Coaching Pathways

U.S. Soccer Coaching Pathway Entry Point and Waiver Application

The minimum age requirement for A, B, and C courses is 18.

The minimum age requirement for the Grassroots courses is 16.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Course Pathways

  • Entry into any US Soccer Coaching course requires the completion of the online Intro Module (available on the DCC)
    • Waiver – none

 

  • Entry to the D course requires an E license or the Grassroots in-person 11v11 license as well as any one of the following in-person Grassroots Licenses; 4v4, 7v7, or 9v9.   In addition, the candidate must also have completed one of the Grassroots online courses.
    • Waiver – none

 

  • Entry to the C course requires a D license held for a minimum of twelve (12) months.
    • Minimum pre-requisites: UEFA B License or higher (or similar) -OR-
    • Waiver – Applicant has three (3) years of coaching experience, at any level, AND three-(3) years of playing experience with a Senior National Team and/or three-(3) years of playing experience on a FIFA recognized “1st Division” professional team. Official proof of playing and coaching experience must be provided via letterhead from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations.

 

  • Entry to the B course requires a C license held for a minimum of twelve (12) months.
    • Minimum pre-requisites: UEFA B License or higher (or similar) -OR-
    • Waiver – Applicant has five (5) years of coaching experience, at any level, AND five-(5) years playing experience with a Senior National Team and/or five-(5) years of playing experience on a FIFA recognized “1st Division” professional team. Official proof of playing and coaching experience must be provided via letterhead from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations.

 

  • ​​​​​​​Entry to the A (Youth) course requires a B license held for a minimum of six (6) months.
    • Waiver – none

 

  • Entry to the A (Senior) course requires a B license held for a minimum of six (6) months.
    • Waiver – none

For all additional inquiries and waiver applications, please contact U.S. Soccer at coaches@ussoccer.org