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October 7
โ€” December 16, 2024
Virtual (Classroom) + Bloomington/Richfield (In-Person)

U.S. Soccer: D License

๐Ÿ—“ October 7
โ€” 16 December, 2024
๐Ÿ“ Virtual (Classroom) + Bloomington/Richfield (In-Person)
Open

(October 4, 2024 deadline)

Course Fee
475
(October 4, 2024 deadline)

Course Begins: October 21, 2024 (Virtual)

In-Person Weekend #1: November 15-17, 2024

In-Person Weekend #2: December 6-8, 2024

Schedule
and Details

  • Course Overview
    ‘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 playersโ€™ ownership (decision-making)
    • To create a game day environmentโ€ฏthat encourages playersโ€™ 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, November 15 – Sunday, November 17
    • Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8

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

    Field sessions will be held at the Academy of Holy Angels: 6600 Nicollet Avenue South.

    Full course details available on the Learning Center.

  • Course Eligibility Requirements

    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)

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