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D Course Information
Course Learning Objectives
- To understand how to use a Coaching Profile to identify individual learning needs in order to create a player-centered environment
- To demonstrate an understanding of developmental stages & age characteristics
- To create a safe, fun, inclusive and organized game-day environment
- To observe the game, recognize formations and all player actions
- To further develop a comprehensive understanding of P-P-P methodology
- To demonstrate an understanding of how to structure one activity
- To implement a plan for child safety and risk management
- To demonstrate an understanding of how to inform, involve and inspire parents
Opening Webinar Date: Wednesday, March 4 @ 8:30 PM
On-Field Weekend 1
- Saturday,March 28, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
On-Field Weekend 2
- Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Student coaches who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules and live virtual meetings led by a licensed US Soccer instructor. Coaches will be asked to participate in discussions so each person should have access to the internet and a web camera/live video capabilities. There will be virtual meetings throughout the duration of the course (approximately once per week).
Cost is $350.00 + $25.00 surcharge to USSF.
Deadline to register is May 3rd, 2026 for D course.
C Course Information
Course Details:
The U.S. Soccer C License hosted by Montana Youth Soccer Association 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 C course, students must meet the following prerequisites:
- At least 18 years of age
- Have held a U.S. Soccer D license for at least 6 months or meet the waiver guidelines
- https://ussf.my.site.com/lcsupport/s/article/Waiver-Process-FAQs
- Access to a team (U13+) in a participation environment for the duration of the course
Course Experience:
80+ hours (virtual + in-person meetings)
Students who register for this course can expect weekly learning opportunities that will feature a mixture of independent learning using online modules, live virtual meetings, and in-person meetings led by a licensed U.S. Soccer Educator. Students should have access to the internet and a laptop/device with web camera/live video capabilities. The virtual meetings will take place on agreed-upon days and times (see below). Students may be asked to participate in the in-person field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.
Course duration:
Four (4) Months (Including summative assessment) with four (4) in-person days
Course Assessment:
Formative Assessment (course assignments during the course) in:
- Leadership and Managing the Performance Environment
- Leading the Player within the Team
- Team Performance Observation-Analysis
- Coaching Games
- Coaching Training Sessions
Summative Assessment (Final projects at the end of the course) in:
- Coaching Games
- Team Performance Analysis report
- Coaching Training Sessions
- Designing two (2) training session plans (within one week)
- Coaching one (1) training session (video)
Course Outcome
On successful completion of course assessment, student coaches will receive the U.S. Soccer C License
Course Policies
- Coaches 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
- Coaches must have access to a team (U13+) in a participation
environment for the duration of the course
Course Structure:
Schedule:
The final meeting dates and times will be announced at least three weeks prior to the course start. During the pre-course meeting, each educator group will establish its own meeting times
Dates:
- February 23, 2026 – June 13, 2027
- Week 1 Introduction All-Course Meeting
- Intro Week Webinar Date: TBA
- Intro Week Webinar Time: TBA
- Intro Week Webinar Link: Will be shared in course calendar and communication
- In-person dates: April 10-13, 2026
- Friday, April 10 th from 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday, April 11th from 8:30 AM – 8 PM
- Sunday, April 12th from 8:30 AM – 8 PM
- Monday, April 13th from 8:30 AM – 12 Noon
Classroom: TBD
Host Hotel Information and link:
TBD
Week 16 Closing All-Course Meeting
Closing Week Webinar second week of June
Closing Week Webinar Link: Will be shared in course calendar and communication
Course Fee: $1,400.00
Registration: OPEN
Refund Policy:
Refund requests prior to three weeks before the course begins will be granted only if a qualified replacement can be found for the course
No refunds once the course roster is set three weeks prior to the course.