Coaches

For local coaching information in and near the greater Minneapolis area, please visit here for up to date information on coaching clinics.

If you are interested in becoming a certified coach, you will need to do a little research before getting started. Visit the sites listed below before starting your quest to get certified. The information contained in these links can help you formulate a plan to reach the level of licensing right for you.

Licenses start at the "E" level and work up to "A". Each level has certain requirements that must be met before you will be accepted to take the course.

For an overview of difference licenses, visit: http://www.ussoccer.com/coaches/schools/index.jsp.html

For beginners, an overview of "D" and "E" licenses can be found at:
http://www.ussoccer.com/coaches/schools/index.jsp.html

"C" License information can be found at:
http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_40-CLicense.html

"B" License information can be found at:
http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_40-BLicense.html

"A" License information can be found at:
http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_40-ALicense.html

A variety of other licenses are also available:
Fitness
http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_40-Fitness1Course.html
Goalkeeping
http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_40-GKLicense.html
Youth
http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_40-YouthLicense.html
Adult
http://www.ussoccer.com/common/stContent.jsp_40-AdultLicense.html
Continued education programs for higher level coaches
http://www.ussoccer.com/coaches/continuing/index/jsp.html

CoachesNet is a tool to help active coaches obtain the latest information and methods in coaching. CoachesNet is membership based. For more information, click here.