Illinois Youth Soccer

USSF Coaching Course: D License (Arlington Heights & Barrington
2026-03-05 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | IYSA Office, 1655 S. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005, United States
Date(s): March 5 – May 17, 2026 – Candidates must attend ALL dates

Online Meetings:

Pre-Course Meeting: March 5
Intro Course Meeting: March 19
Final Week of Course: Starts week of May 10

In-Person Meetings: Classroom session at IYSA Office in Arlington Heights, Field sessions at South Barrington Turf

April 11-12 from 12pm-8pm
May 2-3 from 12pm-8pm

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The focus of this course is to facilitate the improvement of the candidates in the Six Tasks of a Coach across all four game-models (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11) with a particular emphasis on Coaching Training Sessions.

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: 4v4 Grassroots (Champaign)
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00
Date(s): March 6-7

Online Meeting: March 6, 6:00-8:00pm
Field Session: March 7, 5:30-7:30pm at Soccer Planet (Urbana)

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: 11v11 Grassroots (Normal)
2026-03-12 18:00 - 2026-03-14 11:00
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.

NCSA Webinar: Searchable & Recruitable: Stand Out and Get Found by College Coaches
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how to market yourself like a top recruit! Turn your profile and highlight videos into a personable brand that catches college coaches’ attention and opens doors.
If a coach can’t find you, they can’t recruit you–period. This power-packed session shows you how to grab college coach’s attention, boost your visibility, and open doors to real recruiting opportunities. Get ready to become the athlete coaches can’t ignore

NCSA Webinar: Time Managment Tools for Winning On and Off the Field
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00
Master your Schedule: Discover time management hacks every student-athlete needs.
Learn practical time management hacks to boost productivity with academics, athletics and stay on top of your game

Cup Group Play Weekend
2026-05-15 19:30 - 2026-05-19 19:00 | Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, 61111, United States
Group play games for the State Cup, Presidents Cup and Illinois Cup in Rockford

Presidents Cup Quarterfinals
2026-05-17 08:00 - 19:00 | Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, 61111, United States
Quarterfinals for the Spring 2026 Illinois Presidents Cup in Rockford

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.

State Cup Quarterfinals and Semifinals
2026-05-22 08:00 - 2026-05-24 19:00 | Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, 61111, United States
Quarterfinals and Semifinals for the Spring 2026 State Cup in Rockford

Presidents Cup Semifinals and Finals
2026-05-22 19:30 - 2026-05-24 19:00
Semis and Finals for the Spring 2026 Presidents Cup in Rockford.

NCSA Webinar: Prep to Perform-Mastering Summer Camps & Showcases
2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:00
NCSExposure Oppotrunities: Identifying camps, showcases and tournaments that increase visibility to college coaches.
Discover actionable strategies to stand out, highlight your skills, and make very opportunity count this summer for recruiting success.

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.

Illinois Cup Semifinals and Finals
2026-06-05 19:30 - 2026-06-07 19:00 | Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, 61111, United States
Semis and Finals for the Spring 2026 Illinois Cup

State Cup Finals
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 19:00 | Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, 61111, United States
Finals for the Spring 2026 Illinois State Cup

June 6: 12U-14U Boys and 13U-14U Girls
June 7:15U-19U Boys and 12U Girls

Age groups and/or dates subject to change

US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup Qualifier: Great Lakes
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Grand Park, IN, 19000 Grand Park Blvd, Westfield, IN, 46074, United States
Illinois Presidents Cup Champions advance to this event to compete for a spot in the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup.
Complete details

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: 7v7 Grassroots (Springfield)
2026-06-25 08:00 - 2026-06-27 17:00
Date(s): Candidates must attend BOTH dates

Online Meeting: June 25
Field Session: June 27

Registration & Complete Details

Course Details: The 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.
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 9-10 Years old.

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for the 7v7 Course, student coaches must have completed U.S. Soccer’s Introduction to Grassroots Coaching module.

NCSA Webinar: Why You Didn't--and Won't--Get a Call from a College Coach (Unless You Fix This)
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00
Ghosted by coaches? Here’s why and how to get on their radar, fasst.
June 15th has come and gone…and your phone still isn’t ringing. This webinar breaks down why coaches didn’t–and won’t–reach out unless you learn how to get on their radar fast with professional communication, strong first impressions, and strategies that turn silence into interest.

US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00
The Presidents Cup series concludes at the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in Wichita, KS
Click here for complete details

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

US Youth Soccer Girls National Championships
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00
The US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life, cap a yearlong series of competitions for boys and girls teams in multiple age brackets as teams earn their way from the top teams in their state to the national championships. The champions in the 13U through 18U/19U age brackets from each State Cup event will converge in July for the US Youth Soccer National Championships presented by New York Life. Annually the US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life, provides the nation’s top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.
The Girls National Championships will be held in Murfreesboro, TN.

US Youth Soccer Boys National Championships
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00
The US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life, cap a yearlong series of competitions for boys and girls teams in multiple age brackets as teams earn their way from the top teams in their state to the national championships. The champions in the 13U through 18U/19U age brackets from each State Cup event will converge in July for the US Youth Soccer National Championships presented by New York Life. Annually the US Youth Soccer National Championships, presented by New York Life, provides the nation’s top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.
The Boy National Championships will be held in Salt Lake City, UT.

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: 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.
