PLEASE SEE THE NEW COMPETITIVE COURSE STEPS FOR COACHES WANTING TO COACH COMPETITIVELY IN MEMBER LEAGUES.

Create a coaching profile in the US Soccer Learning Center https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach (Free)Complete the US Soccer Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module (Free -20 minutes)Complete ONE 2 Hour Online Course – either 4v4 or 7v7 or 9v9 or 11v11 course. All are available online ($25 per course payable to US Soccer – F License suffices)Attend ONE 4-hour In-Person Courses (BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT) – either 4v4  7v7  9v9 or 11v11 course 
If you have a facility and would like to host a Grassroots course, please contact Adam Howarth and fill out the form link HERE.
Please be aware that the new Grassroots coaching course may requires you to actively participate and conduct field demonstrations and/or play in field sessions. However, if you are unable to actively participate in field sessions, please notify the course instructors at the beginning of the coaching course or anytime during the course. *11v11 IS NO LONGER A REQUIREMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE D LICENSE

UPDATED JUNE 2023 1 BLENDED COURSE AND 1 ONLINE COURSE REQUIRED

Please reach out to doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org with questions and assistance in putting up current coaching licenses. 

Knowledgeable coaches are essential to the development of players. Coaches must keep up with the latest techniques, philosophies and tactics. To maintain credibility, to learn the latest information and to keep up with the players. Improve your knowledge by taking advanced and refresher courses. 

If you are interested in hosting a grassroots course, contact Adam and fill out the mandatory form here.