U.S. Soccer: D License

‘D’ Course Overview

Purpose: To prepare coaches to work with youth teams (U6 to U12) in a participation environment.

Goals:

• To create game-like training sessions that encourage players’ ownership (decision-making)
• To create a game day environment that encourages players’ ownership (decision-making)

‘D’ Course Format

Nine weeks (Including summative assessment) with two in-person weekends.

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. Students may be asked to participate in the in-person field component as either coaches or players, so please come prepared to actively learn.

In-person dates:

• Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22
• Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12

Classroom sessions will be held at the Twin Cities Soccer Leagues offices: 3001 Metro Drive, Room 110, Bloomington, MN  55425.

Field sessions will be held at the Academy of Holy Angels (6600 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423) and Winter Park (9520 Viking Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344)

To register for the U.S. Soccer D course, all applicants must meet the following prerequisites.

• At least 18 years of age
• Currently coaching or have access to a team U6-U12
• Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
• Have completed Two (2) GR in-person courses and one (1) GR online course

OR

• Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
• Previously Earned USSF E License

OR

• Have completed Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
• Previously Earned USSF F License
• Two (2) Additional Grassroots In-Person (4v4, 7v7, or 9v9)