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Coaching Course Schedule

Date CourseLocationHostRegister

April 28-29
April 28-29
April 12
April 12
April 15-16
April 15-16
April 19
April 19
3/2/26 – 4/22/26
2/23/26 – 6/13/26

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GR 9v9
GR 9v9
GR 11v11
GR 9v9
GR 11v11
GR 9v9
GR 11v11
D
C

Bozeman
Bozeman
Bozeman
Bozeman
Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls
Stevensville
Stevensville
Billings/Helena
Billings/Helena

MT Surf
MT Surf
GESC
GESC
Flathead Rapids
Flathead Rapids
Stevensville Sabres
Stevensville Sabres
MYSA
MYSA

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D Course Information

Course Learning Objectives

  1. To understand how to use a Coaching Profile to identify individual learning needs in order to create a player-centered environment
  2. To demonstrate an understanding of developmental stages & age characteristics 
  3. To create a safe, fun, inclusive and organized game-day environment
  4. To observe the game, recognize formations and all player actions 
  5. To further develop a comprehensive understanding of P-P-P methodology 
  6. To demonstrate an understanding of how to structure one activity
  7. To implement a plan for child safety and risk management 
  8. 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.

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