growth. \n  \nEligibility 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. \n 
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/ussf-coaching-course-11v11-grassroots-normal-il/
CATEGORIES:Coaching Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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DTSTAMP:20261021T184631Z
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UID:10000173-1798761600-1798847999@www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
SUMMARY:USSF Coaching Course: B License (Elgin)
DESCRIPTION:Date(s): January-June 2027 \nRegistration & Complete Details \n  \n\n**ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INVITATION TO THE COURSE*\n\nEligibility Requirements\nTo be considered for the U.S. Soccer B Course\, all applicants must meet ALL of the following prerequisites:\n\n\n\nAt least 18 years of age\n\n\nHave held a U.S. Soccer C License for at least 12 months or meet the waiver requirements\n\n\nHave 3 or more years of coaching experience (any level)\n\n\nCurrently coaching a team training at least three (3) times a week\n\n\nCurrently 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.)\n\n\n\nWaiver Process\nCoaches seeking a waiver should review the FAQs listed here: https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/Waiver-Process-FAQs\n\nCourse Experience\n120+ hours (virtual + in-person meetings)\n\nCoaches 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.\nCoaches 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.\nThe 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.\n\nCourse Duration\nSix (6) Months (Including summative assessment) with eight (8) in-person days across two (2) separate in-person meetings.\n\nCourse Assessment\nFormative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in\n\n\nLeadership and Managing the Performance Environment\n\n\nLeading the player within the team\n\n\nCoaching Games\n\n\nCoaching Training Sessions\n\n\n\nSummative Assessment (final projects at the end of the course) in\n\n\nCoaching Games\n\n\nTeam Performance Analysis Report\n\n\nCoaching Training Sessions\n\n\nDesigning three (3) training session plans (within one week)\n\n\nCoaching one (1) training session (video)\n\n\n\nCourse Outcome\nStudent coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer B License\n\nCourse Policies\n\n\nCoaches 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\n\n\nCoaches must have access to a team (U13+) in a performance environment for the duration of the course\n\n\n\nCourse Structure\nSchedule\nThe 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.\n\nVirtual Large Group Meetings – Scheduled for 2pm CST Wednesdays – These do not occur every week.\nThere will be other meetings as scheduled by the educator and student coach\n 
URL:https://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/event/ussf-coaching-course-b-license-elgin-2/
CATEGORIES:Coaching Education
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